There are aspects of the band's sound - abrasive guitar hooks, immediate drumming, and incessant codas - that speak to living in a big city. But there's also a dreary sparseness, a David Lynch-esque darkness, culled from the other members' native Washington.
The band's skeletal sound began to take shape, with Robert's rust-belt guitar parts lending a restless, sinister edge to Molly's subdued melodies and soft vocal style. Writing became a collaborative effort, and Widowspeak racked up an arsenal of songs. By fall the trio had recorded a six-track cassette using only a built-in laptop microphone and Garageband. The self-released October Tape, as it was called, fell into the hands of Brooklyn's Captured Tracks. Weeks later, after only their sixth show, Widowspeak recorded the 7" single Harsh Realm, in anticipation of a full LP.
Their eponymous debut LP was released on August 9th, 2011 on Captured Tracks.
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True Believer
Widowspeak Lyrics
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On this stir
While we gaze
Our way
You lock hypnotized
Why you lie
Night so long
Speak into arms
Once the heat
I feel on my arm,...asleep in our clothes
I feel like something altered
Wont you say up through who you were
Cant you be my real thing
Shotgun, that doesnt feel
Keep your feet off your dream
With this love
Why do we setem
But I wont run
Splint an end
Smallest eyes
Broken flyers
With our eyes
Tangled cheeks
Tangled hair
I thought youd be you
Hear the names
Trying it
Feels the same
Something mature
Wont you say up through who you were
Cant you be my real thing
Shotgun, that doesnt feel
Keep your feet off your dream
Wont you say up through who you were
Cant you be my real thing
Shotgun, that doesnt feel
Keep your feet off your dream
Wont you say up through who you were
Cant you be my real thing
Shotgun, that doesnt feel
Keep your feet off your dream
Widowspeak's song "True Believer" is a dreamy, introspective track that seems to focus on the fragility and instability of relationships. The opening lines "Are we one? On this stir" suggest a confusion or uncertainty between two people or within oneself. The following lines "While we gaze, our way" could be an indication of a shared experience or desire, however, this is quickly followed by "you lock hypnotized, why you lie" which suggests that the connection between the two individuals may not be as deep or honest as it appears.
As the song continues, there are numerous references to sleep or dreams, which could signify a desire to escape from reality or achieve a deeper understanding of oneself. The line "smallest eyes, broken flyers" conjures up images of a bird in a cage, trapped and unable to fly. The repeated phrase "Wont you say up through who you were, Cant you be my real thing, Shotgun that doesn't feel, Keep your feet off your dream" could represent a plea for honesty and genuine connection, with the desire to avoid the pain of a fleeting, illusory relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we one?
Do we belong together?
On this stir
In this commotion
While we gaze
As we look into each other's eyes
Our way
The path we've chosen
You lock hypnotized
You're captivated
Why you lie
Why are you dishonest?
Night so long
The night feels endless
Speak into arms
Whisper in my embrace
Hey steal stream
Listen to the gentle flow of the water
Once the heat
When the passion
I feel on my arm,...asleep in our clothes
I still feel the warmth on my skin as we sleep in our clothes
I feel like something altered
I feel like something has changed
Wont you say up through who you were
Can't you reveal your true self?
Cant you be my real thing
Can't you be genuine with me?
Shotgun, that doesn't feel
Being together doesn't feel right
Keep your feet off your dream
Don't let your aspirations go to waste
With this love
Through our affection
Why do we setem
Why do we engage in games?
But I won't run
I won't give up on us
Splint an end
Bring an end to the division
Smallest eyes
The most insignificant details
Broken flyers
Torn pieces of paper
With our eyes
Through our gaze
Tangled cheeks
Our cheeks pressed together
Tangled hair
Our hair intertwined
I thought youd be you
I thought you would be authentic
Hear the names
Listen to what we call each other
Trying it
Attempting to make it work
Feels the same
It feels familiar
Something mature
Something grown up
Wont you say up through who you were
Why don't you show your true colors?
Cant you be my real thing
Can't we be honest with each other?
Shotgun, that doesn't feel
Our relationship feels forced
Keep your feet off your dream
Don't let our ambitions slip away
Wont you say up through who you were
Why can't you show your genuine self?
Cant you be my real thing
Can't we be true to ourselves and to each other?
Shotgun, that doesn't feel
Our partnership doesn't feel authentic
Keep your feet off your dream
Don't give up on our aspirations
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jessa Ortiz
My absolute favorite band of all time!!!
Hamish Glenn
THAT is a voice
Dochotshot
VERY GREAT
YJ Choi
What kind of guitar does he play?
Андрей Виевский
telecaster with hh with some sort of open tuning
Giulio Santaniello
Some Mazzy Star influences?
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
I was thinking that too
Brady Moncla
@YJ Choi they're both playing fender telecasters though I'm not sure as to what specific models