The band released their debut album, This Chapter Is Called Titles, in 2000 and subsequently released 2003's Hi, Everything's Great, 2005's Let Me Come Home and 2007's Limbeck. In December 2010 they unofficially disbanded, with each member moving on to other projects.
Limbeck released a split EP with Motion CIty Soundtrack, and two live albums, Hey, Everything's Fine and The Delicacy of Living Modestly. They featured on various compilations, including ¡Policia! A Tribute to the Police, where they covered the Police's "So Lonely."
Sin City
Limbeck Lyrics
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Then I went and took a drive
To the desert
And I like this city now that you're in it
Sin City's not such a bad place to visit
I used to hate that city
I never liked that place it's true
Cause it's got you
I used to think nothing good came from your city
Cause of another seven things that we're missing (?)
October, November, and on through the new year
And one, two, three, four months more
I went oh my lord, oh my lord, oh my lord
You went oh my lord, what have I done
But now I like your city
Now you like my city too
I like Sin City
Cause it's got you
I used to hate that city
No I ain't gunna lie to you
I like Sin City
Cause of you
Yeah I do
April arrived so quickly
You know that desert heat don't agree with me
And I like your city now, the people in it
No Sin City's not such a bad place to visit
So now i like your city
Now you like my city too
Now I like Sin City
Cause it's got you
I used to hate that city
No, I ain't gunna like to you
Now I like Sin City
Cause of you
Yeah I do
The song "Sin City" by Limbeck is a love letter to a city that once held no appeal to the singer. The first verse describes how the singer left Texas and took a drive to the desert. The second half of the verse introduces the idea that the singer now likes the city because of the presence of the loved one: "And I like this city now that you're in it / Sin City's not such a bad place to visit." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, expressing how the singer's view of the city has changed because of their love.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's initial disdain for the city, highlighting the "seven things" that were missing and how months went by with no change. The line "oh my lord, what have I done" suggests that the singer may have regretted coming to the city at first. However, the chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer now likes the city because of the loved one: "Now I like Sin City / Cause it's got you / I used to hate that city / No I ain't gonna lie to you / I like Sin City / Cause of you / Yeah I do."
The final verse brings the song full circle, showing how the singer has come to appreciate the city and the people in it because of their love. The line "no, I ain't gonna lie to you" feels like a direct response to the earlier mention of "seven things" that were missing. The singer is being honest about their previous feelings while acknowledging that things have changed. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love to change one's perspective and open them up to new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
April started out in Texas
The month of April began while the singer was in Texas
Then I went and took a drive
The singer went on a drive after being in Texas
To the desert
The drive led to a desert location
And I like this city now that you're in it
The artist likes the current location because the person they like is present there
Sin City's not such a bad place to visit
The artist has come to enjoy Sin City, despite its reputation
I used to hate that city
The singer previously had negative feelings towards Sin City
I never liked that place it's true
The singer expresses true sentiments of not liking Sin City
But now I like Sin City
The artist's opinion on Sin City has changed
Cause it's got you
The presence of a special person has influenced the artist's opinion of the city
I used to think nothing good came from your city
The artist once had a negative view of the outcomes from the person's city
Cause of another seven things that we're missing (?),
Unclear meaning
October, November, and on through the new year
Refers to a specific time period
And one, two, three, four months more
Further refers to a specific period of time
I went oh my lord, oh my lord, oh my lord
Expresses surprise and/or concern
You went oh my lord, what have I done
Another person is equally surprised or concerned about something they have done
But now I like your city
The artist's opinion of the other person's city has improved
Now you like my city too
The other person now likes the artist's city
No I ain't gunna lie to you
The singer is being truthful
Sin City's not such a bad place to visit
Reiteration of Sin City being an enjoyable place to visit
Cause of you
The presence of the other person is the reason why the artist enjoys Sin City
April arrived so quickly
Time is moving quickly and April has arrived
You know that desert heat don't agree with me
The artist dislikes the heat present in the desert
And I like your city now, the people in it
The singer likes the people present in the other person's city
Yeah I do
Emphasizes that the artist likes Sin City because of the other person
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jihadpizza
This is the song that started it all out for me. LOVE LIMBECK
Nella Gomez
love this.. at i was like wtf but this song is so true ..