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
Otis
Houndmouth Lyrics
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Bang it out in Dawson
Get him then I lost him
Part-time preacher in the traveling band
That sugar on his shoulder
Oh, my Otis, won't you come back down?
On my way but I need a little time
On my way but I need a little time
Sing me up then break my heart
Cigarettes and coffee
Look at the man, he's got me
Big O' Ranch keeps us apart
And that tramp from California
Sugar in the morning, gotta get on up
Listen to the sound and gotta get on up
The lyrics of "Otis" by Houndmouth carry a reminiscing tone, where the singer longs for the love of a Georgia man they dallied with in the past. The initial lines imply that the love interest was found and lost in Dawson, Georgia, and was a part-time preacher in a traveling band. The phrase "sugar on his shoulder" suggests that the man was loaded with charm, attracting people towards him. The mentioning of Otis in the song's title and hook could be an allusion to Otis Redding, a renowned R&B/soul musician known for his raspy voice and emotional performances, who hailed from Georgia.
The chorus declares the singer's desire for Otis to return, but simultaneously acknowledging the need for time to prepare. The line "Shook my soul and saved my life" indicates that Otis had a profound impact on the singer's emotional state. Later in the song, the lyrics describe a complicated relationship between the singer and an individual referred to as "that Tramp from California." Though unclear what the Tramp's role is in the singer's life, their presence keeps the singer and Otis apart. The song concludes with the repeated phrase "Sugar in the morning, gotta get on up," which could symbolize the need to take action and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I need some love from a Georgia man
I am searching for affection from a man from Georgia
Bang it out in Dawson
Have sex in Dawson
Get him then I lost him
I found and had a relationship with him, but it did not last
Part time preacher in the traveling band
He is a part-time preacher who travels with the band
That sugar on his shoulder
He is carrying some emotional burden
Oh my otis won't you come back down
I miss Otis and want him to return
On my way but I need a little time
I am moving on, but I need some time
Shook my soul and saved my life
The relationship with Otis had a profound impact on me
Sing me up then break my heart
He seduced me and then hurt me emotionally
Cigarettes and coffee
I indulge in cigarettes and coffee
Look at the man he's got me
I am under the man's spell and influence
Big O Ranch keeps us apart
The Big O Ranch is preventing us from being together
And that Tramp from California
There is another woman from California who is causing problems
Sugar in the morning gotta get on up
I need to start my day with a burst of energy
Listen to the sound and gotta get on up
I need to listen to some music and get energized
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Katie Toupin, Matthew Myers, Shane Cody, William Appleby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1970plissken
I can't get enough of this band
@theodorep9569
+1970plissken agreed, been listening to their album 3-4 times a day at work. Great rock transcends borders - Hey Houndmouth come back to Canada soon!
@jacquelinehelencupp6794
I am with you. Dance to them daily
@hotchoclateymilk7790
They're one of those bands you dream of....like the perfect combo I can't believe I found them like I feel like I should keep them all to myself
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my feelings exactly! love them!
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don't do it though! If you really love them, Tell everyone about them.
@loudhouse-studio
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@LIONFORMERXX0345
Man bands like this need more attention
@craigcottongim931
NPR affiliated radio stations play them often
@kylearola3058
That's how I found them