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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In The Midnight
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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I was mistaken
Young hearts were breakin,
While we were apart.
I heard a dog bark
I saw the snow fall
And you were in my arms
I know it's me, who just could not agree
It wasn't them, who just wanted to pretend
Oh, Mama can't you see?
In the moonlight
I was mistaken
I wasn't fakin
On my quest to love you less
I tried to romance
I go out to dance, but I have no chance when it's You I love the best.
Last nite I walk alone
Tonight I want to take you home
Say, Children
I know it's me, feels rooms always bend (?)
It wasn't them, with left less innocence (?)
No Mama can't you see?
I love you...
I need you...
I got to have you.
The song In The Midnight, performed by Langhorne Slim, is a deep yet somewhat abstract composition, with poetic lyrics that could be interpreted in many ways. On a surface level, the song seems to be about a love story, where the singer is infatuated with someone and desperately wants to be with them. The main theme is the intense longing and desire felt by the singer, especially at midnight when everything around him is quiet and he can hear his own thoughts. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through some heartbreak and emotional turmoil, but despite that, he still feels strongly for this person and wants to be with them.
The opening lines of the song, "In the moonlight, I was mistaken, young hearts were breaking while we were apart", suggest that the singer feels like he has made a mistake by being away from the person he loves. He is aware of the heartbreak that they must have gone through in his absence. The lines, "I heard a crow caw, I heard a dog bark, I saw the snow fall, and you were in my arms", depict a picturesque moment where the singer is with his love in the midst of nature, which highlights the beauty of their relationship. However, the singer feels conflicted about his feelings, as he says, "I know it's me who just could not agree, it wasn't them who just wanted to pretend".
The song then takes a more positive turn as the singer expresses a more intense desire to be with his love. The lyrics, "I tried to romance, I go out to dance, but I have no chance when it's you I love the best", indicate that the singer has tried to distract himself by going out and meeting other people, but nothing compares to his love for this one person. He is willing to take a risk and pursue them, as he says, "Last night, I walk alone, tonight I want to take you home". The repetition of "I love you, I need you, I got to have you" at the end of the song conveys the sheer desperation the singer feels to be with the person he loves.
Overall, the song In The Midnight is a beautiful and poignant exploration of love and longing, with poetic lyrics that are open to different interpretations. The song may be about a particular person, or it may be an expression of the human desire to be loved and to find a romantic connection. The symbolism of the moonlight and the quiet of the night signifies the introspective nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In the moonlight
During the nighttime, when the moon was shining in the sky
I was mistaken
I had misunderstood something
Young hearts were breakin,
The young people were experiencing heartbreak
While we were apart.
During the period when we were not together
I heard a crow caw,
I heard the sound of a crow making noise
I heard a dog bark
I heard the sound of a dog making noise
I saw the snow fall
I observed the snow falling from the sky
And you were in my arms
I was physically holding you close to me
I know it's me, who just could not agree
I am aware that I was the one who was unable to come to an agreement
It wasn't them, who just wanted to pretend
Other people were not the ones who were pretending
Oh, Mama can't you see?
Mom, don't you understand?
I wasn't fakin
I was not pretending
On my quest to love you less
I was attempting to fall out of love with you
I tried to romance
I attempted to be romantic
I go out to dance, but I have no chance when it's You I love the best.
I try to dance with others, but I know I won't be satisfied unless I'm dancing with you.
Last nite I walk alone
The previous night, I walked by myself
Tonight I want to take you home
Tonight, I desire to take you back to my place
Say, Children
Listen up, kids
I know it's me, feels rooms always bend (?)
I'm aware that I'm the one who perceives the rooms to be distorted or bending
It wasn't them, with left less innocence (?)
Others were not the ones who had lost their innocence
No Mama can't you see?
Mother, don't you see?
I love you...
I have strong feelings of love towards you
I need you...
I require you in my life
I got to have you.
I need to possess you in some way
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jon Neal
One of my favorites.
Erin38732
old fav, still a fav... lurve it :)
Unlimitedsmoof
They went and took this off spotify! What for??
chelbones
What do you think the songs about?
MARMOTEER1423
as I am the first to comment on this video I win the prize: a single kiss stolen from your sweet lips. You promised yourself it would only last a moment, but as our lips touch the world seems to stop. I know you thought would never love again, but perhaps.... perhaps you could make an exception.
chickennugget882
@MARMOTEER1423 Why me oh my. You sure know how to speak to a lady.