Sugg has come a long way from the being the little boy growing up in Tennessee that was once intrigued and inspired by the sheet music hidden in his aunt’s old piano bench. Always ready to accomplish a new challenge – Sugg began teaching himself how to play the piano at age 11. Soon after learning his first instrument, he found himself picking up an acoustic guitar and doing just the same. Now 23 years old, Sugg has gone on to master the drums, banjo, bass, and even the mandolin. The ever-evolving musician found his earliest musical creations channeling his biggest musical influence, Bright Eyes, and has since taken the emotionally sincere lyrical qualities of this inspiration and blended them with his own unique disposition of optimism and content.
In just five short years, the charismatic Sugg has used simplicity, sincerity, and smiles to gain the approval of the music world. In his short career, Sugg has already pumped out six EPs (many of them featuring a “full length” amount of songs), five annual holiday EPs, and one LP, Dressed Up Like Dreams. The non-stop production of music, touring, and self-promotion has certainly started to pay off - With over 500,000 song downloads on PureVolume, nearly 100,000 singles sold, and thousands of albums sold, it comes as no surprise that Backseat Goodbye has already found a place in the iTunes Folk Top 100 Album and Singles charts - multiple times, and has landed himself coveted sets at SXSW and CMJ, as well as a being a featured band in Alternative Press Magazine’s AP&R section.
Reminiscent of the high spirited vocals and positivism of The Rocket Summer and the polished, upbeat musicality of Eric Hutchinson, Backseat Goodbye has created a blend all his own, that immediately embraces the hearts, imaginations – and hope, of listeners around the world.
In the words of Sugg, Backseat Goodbye is “music for the hopeful, music for the kids with their heads in the clouds, and music by a kid that’s just as lost in life as everyone else.”
Summer Drive Song
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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In Backseat Goodbye's song "Summer Drive Song," the lyrics reflect a sense of disillusionment with one's surroundings and a longing for connection with others. The singer laments the lack of singing in cars in their town, suggesting a lack of joy and communal experiences. They also express frustration with the traffic in the area, further emphasizing a sense of isolation.
Despite their position as an "East Coast kid with a West Coast way," the singer finds solace in the music of other artists, specifically referencing Limbeck, Katrina and The Waves, and The Beatles. The singer's significant other also plays a role in their musical tastes, as they mention coming to love a song they previously hated after hearing it with someone they cared about.
Overall, the lyrics of "Summer Drive Song" suggest a desire for connection and community, as well as a recognition of the role that music can play in creating those experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I bought a new life for $1.25 and some sunglasses too.
I tried to start fresh by spending a small amount of money and buying sunglasses.
It isn't easy growing up here.
Growing up in this place has been quite challenging.
But don't take my advice. I'm not the best with words.
I'm not very articulate, so don't rely on my opinion.
And I can't read minds anymore.
I'm not able to understand what others are thinking or feeling.
The traffic in this town is really pissing me off.
The heavy traffic in this area is becoming quite frustrating for me.
The people here don't ever like to sing in their cars.
The locals here do not sing along to the music in their cars.
They just turn their radios up to drown out their thoughts.
They raise the volume of their radios to avoid thinking about their worries.
California sunshine and Tennessee rain.
The different forms of sunlight and precipitation that exist in different states.
I'm an East Coast kid with a West Coast way.
I grew up on the East Coast but have adapted to the lifestyle of the West Coast.
And I don't mind the weather but I hate the way it has to change.
I'm fine with changes in weather except for how it has to change.
Making out to mixtapes with Limbeck, Katrina and The Waves.
Kissing while listening to mixed tapes featuring artists such as Limbeck, Katrina and The Waves.
Did I mention how I used to hate that song.
I forgot to mention how much I disliked that particular song.
Before I met that girl that was in love with The Beatles.
My opinion of the song changed after meeting a girl who was a fan of The Beatles.
California girls wear their sunglasses at night.
Girls from California wear sunglasses even at night.
Turns outs that Tom was right.
Tom's previous statement has been confirmed to be accurate.
All the vampires hangout on Ventura Boulevard.
Ventura Boulevard is a popular location for vampires.
Uptown girls like to go down on the boys.
Girls from wealthy neighborhoods enjoy performing oral sex on boys.
That pretend they don't listen to the radio.
Those boys pretend not to listen to the radio.
The people inside hate the people outside.
The individuals indoors dislike those outdoors.
And the people outside are too drunk to care.
Those outside are too inebriated to be bothered.
Yeah the people outside are too drunk to care.
Those outside are heavily intoxicated and do not care at all.
I kinda like it when you don't remember my name.
It's amusing to me when you fail to recall my name.
I'm just another face to forget.
I'm just another forgettable person in your life.
Hey what time did you say that the end is coming?
When is the predicted time for the world to end?
I'm not sure if I'm ready yet.
I'm not sure if I'm ready for the end of the world.
And did I mention that sometimes I'm not right?
I neglected to mention that I'm sometimes incorrect or mistaken.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.