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.
Window Blues
Band of Horses Lyrics
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The shit was flyin' outta the window
I painted blue
I paint the whole room
When it's time to get in trouble
We know just what to do
Now baby, gimme something to live for
I been a fool
I been a fool
No revelations in the water
No tears into the booze
In pains the floor
The worried people shaking the whole house
I I take it back
I take it all back
The regret that's got us sayin'
The hound's upon the tracks
And always in time
I'm never looking over my shoulder
I sing to you
I sing it to you
Keeping heads above the water and
Feet into the shoes
The song Window Blues by Band of Horses is filled with vivid imagery and deep emotions. The opening lines "Erase the facts, the shit was flyin' outta the window, I painted blue, I paint the whole room" suggest a feeling of frustration and anger. The singer seems to be trying to erase or forget something that has happened, but instead, everything around them is painted blue, creating a sense of melancholy.
The lines "When it's time to get in trouble, we know just what to do" suggest a reckless abandon, and the singer seems to be seeking something more from life. The screen door swaying and the request for something to live for suggest a desire for escape and freedom. The subsequent lines, "I been a fool, I been a fool" indicate a sense of regret or realization that their actions may have led them down the wrong path.
The lines "No revelations in the water, no tears into the booze" suggest a sense of numbness, that the singer is not finding any clarity in their life. The line "In pains the floor, the worried people shaking the whole house" creates a sense of unease and instability, as if the singer is struggling to keep things together.
The chorus "And always in time, I'm never looking over my shoulder, I sing to you, I sing it to you, keeping heads above the water and feet into the shoes" indicates a sense of perseverance and determination to keep moving forward, even in difficult times. The singer seems to be using music and their connection to someone else as a way to anchor themselves and stay afloat.
Overall, the song Window Blues by Band of Horses is a powerful exploration of emotions such as regret, searching for meaning, and persevering through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Erase the facts
Let go of the past and forget about what has happened
The shit was flyin' outta the window
There was a lot of chaos and confusion going on, things were out of control
I painted blue
I tried to cover up the pain and sadness by putting on a facade of happiness
I paint the whole room
I try to change my surroundings in order to change my mood
When it's time to get in trouble
In times of hardship, we are used to turning to risky behavior to cope
We know just what to do
We have become accustomed to this cycle of coping, despite knowing it may not be healthy
The screen door swayin'
The door is open, and there is a sense of uncertainty and lack of control
Now baby, gimme something to live for
I am searching for motivation and purpose in life
I been a fool
I have made mistakes in the past and regret them
No revelations in the water
There is no sudden insight or solution to be found in this situation
No tears into the booze
Drinking alcohol will not solve my problems or bring me comfort
In pains the floor
The floor represents a foundation and support, but now it feels unstable and unreliable
The worried people shaking the whole house
The people around me are also affected by my actions and behaviors in this cycle
I I take it back
I regret my actions and wish I could undo them
I take it all back
I wish I could erase the entire situation and start fresh
The regret that's got us sayin'
Our intense feelings of remorse and guilt are influencing our behavior
The hound's upon the tracks
There is a sense of impending doom or consequences for our actions
And always in time
Despite the consequences, we continue to repeat the same cycle
I'm never looking over my shoulder
I am not concerned with the past, only with the present moment and what I can do to fix it
I sing to you
I express my emotions and regrets through my art, in hopes that it will connect with others
I sing it to you
I am desperate for someone to listen and understand my struggles
Keeping heads above the water and
We are trying to survive and stay afloat, despite the chaos and turmoil surrounding us
Feet into the shoes
We are doing our best to keep moving forward, even though it may be difficult
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN BRIDWELL, CREIGHTON BARRETT, ROB HAMPTON
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Pablo Carrillo
Erase the facts
The shit was flyin' outta the window
I painted blue
I paint the whole roomWhen it's time to get in trouble
We know just what to doThe screen door swayin'
Now baby, gimme something to live for
I been a fool
I been a foolNo revelations in the water
No tears into the boozeIn pains the floor
The worried people shaking the whole house
I take it back
I take it all backThe regret that's got us sayin'
The hound's upon the tracksAnd always in time
I'm never looking over my shoulder
I sing to you
I sing it to youKeeping heads above the water and
Feet into the shoes
Andrew Sinclair
This album always successfully yanks me back to my little rural hometown in the winter of 2007/08, deep and cold as it was. Makes me think of dark nights in warm houses with my closest friends and whatever liquor or weed we could get our hands on. No past, no future, just never-ending moments spent with each other.
Todd Richardson
These guys have never made a bad record.... Brilliance
K M
So incredibly soothing.
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I agree
wantedki11a135
Not gonna lie rn, I'm mostly into metal music (deathcore usually) and this is the PERFECT song for when i just wanna chill and drink alone. not sad or anything im J chillin and having a great time. never heard of the band. gonna check more of em out.
ian spazynski
This song deserves so much more attention than its currently getting... I love the way this song makes me feel...Unfortunately some people will never be able to fully experience this greatness. Welcome to 2017 all...
Dillon Bald
Love this band and this music so much
Albert Newmann
beautiful song....even more beautiful when loud
margaret robertson
What a lovely song,
atish meshram
Classic one ....with all time good vibes