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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Restless
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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Didn't know anymore who I was ripping off
The packed in picnic lacked seriously on food
Had more wine than i knew what with to do.
I just dont know what it is
I just dont know what it is
To be free
Can blame it on your teachers
You can blame it on the weather
Can blame it on how your mother and your father didn't stick together
Someday darlin its got to make sense in your head
Can't make up your mind till you wake up and make your bed
And
I just don't know what it is
I just don't know what it is
To be free
To hold and have somebody lean on me
One day i felt so good nothing could bring me down
Next morning i awoke i was plastered to the ground
Whistle your favorite tune when it's all said and done
If your maker dont approve at least you know you've had your fun
And i just dont know what it is
Just dont know what it is
To be free
To hold and have somebody
To be free
To go out singing in the rain
To be free
To believe completely in somebody
To be free
To let love win again
In Langhorne Slim's song Restless, the singer is struggling with a sense of restlessness and uncertainty. The opening lines express this confusion, as he describes feeling both restless and soft, not knowing who he is ripping off anymore. He then recounts a scene of a picnic lacking in food but with ample wine, indicating a sense of indulgence or escape from reality. The chorus repeats the phrase "I just don't know what it is" several times, echoing the singer's confusion about his place in the world and his yearning for freedom. He mentions wanting to be old enough to have someone lean on him, implying a sense of responsibility or purpose.
The verse then takes on a more introspective tone, with the singer naming various possible sources of his sense of dissatisfaction but ultimately acknowledging that he cannot fully explain it. He encourages the listener to make sense of their own lives, to "make your bed" and take ownership of their choices. The chorus repeats, highlighting the central theme of the song.
The final verse offers a more hopeful outlook, with the singer acknowledging that life has both ups and downs. He encourages whistling a favorite tune, an act of simple joy, even if it conflicts with one's religious beliefs or societal norms. The chorus repeats once more, concluding with a series of affirmations about the value of freedom, love, and belief.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt restless and i felt soft
I was feeling uneasy and vulnerable
Didn't know anymore who I was ripping off
I was unsure of whom I was hurting or taking advantage of
The packed in picnic lacked seriously on food
The picnic was poorly stocked with food
Had more wine than i knew what with to do.
I had too much wine and didn't know how to handle it
I just dont know what it is
I am unsure of what true freedom really means
To be free
To live without constraint or limitation
To old and have somebody lean on me
To be mature and responsible enough to support someone else
Can blame it on your teachers
You can attribute your problems to your educators
You can blame it on the weather
You can attribute your problems to the weather
Can blame it on how your mother and your father didn't stick together
You can attribute your problems to your parents' failed relationship
Someday darlin its got to make sense in your head
Eventually, things will become clear and make sense
Can't make up your mind till you wake up and make your bed
You can't make important decisions until you take care of the basics
One day i felt so good nothing could bring me down
At one point, I was feeling great and invincible
Next morning i awoke i was plastered to the ground
But the next day, I was feeling completely defeated
Whistle your favorite tune when it's all said and done
Regardless of the outcome, find joy in the little things
If your maker dont approve at least you know you've had your fun
Even if you are not in agreement with a higher power, you can still enjoy life
To go out singing in the rain
To embrace the beauty of nature and indulge in it
To believe completely in somebody
To trust someone unequivocally
To let love win again
To allow love to triumph over any pain or heartbreak
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hazelatino626
This song is amazing
@robsop
Can't believe nobody has left a comment! Here's one: I love this song and video!
@kristianellingsen5864
Why on earth is this not a famous song ?
@andrewfolkema8213
Love this song!
@CaldricFletcher
The only thing wrong with this song is that is not long enough. Min 2x repeat for best effect :p
@sasad3496
Did Avicii take this music for "Wake me up"?