Carbon Leaf Countdown #3: What About Everything?
Feb 17
The carefree anthem of Indian Summer ends up high on the countdown. At #3, it’s “What About Everything?”
This might seem weird, but I’ve always viewed “What About Everything?” as the better version of “Life Less Ordinary.” I don’t mean that as an insult though. Honestly, the songs are pretty similar and open the album up as tracks one & two. But more, I think it’s that both songs are basically love song encased within a uniquely written pop song that makes. Well, “Life Less Ordinary” isn’t basically a love song, it is one. I have always viewed “What About Everything?” though as an ode to the carefree nature of love. That “who cares” attitude you have when you’re with each other. Nothing else matters and nothing should. It’s all in the moment. Because the song is disguised a bit more and just has such a clever lyrical structure, I think I would stand by my statement that this is a better version of “Life Less Ordinary.” Again, no insults intended at all. Both are amazing, but I think it edging out the former by about five slots on the countdown is definitely valid here.
I’ve talked on and on about Indian Summer being that playlist for that summer party. This is perhaps the song that fits perfectly into the summer theme. Carefree, whimsical, random, and just pure fun; that’s what the best summers are no matter what age you are. “Life Less Ordinary” is that song that comes on and sends everyone in a relationship screaming to finds their partner. “What About Everything?” is that song that just gets everyone screaming and dancing instantly. Sure, I think it’s a love song at the core, but it’s very easy to take appreciation in the lyrics no matter what kind of place you’re in. The lyrics are that good that they fit perfectly with about any mental state of mind. Again, Carbon Leaf? Master songwriters. Not just Barry either, the band itself. Take out the lyrics and it’s almost as if the music is painting a picture of a beach paradise. Sit back, crack a beer, and relax. Really, what about everything? Who cares?
Song: What About Everything?
Album: Indian Summer
Year: 2004
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Feb 20, 2012 @ 05:16:41
It was after Carbon Leaf performed this at Sudflood at VA Tech and dedicated it to those who were killed that I began looking at this song differently. I always get chills when the music stops at “what about that midnight phone call” to allow the audience to participate, which brings everyone in the room together, loud and proud.
Here’s a great example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdp0P_N-u5k
Feb 21, 2012 @ 05:00:22
When do you know your favorite group may be finally breaking into the mainstream? Why, when you hear not one, but two of their songs on a music channel at work – and it’s not a radio stream! This song and “Life Less Ordinary” both played on the Seasonal Channel last week – for Valentine’s Day. I got some funny looks from co-workers because I knew every single line and sang along as quietly as I could (not very!).
I love being a Carbon Leaf fan!