Band of Horses was formed by Ben Bridwell (guitar, vocals) and Mat Brooke (guitar) in 2004 after the break-up of their previous band, Carissa's Wierd. Rob and Creighton were formerly of the mathrock band The New Mexicans before joining Band of Horses. The group initially got attention from Sub Pop records after opening for Iron & Wine in Seattle area shows. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, Band of Horses Tour EP, which was sold exclusively at shows and on Sub Pop's website. Their debut full-length, Everything All the Time was recorded in 2005 with producer Phil Ek and released on March 21, 2006 to generally good reviews.
On July 13, 2006, Band of Horses appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman sans Brooke. As of July 25, 2006, Mat Brooke left Band of Horses to focus more on his other band, Grand Archives, who had also signed to Sub Pop.
The band's second album, Cease to Begin, was released on October 9 2007. The band has recently moved its base of operations from Seattle to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Their album, Infinite Arms, was released in May of 2010.
Their album, Mirage Rock, was released in September 2012.
Their latest album, Why Are You OK? was released in June 2016.
Weed Party
Band of Horses Lyrics
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Are you come or gone?
I am about to set this off
The party is done
The wine is there to keep yourself
You got it wrong
So I brought you plenty thoughts
Words were at a loss
It's a good day to skip because
The party is gonna call
The wine there to keep yourself
But don't you ever listen at all?
The parents are enforcing the law
The wine is there to keep yourself
But don't you ever listen at all?
The parents are enforcing the law
The opening lines of "Weed Party" suggest that the song is about a party that has gotten out of hand and has attracted the attention of the police. The singer seems to be speaking to someone who has been arrested, asking them whether they've "come or gone." He then takes responsibility for the situation, saying "I am about to set this off," suggesting that he's the one who started the party and that he's been caught.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is frustrated with the guests at the party. He laments that "the party is done" and that "words were at a loss," suggesting that the guests have ruined the festivities. He implores them to "skip" the party and mentions that the parents are "enforcing the law," indicating that they are not welcome.
While the lyrics don't explicitly mention drugs, the title of the song and the references to wine suggest that the party may have involved substances. The song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of excess and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I got you arrested because
Why did I have to call the cops on you?
Are you come or gone?
Are you leaving or staying?
I am about to set this off
I'm about to turn up the party.
The party is done
The party is over.
The wine is there to keep yourself
Drink the wine to calm yourself down.
You got it wrong
You made a mistake.
So I brought you plenty thoughts
I have a lot on my mind.
Words were at a loss
I don't know what to say.
It's a good day to skip because
We should skip this party and do something else today.
The party is gonna call
The party is going to attract attention.
But don't you ever listen at all?
Are you not paying attention to what I'm saying?
The parents are enforcing the law
The parents are trying to control the situation and maintain order.
The wine is there to keep yourself
Use the wine to calm yourself down.
But don't you ever listen at all?
Are you not paying attention to what I'm saying?
The parents are enforcing the law
The parents are trying to control the situation and maintain order.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN BRIDWELL, CHRISTOPHER EARLY, TIMOTHY MEINIG
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