Kind of Like Spitting has taken a staunchly independent approach to making records and performing, releasing eight records (at latest count) on small DIY indie labels (including but not limited to Hush Records, Barsuk, and Redder Records) , and doing tours across the country in a variety of venues, from the neighborhood house party to the big rock arena. At the core of KOLS is Ben Barnett, singer/songwriter with a talent for writing gut-wrenching tales of life and love.
Ben was previously in an indie rock band called Slotcar and he also played in the original line-up of The Thermals for a while.
David J. has a solo project called Novi Split.
A new record is planned for release in January 2010 under the name Blunt Mechanic. Seattle's Barsuk will release the disc, which will be titled World Record. Barnett debuted the new band at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR. in August 2009.
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HANDS
Kind of Like Spitting Lyrics
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But she keeps them in her pocket
She hides them in the sand
I remember so well dark nights, spine to spine
So she has to stay behind to recover
Be free
I am thinking of Allison's trust
I know I won't get it this time
By writing a catchy melody line
I am dreaming of Allison's light
Coming into to bloom
But my dreams will never do
The comfort that she needs I can't provide
It's a choice to just react
I'm gonna learn that lesson
For the rest of my life
Going through hell
No, I won't look back
But if you want to show me life
The offier is open
But you still won't arrive
We could be equals
Finally arrive
So in love in the middle of the ride
The song "Hands" by Kind of Like Spitting is a complex composition seen through the eyes of the singer who is struggling to maintain a relationship with a woman named Allison. The song is about the singer's inability to understand and connect with Allison, who is distant from him. The lyrics reveal the singer's attempt to understand and relate to Allison, but she keeps her emotions hidden, making it difficult for him to see her perspective.
The opening line "I've been singing of Allison's hands in my hands, but she keeps them in her pocket, she hides them in the sand" expresses the singer's longing to hold Allison's hands but she refuses him access. The following line "I remember so well dark nights, spine to spine, so she has to stay behind to recover, be free" hints at their once intimate relationship which has now ceased to be. The singer recognizes that Allison needs time to recover and be free from their relationship.
Moving on, the singer talks about his desire to gain Allison's trust, but he knows it's difficult to attain. He acknowledges his inability to lure Allison back into the relationship, writing a catchy melody line won't help him this time. The singer then shares his daydreams about Allison coming into bloom but accepts that his dreams won't come true.
The next verse says, "The comfort that she needs, I can't provide." Here, we learn that Allison needs a certain type of comfort that the singer can't seem to provide. The song nears its end, the singer emphasizes the importance of learning to choose how to react to situations and never look back while going through hell, but the door remains open if Allison wants to come back.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been singing of Allison's hands in my hands
I've been fantasizing about holding Allison's hands as we sing.
But she keeps them in her pocket
Allison is not interested in holding my hands and is trying to keep a distance from me.
She hides them in the sand
Allison is trying to avoid getting close to me by keeping her hands hidden.
I remember so well dark nights, spine to spine
I have vivid memories of us being close, with our backs pressed against each other in the dark.
So she has to stay behind to recover
Allison needs to take some time to recover from our past interactions.
Be free
I want Allison to be free to choose what she wants, even if it's not being with me.
I am thinking of Allison's trust
I am reflecting on how hard it is to earn Allison's trust.
It's been so hard to find
I have not been successful in gaining Allison's trust.
I know I won't get it this time
I have a feeling that I will not be able to gain Allison's trust this time either.
By writing a catchy melody line
I am using my musical talent to try and impress Allison to gain her trust.
I am dreaming of Allison's light
I am envisioning a brighter future with Allison by my side.
Coming into to bloom
I am hoping that Allison will blossom as we build our relationship.
But my dreams will never do
I know that my dreams alone will not bring us closer.
The comfort that she needs I can't provide
I am aware that I am not able to provide the comfort that Allison needs from a partner at the moment.
It's a choice to just react
I need to make a conscious decision to not just react to my emotions towards Allison.
I'm gonna learn that lesson
I want to learn from my mistakes and not repeat them.
For the rest of my life
I want to take this lesson and apply it to all aspects of my life.
Going through hell
I am currently going through a difficult time.
No, I won't look back
I am committed to moving forward and not dwelling on the past.
But if you want to show me life
If Allison wants to guide me towards a better life, I am open to it.
The offer is open
I am extending an invitation to Allison to help me improve myself.
But you still won't arrive
I understand that Allison may not want to be a part of my journey.
We could be equals
I see us as partners who are equal in our relationship.
Finally arrive
I am excited for us to reach a point of mutual understanding and respect.
So in love in the middle of the ride
When we get there, we will be deeply in love, enjoying our journey together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jewel Kilcher, Patrick Leonard
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