1. Lincoln is an in… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands named Lincoln:
1. Lincoln is an indie rock/alt rock solo act from Cincinnati, Ohio, who gained recognition after his song "Saint Bernard" went viral in early 2020.
Lost/Deleted Releases:
Fall Out of Love, Everything Is Temporary
Paint Swatches EP
Found Releases:
Falling in Love at Aberdeen Cemetery EP (cir. 2014)
Fuck Everybody (demo tape) (cir. 2014-2015)
A Constant State of Ohio (2017)
Everything Is Wrong (2023)
2. Lincoln was an Emo/Hardcore band of the early 1990s hailing from Morgantown, WV.
Members:
Jay Demko - guitar/vocals (Also played/plays in One, Glendale, Junction, Enderhall, kukim, On, World Be Free, etc)
John Herod - guitar (Also played in Enderhall)
Dan Ball - bass (Also played in Enderhall)
Justin Wierbonski - drums (Also played in Kukim and Enderhall)
Johanna Claasen - bass (originally, also played in The Most Secret Method)
Releases:
Demo Cassette, (self-released)
Two Headed Coin: Split 7" w/ Hoover, (1993, Art Monk Construction - AMC#1)
S/T 7", known as "Watermark", (1993, Watermark)
S/T 7", (1994, Art Monk Construction - AMC#7) - Lincoln's final recordings, with a slightly different Line-up.
Trivia:
An 8 song live show recorded on 04/03/1994 is floating around.
converge even did a 'Bench Warmer' cover on their dvd.
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3. Lincoln was an American band playing clean and subdued alternative rock (sometimes also called "nerd rock"). Their first and only album includes some fine songs with quite witty and deep lyrics. They played as supporting act for Marcy Playground. The band broke up in 1998, after guitarist Dan Miller quit just before a gig in Atlanta GA.
Members:
Chris Temple - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Dan Miller - guitar, keyboards
Gonzalo Martinez - drums, backing vocals
Danny Weinkauf - bass
Releases:
Lincoln - Polygram (1997)
Trivia:
Danny Weinkauf and Dan Miller now play bass and guitar respectively for They Might Be Giants.
Drummer Gonzalo "Gonz" Martinez later joined Marcy Playground when their drummer Dan Rieser quit.
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4. Lincoln was a British indie band from Stoke Newington in London with alt-country influences. They were active between 2000 and 2002, releasing two mini-albums: 'Barcelona' (2000) and 'Kibokin' (2001), a full-lengh album 'Mettle' (2002) and the 'New Partner' EP (also 2002). The latter included a cover of the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song of the same name.
Members:
Alex Gordon (vocals, guitar, trumpet)
Tracy van Daal (vocals)
David Hannam (guitar, harmonium)
Jim Friedlander (bass and trumpet)
Matt Dowse (trombone, Fender Rhodes)
Crum Hall (Drums)
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5. Lincoln is an indie pop/britpop band from NyÃregyháza, Hungary.
Members:
tomi - bass
pista - keyboards
robi - drums
tamás - guitar
gabi - guitar, vocals
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Blow
Lincoln Lyrics
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And your tires are flat
And you lose your keys
And your favorite fat hat
You're leaping frogs and you're eating bees
And asking Saint Jude for a pretty please
From your friends who all moved to Los Angeles
The refrigerator's filled with nothing but ice
Some old nail polish and some orange Slice
And you haven't a dime, or an appetite
'Cause your honey said "honey, go fly a kite"
When you're out on a limb, up in a tree
M-I-S-S-I-N-G
Just remember what the biker chick said
That you're really alive, when you wish you were dead
And there isn't a god, or a heaven or hell
Life's a little old apple and William Tell
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
That's all she had to say
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
That's all she had to say
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
When the fish won't bit and you're all out of worms
And your buttons have busted and your bottom burns
And it's "hit me, bartender" every day and night
And you're outta mind
Outta sight
Just remember what the biker chick said
That you're really alive, when you wish you were dead
And there isn't a god, or a heaven or hell
Life's a little old apple and William Tell
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
That's all she had to say
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
That's all she had to say
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
That's all she had to say
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
You better not stay
The lyrics to Lincoln's song "Blow" are certainly interesting and up for interpretation. The first four opening lines set a tone of chaos and disorder with the world being square and your tires being flat. Losing your keys and your favorite fat hat, which seems to be a symbol of comfort or familiarity only amplify the feeling of disorientation. The following lines are a jumbled mess of leaping frogs, eating bees and asking for a pretty please from Saint Jude. These lines appear to be nonsensical, yet add to the overall feeling of confusion and disorder in the lyrics.
The next part of the song talks about losing friends who moved to Los Angeles and a broken buzzer, which could symbolize the loss of connection and communication. The stanza culminates in the line "And you haven't a dime or an appetite, cause your honey said 'honey, go fly a kite'" which suggests a lack of support and resources, potentially even feeling rejected by a loved one. The next few lines describe a refrigerator that is practically empty, emphasizing scarcity and lack of resources.
The biker chick's words "that you're really alive when you wish you were dead" allude to the fact that feeling lost and hopeless can actually force us to re-evaluate our lives and prioritize what really matters, which is being alive. The theme of the song seems to suggest that despite all the chaos and hardships life may throw our way, it's important to move forward and not stay in a place of hopelessness or despair.
Line by Line Meaning
And the world is square
Everything feels off-kilter and strange
And your tires are flat
Your plans are falling apart and going nowhere
And you lose your keys
You can't seem to get a grip on anything
And your favorite fat hat
Even your comforting belongings aren't bringing you any joy
You're leaping frogs and you're eating bees
You're taking risks and trying new things, even if they're strange or dangerous
And asking Saint Jude for a pretty please
You're pleading for a blessing or good luck from a higher power
When the buzzer is broke and you're given the kiss
Even when things are going wrong, you're still looking for love and affection
From your friends who all moved to Los Angeles
Your loved ones have moved on and you're feeling alone and left behind
The refrigerator's filled with nothing but ice
You're feeling empty and unsatisfied, even with basic necessities
Some old nail polish and some orange Slice
Your possessions and surroundings feel outdated and irrelevant
And you haven't a dime, or an appetite
You're feeling both financially and emotionally drained
'Cause your honey said "honey, go fly a kite"
Your partner has dismissed your feelings and desires, leaving you hurt and frustrated
When you're out on a limb, up in a tree
You're feeling vulnerable and exposed, like you're in danger or overextended
M-I-S-S-I-N-G
You're feeling lost and disconnected from yourself and the world
Just remember what the biker chick said
Take advice from someone who's lived and struggled like you have
That you're really alive, when you wish you were dead
Your darkest struggles and pain show you're truly experiencing life and all its complexities
And there isn't a god, or a heaven or hell
There may not be spiritual answers or consequences to your struggles and pain
Life's a little old apple and William Tell
Life can be unpredictable and you may feel like you're a target, like in the story of William Tell shooting an apple off his son's head
Bridge out, phone down, wise up, blow town, baby
You need to take active steps to change your surroundings and mindset to better your life
That's all she had to say
It's simple, but powerful advice
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
If you want to start over or leave your current situation, no matter the hardship and risks, do it
You better not stay
Staying in your current situation will only bring more pain and hardship
If you wanna get lost, whatever the cost
Reiterating the importance of taking action to change your life
You better not stay
Staying put won't get you anywhere, and may even make things worse
Contributed by Elijah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noah T
Oh my God thank you for uploading this! I had the CD a long time ago. I took a chance on it in a bargain bin at the local record shop. Super underrated songs, also super hard to look up because of the name of the band. Loving this!
Stuart Marks
Saw these guys in Cambridge MA aUG 1997. Dude singing played a Rhodes and had a guy playing lap steel and additional guitars....they sounded this good live.......some of his touring guys didn't play on this LP but it still sounded incredible.....I think his name is Chris Temple......the best band I ever saw in a small club by pure chance. Thks for uploading this
x24lucas
was Daniel Miller on the keys and guits...he plays with They Might Be Giants among many other things. Brilliant brother of mine. Ain't seen him in way too long.
Issues and tissues !
I think it was Virgin music in Glendale on one of the listening stations next to pizzacado 5 I was instantly obsessed with this song and started going there on a regular basis just to listen to this song.. maybe I should have bought the cd 💜 love love love