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.
Lunar
Armchair Martian Lyrics
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the scientists they never know the time
fooling us is just like stealing candy
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
the sun is out, it's just another morning
to the people that bought out at christmas time
but faulty rumors kick you out of heaven
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
and giving up on people hey that's fine
like the people that bought out at christmas time
but faulty rumors kick you out of heaven-sent
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
and all of your life, you've been finding ways to hide
you're imitating life, and you'll find that you're find
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
ah, you'll never know, you wake up feelin' lost you know it's time
go back to mars
In this song, Armchair Martian explores the theme of time and how it impacts our lives. The opening line, "Hang on it won't take long now Luna," sets the tone for what's to come. The singer addresses Luna, the Earth's moon, and suggests that time is passing quickly. The scientists, who are often regarded as being knowledgeable about time and its effects, "never know the time," possibly implying that time is almost impossible to fully comprehend.
The singer then goes on to suggest that time is like a thief who can take away our happiness, just like stealing candy. The changing seasons and the fleeting nature of time mean that we can never hold onto those happy moments for long. The third verse refers to the "people that bought out at Christmas time," perhaps a reference to people who make impulse purchases during the holiday season, only to later regret them. The line "faulty rumors kick you out of heaven-sent" suggests that misinformation can lead us astray and cause us to miss out on opportunities to experience joy.
The lyrics end with a reminder that we should not give up on people, despite the challenges and disappointments that come with life. And yet, the song's melancholic tone hints that it can be difficult to maintain hope and optimism when time seems to be running out.
Overall, Lunar is a reflective song that invites listeners to contemplate the fleeting nature of time and to appreciate the moments of joy and connection that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang on it won't take long now Luna
Wait a little longer, Moon.
the scientists they never know the time
Scientists don't always know everything.
fooling us is just like stealing candy
Tricking us is easy.
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
Time passes without us realizing it.
the sun is out, it's just another morning
It's a typical day.
to the people that bought out at christmas time
To those who splurged during the holidays.
but faulty rumors kick you out of heaven
Untrue gossip can ruin things for you.
and giving up on people hey that's fine
It's okay to give up on people sometimes.
like the people that bought out at christmas time
Similar to those who overspent during the holidays.
and all of your life, you've been finding ways to hide
Your whole life has been about avoiding things.
you're imitating life, and you'll find that you're find
You're mimicking others and will eventually fit in.
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
Time creeps up on you unexpectedly.
ah, you'll never know, you wake up and it's time
Again, time passes by without us realizing it.
ah, you'll never know, you wake up feelin' lost you know it's time
We might not know why, but we feel like it's time for something.
go back to mars
Just leave - go away.
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.