Arkells
The Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 2008, they signed with Dine Alone Records, home to other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Black Lungs and Cancer Bats. Their first full length record,Jackson Square, was released on October 28th, 2008, and includes their biggest hit "Oh! The Boss is Coming", along with "The Ballad of Hugo Chavez", and "No Champagne Socialist."
In late 2008, Arkells toured Canada as opening act for Matt Mays & El Torpedo. Read Full BioThe Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 2008, they signed with Dine Alone Records, home to other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Black Lungs and Cancer Bats. Their first full length record,Jackson Square, was released on October 28th, 2008, and includes their biggest hit "Oh! The Boss is Coming", along with "The Ballad of Hugo Chavez", and "No Champagne Socialist."
In late 2008, Arkells toured Canada as opening act for Matt Mays & El Torpedo.
In upcoming events of 2009, The Arkells will be playing with The Tragically Hip at different locations in Ontario. They will finish off the '09 summer with shows in Nova Scotia, and across Canada, in British Columbia.
Formally known as "El Charlemagne," The Arkells decided to change their band name after a memorable street in Hamilton, Ontario.
Members:
Max Kerman (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Dan Griffin (Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals)
Mike Deangelis (Guitar, Vocals)
Nick Dika (Bass)
Tim Oxford (Drums)
In late 2008, Arkells toured Canada as opening act for Matt Mays & El Torpedo. Read Full BioThe Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 2008, they signed with Dine Alone Records, home to other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Black Lungs and Cancer Bats. Their first full length record,Jackson Square, was released on October 28th, 2008, and includes their biggest hit "Oh! The Boss is Coming", along with "The Ballad of Hugo Chavez", and "No Champagne Socialist."
In late 2008, Arkells toured Canada as opening act for Matt Mays & El Torpedo.
In upcoming events of 2009, The Arkells will be playing with The Tragically Hip at different locations in Ontario. They will finish off the '09 summer with shows in Nova Scotia, and across Canada, in British Columbia.
Formally known as "El Charlemagne," The Arkells decided to change their band name after a memorable street in Hamilton, Ontario.
Members:
Max Kerman (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Dan Griffin (Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals)
Mike Deangelis (Guitar, Vocals)
Nick Dika (Bass)
Tim Oxford (Drums)
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Leather Jacket
Arkells Lyrics
Hey!
Hundreds of stories, before I showed up
And they tell them to me
And pull photos up
And there I'm connected, like a pair of handcuffs
No one seemed affected, that everyone is fucked
But there was a softness a kind of understanding
Those 2am decisions, always shaky landings
And no one ever knew, what could be demanded
Maybe its the cards
The cards that she was handed
You call me up from a pay phone
I said, "hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my Dad's leather jacket
I met her at a party
She'd come straight from work
Complained that the regulars, were all a bunch of jerks
She always looked tired
She dazzled as a drunk
She even pulled off
The stupid hair cut
She said "I don't need a sponsor, or the best lover
Just a man that sees me as some fixer-upper
The last few years, man I've been running for cover
Trying to sleep
So I can visit my mother"
You call me up from a pay phone
I said, "hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my Dad's leather jacket
When times were tough in the worst years
We never knew how to interfere
And now you're back, and just unpacking
Those bruised up takers, you keep attracting
In September
When he goes off
Like some god damn, alarm clock
And he hits her, like a third shot
Conversations, she just stares off
There's no longer a voice calling
When she goes out
Saying, "I'll be up waiting for you"
You call me up from a pay phone
I said, "hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my Dad's leather jacket
When times were tough in the worst years
We never knew how to interfere
And now you're back, and just unpacking
Those bruised up takers, you keep attracting
You call me up from a pay phone And I said, "Who the fuck uses a pay phone?"
Writer(s): Tim van Leijden
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Heather Hudson
"I said, who the fuck uses a payphone" was at the Canada Day show just for that line. Love it Haliii
kevin heatcoat
What about Maroon 5's song Payphone.
kevin heatcoat
CAA Payphone.
happynapkins
+Heather Hudson who doesn't love the last line xD "who the fuck uses a payphone?"
Fiona
I saw them playing that song life in Germany! It was amazing!
kevin heatcoat
This Reminds Me Of Maroon 5's Payphone.
a N
Honestly one of the best songs out there
Amy Walker
This is my favorite song
Devon Beyond
Same here
redwaller66
Anyone know where i can find an uncensored lyrics video for this song?