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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Rebel Side of Heaven
Langhorne Slim Lyrics

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I don't wanna leave you
But in time you're gonna see that I ain't kidding
And though we have sinned all of our lives
We ain't going to hell
Well, we're going to the rebel side of Heaven

I counted seven dogs laying dead by the road
Even Havana got cold

While I was lying alone naked and bleeding
Found on the phone that there's nowhere but home
In Dallas, we dug for gold

We could not find China or hell
So we just dug ourselves into the rebel side of Heaven

I don't wanna leave you
But in time you gotta see that I ain't kidding
And though we have sinned all of our lives
Well, we ain't going to hell

No, we ain't going to hell
We're going to the rebel side of Heaven

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Langhorne Slim's song "Rebel Side of Heaven" portrays the dilemma of someone who loves their partner, but understands that they both have made mistakes that could lead them to eternal damnation. Nevertheless, the singer believes that they are headed towards a different destination. Instead of hell, they are going to the "rebel side of Heaven." This phrase suggests that even though they have not always followed the rules, they have not entirely lost their faith or hope for salvation. It is a place, different from the conventional or traditional view of Heaven, but it still offers a chance to redeem their troubled souls.

The second stanza is more abstract and contains vivid imagery. It describes some disturbing scenes, such as dead dogs on the road and the cold setting of Havana, which could signify a world where everything is decaying and lifeless. Nevertheless, the singer feels alive, even though they are "lying alone naked and bleeding." This could mean that they have been vulnerable, exposed, and hurt, but still, they find the strength to continue. The phrase "there's nowhere but home / in Dallas, we dug for gold" could point towards the idea that they have searched for wealth or meaning in different places, but they have failed. Instead, they have created their own space or heaven, a place where they can be themselves and find happiness.

Overall, Langhorne Slim's "Rebel Side of Heaven" is a song of hope, redemption, and resilience. It suggests that even though we may have sinned or fallen short, we can still find a place in the world where we belong and be at peace with ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna leave you
I don't want to abandon you

But in time you're gonna see that I ain't kidding
Eventually, you will realize that I am serious

And though we have sinned all of our lives
Even though we have committed numerous wrongdoings throughout our lives

We ain't going to hell
We will not end up in hell

Well, we're going to the rebel side of Heaven
Instead, we will go to a place in heaven that is unconventional or rebellious

I counted seven dogs laying dead by the road
I saw seven deceased dogs lying on the side of the road

Even Havana got cold
The temperature even dropped in Havana

While I was lying alone naked and bleeding
During this time, I was lying undressed and suffering from physical injuries by myself

Found on the phone that there's nowhere but home
I discovered through a phone call that there is no other suitable place for me besides my own home

In Dallas, we dug for gold
We searched for a valuable treasure in Dallas

We could not find China or hell
However, we were unsuccessful in locating China or hell

So we just dug ourselves into the rebel side of Heaven
Therefore, we resorted to creating a new form of heaven that goes against norms and expectations

No, we ain't going to hell
Again, we will not end up in hell

We're going to the rebel side of Heaven
Instead, we will go to our newly formed, unconventional version of heaven

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