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The Avett Brothers — I And Love And You
Album: I And Love And You
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:51
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Load the car and write the note
Grab your bag and grab your coat
Tell the ones that need to know
We are headed north

One foot in and one foot back
But it don't pay to live like that
So I cut the ties and I jumped the tracks
For never to return

Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in
Are you aware the shape I'm in
My hands they shake, my head it spins
Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in

When at first I learned to speak
I used all my words to fight
With him and her and you and me
Oh, but it's just a waste of time
Yeah, it's such a waste of time

That woman, she's got eyes that shine
Like a pair of stolen polished dimes
She asked to dance, I said it's fine
I'll see you in the morning time

Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in
Are you aware the shape I'm in
My hands they shake, my head it spins
Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in

Three words that became hard to say
I and love and you
What you were then, I am today
Look at the things I do

Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in
Are you aware the shape I'm in
My hands they shake, my head it spins
Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in

Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in
Are you aware the shape I'm in
My hands they shake, my head it spins (spins)
Ah Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in

Dumbed down and numbed by time and age
Your dreams to catch the world, the cage
The highway sets the traveler's stage
All exits look the same

Three words that became hard to say
I and love and you
I and love and you
I and love and you
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 dmccaus3186 wrote:


The most engaging band I've ever had the privilege to see (and I've experienced this privilege more than a dozen times), I recently took a friend to her first TAB show in Asheville, NC where she exclaimed, "I've never heard an audience sing along THIS much - and the band DIGS it!". I recorded Seth Avett on one occasion commenting to the crowd abouth the back and forth at their shows and how as an artist, it is joy bringing. Then we all shared a back and forth of LaLaLa's and headed right in to Go To Sleep. Great shows are unforgettable and what makes live music the BEST!



They put on an awesome show.  Seen them 3x, all fantastic.
Posted 1 year ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 wilcogirl11 wrote:

I don't know why, but I don't like these guys. I admit it, I have no good reason. I just don't. Something about their music strikes me as contrived.



i feel the same. i think we're in the minority.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:

Me and my girlfriend went to see the Avett Brothers in Paradiso Amsterdam last august.

A truly wonderfull and most excellent show but somehow a "Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters" moment snuck in there. Some guy in the audience picked a fight with another guy and they started to brawl so Scott stopped the band for a moment and politely asked what was going on and why those guys were fighting (unlike Dave Grohl who threw the word f#ck and motherf#cker in there a bunch of times). So after things cooled down a bit, they continued where they left off, which was this song and as if it was all part of the show, the lines "I used all my words to fight" .... "oh but it's such a waste of time" followed seconds after the event. That obviously made the audience applaud the way the Avett Brothers solved this situation.

Sadly enough some people think it's no problem to disturb a great show for something as stupid as fighting, on the other hand, it's great when a band feels so connected to the audience and acts on situations like that. It makes it much more intimate that way... An unforgettable night it was, the useless fight aside...




The most engaging band I've ever had the privilege to see (and I've experienced this privilege more than a dozen times), I recently took a friend to her first TAB show in Asheville, NC where she exclaimed, "I've never heard an audience sing along THIS much - and the band DIGS it!". I recorded Seth Avett on one occasion commenting to the crowd abouth the back and forth at their shows and how as an artist, it is joy bringing. Then we all shared a back and forth of LaLaLa's and headed right in to Go To Sleep. Great shows are unforgettable and what makes live music the BEST!
Posted 2 years ago by dmccaus3186    [ Reply ]
I and Love and You is a great album.
Posted 2 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:

... went to see the Avett Brothers in Paradiso Amsterdam last august.

A truly wonderful and most excellent show .... Some guy in the audience picked a fight with another guy and they started to brawl so Scott stopped the band for a moment and politely asked what was going on and why those guys were fighting ...



Thank you so much for sharing. I've had the honor of visiting Paradiso Amsterdam a few time and can easily imagine how amazing this event must have been, especially after that interuption.
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful, has the qualities of older songs... Easy 9 from this brother
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Glad this is back in rotation.  Eight years is much too long.  Do share more of their music, a lot more, in fact!
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Very light on good lyrics and lighter still on sound. Too thin, basic and unconvincing for my taste. Sorry but it's a NO from me.
Posted 5 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 pallasathene82 wrote:
Brooklyn, Brooklyn, take me in...

Why? Queens wouldn't take you?
 
Would you really rather go to Queens?  Of course, I wasn't impressed by any of the five Burroughs.  Not impressed with NYC area at all actually.  Maybe it was the traffic, the people, or the fact that I'm not a "city" kinda guy.  I spent all my time behind the wheel with one hand on the wheel, another on the gear shifter, and another one out the sunroof with everyone's favorite finger in the air.

Of course, the authentic Italian pizza that was baked and sold by authentic Mexicans (who didn't speak English at all, good thing the girl I was with spoke spanish) was very good.  
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]

Me and my girlfriend went to see the Avett Brothers in Paradiso Amsterdam last august.

A truly wonderfull and most excellent show but somehow a "Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters" moment snuck in there. Some guy in the audience picked a fight with another guy and they started to brawl so Scott stopped the band for a moment and politely asked what was going on and why those guys were fighting (unlike Dave Grohl who threw the word f#ck and motherf#cker in there a bunch of times). So after things cooled down a bit, they continued where they left off, which was this song and as if it was all part of the show, the lines "I used all my words to fight" .... "oh but it's such a waste of time" followed seconds after the event. That obviously made the audience applaud the way the Avett Brothers solved this situation.

Sadly enough some people think it's no problem to disturb a great show for something as stupid as fighting, on the other hand, it's great when a band feels so connected to the audience and acts on situations like that. It makes it much more intimate that way... An unforgettable night it was, the useless fight aside...


Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
One of the weaker songs from this album if you ask me, which no one did.
 
I agree, and it still rates a 9 for me.
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
Can't believe the last post is from August.  Such a great song, such a great band.
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
Love this. Saw them at Hardly Strictly last year, they jump around like monkeys on a hot rock.


Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
methinks you would need to toss in a little grunge, bluegrass and folk too...saw the show at the fox last week.  they rocked the house.  almost worth staying up 'til 1:30 on a work night...

 Nerubo wrote:
I watched that show. Their other stuff is...different. Imagine if you took country and punk and put in a blender and hit puree.  

 dpvest wrote:
I recently recorded them from an Austin City Limits show they did a coupla yrs ago.  looking forward to watching.  we may have to go see them in oakland in july...love these guys.  

 Groogrux69 wrote:
If you don't get it, then you need to see these guys live. High energy fun!
 


Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
Why did it take so long to play this song again?  Great!
Posted 13 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
I watched that show. Their other stuff is...different. Imagine if you took country and punk and put in a blender and hit puree.  

 dpvest wrote:
I recently recorded them from an Austin City Limits show they did a coupla yrs ago.  looking forward to watching.  we may have to go see them in oakland in july...love these guys.  

 Groogrux69 wrote:
If you don't get it, then you need to see these guys live. High energy fun!


Posted 13 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
I recently recorded them from an Austin City Limits show they did a coupla yrs ago.  looking forward to watching.  we may have to go see them in oakland in july...love these guys.  

 Groogrux69 wrote:
If you don't get it, then you need to see these guys live. High energy fun!
 


Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
It has now been 40 minutes since this song ended, and I am still staring at my shoes.
 
Really? *takes the bong out of your hands*
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
It has now been 40 minutes since this song ended, and I am still staring at my shoes.
 

Posted 13 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 Groogrux69 wrote:
If you don't get it, then you need to see these guys live. High energy fun!
 

You sure wouldn't know it from this song.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
So, so good.
Posted 13 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
It has now been 40 minutes since this song ended, and I am still staring at my shoes.


Posted 14 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
If you don't get it, then you need to see these guys live. High energy fun!
Posted 14 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
Brooklyn, Brooklyn, take me in...

Why? Queens wouldn't take you?
Posted 14 years ago by pallasathene82    [ Reply ]
Three words that became hard to say
"I" and "love" and "you"

Heartbreaking ... and yet beautiful.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
I don't know why, but I don't like these guys. I admit it, I have no good reason. I just don't. Something about their music strikes me as contrived.
Posted 14 years ago by wilcogirl11    [ Reply ]
 window wrote:
With all the plays this song gets, I'm surprised no one has made a Brooklyn Decker comment here yet...
 

Brooklyn Decker.   There.
Posted 14 years ago by naldog    [ Reply ]
Sweet dreams, good sl..{#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
3 {#Arrowd} 1    boooooring!  seriously plodding — MUTE worthy


Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
This song is awesome live. The whole show was great, though a bit more screaming than I expected for a bluegrass/alt-rock band. Still, quite a show.
Posted 14 years ago by JavaJones    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill -just reminded me that this was on my list of LPs to get.  Loving the Rubin effect of space and simplicity, but with great dynamics, that this recording offers over previous Avett releases.


Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
 BowTieDad wrote:
8 -> 9
 
 
Yes, very nice!

Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9
 
Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
With all the plays this song gets, I'm surprised no one has made a Brooklyn Decker comment here yet...
Posted 14 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
zzzzZZZzzzzzZZZzzzzz
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} 
Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
One of the weaker songs from this album if you ask me, which no one did.


Posted 14 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 Essbee wrote:
Snoozeville. Come on, Bill, I need something to get me GOING during the workday! Hate the stretches of slow, moody, "introspective" stuff...at least 9 to 5 M-F.
 
The operative word here is Hate.  Try not doing that.

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Catch them on Austin City Limits if you can.  It's a great show.
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:
Fantastic, the album is also great!! Really a nice and surprising add to my collection!
 

Then by all means go explore their back catalogue. Much to enjoy there.
Posted 14 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Alas, poor Avett! I knew him...

My opinion of the CD artwork.

I do like the song.
Posted 14 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
8{#Arrowu}9

I love it when a song's lyrics seem to come from our own very lives and experiences like this gem from The Avett Brothers.


Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
A teacher that I work with just gave me this cd this morning. I'm totally loving it.

Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Yes Brooklyn, take them in, maybe they'll go then!  Quickly.
Posted 14 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
 Jamunca wrote:


You say it like it's a bad thing.
 
No kidding!  Heaven forbid.....

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Fantastic talent from the Tar Heel State{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by kestrel    [ Reply ]
Fantastic, the album is also great!! Really a nice and surprising add to my collection!
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Purchased via RP itunes link after enjoying hearing the tracks from these guys here. I enjoy the whole album. 
Posted 14 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Truly beautiful song. I recently purchased the album and there are several more gems like this on it.
Posted 14 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]

{#Good-vibes}
Ah Brooklyn Brooklyn take me in
Are you aware the shape im in
My hands they shake my head it spins
Ah Brooklyn Brooklyn take me in
{#Clap}


Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Great song, the singer's voice reminds me of Jon Lajoie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmWp-rI6vSw&feature=channel
Posted 14 years ago by nclarke    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
These guys are local and one of them studied music under a friend of mine - my friend says they are all nice folks who take their music seriously. The local press has been very kind to them and apparently they are doing well nationally. So, good luck to them. But I just don't get it . . .

However, not a hater, so no score from me. I'm voting "present" on this one.
 
It pains me to know that you have had and will have so many opportunities to see them... but haven't. You are cheating yourself.

Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
Sounds like Regina Spektor fell asleep and some guy stepped in to do the vocals.
 
I kinda see that. And I'm diggin it.

Posted 15 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 Essbee wrote:
The Band meets Jack Johnson.

 

You say it like it's a bad thing.
Posted 15 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Regina Spektor fell asleep and some guy stepped in to do the vocals.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Essbee wrote:
Snoozeville. Come on, Bill, I need something to get me GOING during the workday! Hate the stretches of slow, moody, "introspective" stuff...at least 9 to 5 M-F.


++
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
These guys are local and one of them studied music under a friend of mine - my friend says they are all nice folks who take their music seriously. The local press has been very kind to them and apparently they are doing well nationally. So, good luck to them. But I just don't get it . . .

However, not a hater, so no score from me. I'm voting "present" on this one.
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Essbee wrote:
Barf. The Band meets Jack Johnson.

 
{#Lol}

Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
This is very good.. solid 8
Posted 15 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
{#Smile}{#Smile} newwavegurly wrote:
Seems that lately when I look to see who's singing a song I like here on RP that it has been The Avett Brothers. Guess it's about time I started listening to them...
 


Posted 15 years ago by uxbiff    [ Reply ]
{#High-five}

Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Snoozeville. Come on, Bill, I need something to get me GOING during the workday! Hate the stretches of slow, moody, "introspective" stuff...at least 9 to 5 M-F.
Posted 15 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
Seems that lately when I look to see who's singing a song I like here on RP that it has been The Avett Brothers. Guess it's about time I started listening to them...
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]

{#High-five}


Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
A long ways from their best stuff but still pretty cool.


Posted 15 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for this schmaltzy stuff
Posted 15 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
My rating went up two points over the course of the song.  It kinda grows on you.
Posted 15 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
great song...
Posted 15 years ago by moonsaura    [ Reply ]
Barf. The Band meets Jack Johnson.

Posted 15 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
RP plays an Avett Brothers tune I haven't heard until now. I love when that happens.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]