Deep into autumn of 2004 Chris released his debut album "Exit Pesce" in an apartment. But it wasn't until early the following year when a little blurb by Rob van Alstyne of the Pulse Magazine was printed before anyone really took notice of the album, calling Exit Pesce "An under-the-radar-music-stunner-phenomenon"
In April 2006, Chris released "Patterns," which went on to receive more acclaim, including a Minnesota Music Award for Best Pop Recording (Chris also won the Best Male Vocalist award).
At the end of 2006, Patterns was kindly included in some local best-of lists, coming in at 10 in the Star Tribune's annual Twin Cities Critics Tally, and at 1 in Chris Riemenschneider's (Star Tribune Music Critic) top ten local albums list.
Salt
Chris Koza Lyrics
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a fascinating kind of status symbol
but while you're missing every second
in the silent motion sickness
wondering when it stops
sitting in the bathtub watching the water drain
her family came out from atlanta
but while you're busy avoiding her
and the cautious freedom of it
sleeping around the block
walking in the streetlights watching the sprinklers turn on
sitting in the bathtub watching the water drain
she's an alchemist but no one knows this
turning sacks of rags into fortune
mmmm you're listening to the house settling
when her creeping fingers find you
holding all your breath
hanging in the basement lost in the spiders web
walking in the streetlights watching the sprinklers turn on
sitting in the bathtub watching the water drain
The lyrics of Chris Koza's song "Salt" are quite poetic and open to interpretation, but they seem to speak to the feeling of being stuck in a situation where you feel like you're missing out on something. The singer describes a girl who is like a new invention, a status symbol that is fascinating, but at the same time, he seems to feel like he's missing out on life while being with her. The lyrics describe a feeling of silent motion sickness, a sense of unease or discomfort with the situation. The singer seems to be looking for something real or authentic, but he can't find it with this girl.
The second verse describes the girl as a new neighbor who has moved in from Atlanta. The singer is avoiding her and the cautious freedom she represents, preferring instead to sleep around the block. The imagery of walking in the streetlights and sitting in the bathtub watching the water drain give a sense of being lost or trapped in a cycle of routine. The girl is described as an alchemist who can turn sacks of rags into fortune, which could represent her ability to transform mundane things into something valuable or interesting. The singer seems to be drawn to her, but he's also afraid of her creeping fingers and the way she holds all his breath.
Overall, the lyrics of "Salt" seem to be about the fear of missing out on life and the desire for something real and authentic. The girl in the song represents a sense of fascination and allure, but also a potential trap or cycle of routine that the singer wants to escape from.
Line by Line Meaning
she will treat you like a new invention
She will treat you with fascination, like something new and valuable.
a fascinating kind of status symbol
Being with her makes you feel important and admired.
but while you're missing every second
While you're preoccupied and not fully present.
in the silent motion sickness
Feeling dizzy and disoriented, but unable to express it.
wondering when it stops
Questioning when the feeling will end and clarity will return.
sitting in the bathtub watching the water drain
Reflecting on life and contemplating its fluidity and impermanence.
she's the new girl moved in next door
A new girl who just moved in nearby.
her family came out from atlanta
Her family recently relocated from Atlanta.
but while you're busy avoiding her
While you're intentionally keeping your distance from her.
and the cautious freedom of it
Feeling both protected and limited by your self-imposed boundaries.
sleeping around the block
Moving from place to place, but not really being present or feeling at home anywhere.
walking in the streetlights watching the sprinklers turn on
Taking a slow stroll under vibrant city lights, observing the world awakening around you.
she's an alchemist but no one knows this
She has a special talent for turning seemingly worthless items into valuable treasures, but no one recognizes it.
turning sacks of rags into fortune
Turning something mundane or unremarkable into something valuable or extraordinary.
mmmm you're listening to the house settling
Finding comfort and solace in the familiar sounds of your surroundings.
when her creeping fingers find you
When she surprises you with her touch.
holding all your breath
Feeling breathless and captivated by the moment.
hanging in the basement lost in the spiders web
Feeling trapped and isolated in a space that once offered comfort and familiarity.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.