It's been a long, strange trip for this outfit, which formed from the ashes of various collegiate bar bands in and around Berkeley, CA in 1994. The band has since released 7 albums on 5 different national labels, had 12 different members, logged over 50,000 miles, played hundreds of shows, contributed music to numerous film and television projects, and generally endured all manner of threats and pitfalls that haunt any band who dares to shoulder the Mantle of Rock. However, some things have never changed: Kelly on the skins, Scanlin on the wires/mics, and an unswerving dedication to and obsession with writing Songs. For Actionslacks the melody is key. It doesn't always have to be pretty, but if you don't have one, you don't have a song.
The penultimate album, Kids with Guitars, was an EP the band produced over the course of seven days in May of 2008, following a year of songwriting, demoing, and practicing (though never in the same room). It was initially released on-line (http://slacksaction.com/) on a pay-what-you-want basis, but is now available through iTunes and similar digital retailers or, more recently, as a CD release available through CDBaby.
The self-titled Actionslacks was recorded in mid-November 2009 and while it was slated for a Spring 2010 release, delays resulted in a release in early-October 2012.
I Hope This Makes It Easier for You
Actionslacks Lyrics
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Is this the wrong time to tell me
You should try to put your foot down
It's such a put-down to snow me
It's OK tell me so say the word and we will let it drop
But you need to call the shot call me up and call it a day
OK
To tell me honey
It's OK we will work it out
And even though you're lying thankyou for trying
To tell me honey
It's OK it's the thought that counts
And I guess that I should probably tell you now
Sophie wasn't sleeping on my couch
And Suzy took me home and we've been playing house
I hope this makes it easier for you
There was a time when you loved me
Before you shoved me in the corner
There were nights when it felt good
More than it ever could but it's over
And now I see you don't know how to let me down
I've done whatever I can
To help you confide I'm on your side
I've made it easy for you
And I guess that I should probably let you know
Stacie's house is where I go to shows
And Jennie thinks that we broke up four months ago
I hope this makes it easier for you
And I won't be around to see you sad see you frown
It's such a stupid game to play
These things happen dear it's obvious it's very clear
That it is time for me to say
Even though you're lying I know that you're trying
To tell me honey
It's OK we will work it out
The song "I Hope This Makes It Easier for You" by Actionslacks has a rather humorously ironic title. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to make a difficult situation easier for their partner, but in reality, they are revealing that they have been unfaithful and moving on. The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging that it has been a long time since they have spoken, but they feel the need to confess that they are with someone else. The second verse seems to be directed towards their partner, reminding them of the good times they shared but also revealing that the singer is aware their partner doesn't know how to break up with them, so they are making things easier by leaving.
The chorus offers snarky gratitude to the partner for trying to make the situation work, even if they are lying. The final verse gives details of new hook-ups and locations the singer has been involved with, implying that their love for their partner is gone, and they are unapologetically moving on from their relationship.
Overall, the song seems to have a sarcastic tone that scoffs at the idea of a clean break-up. The singer is ruthless in their infidelity and doesn't seem to care about their partner's feelings, despite telling them that they will "work it out." The title of the song is almost a taunt, suggesting that the singer knows their actions will not make things easier but is doing so anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know it's been a long time
I'm aware that we haven't talked in a while
Is this the wrong time to tell me
Maybe it's not appropriate to share this now
You should try to put your foot down
You need to be decisive and take control
It's such a put-down to snow me
It's insulting that you're trying to deceive me
It's OK tell me so say the word and we will let it drop
It's alright, just be honest and we can move on from it
But you need to call the shot call me up and call it a day
You need to make the decision and let me know, we can end it
And even though you're lying I know that you're trying
I know you're not telling the truth, but I appreciate the effort
To tell me honey It's OK we will work it out
It's alright, we can figure things out together
And even though you're lying thankyou for trying
I appreciate that you're trying to make things easier, even if you're not truthful
It's OK it's the thought that counts
The intention is what matters
And I guess that I should probably tell you now Sophie wasn't sleeping on my couch
I should inform you that Sophie and I are not just friends
And Suzy took me home and we've been playing house
Suzy and I are living together as a couple
I hope this makes it easier for you
I hope this clears up any confusion and makes it easier for you to move on
There was a time when you loved me
We had a past when we were in love
Before you shoved me in the corner
Our relationship deteriorated when you started neglecting me
There were nights when it felt good More than it ever could but it's over
We had good times together, but our relationship is finished now
And now I see you don't know how to let me down
You're having trouble ending things between us
I've done whatever I can To help you confide I'm on your side
I've supported you and tried to make it easy for you to open up to me
And I guess that I should probably let you know Stacie's house is where I go to shows
It's important that I tell you that Stacie and I spend time together
And Jennie thinks that we broke up four months ago
I want to inform you that there's a misunderstanding with Jennie about our relationship status
And I won't be around to see you sad see you frown
I won't stick around to witness you being upset
It's such a stupid game to play
This game of deceit and hiding the truth is pointless
These things happen dear it's obvious it's very clear
These situations occur and it's evident that our relationship needs to end
That it is time for me to say
It's time for me to speak up
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