The band has released five albums: "3/5" (1997), "The Cat and the Cobra" (1999), "Go Forth" (2001), "Let's Stay Friends" (2007) and "Root for Ruin" (2010). "Inches", a compilation of the non-album singles the band released between 1995 and 2004 was released in April 2004.
Rome
Les Savy Fav Lyrics
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For just a wee bit of fun.
Upon kissing the princess,
She turned into a stun gun.
The young ones wait in the fields,
Hoping that their Detroit will heal.
It's amazing how sentimental they get
We're taking it away.
God knows who builds Rome today.
Seating Caesar in the mezzanine,
His cloak is soaked in methylene blue-
Light special in the red-light district.
There's a blue-light special in the red-light district!
I went from postmodern protégé
To postmodern passé.
Wretched from the get-go,
Passion's so retro.
Big spenders stand down,
The fashion of forgo has taken the town.
We're in a great deal of trouble
For just a we bit of fun.
Upon taking to the skies
We burnt up in the sun.
The standards at the office have been changed;
A sneaky pact has been arranged.
If you prefer insurance to the plague
Then take it out, put it away.
Born in a bang in a house up in flames.
The dead snake system remains.
Les Savy Fav's song ROME is a peculiar and cryptic piece that mixes witty lyrics and upbeat indie rock. The first verse depicts a story of an unnamed protagonist who has just kissed a princess, but as a consequence, she turns into a stun gun. The chorus is an ironic comment on the fragility of human emotions, as the young ones are waiting for their car, hoping that Detroit will heal. There's a melancholic tone in the remark, as if they feel lost or helpless. The second verse delves into surreal imagery, where Caesar is seated in the mezzanine, and his cloak is soaked in methylene blue - a medical dye that turns blue when exposed to ultraviolet light. The line "God knows who builds Rome today" alludes to the fact that the contemporary world order has no clear direction or leadership. The final verse is a reflection on the fleeting nature of fame and passion. The singer laments becoming postmodern passé and feeling "wretched from the get-go," while big spenders stand down, and the fashion of forgo has taken over the town. The closing line is a commentary on the current state of society, where insurance is preferred over the plague, and the dead snake system remains.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in a great deal of trouble
We are experiencing a significant problem.
For just a wee bit of fun.
It was just supposed to be a small, enjoyable experience.
Upon kissing the princess,
After kissing the princess,
She turned into a stun gun.
She transformed into an electronic device that stuns people.
The young ones wait in the fields,
Young people are anticipating in the fields.
Hoping that their Detroit will heal.
They hope that their Detroit (most likely referring to the city) will recover.
It's amazing how sentimental they get
It's surprising how emotional they become
When they realize
Once they comprehend
We're taking it away.
We are removing something from them.
God knows who builds Rome today.
Nobody knows who is currently responsible for the development of society.
Seating Caesar in the mezzanine,
Caesar is sitting in the balcony level of a theater.
His cloak is soaked in methylene blue-
His cape is immersed in a blue dye called methylene blue.
Light special in the red-light district.
In the red-light district, there is a unique lighting arrangement.
There's a blue-light special in the red-light district!
There is a unique blue lighting arrangement in the red-light district!
I went from postmodern protégé
I advanced from being a postmodern prodigy
To postmodern passé.
To become unfashionable according to the current postmodern perspective.
Wretched from the get-go,
Misery from the start,
Passion's so retro.
Passion is out of fashion and outdated.
Big spenders stand down,
Wealthy individuals should take a step back.
The fashion of forgo has taken the town.
The style of abstaining has become the norm in the city.
The standards at the office have been changed;
The criteria in the office have been modified;
A sneaky pact has been arranged.
A secret plan has been agreed upon.
If you prefer insurance to the plague
If you select coverage over an epidemic
Then take it out, put it away.
Then apply for it and save it for later.
Born in a bang in a house up in flames.
Born in a crisis from a burning house.
The dead snake system remains.
The system that is defunct is still active.
We're in a great deal of trouble
We are experiencing a significant problem.
For just a we bit of fun.
It was just supposed to be a small, enjoyable experience.
Upon taking to the skies
Once we started to fly
We burnt up in the sun.
We were consumed by the sun's heat.
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iamnottim.
This may be only an EP, but it's my favorite Les Savy Fav CD. <3
@jamesmcconnell1404
My favorite Les Savy Fav album, so psyched to see it back up.
@blazepond5518
this is one of my favourite albums ever, its perfect
@greekossandals
Hey Raw’nProud69, I just subscribed to your channel because I like pretty much every single thing you’ve uploaded. I really appreciate the old rarities as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you and cheers!
@SoundwormBite
Thank you for the kind words Amanda, glad you enjoyed. More coming soon!
@greekossandals
Raw'N'Proud69 Very cool, I will stay tuned. And be sure to tell my friends about this rare gem I just stumbled upon-I think you deserve waaay more views on your stuff; just goes to show how few people appreciate real music ( a little petty shitty part of me is glad that not everyone’s into it though haha).
@ericsmith2924
Wow, this is dope
@donbvonb
I don't know how the heck I heard of these guys over the past week, but I'm so glad I did!
@auaaua9224
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