The first song of white shoes & The Couples Company was “Runaway Song” written by Sari & Rio. The next one was “Windu & Defrina”, followed by “Sunday Memory Lane” and “Nothing To Fear”.
The Band’s acquaintance with its current manager Indra Ameng was another story. Indra Ameng was then already a well-known manager. Previously he was the manager of an old famous band in the 1990’s called Rumahsakit. Nevertheless, White Shoes & The Couples Company and Indra Ameng did not meet in the world of music, but the world of visual art. This was because Indra Ameng happened to be a visual artist and a program coordinator in an artist initiative space called ruangrupa.
At the beginning, White Shoes & The Couples Company did not have a drummer. Thus, Ricky initiated to ask a friend at his faculty namely john Navid a.k.a Lau Kun Sin for position of additional drummer. However, as the time went by and according to necessities, John eventually became a permanent drummer in 2004. Thus, the final formation of White Shoes & The Couples Company was set up.
White Shoes & The Couples Company recorded their debut album comprising 11 songs under Aksara Records company. This Album, available in CD and cassette, was launched by Aksara Records and distribute by Universal Music Indonesia.
Aprilia Apsari ..................... VOCAL, FINGER SNAPS
Yusmario Farabi ...................... ACCOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCAL
Saleh Husein .................... ELECTRIC GUITAR, VOCAL
Ricky Surya Virgana .................... KONTRA BASS, CELLO, BASS, VOCAL
Aprimela Prawidyanti Virgana ................... PIANO, VIOLA, KEYBOARDS, VOCAL
John Navid ..................... PENGGEBUK DRUM,PERKUSI
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Brother John
White Shoes & The Couples Company Lyrics
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'Bout a letter without a name,
It has no words inside, just empty,
Don′t know where this letter came.
The mistery behind it all,
Why I feel I've been here before,
I wonder what it meant by now all I want
To do is call... (you)
Make my self clearly & wise,
To take my indulge or selfish action,
My life became an introspection,
I take that as my conclusion.
May I take this case as a complimentry
Of my easy way to get over it,
I cant think better way to get through it,
It's impossible to fake it.
God damn what is it mean,
I don′t like playing
Won′t you tell me something 'bout it
Hell! it has no writing.
The song "Brother John" by White Shoes & The Couples Company is a poem that addresses the complexities and uncertainties of life. The song starts with the singer asking Brother John for some answers regarding a mysterious letter without a name or written message. The singer doesn't understand the purpose or meaning behind it, but it feels familiar to them. The letter creates a sense of restlessness in the singer, and they feel compelled to decode it. It seems like the letter is a metaphor for an aspect of life that the singer is struggling with.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their life and the changes that have happened. They go through a period of introspection and questioning. They realize that life is complicated and they must take responsibility for their actions. The singer concludes that they have to face the challenges of life with honesty and integrity, rather than taking the easy way out.
The song addresses the complexities and uncertainties of human life, which everyone can relate to at some point. It highlights the importance of introspection, honesty, and integrity in dealing with life's challenges. The song's simplicity and poetic imagery convey a sense of elegance and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother Johnny won′t you tell me something
The singer is asking for information from Brother Johnny.
'Bout a letter without a name,
The subject of conversation is a letter with no name.
It has no words inside, just empty,
The letter is empty and contains no message.
Don′t know where this letter came.
The artist is unsure of the letter's origin.
The mistery behind it all,
The situation is mysterious and unclear.
Why I feel I've been here before,
The singer has a sense of deja vu.
I wonder what it meant by now all I want To do is call... (you)
The singer is curious about the letter and wants to discuss it with someone.
Make my self clearly & wise,
The artist desires clarity and wisdom.
To take my indulge or selfish action,
The artist wants to avoid indulgence or selfish actions.
My life became an introspection,
The artist has turned inward to examine themselves.
I take that as my conclusion.
The singer has reached a conclusion about themselves.
May I take this case as a complimentry
The artist may view this situation as an opportunity for personal growth.
Of my easy way to get over it,
The singer is using this situation as a means to move on from something else.
I cant think better way to get through it,
The singer believes this is the best way to handle the situation.
It's impossible to fake it.
The singer desires authenticity.
God damn what is it mean,
The artist expresses frustration and confusion.
I don′t like playing
The artist does not enjoy being confused or uncertain.
Won′t you tell me something 'bout it
The singer is still seeking information from Brother Johnny.
Hell! it has no writing.
The letter is completely blank.
Writer(s): Chan Kinchla, John C Popper, Robert Vaughan Sheehan
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2016 kenangan YK-Semarang-YK. Semoga disurga juga lg dengerin ini ya,mah.
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Lagu pertama yang membuat saya suka sama white shoes
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Cari2 lagu ini dan smua lagu2 yg di album pertama di spotify gk ad
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Omg… bener2 flashback
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