The band's website and myspace page feature several songs and videos entitled Choose What You're Watching and Another John Doe, directed by Oliver Hecks.
Their debut EP, EP001, featuring vocals by Amanda Butterworth, is available via iTunes music store and CDBaby.com. The tracks 'Another John Doe' and 'Choose What you're watching' became available for download at both these places on March'08.
Their debut album You Are Here was released on August 1, 2008, and was written, produced and performed by Dhani Harrison and Oliver Hecks.
There are contributions on the record by Bryony Atkinson (vocals), Nick Fyffe (bass), and Tom Hammond (cello). It was recorded and mixed by Paul Hicks and thenewno2.
Their label is called HOT Records Ltd. and their songs are published by Harrisongs Ltd., a company founded by Dhani's father George Harrison.
Their new EP, titled EP002, is on iTunes and came out September 27.
Shelter
thenewno2 Lyrics
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Young trees
Despite the weather
I know
When the clouds go
We'll see much better
I feel alone like the moon at night
Witches come
Take their turn, one by one and
I watch 'em burn
(Watch them burn, watch them burn)
And I'll run for your shelter
(Watch them burn, watch them burn, watch them burn)
I'll see
Old darkened leaves
Laid down in winter
I'm sure
When the time comes
We'll be together
Fallen trees and the risin' seas
A billion people on their knees
(A billion people, on their knees)
Washed away
We're to blame
No one cared
Now it's all too late
(It's all too late, it's all too late)
But when your person's dead and gone
Nothing can belong
'Til then we're stuck here waiting
Days grow colder
Friendships are over
And soon we will be gone
And I'll run for your shelter
Can you sail to me over risin' seas?
A hurricane and you washed away
While I'm stuck at home by my own
A silver tone and I play alone
I play alone
When the witches come,
They can take their turn
When the
When the witches come,
When the witches come,
They can take their turn
When the
When the witches come
The song "Shelter" by thenewno2 portrays a sense of despair and isolation. The first verse talks about young trees growing amidst the challenging conditions of the weather, but hoping that the clouds would clear out for a better view. The singer feels alone like the moon at night, and he watches as witches burn. However, he finds solace in running for the shelter of his loved one amidst unimaginable calamities, including fallen trees, rising seas, and a billion people on their knees destroyed by our carelessness.
The song reflects the overwhelming climate crisis and emphasizes humanity's inability to respond adequately to it. The verse, "Fallen trees and the rising seas, a billion people on their knees," highlights the devastating effects climate change has had on our planet. The lines "No one cared, now it's all too late," indicate that the damage is already done, and all we can do is seek refuge and hope for better days. The chorus, "When your person's dead and gone, nothing can belong, 'til then we're stuck here waiting," reflect the ultimate loss and grief we could face as a result of our inaction.
Line by Line Meaning
I see
Despite the difficult situations, I still possess a hopeful outlook
Young trees
An imagery to represent growth and development in life
Despite the weather
Regardless of the unfavorable conditions
I know
Having the confidence of something being true or certain
When the clouds go
A reference to the end of a difficult time, which leads to a brighter future
We'll see much better
Optimism towards a better future
I feel alone like the moon at night
Feeling isolated and lonely
Smilin' bright, lookin' out my window
Putting on a happy appearance, despite facing internal struggles
Witches come
A metaphor for negativity, disasters, and misfortunes
Take their turn, one by one and
Facing one challenge after another
I watch 'em burn
Watching disasters happen, without being able to do anything about it
And I'll run for your shelter
Seeking the comfort and protection of someone/something trustworthy
I'll see
Expecting the future to have its own share of good things
Old darkened leaves
Representing past experiences, and memories that have lost their value
Laid down in winter
A reference to the end of a seasonal cycle
I'm sure
Certain about something
When the time comes
Optimism about the future
We'll be together
Having the hope of being united with someone/something trustworthy
Fallen trees and the risin' seas
An imagery about the destruction caused by natural calamities
A billion people on their knees
Referring to helplessness and vulnerability caused by disasters
Washed away
An imagery of obliteration caused by natural disasters
We're to blame
Taking responsibility for the mistakes and damage caused by humans
No one cared
Lack of concern towards our surroundings and its consequences
Now it's all too late
The realization of the gravity of the situation too late
But when your person's dead and gone
When you lose someone you care about
Nothing can belong
Feeling of emptiness after losing someone
'Til then we're stuck here waiting
A feeling of waiting for something that might never happen
Days grow colder
A metaphor for dark and difficult times
Friendships are over
Losing the bond between people who used to have a connection
And soon we will be gone
The inevitability of our departure from the world
Can you sail to me over risin' seas?
Asking for help and support during tough times
A hurricane and you washed away
The aftermath of disasters and how it affects our lives
While I'm stuck at home by my own
Being stuck in the same place or position for too long
A silver tone and I play alone
Distracting oneself from the problems of life through music
When the witches come,
Reiterating the continuous cycle of negativity and difficult times
They can take their turn
A certain event in life that can be viewed as a challenge or a learning experience
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Written by: Dhani Harrison
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