Currently based in Brooklyn, NY, USA, van Etten débuted with single Much More Than That (2007, Abaton Book Company). Her album Are We There was released on 14 May 2014 on Jagjaguwar).
van Etten moved to Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University, where she discovered a variety of influential music. After moving back home to New Jersey, she was encouraged by Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio to pursue a career in music.
van Etten undertook her first UK tour with Meg Baird in Jan 2008. She toured with Great Lake Swimmers on their European tour in May 2009, kicking it off with a show in London with Beirut and Shearwater. She again toured with them in September/October 2009.
On May 26th, 2009, she released her "Because I Was in Love" single on 12" vinyl, CD and MP3 on Language of Stone.
She was the first artist to record in 2010 for the Weathervane Music's Shaking Through video series.
On September 21, 2010, her sophomore album, "Epic" was released on Ba Da Bing. The powerful 7-track album featured much more instrumentation than her first, primarily-acoustic affair. The evolution of her sound proved that she is much more than a traditional folk singer-songwriter.
The release of Epic coincided with a difficult break-up of a relationship. She busied herself with touring for the record, but when the singer completed her schedule a year later, she found herself homeless in New York. After a period of sleeping on friends' couches, recovering from her heavy touring schedule, she hooked up the National's guitarist Aaron Dessner to record her third album, Tramp, which was released on February 7th, 2012.
May 2014 brought about the release of Van Etten's fourth record, Are We There, on Jagjaguwar. Van Etten self-produced the record with Stewart Lerman, with the guidance of bandmate and manager Zeke Hutchins. Most of the recording was done at Hobo Sound Studios in Weehawken, New Jersey, with piano tracks being recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The record features musicians Zeke Hutchins, Doug Keith, Heather Woods Broderick, Dave Hartley, Adam Granduciel, Marisa Anderson, Stuart D. Bogie, Mickey Free, Mary Lattimore, Little Isidor, Jacob Morris, Torres' Mackenzie Scott, Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg, Lower Dens' Jana Hunter, and Efterklang touring member Peter Broderick.
In 2015, the EP I Don't Want to Let You Down was released on Jagjaguwar. It is composed of the songs that did not make it onto Are We There.
On October 2, 2018, Van Etten released a new track entitled "Comeback Kid" and announced her next album Remind Me Tomorrow, which was released on January 18, 2019. On February 28, 2019, Van Etten appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to perform the single "Seventeen".
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Quiet Eyes
Sharon Van Etten Lyrics
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Mosaic faces fading in the rain
Recalling memories of loss
Yet untouched and unscathed
Is this really a mystery life?
Where we only learn from our own mistakes
Misstep, fall down stairs
Your quiet eyes break my heart now
You're calling out, you're calling out despite it
A long car drive
Music in air
Comes from a place
Out of nowhere
Staring at stars or a lightning bug
On a faraway stair, on a torchlit night
The field of depth on those marble steps
We'll meet again in light
That's how it's done
That's how it's done
And how it's undone
That's how it starts
That's how it starts
And how it's unknown
Fall, fall
Calling out in spite of it all
Fall, fall
Will we meet again in the light?
In "Quiet Eyes" by Sharon Van Etten, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation. The opening lines describe moving statues in a park, their mosaic faces fading in the rain. This imagery symbolizes the passage of time and the fleeting nature of memories. The next lines speak about recalling memories of loss, yet remaining untouched and unscathed. It suggests that despite experiencing loss and hardship, there is a resilience and a sense of inner strength that remains intact.
The chorus reflects on the mysteries of life and the lessons we learn from our own mistakes. The singer questions whether their companion is wiser and more experienced, possibly implying a certain vulnerability or insecurity. The mention of "quiet eyes" breaking their heart adds a layer of emotional intensity and suggests that despite any differences or uncertainty, there is a strong connection that cannot be denied. The line "calling out in spite of it" emphasizes the persistence of this connection and the willingness to reach out despite the challenges.
The following verse describes a long car drive with music in the air, creating a sense of escapism and freedom. It speaks to those moments of quiet reflection, staring at stars or a lightning bug. These simple yet powerful moments in nature contrast with the reference to marble steps and torchlit nights, creating a vivid picture of different experiences and environments. The lyrics end by questioning whether they will meet again in the light, implying a sense of hope and renewal.
Overall, "Quiet Eyes" explores themes of longing, connection, and the complex nature of human relationships. It delves into the mysteries of life and the bittersweet moments that shape our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving statues in the park
Figures carved in stone shift and change positions within the confines of the park
Mosaic faces fading in the rain
Faces made up of colorful tiles lose their vibrancy and clarity as rainwater washes over them
Recalling memories of loss
Reflecting on moments of pain and grief from the past
Yet untouched and unscathed
Despite the remembrance of loss, remaining unaffected and undamaged
Is this really a mystery life?
Questioning the true nature and enigmatic aspect of existence
Where we only learn from our own mistakes
Suggesting that personal errors and missteps are the only means of gaining knowledge and wisdom
Misstep, fall down stairs
Tripping and stumbling down a flight of steps
Maybe you're too wise for me
Considering the possibility that the other person possesses a higher level of wisdom and understanding
Your quiet eyes break my heart now
The subdued gaze of your eyes causes emotional pain within me at this moment
You're calling out, you're calling out despite it
Vocally expressing emotions and desires, disregarding the obstacles or circumstances
A long car drive
Embarking on an extended journey by automobile
Music in air
Melodies floating and enveloping the surrounding atmosphere
Comes from a place
Originating from a specific source or origin
Out of nowhere
Emerging suddenly and unexpectedly
Staring at stars or a lightning bug
Fixating the gaze upon either celestial bodies in the night sky or a small insect emitting light
On a faraway stair, on a torchlit night
Standing on a distant staircase, illuminated by the glow of torches, during an evening characterized by darkness
The field of depth on those marble steps
The profound expanse of knowledge and understanding acquired through traversing those pristine marble stairs
We'll meet again in light
Assuming that a future reunion will occur under positive and illuminated circumstances
That's how it's done
Asserting that this is the correct and customary method
That's how it's undone
Declaring that this is the appropriate way to reverse a previous action or situation
That's how it starts
Indicating that this is the initial phase or beginning of a process
And how it's unknown
Highlighting the aspect of uncertainty and lack of familiarity regarding the proceeding events
Fall, fall
Descend, descend
Calling out in spite of it all
Vocally expressing without regard to any obstacles or adversities
Fall, fall
Descend, descend
Will we meet again in the light?
Is it possible for us to reunite in a brighter and more positive future?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sharon Van Etten, Zachary Dawes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Moving statues in the park
Mosaic faces fading in the rain
Recalling memories of loss
Yet untouched and unscathed
Is this really a mystery life?
Where we only learn from our own mistakes
Misstep, fall down stairs
Maybe you're too wise for me
Your quiet eyes break my heart now
You're calling out, you're calling out despite it
A long car drive
Music in air
Comes from a place
Out of nowhere
Staring at stars or a lightning bug
On a faraway stair, on a torchlit night
The field of depth on those marble steps
We'll meet again in light
That's how it's done
That's how it's done
And how it's undone
That's how it starts
That's how it starts
And how it's unknown
Fall, fall
Calling out in spite of it all
Fall, fall
Will we meet again in the light?
@Lakeone_
Building statues in the park
Mosaic faces swaying in the rain
Recalling memories of loss
Where I'm touched and unscathed
Is this really a mystery life?
Where we only learn from our own mistakes?
Misstep, fall down stairs
Maybe you're too wise for me
Your quiet eyes break my heart now
You're calling out, you're calling out
To spite it
A long car drive, music in air
Comes from a place, out of nowhere
Stared at stars are aligning but
On a faraway stare on a torchlit night
The field of death on these marble steps
We'll meet again and lie
That's how it's done, that's how it's done
And now it's under
That's how it starts, that's how it starts
And how the sun know
Fall, fall, Calling out in spite of it all
Fall, fall, will we meet again in L.A?
@juansjz
The last sequence of the movie is truly hearbreaking in so many ways.
@djabthrash
big time
@mackielunkey2205
Me when seeing for the first time: Haha she's crying about her grades would do that too
Me after second watch: HOLY SHIT Crying audibly
@up_an_down
Heartbreaking ..as in real life
@maddysingh2950
The film breaks your heart quietly and uplifts it at the same time. And the song is such a soothing piece for the soul. ❤️
@ThatOpalGuy
its damn good.
@tokenolga
Very much relate. :/ How come I see my life in a movie? So can't accept.
but had to. See you then!
@heyyoung2797
Thanks for your comments ❤
@stannicolae4623
Uplifts it? What the hell is uplifting about this movie?
Cual es el titulo de la película