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.
Moneypenny's Theme
Actionslacks Lyrics
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And all the starts alight
But I only have eyes for you
Can we lose this crowd
It is much too loud
I need to hear the little things you say
Can I walk you home
And do you want to
Tonight?
We can see our breath
We will catch our death
Standing out here talking in the light
So honey
Don't say a word
Just kiss me in the dark
And be still my beating heart
I always knew it'd be you
You
You move with grace
Such a lovely face
Your lips will be the death of me
And when you're standing near
It'd becomes quite clear
That there's no need for language anymore
So baby
Don't say a word
Just kiss me in the dark
And be still my beating heart
I always knew it'd be you
You
And everyone here is the same
Except for you and your funny name
I never meant to break your heart
Give me a chance to repair it
I know, I heard your sigh
I've seen you cry with the camera in my shoe
Cheer up, silly girl
In the free world, all I want is you
You
And honey
Don't say a word
Just kiss me in the dark
And be still my beating heart
I always knew it'd be you
You
The lyrics of Actionslacks's song Moneypenny's Theme are a romantic and heartfelt declaration of love. The first verse sets the scene with imagery of the moon and stars shining bright, but the singer declares that they only have eyes for their beloved. They express a desire to escape the noisy crowd and hear the little things their partner has to say. The second verse focuses on the physical beauty of the object of their affection, but emphasizes that there's no need for words between them anymore. The chorus urges their partner not to speak, but to kiss them in the dark and still their beating heart. The bridge acknowledges some kind of past heartbreak or misunderstanding, but the singer begs for a chance to repair it and declares that all they want is their beloved.
Overall, the lyrics of Moneypenny's Theme paint a picture of a passionate and devoted love. The singer is focused on their partner, overwhelmed by their beauty and seeking to deepen their connection. The repeated refrain of "don't say a word" underscores the intense and physical nature of their love, and the plea for forgiveness in the bridge adds a note of vulnerability to the otherwise confident and assertive message.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon shines bright
The moon is illuminating the night sky
And all the stars alight
The stars are also shining brightly
But I only have eyes for you
Despite the beautiful night sky, the singer is only interested in the person they are with
Can we lose this crowd
The singer wants to be alone with their companion and away from the noisy crowd
It is much too loud
The crowd noise is too overwhelming
I need to hear the little things you say
The singer wants to focus on the intimate conversation with their companion
Can I walk you home
The singer is offering to accompany their companion home
Do you live alone
The singer is curious if their companion lives alone
And do you want to
The singer is asking if their companion wants to spend the night together
Tonight?
The singer is inquiring if they can spend the night together
We can see our breath
It is cold, and the singer and their companion can see their breath in the air
We will catch our death
Being outside in the cold could result in sickness
Standing out here talking in the light
The singer and their companion are standing outside talking and enjoying each other's company
So honey
The singer is addressing their companion lovingly
Don't say a word
The singer wants their companion to stop talking
Just kiss me in the dark
The singer wants to share a romantic moment with their companion
And be still my beating heart
The singer's heart is pounding with love and excitement
I always knew it'd be you
The singer has always known that their companion is the one for them
You
The singer is reaffirming their love for their companion
You move with grace
The singer finds their companion's movements graceful and attractive
Such a lovely face
The singer thinks their companion has a beautiful face
Your lips will be the death of me
The singer finds their companion's lips irresistible and tempting
And when you're standing near
When the companion is close to the singer
It'd becomes quite clear
It is evident
That there's no need for language anymore
The singer is so enamored with their companion that they don't need to communicate verbally
So baby
The singer is addressing their companion affectionately
And everyone here is the same
The singer thinks everyone in the crowd is the same and boring
Except for you and your funny name
The singer finds their companion unique and interesting
I never meant to break your heart
The singer did not intend to hurt their companion
Give me a chance to repair it
The singer is asking for an opportunity to make amends for hurting their companion
I know, I heard your sigh
The singer knows that their companion is disappointed or upset
I've seen you cry with the camera in my shoe
The singer has seen their companion cry on previous occasions
Cheer up, silly girl
The singer is attempting to make their companion feel better by calling them a playful name
In the free world, all I want is you
The singer is telling their companion that they are everything they want in life
You
The singer is reaffirming their love for their companion
And honey
The singer is addressing their companion lovingly
Don't say a word
The singer wants their companion to stop talking
Just kiss me in the dark
The singer wants to share a romantic moment with their companion
And be still my beating heart
The singer's heart is pounding with love and excitement
I always knew it'd be you
The singer has always known that their companion is the one for them
You
The singer is reaffirming their love for their companion
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