White Rabbits came to New York from the midwest. For their first record, they managed to catch the attention of Say Hey Records and producer Chris Zane (Shy Child, Asobi Seksu, Les Savy Fav). Their second album, "It's Frightening," was produced by Britt Daniel (Spoon).
Lead by dual vocalists, Greg Roberts (Guitar / Vox) and Steve Patterson (Piano / Vox), the 6 piece is rounded out by Alex Even (Guitar / Vox), Brian Betancourt (Bass), Matt “The Duck” Clark (Drums) and Jamie Levinson (Drums). With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot.”
Added to their arsenal are 3 part vocal harmonies that texture the album throughout. White Rabbits even showcase the occasional group chant, best exampled on Fort Nightly’s opening track “Kid On My Shoulders”. White Rabbits’ penchant for more tropical excursions such as on “I Used To Complain Now I Don’t”, featuring the horns of Beirut’s (Jon Natchez), are, at times, reminiscent of The Specials or Madness.
Their sets have gained the band a large and growing audience and led them to share bills with Peter Bjorn & John, The Fiery Furnaces, The Walkmen, Richard Swift and others.
temporary
White Rabbits Lyrics
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It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
And now you, you knew it all along
Make it till the morning, we can think about it after
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
I really don't know why I let it roam
(?) can be the moment, it's about to fall
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
They don't ask no,
And they don't ask no
They don't ask no
So you, you never let it on
Make it till the morning, we can think about it after
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
So all you wanted was an honest (?)
(?) got the one (?)
They don't ask no,
And they don't ask no
They don't ask no
So you, you never let it on
Make it till the morning, we can think about it after
It's temporary, it's temporary
It's temporary, it's temporary
The lyrics of White Rabbits' song "Temporary" communicate a message that the feelings of chaos, uncertainty or fear associated with a difficult situation will eventually fade away with time. The first verse suggests that the singer's partner did not communicate their desire for a little chaos and that it is temporary. The lyrics, "Oh, you never let it on, all you wanted was a little disaster," imply that the singer's partner did not directly communicate their desire, but it was noticeable in their actions.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's temporary" four times, reinforcing the message that whatever the situation that the singer is experiencing is ultimately short-lived, and they will get through it. In the second verse, the singer expresses that they didn't know why they let their feelings roam and that things were about to fall. However, the singer notes that this is also temporary.
Overall, the song communicates a sense of reassurance and encouragement during a difficult time, emphasizing that even though things may seem tough in the moment, they will eventually improve with time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you never let it on, all you wanted was a little disaster
You kept it hidden, but secretly you wanted things to go wrong
It's temporary, it's temporary
The problem won't last forever
And now you, you knew it all along
You were aware of the situation from the beginning
Make it till the morning, we can think about it after
Let's survive the night and deal with it in the morning
They don't ask no,
No one is questioning anything
I really don't know why I let it roam
I don't understand why I allowed it to continue
(?) can be the moment, it's about to fall
The present could be the turning point, when the situation will collapse
And they don't ask no
No one is asking for an explanation
So you, you never let it on
You never revealed your true feelings about the issue
So all you wanted was an honest (?)
All you desired was to be truthful about it
(?) got the one (?)
Not clear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexander Even, Gregory Roberts, Jamie Levinson, Matthew Clark, Stephen Patterson
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