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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Something in the Air
Kind of Like Spitting Lyrics
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In "Something in the Air" by Kind of Like Spitting, the singer is feeling breathless and overwhelmed by a certain intangible feeling that surrounds him. He believes it's enough for someone to test this feeling. Despite this, he notes that the object of his affection has an unassuming smile that can only go so far in reasoning. He then switches gears, remarking that something feels like home today. He then chastises the object of his affection for letting someone else make a jerk out of them, giving them just enough to make it through. Despite this, they wonder why they're not happy. The singer is then scared by something that the other person says, and they decide to hide away for now.
The lyrics are vague but paint a picture of someone who is deeply introspective and thoughtful, but also somewhat anxious and jumpy. The singer recognizes certain emotions and feelings that they can't explain, and it leaves them feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed. The idea of home is important to them, and they long for a sense of belonging and comfort. Despite this, they seem to be struggling with their own demons and self-doubt, which may be preventing them from feeling truly happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Something in the air just leaves me breathless, I've got enough for you to test this.
I feel exhilarated by the unknown possibilities of the world around us, and I have enough confidence to take risks and experiment with you.
'cause you have no wilder smile and you can't reason after a while.
You seem reserved and hesitant to fully express yourself, and sometimes you struggle to think logically when emotions are involved.
Something feels so home today. Something feels like home today.
Today, everything just feels right and familiar, like I am exactly where I belong.
You let that jerk make a jerk of you. They gave you just enough to pull you though and you wonder why your not happy.
You allowed someone who treated you poorly to manipulate and take advantage of you. They provided you with some small comforts, but you still feel unfulfilled and unhappy.
Scare me when you talk that way.
Your words and tone of voice are causing me to feel uneasy or frightened.
we can hide away for now.
Let's retreat from the world and find solace with each other for a while.
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Almost has a Sea and Cake feel.