The only two consistent members are Jon Snodgrass (guitar, vocals) and Paul Rucker (drums). It is a running joke in the band that their bassists never last long, and this gave rise to the title of their fourth album Who Wants To Play Bass? They have at points included Marko Desantis of Sugarcult and Bad Astronaut and Chad Price of ALL and Drag The River.
After a hiatus, they reformed to tour for the second half of 2007.
Feets
Armchair Martian Lyrics
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a message red light blinking, but i don't want to know
stayed in bed all week, left your friends in Phoenix
i gave my heart away, but my belt still fits though
and even though i try, i'm still alone
my decision to leave is always left to the unknown
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
i'm gonna miss this place, but i'll miss you most of all
i kept my shorts and shirts, but i'm not a little kid
you said you're coming back, well i'm sorry that you did
even though i try, i'm still alone
my decision to leave is always left to the unknown
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
and the message in the 8-ball says i'm scared to be alone
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
The lyrics of Armchair Martian's "Feets" suggest a sense of fear and uncertainty that comes with being alone. The singer expresses a reluctance to face the reality of a "red light blinking" message and instead chooses to remain in bed for the whole week, leaving friends behind in Phoenix. The decision to leave is always left to the unknown, as indicated by the lyrics "even though I try, I'm still alone, my decision to leave is always left to the unknown." The lyrics reveal a sense of attachment to the current state of being, as the singer states that he's going to miss the place but will miss someone the most.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has experienced heartbreak, as he declares having given his heart away, but his belt still fits. This situation demonstrates the struggle with letting go of the past and moving forward. Despite the challenges, however, the singer still finds himself standing on the cusp of change, packing up and ready to move out tomorrow or next week.
Overall, the theme of "Feets" by Armchair Martian is one of emotional struggle and uncertainty in the face of imminent change. The lyrics suggest a fear of loneliness, a struggle with letting go, but also an underlying determination to move forward despite the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Frightened of my home, it's good safe to be alone
I am afraid of being at home and find comfort in being alone.
a message red light blinking, but i don't want to know
There is a message waiting for me, but I don't want to acknowledge it.
stayed in bed all week, left your friends in Phoenix
I have been in bed for days and have neglected my relationships with friends.
i gave my heart away, but my belt still fits though
I have given my love to someone, but I am still physically fit.
and even though i try, i'm still alone
Despite my efforts, I remain lonely.
my decision to leave is always left to the unknown
I am always uncertain when it comes to leaving a place.
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
The answer provided by the Magic 8-ball is a farewell.
moving out tomorrow, next week i don't recall
I am moving out tomorrow, but I am uncertain about what will happen next week.
i'm gonna miss this place, but i'll miss you most of all
Although I will miss this place, I will miss you most of all.
i kept my shorts and shirts, but i'm not a little kid
I have kept my childhood clothes, but I am now a grown-up.
you said you're coming back, well i'm sorry that you did
You promised to return, but I regret that you did.
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
The answer given by the Magic 8-ball is goodbye.
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
The response to my question from the Magic 8-ball is farewell.
and the message in the 8-ball says i'm scared to be alone
The Magic 8-ball has indicated that I am fearful of being alone.
and the message in the 8-ball says so long
The answer provided by the Magic 8-ball is a final goodbye.
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.