Each year, critics at the Chicago Tribune name a "Chicagoan of the Year." The 2008 winner for music was Local H.
Local H started as hard-rock duo formed by Scott Lucas (vocals/guitar/bass) and Joe Daniels (drums). The two began in 1987 at their mainline high school in Zion. After failed attempts at recruiting a bassist, Lucas added bass pickups to his electric guitar.
Local H's 1995 debut Ham Fisted was released to lukewarm reception, but their 1996 follow-up As Good as Dead was certified gold and contained the hits "Bound for the Floor" and "Eddie Vedder." It was better received by critics, as was 1998's Pack Up the Cats, which spawned the single "All the Kids Are Right." Unfortunately, their label Polygram merged with Universal, and the album was all but forgotten in transition.
Daniels left in 1999. Lucas recruited recent Triplefastaction drummer Brian St. Clair later that year. St. Clair was a drum tech for Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick. Lucas and St. Clair released their first album together, Here Comes the Zoo, in 2002 on Palm Pictures. The No Fun EP came next in 2003, and Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? followed in 2004 to favorable reviews, with the track "Everyone Alive" being featured in the 2004 video game Burnout 3. The break-up concept album 12 Angry Months followed in 2008, and to coincide with the 2012 presidential election the group issued Hallelujah! I'm a Bum that year, both albums receiving critical praise.
Brian St. Clair would amicably leave the band, playing his last show in November 2013, before Ryan Harding joined to fill in his spot. In 2015, the duo would issue their ninth studio album Hey, Killer through G&P Records, an independent label they operate that has also been utilized for smaller releases for the band in the past. In 2020, the duo iussued Lifers through AntiFragile Music.
Local H garnered good publicity for a cover of the Britney Spears hit "Toxic". The cover was available on the band's web site and is the last track on the otherwise live album Alive '05, issued in 2005. "Toxic" has been performed at recent concerts.
Local H is known for creativity in concerts. In 2003, the band auctioned off a concert on eBay, and in 2004, performed at Fritz's Corner in Zion. In 2005, the duo performed a series of set-list request shows, where the audience got to vote on what they wanted the band to play. Gabe Rodriguez often accompanied the band on tour and provided back-up vocals or kazoo playing.
Every Halloween, Local H plays in Ardmore, masquerading as a certain group. They have performed as Nirvana, Tom Petty, Oasis, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Sex Pistols.
How's the Weather Down There
Local H Lyrics
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But you better take heed, you won't get to see me bleed.
I can always change, but you'll always be the same
It's such a crying shame, but someone should take the blame.
And if you go home with another tough guy
I don't wanna here you cry how you can't look him in the eye
If you go home with another tough guy
I don't wanna here you cry
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
I know I'm evil mean and I know I'm playing tough
And I know you've had it tough, but I think I've had enough.
I was unaware of you ever playing fair
And I really don't care, how's the weather down there?
But if you go home with another tough guy,
I don't wanna hear you cry how you can't look him in the eye
And if you go home with another tough guy,
I don't wanna hear you cry there's no more of you and I.
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
And if you go home with another tough guy, another tough guy
Who's just a little to high
If you go home with another tough guy,
I don't wanna hear you cry there's no more of you and I
I'm up in the air, how's the weather down there
I don't wanna play fair and really don't care
I'm up in the air, how's the weather down there
I really don't care
I really don't care
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
I can help you out with that
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
If you wanna leave
The lyrics of Local H's song "How's the Weather Down There" are about a toxic relationship where one person takes what they want and leaves their partner in need. The singer, who appears to be the victim of this behavior, tells their partner that they won't get to see them bleed even though they take what they need from them. The singer also expresses that the other person always stays the same while they can change. The song has an angry tone, and the singer is fed up with their partner's behavior.
The chorus repeats "If you wanna leave, I can help you out with that" several times, implying that the singer is willing to end the relationship if the other person wants to leave. This seems to be because the singer is tired of the patterns in their relationship and the pain they've experienced. Additionally, the song warns the partner not to come back crying if they end up going home with another tough guy, as the singer won't support them.
Overall, "How's the Weather Down There" is a cautionary tale about a toxic relationship and a warning to the partner that their behavior won't be tolerated forever.
Line by Line Meaning
You take the things you want and leave everything you need
You only focus on what you want and disregard your fundamental needs.
But you better take heed, you won't get to see me bleed.
Be careful with me, because I won't let you hurt me.
I can always change, but you'll always be the same
I have the ability to change, while you remain stagnant.
It's such a crying shame, but someone should take the blame.
It's unfortunate, but someone must be held responsible for the situation.
And if you go home with another tough guy
If you choose to be with someone who is difficult like me
I don't wanna here you cry how you can't look him in the eye
I don't want to hear you complain about being unable to confront him.
If you wanna leave
If you want to end the relationship
I can help you out with that
I am willing to facilitate your departure.
I know I'm evil mean and I know I'm playing tough
I am aware that I am being cruel and appearing unyielding
And I know you've had it tough, but I think I've had enough.
I acknowledge that you've also had difficulties, but I've reached my limit.
I was unaware of you ever playing fair
I was not conscious of you ever being just or honest.
And I really don't care, how's the weather down there?
I am indifferent to your problems and state of being.
But if you go home with another tough guy,
If you are intimate with someone who is difficult like me,
I don't wanna hear you cry how you can't look him in the eye
I don't want to hear you complain about being unable to meet his gaze.
there's no more of you and I.
Our relationship is over.
I'm up in the air, how's the weather down there
I am indifferent to your issues and status.
I don't wanna play fair and really don't care
I am unwilling to be just and lack concern.
Who's just a little to high
Who is slightly under the influence.
I really don't care
I am genuinely indifferent.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN W., DAVID SCOTT LUCAS, ST. CLAIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Westerley Campbell
1 of my favorite bands to see live....seen them so many times and it always rocks my face off!
scottlucas22
all time best band...
Westerley Campbell
Happy Birthday Scott Lucas!
SpaceJamOut
this one is for the scros of lumpski's house on monroe street in Evanston, IL baby!
Jeffrey Miller
Too scro.... scro=sketchy bro
Dirg Ramsey
6th lol