Young and Brave
Indie / Rock / Americana
Denton, Tx

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Indie / Rock / Americana
Denton, Tx

Band Members
Jon McKnight vox, acoustic & electric guitar
Sarah Lynn Fisher vox, keyboards
Matt Shasteen electric guitar, lap steel, banjo, melodica, Mellotron, synths, backing vox
Ian Mesey bass guitar, backing vox
Ramon Muzquiz drums / perc, backing vox

Influences:
Wilco, Ryan Adams, Jon Brion, Spoon, Velvet Underground, 70's era Bowie, post-Revolver Beatles, Koufax, Tori Amos, Black Keys, The Band, Motown

Reach
Young And Brave Lyrics

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I haven't slept for weeks
Days and nights have changed
Im sat here staring at the
At the black TV screen
My eyes feeling like rusty gates
I'm drifting In and out
I'm falling further and further away

Now I'm lost in the sound of air torn ringing
I'm blinded by the light that rips through the blinds
Reality seems to be out of reach
Oh god I'm lost and falling into pieces

So I've been left behind this time
I sit and watch the clock stand still
their hands have a grip on me

I sit and watch the clock stand still

The candle burns, I watch the flame dance
I'm caught in its allure, hypnotised by its endure
Reality seems to be out of reach
Oh god I'm lost and falling into pieces

So I've been left behind this time
I sit and watch the clock stand still
their hands have a grip on me

The candle burns
I watch the flame dance
I lose myself
And break apart
Oh god I'm lost and falling into pieces

So I've been left behind this time

I sit and watch the clock stand still
their hands have a grip on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Reach" by Young and Brave is quite an emotional and heartfelt one. It talks about the feeling of being separated from a loved one, and the pain that comes with it. The opening lines, "Love that runs away from me, dreams that just won't let me be," set the tone for the rest of the song, which conveys a sense of longing and frustration.

The singer describes the various things that are keeping them from being with their loved one - blues, chains, distance, and more. These metaphors are powerful in conveying a feeling of being trapped and unable to be with the person they love. The line "each night in dreams I see your face, memories time cannot erase" is particularly poignant, as it shows that even in sleep, the singer cannot escape thoughts of their loved one.

The chorus of the song brings in a sense of hope, with the singer offering to be there for their loved one and praying for their safety. However, this hope is tempered by the fact that they are "just out of reach of my two open arms," and unable to physically be with them.

Overall, the song "Reach" is a touching and heartfelt representation of the pain of separation from a loved one. It uses vivid metaphors and emotive language to convey a sense of longing and frustration, while also offering a glimmer of hope that things will one day be different.

Line by Line Meaning

Love that runs away from me dreams that just won't let me be
The feeling of love disappears from me and my dreams are still unsettled by those same thoughts

Blues that keep on bothering me chains that just won't set me free
I am always feeling down and trapped, unable to escape this feeling of sadness

Too far away from you and all your charms just out of reach of my two open arms
You are so far away and I cannot hold you - I crave the charm of your being but it's just not possible

Each night in dreams I see your face mem'ries time cannot erase
Every night I dream of you and your image is burned into my memory forever

Then I awake and find you gone I'm so blue and all alone
But when I wake up, you're not here and it makes me feel so sad and lonely

So far away from lips so sweet and warm just out of reach of my two empty arms
You are so far away that I can't even feel the warmth and sweetness of your lips, and my arms remain empty

If you need me I'll be near I'll be faithful never fear
If you ever need me, I'll be close by, and I will always be loyal - you can rely on me

I'll think of you both night and day so close and yet so far away
I think of you all the time, but even though you're so close in my thoughts, you're still far away in reality

I pray the Lord to keep you from all harm just out of reach of my two open arms
I hope and pray that you're safe and happy, even if I can't hold you in my arms

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRENT THOMSON, DANIEL NEUCOM, DENHAM WADE LEE, KURT THOMSON, NATHAN TOUSSAINT

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