Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 fr… Read Full Bio ↴Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 from the lowland plains and farmlands of Indiana, USA. The band's lyrics emphasize their foolhardiness, and their soulful harmonies carry far. Houndmouth consists of Matt Myers (guitar, vocals), Katie Toupin (keyboard, vocals), Zak Appleby (bass, vocals) and Shane Cody(drums, vocals). Folk duo Katie Toupin and Matt Myers (formerly of the Saint James Hotel) joined up with Shane Cody (Riffraff Revival) and Zak Appleby to create a colossal electric sound with bouncy half-time beats, punchy guitar riffs, and a bit of facial hair. They performed at SXSW in 2012 to promote their self-titled EP, and then were signed up by Rough Trade Records. The band have appeared on several major television shows, including Letterman and Conan.
First Album - From the Hills Below the City (2013) - Houndmouth's first studio album "From the Hills Below the City" was release on June 3, 2013.
Second Album - Little Neon Limelight (2015) - The band's second studio album, "Little Neon Limelight" was released on March 17, 2015

Gasoline
Houndmouth Lyrics

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Oh how you talk a big game
Remember when we waltzed in the rain
Ya know I am nobody's girl
Just wasn't made for no diamonds or pearls

Gasoline don't burn as fast as me poor boy
Maybe I'll meet my maker on a bedroom floor

Oh with my blood shot eyes
You'd rock me and you'd roll me through the night
Was only just then that I could see
I was alone in feeling so lonely

Time come to tell you the truth
Tell you what you already knew

I'm a fool I'm a fool
Wrapped up in you and when the morning comes I'll be gone

Overall Meaning

In "Gasoline," Houndmouth sings about the singer's realization that they are not meant for materialistic pleasures or a traditional relationship. The first verse acknowledges someone who talks a big game, but the singer remembers a moment when they danced in the rain together. The second line hints at the singer's independent nature - she is "nobody's girl" and doesn't care for diamonds or pearls. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's fiery spirit, comparing her to gasoline that burns fast. The lines "Maybe I'll meet my maker on a bedroom floor" suggest a recklessness and a willingness to take risks.

In the second verse, the singer's physical state is described - she has bloodshot eyes, but her lover is there to comfort her through the night. Yet, in that moment, the singer realizes her loneliness. The third verse marks a turning point in the song, where the singer knows she needs to tell her lover the truth. She admits being a fool and being wrapped up in him, but she also knows that she will leave in the morning. In this way, the song paints a portrait of a complex woman who is not quite sure what she wants, but who is not afraid to take risks and live by her own rules.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh how you talk a big game
You make grand promises, but rarely follow through.

Remember when we waltzed in the rain
There was a time when we were happy and carefree together.

Ya know I am nobody's girl
I am independent and I don't belong to anyone.

Just wasn't made for no diamonds or pearls
I don't need material possessions to be happy.

Gasoline don't burn as fast as me poor boy
I have a wild nature and I move quickly in life.

Maybe I'll meet my maker on a bedroom floor
I am aware that my reckless behavior may lead to a fatal end.

Oh with my blood shot eyes
I am tired and worn out, likely from partying and living life to the fullest.

You'd rock me and you'd roll me through the night
You were there for me, offering comfort and support.

Was only just then that I could see
In that moment, I came to a realization.

I was alone in feeling so lonely
I am surrounded by people, but still feel isolated.

Time come to tell you the truth
I need to be honest with you.

Tell you what you already knew
I am going to admit something that you probably suspected all along.

I'm a fool I'm a fool
I made mistakes and acted without thinking.

Wrapped up in you and when the morning comes I'll be gone
I was caught up in the moment and our relationship, but I am leaving now that it's over.

Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kathleen Elizabeth Toupin, Matthew Glen Myers, Shane Allan Cody, William Zachary Appleby

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