Through dangerously evocative lyrics and ultra-melodic songs, the San Francisco/Bay Area’s Loquat has captivated fans from as far as Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, and Kraków, and has infiltrated electromagnetic waves through shows such as MTV’s “Teen Mom,” “P. Diddy’s Making His Band,” and CW’s “One Tree Hill.” The band has played SXSW, CMJ, Noise Pop, and Treasure Island Music Festival, and has shared the stage with the likes of Goldfrapp, Miike Snow, TV on the Radio, The Cardigans, and Liz Phair.
While Loquat tells intricate stories, musically, the band blends the familiar with the uncharted—mixing modern twists of new wave, psychedelic rock, indie electronic, and jangle-y pop. We Could Be Arsonists was co-produced by the Rondo Brothers (Foster the People, Deltron 3030, Handsome Boy Modeling School); mixed by a diverse crew that includes Dave Pensado (Mary J Blige, Beyoncé), Count (DJ Shadow), Glenn Rosenstein (Madonna, Talking Heads), and Ben Ellman (Galactic); and mastered by Dave Cooley (M83, Silversun Pickups).
Swenson and her band have also collaborated with such innovative artists as Nortec Collective (for their Grammy-nominated track, “I Count the Ways”), Dan Sena and Del the Funky Homosapien, Junior Sanchez, Amp Live (Zion-I), and From Monument to Masses.
Meanwhile, Loquat continues to blaze its own trail. With a new lineup (guitarist/singer Chip Cosby, keyboardist Christopher Cooper, and drummer Jon Langmead) and a batch of brand-new songs, the band is set to light the match with We Could Be Arsonists.
Take It Back
Loquat Lyrics
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But these neuroses go pretty deep
And the words we use
Aren't the nicest ones
I know what a jerk I am
And what a pain in the ass you are
So we before we get to that
I gotta say, "Sorry, I take it back"
I'm sure you don't want to burn the apartment down
So before we get to that
Could you please just take it back?
It looks as though you are cursed
As for being difficult, I'm the worst
But at times you'll find
I'll make it easy on you
I know what a jerk I am
And what a pain in the ass you are
But I don't want to drive you off a cliff
So we before we get to that
I gotta say, "Sorry, I take it back"
I'm sure you don't want to burn the apartment down
So before we get to that
Could you please just take it back?
Listen, I heard what you said
You don't have to repeat it
I'd rather the conversation
Got totally deleted
But I don't want to drive you off a cliff
So before we get to that
I gotta say, "Sorry, I take it back"
I'm sure you don't want to burn the apartment down
So before we get to that
Could you please just take it back?
The lyrics to Loquat's "Take It Back" address the issue of a couple's heated argument and the desire to retract certain hurtful statements. The first verse acknowledges the emotional distress caused by the argument and how the spiteful words spoken aren't reflective of their true feelings. The following verse delves into the personal flaws each individual recognizes within themselves. Despite this admission, they still hold an affection for each other and want to retract the hurtful words before they lead to irreversible consequences. The final verse conveys the urgency to avoid further conflict but, instead, delete the mention of the argument altogether.
Overall, the song speaks to the challenges of navigating relationships and communication, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and words.
Line by Line Meaning
I know all you want is sleep
I understand that you're tired and just want to rest
But these neuroses go pretty deep
However, my anxieties and unsettling habits are fairly ingrained
And the words we use, Aren't the nicest ones
Our language towards each other isn't always kind
I know what a jerk I am, And what a pain in the ass you are
I realize that I can be difficult and that you can be frustrating as well
But I don't want to drive you off a cliff
Despite this, I don't want our relationship to deteriorate or for you to be pushed away
So we before we get to that
To avoid that outcome
I gotta say, "Sorry, I take it back"
I must apologize and retract my negative comment or behavior
I'm sure you don't want to burn the apartment down
I'm certain that you have no intention of causing major damage or harm
Could you please just take it back?
So can we please move past this issue and reconcile?
It looks as though you are cursed
It seems as though you're facing difficult circumstances
As for being difficult, I'm the worst
Regarding being troublesome, I am the more severe of the two of us
But at times you'll find, I'll make it easy on you
Regardless, at times I will make things easier for you
Listen, I heard what you said
Understood, I heard what you've conveyed
You don't have to repeat it
No need to reiterate that sentiment
I'd rather the conversation got totally deleted
I wish we could just forget about this conversation altogether
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.