In late 2004 early 2005, Bill decided to call it quits and for a short time FLO would just be Joe until later that year where he dropped the FLO moniker and now tours and records under his own name.
Joe has gone on to release a new album called "A Day in My Shoes" released in the summer of 2006, and currently has an EP "On the Mend" due out in fall of 2007. In addition Joe is working on a full band side project by the name of Hello Jersey.
Razor
Feeling Left Out Lyrics
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Not trusting of traffic lights
Or stop signs
And I'm hoping this wood and wire can fufill my desire...my desire
and I can't seem to hit these strings
And I can't seem to scream these words loud enough
Or hard enough
and I'm pretty sure I can arrive
Just as long as you don't expect me on time
I'm burning out my blinker
Always thought I was the thinker
and I can't seem to hit these strings
And I can't seem to scream these words loud enough
Or hard enough
Somebody say my name so I know I'm alive
The lyrics to Feeling Left Out's song "Razor" depict the singer's struggle with trusting society's constructs while trying to find their place in the world. The singer is in need of "proper use of a razor," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling like they need to fit into a certain mold or standard to be accepted by society. However, they are hesitant to trust "traffic lights or stop signs" which are designed to guide and control behavior. Instead, they turn to their "wood and wire," likely referring to their guitar, to find fulfillment.
The singer is struggling to express themselves fully, despite trying to hit their strings and scream their words as loud and hard as they can. They are looking for validation and connection from those around them through someone simply saying their name to confirm their existence. The line "I'm burning out my blinker, always thought I was the thinker" suggests that the singer is questioning their own intelligence and decision-making skills, leading to further insecurity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Razor" convey a complex mix of feeling lost, disconnected, and like an outsider in society. The singer struggles to find their place and express themselves authentically, while also battling self-doubt and a lack of self-trust.
Line by Line Meaning
In need of proper use of a razor
Feeling the need to self-harm and seeking a sharp tool to do so.
Not trusting of traffic lights
Distrustful of societal norms and conventions that dictate behavior.
Or stop signs
Unable to stop self-destructive behavior or negative thought patterns.
And I'm hoping this wood and wire can fufill my desire...my desire
Seeking solace in music and hoping it can fulfill the desire to cope with pain and emotions.
and I can't seem to hit these strings
Struggling with mental and emotional barriers that prevent creative expression.
And I can't seem to scream these words loud enough
Unable to communicate emotions effectively or feel heard by others.
Or hard enough
Unsure how to overcome internal struggles or make real progress.
Somebody say my name so I know I'm alive
Longing for validation and recognition from others to feel alive and validated.
and I'm pretty sure I can arrive
Believing that progress is possible and that positive change can be achieved.
Just as long as you don't expect me on time
Preferring to take things at one's own pace and feeling pressure or expectations from others.
I'm burning out my blinker
Experiencing burnout or exhaustion with life or social situations.
Always thought I was the thinker
Feeling intelligent or superior to others but struggling with mental health issues like depression or anxiety.
Somebody say my name so I know I'm alive
Repeated longing for validation and recognition from others to feel alive and validated.
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