Previously, the band has received international praise for their ability to satisfy the musical hunger of fans in both country and alternative/punk genres. Right out of the gate, fans will hear dramatic differences from the previous album “Sunshine in a Shot Glass”. 500 Miles To Memphis has re-invented themselves without compromising the blood, sweat, and tears from previous releases, creating an album that’s nothing short of riveting. “We’ve Built Up to NOTHING” has cut after cut of instantly memorable hooks, screaming guitars, Beatles-inspired harmonies, and even a full orchestra. Produced by platinum award-winning producer, Erwin Musper (Scorpions, Van Halen, Def Leppard, David Bowie, Mick Jagger,...), the new cd is being shopped to major record labels, both in the US and internationally... as well as to film/television studios worldwide.
Their previous release, "Sunshine In A Shotglass" (DER-464) on the Deep Elm indie label also produced by Erwin Musper, has already yielded 500 Miles To Memphis tremendous success for the use of their songs in television, from placements on MTV's Nitro Circus and American Movie Classics (AMC) to being featured in countless YouTube "extreme sports" videos by athletes such as Travis Pastrana. Their song "All My Friends Are Crazy" is now part of the Rock Band video game. 500 Miles To Memphis has also received the praise of music journalists worldwide.
Named after the distance from the band's hometown of Cincinnati to Graceland, 500 Miles To Memphis have been reviewed internationally as: "rowdy, insanely catchy”, “heartbreaking”, “inspiring”, and “whiskey-soaked in bittersweet lament”, but don’t be fooled, this is definitely not an alcohol-fueled pity party. Slather on an infectious melody, some bright, brash guitars and a touch of bluegrass fiddle and suddenly tracks about cocaine-addicted friends and coma victims praying for sweet death ring out like the perfect, invigorating remedy for the honky-tonk blues. This band is comfortable in almost any setting, largely because their music--a mix of scrappy country and scorching Rock & Roll--has a magnetic, wide appeal. The Hot Topic kids get juiced on the band's adrenalized live shows, while fans of Classic Country appreciate their true, heartfelt take on vintage C&W. -- Mike Breen, City Beat
Lead Me On
500 Miles To Memphis Lyrics
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You turned around and slipped off that sundress
And i nearly fell to my knees
Can't you spend one night with me
Darlin why you gotta tease
Here I am lead me on
I been holding out now for way too long
But I'll keep the door open if you decide to come along
Got no need to hide when I'm feeling
Discretion is no part of me
The chase is on but I keep on runnin
I seem to get farther away
Did I come on too strong
Why do you let me hang on
Here I am lead me on
I been holdin out now for far too long
But I'll keep the door open if you decide to come along
Listen to our favorite songs on repeat
And stare at that mess of bed sheets
Looks like you had yourself a good time with me
I guess that's all it'll be
It ain't too much fun for me
I guess I'm just memories
Here I am lead me on
I been holdin out now for far too long
I ain't gonna leave here ain't gonna leave
Till the cops show up on your front lawn
And drag me away
Unless you want to come along
The song “Lead Me On” by 500 Miles to Memphis is a deeply emotional and intense song about unrequited love. The singer is addressing a woman who he has been pursuing for some time, but who seems to be playing games with him. The opening lyrics describe a moment when the singer catches a glimpse of the woman through a crack in a door, and is completely captivated by her. Despite his obvious desire for her, she seems to be teasing him, leaving him on the brink of desperation. The chorus, “Here I am lead me on, I been holding out now for way too long, but I’ll keep the door open if you decide to come along” encapsulates his mixed feelings, caught between his desperation and his sense of pride.
The second verse describes the singer’s feeling of perpetual motion, constantly chasing after this woman who seems always to be out of reach. His pursuit of her is complicated by the fact that she seems to be sending mixed signals, sometimes encouraging and sometimes indifferent. Ultimately, he begins to feel that he has been used, that the woman just wanted a good time with him, leaving him with nothing but memories. Despite the pain he feels, he still can’t bring himself to leave, holding out hope that she will finally come around to his way of thinking. The song ends on a somewhat disturbing note, with the singer threatening to stay until the police come to drag him away, unless the woman decides to come with him.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't seem to care when you caught me staring through the crack in the doorway you left
When you noticed me peeping into your room, you didn't even acknowledge me
You turned around and slipped off that sundress
After noticing my gaze, you took off your sundress in front of me
And i nearly fell to my knees
I was so enamored by your beauty that I nearly lost my balance
Can't you spend one night with me
I am longing for a night with you, can't you give me that one chance?
Darlin why you gotta tease
You are leading me on and making me hopeful, why do you tease me like this?
Here I am lead me on
I am willing to follow you even though I know you might be leading me on
I been holding out now for way too long
I have been waiting for you for a long time
But I'll keep the door open if you decide to come along
I will keep myself available for you if you decide to be with me
Got no need to hide when I'm feeling
When I feel something, I am not one to hide it
Discretion is no part of me
I am not a person who keeps things hidden or secret
The chase is on but I keep on runnin
I am pursuing you even though it seems like you are not interested in me
I seem to get farther away
The more I chase you, the more you seem to distance yourself from me
Did I come on too strong
Maybe I am putting too much pressure on you or being too aggressive
Why do you let me hang on
Why do you keep giving me hope when you are not really interested?
Listen to our favorite songs on repeat
We used to listen to our favorite songs together repeatedly
And stare at that mess of bed sheets
I remember the times we spent together in bed and the mess we made
Looks like you had yourself a good time with me
It seems like you enjoyed being with me, but it was only temporary
I guess that's all it'll be
I realize that our relationship was only temporary and not meant to last
It ain't too much fun for me
I am not really having fun holding onto the memories of our past together
I guess I'm just memories
To you, I am just a memory and nothing more
I ain't gonna leave here ain't gonna leave
I am not going anywhere without getting closure
Till the cops show up on your front lawn
I am willing to wait until the cops arrive to get an answer from you
And drag me away
Even if it means being dragged away, I want to get some sort of closure from you
Unless you want to come along
But if you decide to come with me, that would be ideal
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.