The band's debut album, Leave Me Alone, was released on 8 January 2016, on the label Lucky Number.
The band's second album, I Don't Run, will be released on April 6, 2018, also on the label Lucky Number.
Trippy Gum
Hinds Lyrics
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Entering that bar not looking for anything good
They gave me a glass (Glass), when was the last (Last) train you didn't want me to catch?
I've tried so hard, don't take that, it blurred my own view...
There was lots of gin
There was lots of eyes on us.
Wait me for a while
For just that night, I saw this alien behind
Melting on the roof not cooking up anything good
And I was around, I was around and your face was sticked to the ground.
You've tried so hard, was I high?
Don't worry bamboo...
There was lot of gin
There was lot of eyes on us
Smoke that pose and hide, we are trippy creepy floating over your land (Over you land)
Puking in the cab, praying for a gum...
Because we were like:
The lyrics to Hinds's song Trippy Gum depict a wild night out where the singer throws caution to the wind and indulges in whatever comes their way. The opening lines suggest a blurring of boundaries and expectations as the singer enters a bar not expecting anything meaningful. They are given a glass of something and asked about the last train, suggesting that they are out late and intoxicated. The singer mentions that they have tried hard and doesn't want to lose sight of their perspective, but the drink has blurred their view.
The following lines describe a bizarre scene where the singer sees an alien on the roof, and their own face is stuck to the ground. They ask if they were high and assure someone not to worry. The second half of the song describes the aftermath of their wild night, including puking in a cab and praying for gum. The repeated phrase "we were like" suggests a lack of coherence or control in the singer's actions, emphasizing the trippy and unpredictable nature of their experience. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of reckless abandon and a desire to escape reality, even if only for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
For just one night, I didn't care about the line between dudes
For a single evening, I didn't pay attention to societal norms of masculinity and gender expression.
Entering that bar not looking for anything good
I didn't have high expectations when I arrived at the bar.
They gave me a glass (Glass), when was the last (Last) train you didn't want me to catch?
The bartenders gave me a drink and I wondered if they were trying to encourage me to stay out late, missing the last train home.
I've tried so hard, don't take that, it blurred my own view...
I've put a lot of effort into something and I don't want any negative or critical feedback because it could affect my own perception of the situation.
There was lots of gin
The bar had a plentiful amount of gin available.
There was lots of eyes on us.
People were watching and paying attention to us.
Wait me for a while
Please be patient with me and wait for a moment.
Because we were like...
This phrase sets up the final part of the song where the experience is summarized.
For just that night, I saw this alien behind
During that particular evening, I had a surreal experience where I saw something unusual.
Melting on the roof not cooking up anything good
The alien that I saw was on the roof and not doing anything productive.
And I was around, I was around and your face was sticked to the ground.
I was present for this strange event and witnessed the impact it had on someone else.
You've tried so hard, was I high?
You put in a lot of effort, but due to the surreal nature of the experience, it's unclear if you were just imagining things or under the influence of something.
Don't worry bamboo...
This is a comforting statement meant to reassure the person in question that everything will be okay.
Smoke that pose and hide, we are trippy creepy floating over your land (Over you land)
We're smoking something and trying to keep a low profile while we have a surreal experience that makes us feel like we're floating above the ground.
Puking in the cab, praying for a gum...
We're so out of it that we end up vomiting in the taxi and hoping for some kind of relief like a stick of gum.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isabellalynn2518
Oakley Tapola For just one night,
I didn't care about the line between dudes
Entering that bar not looking for anything good
They gave me a glass (Glass),
when was the last (Last) train you didn't want me to catch?
I've tried so hard, don't take that,
it blurred my own view...
There was lots of gin
There was lots of eyes on us
Wait me for a while
Because we were like...
For just that night, I saw this alien behind
Melting on the roof not cooking up anything good
And I was around, I was around
and your face was sticked to the ground
You've tried so hard, was I high?
Don't worry bamboo...
There was lot of gin
There was lot of eyes on us
Smoke that pose and hide,
we are trippy creepy floating over your land (Over you land)
Puking in the cab, praying for a gum...
Because we were like...
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freakin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want more. LP! Album! 5 albums!
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You guys honestly have helped me return to my happy old self that i used to be with your music!! I can't wait to see you live one of these days!!! ♡
@Blahsheep
I found this song through Spotify and laughed so hard! One! Two! Three! four.... so funny.
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i love their demos, eps and random gigs.
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Digan lo que digan a mi me gusta, un soplo de aire fresco con tanta diarrea músical que nos meten las discográficas aquí en España que convierte canciones sin sentido en éxitos de verano.. Espero que sigáis así dándolo todo y siendo vosotras mismas. Un saludo.