Their sound is very slow, dreamy, and based in drones. Using guitar, bass, and some keyboards and electronic effects as well as Windy's singing on some tracks they create long delicate washes of sound. They released their first album "Portal" in 1994, followed by several other full-lengths on the Blue Flea, Darling and Kranky labels.
After a few years of inactivity, they released an EP titled "The Dream House" in 2005. A new double album, "Songs for the Broken Hearted", was released in October 2008. They are currently signed to Kranky Records.
Website: http://www.brainwashed.com/wc/
Discography:
1994 - Portal
1996 - Drawing of Sound
1997 - Antartica
1998 - Depths
1998 - Dream of Blue EP
2001 - Consciousness
2002 - Introspection (compilation of rarities and some previously unreleased material)
2005 - The Dream House EP
2008 - Songs for the Broken Hearted
2012 - We Will Always Be
2019. - Forest Trails (single)
2020 - Allegiance and Conviction
Forever
Windy & Carl Lyrics
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forever
[spoken]
i know i messed up
and i know its hard to forgive and forget
i want you to know if you took me back things would be different
your friends tell you once a cheat always a cheat
i cant see without you
forever
[verse one]
i can walk a thousand miles in another mans shoes
i can smile and pretend i dont know how it feels like to lose
i can love a thousand girls but they wouldnt be you
i dont know what to do without you
[chorus]
let me come back
if you dont believe im changin
let me come back
ill show you im for real
baby know that
im steady rearrangin
can we start again if ill promise you
forever
forever
[spoken]
you see in a way i feel like what happened was a good thing
because it made me realize how much i need you
how much i love you
forget what everybody tells you
and everybody says
and let me make it up to you
let me make it right for you
let me make it forever
[verse two]
i messed it up so bad because i tried to play the game
im missin what we had and i want it back again
i can only apologize but i cant erase the pain
i know that we can make it through the rain
[chorus]
let me come back
if you dont believe im changin
let me come back
ill show you im for real
baby know that
im steady rearrangin
can we start again if ill promise you
forever
forever
[bridge]
take me back to the place you said you wanted me
take me back to the place you said you wanted me
take me back to the place you said you wanted me
baby we can make it through the rain
[chorus]
let me come back
if you dont believe im changin
let me come back
ill show you im for real
baby know that
im steady rearrangin
can we start again if ill promise you
forever
These lyrics tell the story of someone who has made a big mistake in a relationship and is desperately seeking forgiveness and a second chance. The singer acknowledges their wrongdoing and the difficulty in forgiving and forgetting, but they believe that if given the opportunity, things will be different. Despite doubts from others and the pain they caused, they express a deep connection and reliance on their partner, emphasizing that they cannot breathe or see without them. The repeated plea of "forever" reinforces their desire for a lasting reconciliation.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges their ability to put on a facade and pretend they haven't experienced loss, but deep down, they feel incomplete without their partner. The chorus serves as a plea for forgiveness and a chance to prove their change. They want to come back and show that their transformation is genuine and lasting. The spoken interlude highlights the singer's realization of how much they need and love their partner, urging them to disregard what others say and give them the opportunity to make things right. The second verse expresses regret for trying to play games in the relationship, recognizing that they have lost something special and expressing a desire to get it back. The bridge emphasizes the possibility of rebuilding and enduring through difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics of "Forever" convey the remorse, longing, and hope of someone who has made a mistake in a relationship and desperately seeks forgiveness and reconciliation. They understand the challenges they face, but genuinely believe in their ability to change and are committed to a lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
i know i messed up
I am aware that I made a mistake
and i know its hard to forgive and forget
I understand that it's difficult to let go of the past
i want you to know if you took me back things would be different
I want you to understand that I have changed and our relationship would be better
your friends tell you once a cheat always a cheat
Your friends believe that someone who cheats will always cheat
but i cant breathe without you
I cannot live without you, you are essential to me
i cant see without you
You are my guidance and clarity, without you, I feel lost
i can walk a thousand miles in another mans shoes
I can empathize and understand the experiences of others
i can smile and pretend i dont know how it feels like to lose
I can put on a happy face and hide the pain of defeat
i can love a thousand girls but they wouldnt be you
I can have countless relationships, but none would compare to you
i dont know what to do without you
I am lost and unsure of how to continue without you
let me come back
Please allow me to return
if you dont believe im changin
If you doubt that I am capable of changing
ill show you im for real
I will prove to you that my intentions are genuine
baby know that
Darling, understand that
im steady rearrangin
I am actively working on improving myself
can we start again if ill promise you
Can we begin anew if I make a sincere commitment to you
you see in a way i feel like what happened was a good thing
I believe that, in a sense, the mistake we made brought clarity and made me realize how much I need you
because it made me realize how much i need you
It made me understand the extent of my reliance and love for you
how much i love you
The depth of my affection towards you
forget what everybody tells you
Don't listen to what others say
and everybody says
And the opinions of others
let me make it up to you
Allow me to make amends and restore your trust
let me make it right for you
Give me the chance to rectify the situation for your sake
let me make it forever
Allow me to create a lasting and eternal bond
i messed it up so bad because i tried to play the game
I ruined our relationship by attempting to manipulate and deceive
im missin what we had and i want it back again
I long for the love and connection we once shared and desire to regain it
i can only apologize but i cant erase the pain
I can express my remorse, but I cannot eliminate the hurt and suffering caused
i know that we can make it through the rain
I have faith that we can overcome any hardships together
take me back to the place you said you wanted me
Return me to the moment when you expressed your desire to be with me
baby we can make it through the rain
Darling, we have the strength to endure difficult times together
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Fyaw Nym
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