It didn't take long for I the Mighty to start making an impression on the West Coast. The quartet landed on the music director's desk at local modern rock station Live 105 around the release of Hearts and Spades, and from there it's been one milestone after another. I the Mighty have found regular radio airplay, opening slots for Deftones, Hawthorne Heights, and There For Tomorrow, as well as packed venues up and down the West Coast. Not to mention glowing reviews and coverage in Alternative Press, AMP Magazine, and on AbsolutePunk.net
"We wanted to introduce I the Mighty and Hearts and Spades to as many people as possible, so we decided to put together a 'track hunt' and make each of the songs available on different social media sites and later on Purevolume.com," explains singer Brent Walsh. "We researched how our fans and friends discovered music online and embraced that by giving them a reason to connect with us (the EP for free) and then we tried to build a personal friendship with each one." The band's marketing strategy has been an unquestionable success, with over 3,500 full EP downloads within the first 3 months of release.
In addition to their high-energy live set, I the Mighty have paired new media intellect with traditional promotion to help build a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans.
They were signed to Equal Vision records and released three albums before breaking up in 2020 due to frontman Brent Walsh receiving sexual assault allegations.
Technicolor
I the Mighty Lyrics
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I know you won't forget easily, easily.
In one small step you flipped like a coin from a finger.
Baby you're so hell bent, but easily, easily I sleep.
Each conversation blurs. Each point repeats with a vengeance.
Oh what a waste of words. Cough em' up, cough em' up.
Let silence calm the nerves that are easily bothered
And we can let all this talk walk it off, walk it off.
I'm trying hard just to forget every little thing that was said
in your awe-inspired flip out on my porch.
The neighbors watched as you raped me with words.
What happened to rational. Each call complete with a guilt trip.
An arguments bound to fall from our lips, from our lips.
You're so worked up, the product of too many questions.
Well baby lets kill this grudge, make the cut,
sometimes it helps to keep this stuff bottled up.
You said, "I don't want to be your lover, just want you to let me in."
Black and white we're under covers.
Wanna taste your Technicolor.
Well I want financial freedom with this band.
I want dead presidents.
I wanna hear a politician speak of something relevant.
But I don't want to be your lover, just want you to let me in.
Black and white we're under covers.
Wanna taste your Technicolor.
The lyrics to I the Mighty's song Technicolor depict a strained relationship between two individuals who are struggling to reconcile their differences. The singer understands that the other person is upset with them but cannot understand the intensity of their hatred. "Each conversation blurs. Each point repeats with a vengeance" suggests that the two individuals are stuck in a cycle of repeating the same arguments and accusations.
The lyrics "Let silence calm the nerves that are easily bothered" suggest that the singer recognizes the value of taking a step back from the situation and allowing time for emotions to calm down. However, the other person seems incapable of doing so and continues to attack the singer with hurtful words. The line "you raped me with words" is particularly powerful and illustrates the deeply emotional impact that verbal abuse can have on an individual.
The chorus is an interesting juxtaposition to the verses. The singer is focused on achieving financial freedom with their band, hearing politicians speak about something relevant, and tasting their lover's Technicolor. These desires are all unrelated to the relationship issues discussed in the verses and suggest that the singer is holding onto unfulfilled desires outside of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I understand upset, but how could you say that you hate me.
I comprehend that you're angry, but expressing hatred towards me seems uncalled for.
I know you won't forget easily, easily.
I understand that you have a good memory and these events might stick with you.
In one small step you flipped like a coin from a finger.
Your behavior changed drastically with just one small action, like a coin flip.
Baby you're so hell bent, but easily, easily I sleep.
You're deeply determined to hold onto this grudge, but I have no trouble sleeping at night.
Each conversation blurs. Each point repeats with a vengeance.
Our discussions become less clear and more repetitive the more we argue.
Oh what a waste of words. Cough em' up, cough em' up.
These exchanges of words seem pointless and unproductive, we should let go of them.
Let silence calm the nerves that are easily bothered
Taking some time to stop talking might help us both calm down and think clearly.
And we can let all this talk walk it off, walk it off.
We should both let all of our talking, arguing and grudges go, and move on.
I'm trying hard just to forget every little thing that was said in your awe-inspired flip out on my porch.
I'm trying hard to forget everything you said when you angrily confronted me on my porch.
The neighbors watched as you raped me with words.
The neighbors witnessed you verbally attacking me with a disturbing level of aggression.
What happened to rational. Each call complete with a guilt trip.
We used to be more logical in our conversations, but now they mostly consist of you trying to make me feel guilty.
An arguments bound to fall from our lips, from our lips.
We argue a lot and it's inevitable.
You're so worked up, the product of too many questions.
You're very upset, probably because you're constantly questioning things.
Well baby lets kill this grudge, make the cut, sometimes it helps to keep this stuff bottled up.
We should let go of this grudge and move past it, it might be better than dwelling on it too much.
You said, "I don't want to be your lover, just want you to let me in."
You told me you're not interested in a romantic relationship with me, but you still want to be close to me.
Black and white we're under covers. Wanna taste your Technicolor.
We might seem pretty straightforward and conventional on the surface, but I'm interested in exploring the more colorful, exciting aspects of our relationship.
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CReedProductions
this is crazy music, i cant believe how interesting this band is and i only found them today
Alejandra Cordova
Still one of my fav songs <3
Jorge Morales
2:19
My favourite part of the song. I the mighty never blew up like I thought they would but theyve been my favourite band for a long time and I hope we at least get 1 more album :,)
CchewW
Also, this is the most melodic music ive heard in a long time.
zack jordon
i tripped acid the other day and right around my peek my friend put this song on......it was indescribably beautiful
margaret torres
One of m'y favorite songs
RaeBassSound
Just found this band today, got a free EP. Me likey ^_^
little figs
Hey it still brings back memories
CchewW
I the mighty all the way!
Danny Valle
Freak'n Awesome