In addition to his own albums, Eaglesmith frequently collaborated with the late Willie P. Bennett, a past member of Eaglesmith's band, who had to step down after a heart attack in spring 2007. Eaglesmith's fans are known as Fredheads because of the similarities to deadheads. He has appeared in several movies, including "The Gift" and "50 Odd Dollars." His band is known as The Flying Squirrels or The Flathead Noodlers. Both bands have the same lineup, but play different styles. The Flathead Noodlers play bluegrass, while the Flying Squirrels play more folk and rock. An early incarnation of the band was known as The Smokin' Losers. When Fred does solo appearances he bills himself as Fred J. Eaglesmith. In addition to the songs, a typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes several lengthy between-song comic monologues by Fred. Topics in the past have included stories about crossing the U.S./Canada border, Newfoundlanders, and some friends from an Indian reserve. Eaglesmith is the owner and president of A Major Label, which publishes his records.
Current band members
* Fred J. Eaglesmith - Guitars, Vocals
* Matt Simpson - Acoustic guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
* Kori Heppner - Drums
* Luke Stackhouse - Bass, Vocals
Former members
* Willie P. Bennett - Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals
* David Essig - Mandolin, Guitar
* Kevin Komatsu - Drums
* Roger Marin Jr. - Pedal Steel, Guitar, Vocals
* Ralph Schipper - Bass
* Jude Waldman - Drums
* Dan Walsh - Dobro, Guitar, Vocals
* Skip Wamsteeker - Drums
* Washboard Hank - Washboard, Dobro
* Darcy Yates - Bass
Discography
* Fred Eaglesmith (1980)
* The Boy That Just Went Wrong (1983)
* Indiana Road (1987)
* There Ain't No Easy Road (1991)
* Things Is Changin' (1993)
* Paradise Motel (1994)
* Drive-In Movie (1995)
* Lipstick, Lies and Gasoline (1997)
* 50 Odd Dollars (1999)
* Live: Ralph's Last Show (2001)
* Falling Stars and Broken Hearts (2002)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 1' (2002)
* Balin (2003)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 2' (2004)
* Dusty (2004)
* Milly's Cafe (2006)
* Tinderbox (2008)
www.fredeaglesmith.com
Careless
Fred Eaglesmith Lyrics
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You forget how my heart breaks
I don't know what you're thinking of
Don't you remember how you love me?
I think you're careless with my love
I'm like your favorite pair of pants
You bring me home and hang me up
I think you're hard on my emotions
You take the push and make it shove
Throw away the magic potion
I think you're careless with my love
I think you're careless with my love
I'm like your favorite pair of pants
You bring me home and hang me up
You only take me out to dance
I think you're careless with my love
You forget how my heart breaks
I don't know what you're thinking of
I don't know what it's gonna take
I think you're careless with my love
I'm not the only star above
You wish upon it when you're lonely
I think you're careless with my love
I think you're careless with my love
I think you're careless with my love
I think you're careless with my love
I think you're careless with my love
The song "Careless" by Fred Eaglesmith presents a broken hearted person who feels neglected and unappreciated in their romantic relationship. The lyrics express the singer's frustration and disappointment with their partner's behavior. The metaphor of the singer being compared to a favorite pair of pants that is only taken out to dance and hung up after the event, is a powerful analogy to demonstrate the feeling of being used.
Furthermore, the lyrics describe how the singer's partner takes their emotions for granted and is careless with their love. The singer feels like their emotions are constantly being tested and pushed away by their partner, who doesn't seem to value or appreciate their vulnerability. The repetition of the line, "I think you're careless with my love," emphasizes the singer's disappointment and the need to communicate their feelings with their partner.
Overall, the song Careless by Fred Eaglesmith is a poignant ballad that expresses the feelings of neglect and disappointment that come with a broken relationship. The singer's vulnerability and emotional honesty in the lyrics make it a relatable and heartfelt song that many people can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you're careless with my love
I feel like you don't value my love
You forget how my heart breaks
You don't seem to care how your actions affect me emotionally
I don't know what you're thinking of
I'm not sure what you're really feeling or thinking about me
Don't you remember how you love me?
Do you even remember how we used to feel about each other?
I'm like your favorite pair of pants
I feel like you only use me when it's convenient for you
You bring me home and hang me up
You only give me attention when it suits you
You only take me out to dance
You only show affection publicly or when it benefits you
You take the push and make it shove
You escalate minor problems into major issues
Throw away the magic potion
You don't value the special connection we used to have
You forget how my heart breaks
You don't seem to care how your actions affect me emotionally
I don't know what you're thinking of
I'm not sure what you're really feeling or thinking about me
I don't know what it's gonna take
I'm unsure of what needs to happen to fix our relationship
I'm not the only star above
There are other people who could love and appreciate me
You wish upon it when you're lonely
You only think of me when you're feeling lonely
I think you're careless with my love
I feel like you don't value my love
I think you're careless with my love
I feel like you don't value my love
I think you're careless with my love
I feel like you don't value my love
I think you're careless with my love
I feel like you don't value my love
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Fred Elgersma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tim Duffin
on John Deere B
"The original B" s/b "The original paint"
"Then I saw I saw the mirror" s/b "Then I saw them narrow"