Michael Borja - Bass & Vocals
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Michael Borja - Bass & Vocals
Billy Moran - Guitars & Vocals
Stephen Norton - Drums & Vocals
LOUDEN SWAIN
By Nick DeRiso
Fronted by lead singer and actor Rob Benedict, Louden Swain also includes bassist Mike Borja, lead guitarist Billy Moran and drummer Stephen Norton. The band has just released its fourth full-length recording – Eskimo, on their own 3 Car Wreckords label.
This fizzy amalgam of sound ties together a wide array of influences. Benedict and Borja, who formed the band in the late 90s, shared a background of indie/college rock legends like R.E.M., the Pixies, Pavement and the Replacements. The addition of Moran completed the band’s sound, as he and Norton brought in early musical influences from the hard rock/metal world – notably Kiss and Gun ’n Roses. The quartet’s common ground, early on, could be found in classic rock icons like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the Who – and that provided additional spices in their melting pot of musical textures.
Louden Swain’s first album with Moran, 2009’s A Brand New Hurt, reflected the earliest flowerings of the band’s current sound, and began to rapidly expand its fanbase. In addition, Benedict’s connections to the acting world – he’s appeared on TV’s “Felicity,” “Alias” and “Supernatural” and films like “Waiting” have also attracted attention for the band. Recently they penned the tune “Help You” which was placed in the Jenna Fischer movie “A Little Help,” in which Benedict co-starred. A 2011 successful tour of Europe through England, Germany and Austria also brought Louden Swain to new audiences.
Louden Swain now aims to build on their already considerable momentum with the forthcoming Eskimo, which features 13 of their most polished songs to date. This time through they enlisted the help of several industry veterens--the album was mixed by Joe McGrath (Ryan Adams, Green Day, B.B. King), Mike Farrell (Morrissey, Macy Gray) guested on keyboards, and the finishing touches on the album were provided by the Grammy winning mastering of Gavin Lurssen.
For more information on Louden Swain, go to http://www.LoudenSwain.com.
A Lot To Learn
Louden Swain Lyrics
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I fell apart
I fell to pieces
Get the glue, it don't stick right no more
When I was new
I never knew
I'd expired, my fire wouldn't burn bright no more
Like an astronaut hangin' from a satellite
I can conjugate the spins and turns
Of its axis, but I still got a lot to learn
About you and I
The picture's a mess
What a mess
I'm a mess, I think I missed it when you counted to three
It's such a bad shot
I'm lookin' shot
I need a shot, I need something, inject me, oh please
And I go, ah, hah-ah
Standin' on the edge of the cliff
I could slip and float into the afterlife
I can make the world go round
I'm the god of my ground, I got a lot to learn
About you and I
Gotta take a ride,
Take a right
Take it easy, it's not easy adapting with me
Got so many hours
The days are ours
We've come so far, we're much stronger than we pretend to be
I
Watch the world go by
Like an astronaut hangin' from a satellite
I can conjugate the spins and turns
Of its axis, but I still got a lot to learn
About
About
About
You and I
You and I
The lyrics to Louden Swain's "A Lot to Learn" convey a sense of falling apart and struggling to find one's place in the world. The singer laments the loss of their fire and the fact that they feel their glue doesn't stick right anymore. They watch the world go by like an astronaut hanging from a satellite - they can observe and understand the mechanics of the world, but they still have much to learn about "you and I."
The singer continues to struggle, feeling like they're a mess and that they missed the count to three. They need a shot of something to inject them and help them get a grip on things. They stand on the edge of a cliff, acknowledging the possibility of slipping and floating into the afterlife. They know that they can make the world go round and feel like the god of their ground, but they still have a lot to learn about relationships and human connection.
The song as a whole seems to be exploring the theme of feeling lost and disconnected from the world around us. The singer is searching for meaning and connection, but they're struggling to find it. They're aware of their limitations and what they still need to learn, but they're also hopeful that they'll eventually find the answers they're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I think I fell
I am feeling defeated
I fell apart
I am broken and my life is in pieces
I fell to pieces
My life is a complete mess
Get the glue, it don't stick right no more
I need help and support to get back on track
When I was new
In the past, I was full of hope and enthusiasm
I never knew
But I didn't have the experience or knowledge to handle life's challenges
I'd expired, my fire wouldn't burn bright no more
Now, I feel like I have lost my spark and passion
I sit and watch the world go by
I feel disconnected from the world
Like an astronaut hangin' from a satellite
I feel isolated and alone in my struggles
I can conjugate the spins and turns
I have some knowledge and understanding of the world
Of its axis, but I still got a lot to learn
But I still have a lot to learn about life and relationships
About you and I
I need to focus on improving my relationship with others
The picture's a mess
Life is chaotic and confusing
What a mess
Everything feels out of control
I'm a mess, I think I missed it when you counted to three
I feel like I'm failing and can't keep up with others
It's such a bad shot
Life feels like a missed opportunity
I'm lookin' shot
I am exhausted and worn out
I need a shot, I need something, inject me, oh please
I need something to help me keep going and find purpose in life
And I go, ah, hah-ah
I am struggling and can't find the answers
Standin' on the edge of the cliff
I feel like I'm on the brink of disaster
I could slip and float into the afterlife
I feel like giving up
I can make the world go round
Despite my struggles, I have some power and influence
I'm the god of my ground, I got a lot to learn
But I still need to learn how to manage and improve my life
Gotta take a ride,
I need to try something new
Take a right
Making the right choices is not always easy
Take it easy, it's not easy adapting with me
I realize that I can be difficult to deal with
Got so many hours
Time is precious and I need to use it wisely
The days are ours
I have the power to make the most of each day
We've come so far, we're much stronger than we pretend to be
Despite our struggles, we have made progress and need to recognize our strength
I
I am the one struggling with these challenges
Watch the world go by
I feel like an outsider looking in
About
I need to focus on
You and I
Improving my relationship with others
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.