St… Read Full Bio ↴Frankie Cosmos is an American indie rock band headed by Greta Kline.
Starting in 2009 under various pseudonyms (Ingrid Superstar, Zebu Fur, Franz Charcoal), Kline is well known for having an extremely lengthy back catalogue of self released albums and projects. In 2014, she released her first studio album, Zentropy. After exclusively performing live as a duo with Aaron Maine of Porches for several years, Frankie Cosmos began to take on a more traditional band form, inducting David Maine (Bass) and Gabrielle Smith (Keyboards, Vocals) by 2016. The same year, they released their sophomore album, Next Thing. Following Kline's breakup with Aaron Maine and the formation of Lexie (a collaboration with Alex Bailey and Doug Bleichner of Warehouse), Frankie Cosmos returned with a new lineup and 2018's Vessel. In 2019, the group released their fourth album, Close It Quietly, cementing Alex Bailey as the group's bassist and second guitarist. Their most recent album, Inner World Peace, was released on October 21st, 2022.
Current Lineup:
Greta Kline (Vocals, Guitar)
Alex Bailey (Bass, Guitar)
Lauren Martin (Keyboards, Vocals)
Luke Pyenson (Drums)
Tour Good
Frankie Cosmos Lyrics
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what i'm cut out for
if there's anything
i have love for
i throw myself
upon its door
and tell it how fucked you are
up in morning
warm up vocals
sing a song
sit in car
read a book
rest stop is
for chips i look
at you everyday
you change, i change, hooray
The song "Tour Good" by Frankie Cosmos is a perfect representation of the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The opening lines, "I don't know what I'm cut out for, if there's anything I have love for" highlight the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing. They are struggling to find their place in life and unsure of what the future holds for them, but there is a glimmer of hope in the phrase "if there's anything I have love for", showing that there is something they are passionate about and willing to pursue.
The lyrics, "I throw myself upon its door and tell it how fucked you are" could be interpreted as the singer throwing themselves at their passion, despite the fear and uncertainty, and tackling any obstacles that come their way. The repetition of "up in morning, down at dark" and "warm up vocals, sing a song, sit in car, read a book, rest stop is for chips" highlight the routine and monotonous nature of touring, which can be both exhausting and exhilarating.
The final lines, "you change, I change, hooray" show acceptance of change, whether it's in oneself or in others. It's a reminder that life is constantly changing and it's important to embrace it. Overall, "Tour Good" is a beautiful exploration of the complexities and uncertainties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
i don't know
I am unsure of my abilities and interests
what i'm cut out for
I am uncertain about my calling or purpose in life
if there's anything
If there is anything that gives me happiness
i have love for
If I am passionate about something
i throw myself
I commit wholeheartedly
upon its door
I enter its world
and tell it how fucked you are
And try to express how much you've messed me up
up in morning
Starting my day
down at dark
Ending my day
warm up vocals
Prepare my singing voice
sing a song
Perform for an audience
sit in car
Travel from one place to another
read a book
Pass the time during travel by reading
rest stop is
Stop for a break in the journey
for chips I look
To buy some snacks
at you everyday
I watch you every day
you change, I change, hooray
We both undergo changes, and that is something to celebrate
Contributed by Jordan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bente Brunia
on Birthday Song
Just because i am a certain age,
doesn't mean that i am any older
than i was yesterday.
cause i get all flushed and ugly,
i wonder how ever he loved me,
i am so clumsy.
i think how repulsive to you
it must be when
i refuse to do the things you want me to.
i hate everybody in this town,
so i walk around with my head down,
and sit alone.
sometimes i just want you .....
but i know that that is no, no,
it's so impossible,