Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Lang… Read Full Bio ↴Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1980). He has recorded as Langhorne Slim & the War Eagles and as Langhorne Slim & The Law. In 2016 he released the song "Sea of Love" as Langhorne Slim & Jill Andrews.

He released his first album, entitled "Slim Pickens", in 1999. "When The Sun's Gone Down" followed in 2005.

In August 2006, Langhorne Slim and his then band (The War Eagles) signed to V2 Records, who folded on the deal. The band then signed to Kemado Records and released their only album.

In its December 2008 edition, Paste Magazine named his 2008 solo self-titled album number 14 in its list of 25 best albums of the year. His song "Electric Love Letter" was number 5 on the Rolling Stone editor's top 10 picks. In 2008 Slim and band were a guest act on David Letterman.

In 2009 he released, Be Set Free, which includes guest vocals from Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards).

In 2009 the War Eagles welcomed a new upright bass player, Jeff Ratner (succeeding long-time member Paul Defiglia) to join Malachi DeLorenzo (the son of Victor Delorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes) on drums and David Moore on keyboard and banjo. The touring band varied, and sometimes included a horn section.

Langhorne sang "God Bless America" for the seventh inning stretch during a Philadelphia Phillies game, and the song "Worries" was featured in a Travelers Insurance commercial. T

Langhorne Slim and his new band, The Law, released "The Way We Move" on June 5, 2012. "The Spirit Moves" followed on August 7, 2015 (via Dualtone Records).

Subsequent solo albums are "Lost At Last Vol. 1" (2017), "Strawberry Mansion" (2021), ...

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And If It's True
Langhorne Slim Lyrics

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I was alone
Alone as can be
I was alone
But I was not lonely

And if its true
Mama, what you got to say to me?
Girl, if it is true

Well now I'm about to set ya free.

Well
How long you been spitting them lies?
I know it's hard to
I suspect that you had it twice

I was alone when I heard a knock upon my door
Girl, it was a ringing from my phone
I knew it was you, coming back for more

Girl, if it is true
Mama, what you go to say to me
Said if it is true
Well now I'm about to set ya free

I have not been smitten
Since the day you left

Well them love letters you have written
They scare me half to death.

Overall Meaning

The song "And If It's True" by Langhorne Slim is a beautiful expression of the feeling of being alone and not feeling lonely. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song where the singer emphasizes his state of being alone but not necessarily feeling lonely. This phrase gives the impression that he is living his life on his own terms and doesn't necessarily need anyone to complete him. The chorus of the song, "And if it's true Mama, what you got to say to me? Girl if it is true, well now I'm about to set you free" talks about the singer's perception of a girl he seems to have been involved with. Throughout the rest of the song, it becomes apparent that this girl has lied to him and he has been hurt by her actions. However, the singer almost releases her from the hurt she has caused him by lovingly setting her free instead of seeking vengeance.

The song has an upbeat tempo and melody that creates a harmonious vibe while still carrying a heaviness in its message. Langhorne Slim's voice is captivating and moves the listener, taking them on a journey of emotion through the ups and downs of the lyrics. The honesty of the words is what makes this song relatable to anyone who has been hurt by love.

Line by Line Meaning

I was alone
I didn't have anyone around me

Alone as can be
I was extremely lonely

I was alone
I had no company

But I was not lonely
I was content in my solitude

And if its true
If the things you're saying are correct

Mama, what you got to say to me?
Mother, what's your response to this?

Girl, if it is true
If what you're saying is accurate

Well now I'm about to set ya free.
I'm going to cut you loose

How long you been spitting them lies?
How long have you been telling falsehoods?

I know it's hard to
I understand it's difficult to admit

I suspect that you had it twice
I think you might have done it two times