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
Sedona
Houndmouth Lyrics
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Right smack on top of Sedona Arabella
When John Ford said "Won't you hop on in?"
And the stagecoach, baby, gonna take you for a spin, oh, whoa
Woah, woah
Well hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You flipped the script, you shot the plot
And I remember, I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
A Saturday night kind of pink
Well the black list and its hosts
He came down so swift
And you drove him to the coast
We're going California but we're all out of work
I guess that's better than a grave and a hearse, oh, whoa
Woah, woah
Hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You got the cash but your credit's no good
You flipped the script, you shot the plot
And I remember, I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
A Saturday night kind of pink
Now the devil's in a rush
And his duct tape makes you hush
Hey there Sedona let me cut you a deal
I'm a little hungover and I may have to steal your soul
Oh, oh
Well hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You got the cash but your credit's no good
You flipped the script, and you shot the plot
And I remember, I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
(So bright and pink)
A Saturday night kind of pink
The song "Sedona" by Houndmouth is a tribute to the town of Sedona, Arizona, which is known for its stunning red sandstone formations and scenic beauty. The song starts off with the image of the red sandstone falling right smack on top of Sedona Arabella. This could be a reference to the fact that Sedona is situated amidst towering red rock formations. The lyrics then move on to talk about Hollywood, which has lost its luster, and how it has flipped the script and shot the plot. This could be interpreted as the entertainment industry struggling to maintain its relevance in the face of changing times and technologies.
The song invokes imagery of the past and present, nostalgia and despair. It talks about how Hollywood used to be, with its neon lights burning so bright and pink, reminiscent of a Saturday night. But now, it's all gone downhill, with the black list, hosts, and people driving to the coast in search of work. The devil is in a rush, and his duct tape makes you hush - an ominous symbol of something gone wrong. As the song draws to a close, the singer offers to cut a deal with Sedona, perhaps implying that he wants to make a pact with the town - he's a little hungover, and he may have to steal its soul.
Overall, the song "Sedona" is an evocative tribute to a town and a reflection on the changing times. It speaks of nostalgia for the past and uncertainty for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
The red sandstone it fell
The red sandstone fell onto Sedona Arabella.
Right smack on top of Sedona Arabella
The red sandstone fell directly onto Sedona Arabella.
The Jon boats said won't you hop on in
The Jon boats invited the singer to come aboard.
And the stagecoach baby gonna take you for a spin, oh oh, oh oh
A stagecoach is going to take the singer on a ride.
Well hey little Hollywood
The singer addresses a place called "little Hollywood".
You're gone but you're not forgot
The place is now gone but still remembered.
You got the cash but your credit's no good
The place has money but no credibility.
You flipped the script, you shot the plot
The place changed its storyline.
I remember, I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
The singer remembers the neon lights of the place being very bright and pink.
A Saturday night kind of pink
The pink neon lights had a party-like vibe.
The black list and it's hosts
The place blacklisted some people and their hosts.
You came down so swift, and you drove 'em to the coast
The place quickly kicked them out and sent them to the coast.
We're going California but we're all out of work
The singer and others are going to California despite being unemployed.
I guess that's better than a grave and a hearse, oh oh, oh oh
The singer thinks it's better than ending up dead and in a funeral procession.
Yeah the devils in a rush
The devil is in a hurry.
And his duct tape makes you hush
The devil uses duct tape to silence someone.
Hey there Sedona let me cut you a deal
The singer tries to make a deal with Sedona.
I'm a little hung over and I may have to steal your soul oh oh, oh oh
The singer is hungover and jokingly says they may have to steal Sedona's soul.
You flipped the script, and you shot the plot
Repetition of the singer discussing how the place changed its storyline.
I remember, I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink (So bright and pink)
Repetition of the singer remembering the bright and pink neon lights.
A Saturday night kind of pink
Repetition of the pink neon lights having a party-like vibe.
Lyrics ยฉ Word Collections Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Katie Toupin, Matt Myers, Shane Cody, Zak Appleby
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Lyrics:
The red sandstone, it fell
Right smack on top of Sedona Arabella
When John Ford said wont you hop on in
To the stage coach baby gonna take you for a spin, oh oh
Hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You got the cash but your credit's no good
You flipped the script and you shot the plot
And I remember I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
A Saturday night kinda pink
The blacklist and its hosts
Came down so swift and it drove 'em to the coast
We're goin California but we're all out of work
I guess that's better than a grave and a hearse
Hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You got the cash but your credit's no good
You flipped the script and you shot the plot
And I remember I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink
A Saturday night kinda pink
The devil's in a rush
And his duct tape makes you hush
Hey there Sedona let me cut you a deal
I'm a little hung over and I may have to steal your soul, oh oh
Hey little Hollywood
You're gone but you're not forgot
You got the cash but your credit's no good
You flipped the script and you shot the plot
And I remember I remember when your neon used to burn so bright and pink, so bright and pink
A Saturday night kinda pink
@kanavgupta1086
leaving this comment here so that every time someone likes it, i can come and listen to this beautiful song again
@roygbiv7534
Ahem! Time to play it again good buddy.
@joshscott5791
So So True
@tacosaregood8848
Gonna see them in a small Ca town hall in a week.
@annmartinez9414
oh yes!!!! I love to listen to this song!!! so cool.... makes me dance..know every word...Saturday kind of PINK :)
@dbaerwald2
Did you forget?
@lauratraum9816
The town of Sedona, AZ is my absolute favorite place in the world. This song makes my soul so happy.
@ChipCums
It is an amazing place
@prestonmelkerson7809
I play this song full blast every time i visit
@babyteeth4
Every so often I come back here to listen to this song, and for 4 minutes or so everything is chill.