I started Last Conservative. Made my first record, "Unremarkable" in 1999. Got some attention. Played some cool shows around Buffalo. Made my second record, "These In-Between Times" in 2001. One of the songs, "Out of Nowhere", got a lot of radio play. Started to establish myself as a songwriter (with help from our producer, Armand John Petri who worked with the Goo Goo Dolls and 10,000 Maniacs among others). Played some bigger shows. People started to listen. Started touring. Got some airplay around the US. Lineup change. Met Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls and signed with his label, Good Charamel Records. Recorded my third record "On to the Next One" (produced by Robby). Lots of guitars and a few hooks thrown in for good measure. Some cool things started to happen (featured on MTV's Advanced Warning, opened for Bon Jovi, played shows at over 100 high schools around the northeast, won XM Radio's 2005 Best Unsigned Band, toured all across the US). Lineup change (rock and roll isn't easy). Recorded our latest album, "Pretty New Things" which came out in 2006 to rave reviews. Toured with Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, Augustana, The All American Rejects and Boys Like Girls. Played the coolest clubs packed with fans and the smallest dives to no one. Lowest low to highest high. Saw all four corners of the country. Oftentimes sober. Lineup change.
And now, here I am. Writing better than I've ever written before. Finding my voice and the right words. Making music I truly believe in. Settling into my skin. Working working working. Songs about faith and love, joy and anger, comfort and chaos. New music coming very soon. - TJ Zindle
Distraction
Last Conservative Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You should stay cause I could use the company
There's more than what you see
These words burn and scorch right to the core of me
And you are such a gem
And so easy for me
Cause you know just who I am
Give me a distraction
This is one of those things
That we never mention - no new song to sing
Oh, so tell me anything
Give me truth or lies - I don't care
I don't wanna think about you
And you are such a gem
And so easy for me
Cause you know just who I am
And what I need
Give me a distraction
The song "Distraction" by Last Conservative is about embracing distractions in order to escape from the weight of reality. The lyrics speak of seeking comfort in a companion and avoiding the uncomfortable truth with distractions. The opening verse asks the listener to stay and keep the singer company, implying a need for someone to lean on. The phrase "more than what you see" hints at a deeper emotional struggle that he's trying to escape. The verse continues with "these words burn and scorch right to the core of me" suggesting an emotional wound that cannot be healed by simply ignoring it.
The chorus of "Give me a distraction" reveals the central theme of the song, encapsulating the singer's desire for a break from reality. The lyrics "This is one of those things that we never mention - no new song to sing" refer to a mundane existence, creating the need for the distraction. The line "Oh, so tell me anything / Give me truth or lies - I don't care" is a powerful admission of vulnerability, revealing that any distraction, no matter how false, is better than reality.
The final verse reaffirms the singer's gratitude towards his companion and their understanding of him. It brings home the idea that the distractions are temporary and that eventually, reality will come knocking once again. The phrase "Give me a distraction" rings throughout the song, as the singer continues his quest to escape from the world around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Dive into the sea
Let's explore the depths of our emotions and thoughts.
You should stay cause I could use the company
I value your presence and enjoy your company.
There's more than what you see
There's so much depth and complexity to who I am and what I feel.
These words burn and scorch right to the core of me
The emotions that I'm expressing are raw and intense, and they come from the deepest part of me.
And you are such a gem
You're a rare and precious person in my life, and I value you greatly.
And so easy for me
Being around you is effortless and comfortable, and I can be myself with you.
Cause you know just who I am
You understand me on a deep level and see me for who I truly am.
And what I need
You're attuned to my needs and can provide me with the support and comfort that I require.
Give me a distraction
I need something to take my mind off of my problems and help me forget about my worries for a little while.
This is one of those things
There are some truths that we both know but we choose not to acknowledge.
That we never mention - no new song to sing
We're stuck in a rut and not able to move forward in our relationship or communicate openly.
Oh, so tell me anything
I'm open to hearing anything you want to share with me, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Give me truth or lies - I don't care
I'm willing to accept whatever you tell me, whether it's the truth or not, as long as it provides me with a distraction.
I don't wanna think about you
I need a break from thinking about you and our relationship so that I can gain some perspective and move forward.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.