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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The Electric Love Letter
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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Let it flow
Flow
We'll nervously shoot the breeze
Let it flow
We both got nowhere to be
Let it flow
Flow
Let it flow
It's like lightning when she smiles
She tastes just like pumpkin pie
Storm clouds have filled the sky
I've arrived when she smiles
I'm on fire
On the outskirts of town
Let it flow
Flow
Lonely lane I sat down
Let it flow
And it was there I found a book bound with leather
Let it flow
In it was the electric love letter
Let it flow
It's like thunder when she cries
I'd die to be by her side
Tonight when we take a ride
We've arrived when she smiles
I'm on fire
We'll meet at three by the sea
Let it flow
We'll nervously shoot the breeze
Let it flow
We both got nowhere to be, man
Let it flow
You make my heart skip a beat
Let it flow
And it was there I found a book bound with leather
Let it flow
In it was written the electric love letter
Let it flow
It's like lightning when she smiles
She tastes just like pumpkin pie
Tonight when we take a ride
I've arrived when she smiles
She's hungry like an only child
But her lipstick really drives me wild
I've arrived when she smiles
I'm on fire
The Electric Love Letter by Langhorne Slim is a song that tells a story of a meeting between two people by the sea. The lyrics talk about two individuals who have nowhere else to go, and they both shoot the breeze nervously while waiting for something to happen. The lines "we'll meet at three by the sea, let it flow" signifies that the meeting is meant to be a casual one, with no pressure or expectations. The phrase "let it flow" serves as a reminder to let nature take its course and not force anything to happen.
The song describes the woman as electric, with a smile so captivating it feels like lightning. The singer describes the woman's taste as pumpkin pie, creating a warm and cozy feeling in the listener's mind. The second verse then introduces a book bound with leather that the singer finds on a lonely lane. The book contains an electric love letter, painting a picture of a long lost lover who yearns for the company of his/her beloved.
The electric love letter is the central theme of the song, which brings the two characters together. The song is a romantic ballad, and the lyrics reflect the feeling of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll meet at three by the sea
We have planned to meet each other at three o'clock near the ocean
Let it flow
We should let the conversation flow naturally without forcing it
We'll nervously shoot the breeze
We will engage in small talk but we will be anxious and uneasy about it
We both got nowhere to be
Neither of us have any other plans or commitments at this time
You make my heart skip a beat
You excite and energize me every time I see you
It's like lightning when she smiles
She has a captivating and stunning smile that fills me with awe
She tastes just like pumpkin pie
Kissing her is delightful and sweet, like eating a yummy piece of pumpkin pie
Storm clouds have filled the sky
There is tension in the air and things feel uncertain and uneasy
I've arrived when she smiles
Her smile has the power to make me feel complete and content
I'm on fire
I am full of passion and vitality when I am with her
On the outskirts of town
I am on the edge of civilization, far from the hustle and bustle of city life
Lonely lane I sat down
I was feeling lonely and isolated and decided to take a seat on a deserted street
And it was there I found a book bound with leather
I stumbled upon a book with a sturdy, leather cover in that peaceful spot
In it was the electric love letter
Inside, I discovered a powerful message of affection and passion
It's like thunder when she cries
Her tears are powerful and jarring, like a sudden clap of thunder
I'd die to be by her side
I love her so much that I would do anything to be with her
Tonight when we take a ride
Later on, we plan to go for a drive together
She's hungry like an only child
She has a fierce and intense desire for passion and intimacy
But her lipstick really drives me wild
I am especially attracted to her when she wears lipstick
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Queen of Hauls
Thanks for posting it.....just watched the movie (for the millions time) and looked all over the place for the song. Love it :)
Psycho9263
Great film and song ;-)
Victoria Holt
"nor do I own .... Langhorne Slim himself" ahahahahah love it
SuryaSea
Its like lightning when she smiles- she tastes just like pumpkin pie.... when she smiles Im on fire
americansailorman
DJ HAL spun this one on wrvu .... great song! Thanks for posting!
Dafydd Jones
this is great : )
tammygurl64
Wow, a Suburu tv ad led me here. LOL! This is great and upbeat. I like it! :-)
carsten christensen
Klovn da freaking movie!
t kc
came from KLOWN..love from INDIA
Haydos Snowman
who's here from 'Waitress"?