A diamond in the rough is a great way to describe Yovee. Coming from the in… Read Full Bio ↴A diamond in the rough is a great way to describe Yovee. Coming from the intense Southern Cal rock scene, they have yet to achieve a following deserving of their unique blend of rock, folk, blues, with a definite slice of punk ambition. They truly have a sound all their own, most sounding as if you had to make an "Cross Country Adventure Soundtrack". Coincidentally, Yovee received it's first big break by being featured on the Resting Bird production, "Riding In Vans With Boys" which features the story of Yovee's sister band Kut U Up on a national tour with rock superstars Blink 182, Green Day, and Jimmy Eat World. Their latest release "Too Far Gone" shows Yovee showing a dynamic audio prowess through their blend of male and female harmonies with piano, drums, strings and acoustic guitars. Veterans of the San Diego rock scene, their unique sound is a rarity which despite it's commercial success surely has the elements of a great adventure soundtrack.

Grace
Yovee Lyrics

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Rush down to
Touch the water
Smiles turn down
Where there's no laughter
Sweat long waves
By ? river
Voice like theirs
An angel singing.

Time stands still while i go faster
Riding my emotional rollercoaster
We both know you had to go though
Why so soon?
I just wanna know

Ride down by
Those muddy waters
Held hands and
Pray together
Made laughter
For those above us
Wind on cause
We know no better

Take some time to make it better
Ride into the beat of a different drama
I love these whether you like better
Earth, love, life or a spinning river

Play the show, radio
Getting down with all your friends
Heading down the river side
Coming in all alone
Take a dive, hold your breath
Summer clothes, see a man
Can you swim against the rip?
Can you tire against the air?

Time stand stills as i go faster
Riding my emotional rollercoaster
We both know you had to go but

Why so soon?
I just wanna know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yovee's song Grace are highly reflective and introspective, invoking emotions of loss, longing, and nostalgia. The first verse, Rush down to touch the water, refers to the act of reaching out to the natural elements to find peace or solace. The line Smiles turn down where there's no laughter connotes a sense of sadness and melancholy. The phrase Sweat long waves by? river probably refers to the physical exertion of the singer as they confront their emotions by a riverbank. The last line, Voice like theirs, an angel singing, implies that the singer might feel a sense of spiritual interconnectedness with the world around them.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on the passing of a loved one and the emotional journey that follows it. The line, Time stands still while I go faster, describes how the singer's thoughts and feelings seem to be in conflict with each other. They are simultaneously moving forward and staying still. The metaphorical reference to an emotional rollercoaster implies that they are going through many ups and downs. The line, We both know you had to go though, articulates an awareness of the inevitability of death that has impacted the singer. The last line, Why so soon, I just wanna know, is an expression of the desire to know more about why things have happened the way they did.

The third verse, Ride down by those muddy waters, is about reminiscing the times spent with the loved one who is no longer there. Held hands and pray together, is suggestive of the comfort and support that helped the singer during tough times. The line, Wind on cause we know no better, connotes a sense of helplessness that the singer feels when confronted with the realities of life. The fourth and last verse, Take a dive, hold your breath, etc., talks about the willingness to dive deep into one's emotions, regardless of the risk of getting hurt. The repetition of the line, Time stand stills as I go faster, emphasizes the contrasting experiences of stillness and movement that define the singer's emotional state.

Line by Line Meaning

Rush down to
Hurriedly make your way towards something with eagerness and anticipation

Touch the water
Make physical contact with the water, possibly as a way to reconnect with nature or feel a sense of calm

Smiles turn down
The happy expressions that were once present have disappeared or been replaced by sadness

Where there's no laughter
The environment or situation lacks the joy and merriment associated with laughter

Sweat long waves
Wave-like formations of perspiration, perhaps indicating the physical or emotional intensity of the moment

By river
Adjacent to a river, which may symbolize fluidity, change, or renewal

Voice like theirs
A singing voice with qualities similar to an angel's, which may imply beauty, purity, or divinity

An angel singing
A powerful and emotive vocal performance, possibly evoking spiritual or heavenly themes

Time stands still while i go faster
Despite a sense of acceleration or urgency, there is also a feeling of temporal suspension or timelessness

Riding my emotional rollercoaster
Experiencing intense ups and downs in one's emotional state, similar to the thrill ride of a rollercoaster

We both know you had to go though
Recognizing that someone had to depart, despite wishing they could stay longer

Why so soon?
Expressing confusion or regret about the timing or suddenness of someone's departure

I just wanna know
Desiring clarity or closure regarding the situation, particularly the reason for the person's departure

Ride down by
Travel alongside or near a body of water on horseback, bike, or other form of transportation

Those muddy waters
The water is murky or unclear, possibly symbolizing uncertainty or confusion

Held hands and
Physically connecting with someone, possibly as a source of comfort or support

Pray together
Engaging in a religious or spiritual ritual together, possibly as a way to find peace or guidance

Made laughter
Created an atmosphere of joy and humor, potentially in honor of those who have passed away

For those above us
Honoring or remembering those who have died and are now in a higher place, such as heaven or another spiritual realm

Wind on cause
Allowing the wind to blow, possibly as a way to feel a sense of freedom or release

We know no better
Being content with the present moment or situation, despite any flaws or imperfections

Take some time to make it better
Investing effort and attention into improving a situation or relationship

Ride into the beat of a different drama
Moving forward with a new rhythm or pace, possibly following a significant change or transition

I love these whether you like better
Acknowledging that personal preferences may differ, but expressing appreciation for certain things regardless

Earth, love, life or a spinning river
Naming several things that may have symbolic or metaphorical significance, such as the natural world, human connections, existence itself, and the flow of time

Play the show, radio
Turn on or listen to music, especially through a radio or other device

Getting down with all your friends
Dancing or having a good time with a group of acquaintances or colleagues

Heading down the river side
Traversing along the bank or adjacent area of a river

Coming in all alone
Arriving or making an entrance without anyone else accompanying you

Take a dive, hold your breath
Jump or leap into the water and submerge oneself, while holding one's breath

Summer clothes, see a man
Wearing seasonal clothing appropriate for warmer weather, while also observing an unidentified person

Can you swim against the rip?
Questioning one's ability to move counter to the flow or current of the water, which may pose a challenge or danger

Can you tire against the air?
Raising the question of whether one can exhaust oneself through physical exertion, even in a seemingly effortless environment such as the air around us

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