Andy joined the band after the release of Midnight Organ Fight, allowing them to play many songs from the album they would previously have struggled to fill out instrumentally. Gordon joined the band in November 2009 and is a former member of Make Model. He left the band in 2014.
The origins of the band are rooted in 2003, when Scott began playing solo shows under the name Frightened Rabbit, mostly in support of fellow art-schoolers Shitdisco. Recordings were made on a tascam 4-track recorder, with Scott playing all the instruments (some more proficiently than others). Though looser, sparser, and certainly more lo-fi in terms of production values, their early demos still attest to a burgeoning talent with a defined personality and a now familiar penchant for being able to create widely appreciated pop songs.
In 2004 Scottβs brother Grant moved to Glasgow, Scotland, contributing drums to certain recorded tracks, and playing live. Frightened Rabbit became louder and better. They burnt 50 copies of their subsequent demo, and sent some out to labels, resulting in three tracks being hosted on the FatCat MP3/demo website, and marking the beginning of a wonderful relationship. In 2006, Billy joined the band playing primarily second guitar, making Frightened Rabbit in the bandβs own words, a wee bit better and louder still. That February they went into The Diving Bell Lounge studio with Glasgow based producer Marcus Mackay to record some songs over the course of a week. The intention was to record a better quality demo, but the resultant recordings ended up as the bands debut LP Sing The Greys, of which 1000 copies were pressed and released that May on home grown label Hits The Fan.
An incredibly accomplished live outfit (seemingly without any effort whatsoever), further live dates followed into 2007, including a brief but successful US jaunt, culminating in a sold-out show at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, before the album was even available in the US. After an intense spate of writing, rehearsing, recording, and remixing, and of course playing more live shows, βSing The Greysβ was remastered by Alan Douches, and re-released in significantly revamped form by FatCat Autumn 2007, along with debut single βBe Less Rudeβ. Rounding off the year with the incredible 'It's Christmas So We'll Stop' single.
In April 2008, the band released their second full length, "The Midnight Organ Fight", a progression in terms of songwriting, sonic depth, and as a fully realised entity. Recorded by Peter Katis (Mercury Rev, Interpol) over the space of two weeks, and mixed over the ensuing fortnight, βMidnight Organ Fightβ was conceived and realised in a much shorter time span than its predecessor, with the intention of creating a more coherent, βpopβ sounding album. Yet although musically more immediate, vitally, the band have not forsaken the personality or passion of any of their earlier recordings.
In July 2008, a live rendition of βMidnight Organ Fightβ was recorded in Glasgow, and mixed by Mice Paradeβs Adam Pierce, entitled 'Liver! Lung! Fr!' The stripped-down instrumentation brings singer Scott Hutchisonβs vocal delivery - now wrenching, now soaring - to the fore, showcasing the emotive lyrics and memorable melodies that have earned the band their passionate following. This album was released in the United States in late 2008, and a world release date to followed in March 2009.
The band's third album "The Winter of Mixed Drinks" was released in early 2010. The fourth album βPedestrian Verseβ was released in 2013, while their fifth and final album βPainting of a Panic Attackβ was released in 2016.
Yes
Frightened Rabbit Lyrics
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Hold me, if only I can see land,
The world just blinks
Lead me, I'm stupid from a lesson learned, you've learned nothing
You told me to get lost to find myself
First it bleeds then it stops, I feel like I've been filling up
Why change if you can't be bad, ah, ah ah, yes I would
And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would
But what if I never thrown that bone
And what if this tear in my side just pours and pours and pours
I wonder if they'd notice that I'm not around
The loss of a lonely man never makes much of a sound
First it bleeds then it stops, I feel like I've been filling up
Why change if you can't be back, ah, ah ah, yes I would
Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would
And I can't sink now, ah, yes I would
Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would
And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would
Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would
And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would
Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would
And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would
The lyrics of Frightened Rabbit's Yes I Would convey a sense of desperation and a desire to be saved from overwhelming emotions. The first two lines of the first stanza, "My cry for a fist-full of sand breathes silence / Hold me, if only I can see land," describe a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness that is echoed in the following lines: "The world just blinks." This can be interpreted as a way of saying that the world doesn't care about the singer's predicament, and that everything just continues as normal, while the singer is lost and alone.
The second stanza revolves around the concept of change and loss. The line "You told me to get lost to find myself" is a cliche often used in self-help books and personal development courses, but here it sounds bitter and ironic. The singer seems to be saying that the advice did not work, and that they are still lost and confused. The lines "First it bleeds then it stops, I feel like I've been filling up" can be seen as a metaphor for the way people deal with emotional pain. The singer feels like they are bursting with feelings, but they are not able to release them. The sense of desperation is reinforced by the repetition of "ah, ah ah, yes I would / Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would / And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would," which creates a mantra-like effect.
The final lines of the song, "And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would / Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would / And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would / Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would," seem to suggest that the singer has found some semblance of hope or faith. The repetition of "yes I would" gives the impression that the singer is willing to accept the possibility of change, even though they have been hurt before. The song ends on a slightly ambiguous note, leaving the listener to decide whether the singer has truly found a way to deal with their pain or is still struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
My cry for a fist-full of sand breathes silence
I am calling out for help, but my voice goes unheard
Hold me, if only I can see land, The world just blinks
I need someone to comfort me, but the world seems indifferent
Lead me, I'm stupid from a lesson learned, you've learned nothing
I am lost and need guidance, but the person who should have taught me isn't helpful
You told me to get lost to find myself
You gave me bad advice in order to try and help me figure things out
First it bleeds then it stops, I feel like I've been filling up
I keep getting hurt, but eventually the pain subsides and I become numb
Why change if you can't be bad, ah, ah ah, yes I would
I know I should make changes to improve myself, but it's easier to keep doing what I'm used to
Believe then, ah, ah, yes I would
Despite my doubts, I still want to have faith and believe in something
And I can't sink now, ah ah, yes I would
I refuse to give up and let my struggles overcome me
But what if I never thrown that bone
What if I never took certain risks or made certain choices?
And what if this tear in my side just pours and pours and pours
What if my pain and suffering never ends?
I wonder if they'd notice that I'm not around
I question if anyone would realize my absence if I were to disappear
The loss of a lonely man never makes much of a sound
Even if I were gone, my absence might not have much impact or be noticed by others
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@mojotheaverage
Oh Scott, I wish you knew that the loss of a lonely man does make a sound: it was the sound of your friends, loved ones and thousands of fans crying out for it not to be true and the tearing of a million hearts upon hearing that you're gone.
We miss you so much, Scott
@michaelbell5238
I was amazed to learn of this band a few years ago & i like to know stuff about music & film & quickly learned of the tragic loss. π R.I.P. young Legend πβπ½πΆπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
@allthewine
Fantastic thank you for uploading this. I can finally share it with the world :) Great song
@jimbarrofficial
RIP Scott Hutchison - this is my favorite FR song..shame he's gone.
@bbop3557
Jim Barr Official π
@bigkaydoh
I feel you, this song goes to the soul
@rw8733
Agreed. It's my favourite too. Still sadly missed. π’
@TenSuns1914
aw, finally this song gets the attention it deserves; great post. TOP 3 by them.
@Mr1drew
The loss of a lonely man never makes much of a sound
@stacyblue1980
RIP . Good soul.