In Doylestown, PA, the last stop on Philadelphia’s northbound train, three musicians gathered behind Matt Talyor’s unique songwriting. After performing Taylor's solo record for some time, the quartet transitioned to playing and molding his unrecorded material into their debut release in 2002. Aderbat's first record, Rabbits and Rocks, was recorded over a six month period on a laptop computer in three living room locations. The album caught the attention and ultimately the mixing talents of producer, Andrew Weiss (Rollins Band, Ween, Cafe Tacuba). Rabbits and Rocks was released in the summer of 2004. Soon after the making of the album, guitarist Chris Blasucci left the group to pursue other projects, and experimental guitarist and jazz composer Christopher Covatta was asked to fill in the spaces.
The 2004 independently released "Rabbits and Rocks", now on its second pressing, has won the love and support of locals, as well as fans from as far as Brazil, Australia, and Sweden. Radio interviews and rotation (including an interview on a national AAA favorite, WXPN), and critical acclaim (including Performing Songwriter Magazine), followed the swell of northeastern touring and reviews. The CBS station liked it too. They chose Aderbat’s track “Bye Bye,” for their hit series, Joan of Arcadia. Nick Danger clothing also chose a track to promote their line that year. These highlights, along with sharing the stage with Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dears set the tone for Aderbat in 2005.
But that all seems so long ago to the four musicians who are still working independently to build something special for themselves and their growing fan base. Album two is close to being finished, and with Andrew Weiss playing a more integral role by producing the second album in his own studio, he and Aderbat hope to get even higher off the ground this time around.
Band Members:
Matt Taylor (vocals, guitar)
Chris Covatta (guitar)
Brad Kunkle (bass)
Todd Schied (drums)
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Many Ways
aderbat Lyrics
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Tell me that I'm doing it all wrong
Cause yes I get the message
My piece your puzzle
So who can say it better
Who can say what only a few dream
It's so pretty I could bury the doubts
There are
Many ways to listen
I've got mine
Many ways to falter
I've got mine
You're just dull enough to sever
I forgot you were the daughter of Einstein
I've been ready for my lesson
Will the rain then follow?
There's dust over the beauty
There's rust along the hinges that might be
So when you say, "so where have you been?"
Only my reasons fall short
Only way you wonder
Slow
You could tell the right way
To go
It's a once in a while
It's a worry you bid me to welcome
Heaven you need
Two worlds
You'll see you're time is going
The lyrics in Aderbat's "Many Ways" explore themes of misunderstanding and the challenge of communication. The opening lines, "Bruise me with a gallon / Tell me that I'm doing it all wrong," convey a sense of frustration and conflict, as the singer is being criticized for their actions. Despite the pain of being told they're wrong, the singer understands the message and acknowledges that they are merely a piece of a larger puzzle.
The chorus introduces the concept of multiple perspectives and approaches, stating "Many ways to listen / I've got mine / Many ways to falter / I've got mine." This highlights the difficulty of communication, as people may have their own unique ways of understanding and interpreting information, which can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes.
The verse, "There is dust over the beauty / There's rust along the hinges that might be," suggests that things may not always be what they seem on the surface. Underlying issues and imperfections may exist and create barriers to understanding. The final lines, "Two worlds / You'll see your time is going," convey a sense of urgency and the idea that time is running out to bridge the gap and achieve understanding.
Overall, Aderbat's "Many Ways" provides a thoughtful exploration of communication, misunderstanding, and the complexity of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Bruise me with a gallon
Hurt me deeply and severely, even if it is to correct me and tell me that I am wrong.
Tell me that I'm doing it all wrong
Inform me that the way I am doing things is incorrect or flawed.
Cause yes I get the message
Acknowledging that I have understood the message conveyed to me.
My piece your puzzle
My part belongs to your larger scheme and is integral in the entire picture.
So who can say it better
Who has greater authority to articulate or communicate the message with greater clarity?
Who can say what only a few dream?
Who can give voice to the dreams and aspirations of only a select few?
It's so pretty I could bury the doubts
The vision is so enchanting that it makes me want to keep any reservations or uncertainties hidden and buried.
That keep us talking
The hesitations or concerns that prevent us from acting and pursuing our goals continue to linger and persist.
There are many ways to listen
There are different perspectives and approaches towards understanding a message.
I've got mine
I have my own particular way of interpreting and receiving messages.
Many ways to falter
There are various paths that could lead to failure or missteps.
You're just dull enough to sever
You are unexceptional or unremarkable enough that our connection or relationship could be easily broken or severed.
I forgot you were the daughter of Einstein
I underestimated or overlooked the intellect or aptitude that you possess due to being related to a renowned figure.
I've been ready for my lesson
I am prepared and willing to learn the lesson that I need to.
Will the rain then follow?
Is there an inevitable consequence or repercussion that would follow what we are about to do?
There's dust over the beauty
There are flaws or impurities that mar the beauty that we behold.
There's rust along the hinges that might be
There are indicators of decay and wear that could cause problems or complications.
So when you say, "so where have you been?"
When you ask me where I have been, implying that I have been absent or missing for a while.
Only my reasons fall short
The reasons that I will give or that could explain my absence or actions would be insufficient or inadequate.
Only way you wonder
Your curiosity is piqued in only one particular way or aspect of the situation.
Slow
The best approach requires deliberate and unhurried movements.
You could tell the right way to go
You possess the knowledge or insight to guide me towards the proper direction or course of action.
It's a once in a while
This event or situation occurs infrequently; it is rare.
It's a worry you bid me to welcome
You are asking me to embrace or accept a source of anxiety or distress.
Heaven you need, two worlds
You desire or require the fulfillment of both spiritual or ethereal aspects and material or practical aspects.
You'll see you're time is going
You will realize that your time is running out or fleeting.
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.