Manchester Orchestra: 'Quietly'

Atlanta-based band Manchester Orchestra offers a stirring, emotional journey of healing on their latest EP, 'The Valley Of Vision'. Songwriter Andy Hull and guitarist/keyboardist Robert McDowell play remotely for the #SoundcheckPodcast.

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[ramonamarais]

I love playing your solo music in the night time when its quiet. So warm and peaceful.

[keithsaunders]

This song will always resonate with me on a very personal level. I was taking care of my 100 year old grandpa when they released this ep. It was literally him and I in the living room together, with me just trying to make him comfortable and adhere to his needs. I highly doubt that is what Andy is talking about in his lyrics, but that’s where it lands for me. It makes me sad but also makes me feel so many good things in the reminiscing.

[nicoloc.]

So now that they know
That you don't belong here
Where did you go?
And who else is in there?

I've been running behind
You're afraid that you're late
You were caught in a lie
I've been hiding my age

I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands
I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands

Been pulling this rope
Been tryna define you
Who did you hurt?
And baby, who hurt you?

You've been running behind
And I'm afraid you're too late
I've been losing the fight
And you've been acting insane

I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands
I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands

You stare at your fists, pistons violently shaking
Your plans got off track, but he clearly won't make it back home
Or it's two people gnashing their blood-colored teeth
So you stare in the mist and you finally take it
Your plans had to change, you've been violent and vacant
I know who you are, look at me, don't you dare try to leave
Oh

I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands
I just sat there quietly
Hear all your demands

[MariaGarcia-ncsm]

Wow… they just keep getting better, and better. Their live performances are so good… Wow 🫶

[tiredofit]

This one of my favorite bands. So melodic and thought provoking. I’m sure the song meant something to the writer and means something different to each person who listens. That’s a great gift as a band.

[georgelancaster]

Can't wait to see them live in Australia. But I'm 63. Could die before then!

[MatthewCKircher]

As tears are making their ways to the bottom of my cheeks, all I can say is how grateful I found your music before it was too late, and thank you with all my soul for baring yours through your music. 🙏🥋☯️💓💓

[missphilosopher]

Talking to Himself.... when he's on the Edge or near the end, wanting to Give Up, feeling Unworthy.... So he Writes his Songs AND Sings them And someone who loves him very much is Shooting the Video AND promoting his talents, so people can relate and Know.... The Man is Amazing and prolly the Woman Supporting His Dreams is Amazing Too! I'm definitely a Fan... I want to see/hear More! 🐁

[linneymahon]

Awesome song, the band only gets better with time.

[Guls]

Love this man's voice and lyrics. Evocative and deeply moving.

[HTL]

The voice of a literal ANGEL. This is the voice youll hear at the pearly gates I swear

[mishaelmwape]

Alone, lights out in the dark and eyes closed... taking in every cord of this masterpiece... that's the mood ❤❤❤

[afsanehtaghavi]

Yes, please quietly. Just because your voice is so angelic!

[albertocsa]

Excelente. Lo mejor escuchado en el día de hoy.

[jessicalove]

Back from the beginning to now right now meaning please I am strong enough but you be yourself stronger when you have time and I will not meaning. I can't? I CAN'T LOVE? I CAN LOVE MYSELF.

[jlozzano]

What’s your interpretation on the song?

[kenmilton]

Who hurted you ... 😢
and why are you hurting 😢

[jessicalove]

All deleted I will will still talk to these trees.