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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Colette
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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You came along just then
You gave me crazy love and you whispered,
"You've got a bottle and nobody that you're missing."
I wasn't much of a fighter or a lover
You said, "Don't get excited but take cover."
We stepped into the light, took pictures of each other
Colette, I knew the second we met
You'd go to my head
I took a breath and lept into the atmosphere
I guess it was something you'd said,
"We're wrestling with death."
Well it must seem pretty clear
That I love you
Yes I do
All I wanted was a good song and a fair friend
You came along just then
You gave me crazy love and you whispered,
"You've got a bottle and nobody that you're missing."
I wasn't much of a fighter or a lover
You said, "Don't get excited but take cover."
We stepped into the light, took pictures of each other
Some were in black and white, the others were in color
Colette, I knew the second we met
You'd go to my head
I took a breath and lept into the atmosphere
I guess it was something you'd said,
"We're wrestling with death."
Well, it must seem pretty clear
That I love you
Yes I do
Here she comes
Here she comes
Oh, here she comes
Here she comes
Here she comes
Colette, I knew the second we met
You'd go to my head
We took a breath and lept into the atmosphere
I guess it was something you'd said,
"We're wrestling with death."
Now, it must seem pretty clear
That I love you
Yes I do
Langhorne Slim’s Colette is a song about love at first sight. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, and in the opening lines, the singer expresses his wish for a good song and a fair friend. He then speaks directly to Colette, who has come into his life in a time of uncertainty. She gave him crazy love and whispered that he had everything he needed to be happy. The singer admits that he wasn’t much of a fighter or a lover, but Colette saw something in him and said, “don’t get excited but take cover.”
The chorus, which repeats twice, highlights the intensity of their connection. Colette went straight to the singer’s head, and he takes a leap of faith because of something Colette said. He admits, “we’re wrestling with death” but it’s clear that he loves her. The last refrain is accompanied by the repetition of “Here she comes,” emphasizing that Colette is the object of his affection.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted was a good song and a fair friend
Langhorne Slim was seeking two things, a song that would resonate with him and a loyal friend who would treat him ethically
You came along just then
You gave me crazy love and you whispered,
"You've got a bottle and nobody that you're missing."
He met Colette when he was feeling lost and she provided him with intense love and care, telling him that he has no one to miss in life and should enjoy the night to the fullest
I wasn't much of a fighter or a lover
You said, "Don't get excited but take cover."
We stepped into the light, took pictures of each other
Some were in black and white, the others were in color
He confesses that he had weaknesses and wasn't a good fighter or lover but Colette asks him to not worry and enjoy life with her. They took pictures together in different lighting modes, representing the different shades or phases of their relationship
Colette, I knew the second we met
You'd go to my head
I took a breath and lept into the atmosphere
I guess it was something you'd said,
"We're wrestling with death."
Well it must seem pretty clear
That I love you
Yes I do
He was deeply attracted to Colette the moment they met and he took a risk by jumping into a relationship with her despite the fear of mortality, as they both experienced the danger together. He expressed his love for her forthrightly
Here she comes
Here she comes
Oh, here she comes
Here she comes
Here she comes
This may imply that he is constantly thinking about Colette or that she tends to come into his life unexpectedly, like a recurring character
Colette, I knew the second we met
You'd go to my head
We took a breath and lept into the atmosphere
I guess it was something you'd said,
"We're wrestling with death."
Now, it must seem pretty clear
That I love you
Yes I do
This verse reiterates the earlier lines and he again expresses his love towards Colette, implying that his feelings are steadfast and unwavering
Contributed by Leo O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mrs. Synopsis
A very BEAUTIFUL song!!
Melissa Stinnett
This song makes my heart tingle-y.
Chloe Nicole
This song makes me want to name my daughter Colette
JenniferDC
I did name mine Colette. She’s a cat, but still my daughter
Sofia Vicchi
Saw him LIVE years ago AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉
Mrs. Synopsis
You should make a music video to go with this song. I'm a million percent certain that it will be #1 hit! I listened to the "live" version and I wasn't impressed:(
Colette A.
I love this song ;)
Colette Olsavsky
Colette O. I am digging this song a lot ! Was looking for an old folk song Colette...found this which is better
Poptamus Prime
My wife and my first dance at our wedding.
Tom Howard
Best song ever