The band was originally conceived as a side project. The Weiss brothers and Kleinberg were playing together in another band called The Operation (who released one album, 2001's There Is Hope for a Tree Cut Down, on Takehold Records), but Aaron wanted to start another band to experiment with new sounds. After picking up Rick Mazzotta on drums and Ray Tadeo on bass, Kleinberg and the Weiss brothers released their first EP (I Never Said That I Was Brave) in 2001 and shortly thereafter signed to Tooth & Nail Records after a show at Cornerstone Festival the same year. An even earlier six song demo EP called Blood Enough For Us All has also surfaced, apparently having been recorded in 2000.
Around this time Tadeo had moved on, Daniel Pishock picked up as the bass player, and The Operation disbanded soon afterward. mewithoutYou's debut full-length album, A→B: Life, was released in 2002. The band garnered more attention for their sophomore release, 2004's Catch for Us the Foxes, which was produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Fire Theft). In December of 2004 Pishock had made a decision to retire as the bassist for the band and former Operation frontman, Greg Jehanian, was selected to replace him. In 2005, mewithoutYou won mtvU's "Left Field" award for most original artist. Their third album, Brother, Sister, again produced by Wood, was released on September 26th, 2006. Their fourth album, it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright, produced by Dan Smith of Danielson, was released May 19th, 2009. Their fifth album Ten Stories, produced again by Dan Smith of Danielson, was independently released May 15th, 2012. Their sixth LP is set to be released in 2015 on Run for Cover Records.
mewithoutYou has released videos for "January 1979" and "Paper Hanger", from Catch for Us the Foxes, with the help of Red Van Pictures this past year, and one for "Bullet to Binary" from A→B: Life. They have recently released a video for "Nice and Blue, Pt. 2" from Brother, Sister, directed by Shane Drake. A video for "The Fox, the Crow and the Cookie" from It's All Crazy! has recently been released.
mewithoutYou is:
Aaron Weiss - Lead Vocals
Michael Weiss - Guitar
Brandon Beaver - 2nd Guitar
Greg Jehanian - Bass Guitar
Richard Mazzotta - Drums
Official homepage: http://www.mewithoutyou.com
http://www.myspace.com/mewithoutyou
Every Thought A Thought Of You
mewithoutYou Lyrics
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No more thought, I ought to do...
When there ain't a thing we see
Or touch we trust is true
Every thought a thought of You
Every look in search of You
No need for books when we're with you
O, Light within my Brother's eyes!
Every look in search of You
Every song in praise of You
Our darkest nights are days to You
The trees raise branches high
Like arms in church to grateful Sky,
Every song in praise of You
No one here to believe but You
Everyone else is bound to leave but You
When they swear their love is real, they mean
I like the way you make me feel
There is no one here to believe but You
Kul-anaya fikr minh ka
Abadan ahatmam enna ajah
Hayya'alal falal qad qamadis alah
Haqq: la illaha il Allah
The song "Every Thought A Thought Of You" by mewithoutYou begins with the singer reflecting on their preoccupation with their own thoughts, suggesting that every thought they have is a thought of the person addressed in the song. They are no longer concerned with what they ought to do, as they trust the presence of this person to guide them in the right direction. The lyrics then move onto the idea that this person has the ability to reveal truth beyond what can be seen or touched, and every look is a search for them rather than relying on books for guidance. The imagery of a thin disguise and light within their eyes suggests that this figure is a source of divine guidance in the world.
The final verse speaks of the power of singing in praise of this person, even in the darkest of nights. The image of trees raising their branches in gratitude like arms in a church adds to the spiritual imagery conveyed throughout the song. The song concludes with the assertion that there is no one else to believe in but this person, despite others making claims of love to satisfy their own desires. The closing lines of the song are written in Arabic, which translates to "Every thought of You is a thought of mine. I'll never finish praising You. Rise up to pray, God's name is great. Truth: there is no God but Allah."
Overall, the song appears to be a meditation on the power of spirituality and the importance of seeking guidance beyond oneself. The lyrics suggest that this person addressed in the song embodies a sense of truth and divine guidance that can be accessed through contemplation and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Every thought a Thought of You
All of my thoughts are centered around you
No more thought, I ought to do...
I no longer have to think about what I should do, because I know it involves you
When there ain't a thing we see Or touch we trust is true
Even when nothing seems certain or real, my trust in you remains
Every look in search of You
All of my glances are in search of you
No need for books when we're with you
Your presence is enough to teach and guide us, without the need for external knowledge
You wear a thin disguise, O, Light within my Brother's eyes!
You may appear unassuming, but your true nature shines through, especially in the eyes of those closest to you
Every song in praise of You
All of my songs are dedicated to praising you
Our darkest nights are days to You
Even in the bleakest times, you bring light and comfort to us
The trees raise branches high Like arms in church to grateful Sky
Nature itself seems to acknowledge your presence and power
No one here to believe but You
When it feels like no one else understands or believes in me, I know you do
Everyone else is bound to leave but You
Others may come and go, but you remain steadfast
When they swear their love is real, they mean
I like the way you make me feel
Others' expressions of love may not be genuine, but rather based on superficial desires
Kul-anaya fikr minh ka
All of my thoughts are about you
Abadan ahatmam enna ajah
I will never hide my love for you
Hayya'alal falal qad qamadis alah
Rise up to call upon Allah
Haqq: la illaha il Allah
Truth: there is no god but Allah
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.