Carbon Leaf Countdown #36: Raise The Roof
Jan 27
2000s, Uncategorized carbon leaf No Comments
Up next is something for all awkward white dancers to get behind. At #36, it’s “Raise The Roof!”
“Raise The Roof” isn’t the song you would think it is by reading the title. Instead of an awkward song about white guys pushing their hands up and down, we get a rather touching song about really living up to all your potential. At least that’s the message from the song: live life to the fullest. As Barry says on and on, “Dance till you fall. Love till you die. Shut your mouth. Raise the roof.” Seems like a pretty good message and another of Barry’s lyrical gems that I’m sure have been tattooed on probably a dozen people to show off their deep soul. I think it’d be rather fun to see a Carbon Leaf tattoo contest.
Anyway, the song itself is almost set up like a dream you slowly piece back together. You remember the general idea, but as time goes on, it becomes clearer and clearer as to what exactly happened. It comes to you slowly, but then all at once towards the end. Really, we’re talking about the guitar work here. Sweeping fills build the subtle lead-up to the excellent ending. It fits in perfectly with the Indian Summer mindset, but really should be that closing track. Nothing against “The Sea,” but “Raise The Roof” caps off the end of the party so beautifully. Everything is winding down, people are tired, and you start to see everything so clearly. It’s like that party that rages on all night and then you go out to see the sunset. It’s that clarity. It’s knowing that you should dance till you fall, love till you die, shut your mouth, and just raise that ******* roof.
Song: Raise The Roof
Album: Indian Summer
Year: 2004
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