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.
Mrs. Vance
Louden Swain Lyrics
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Trying to buy a ticket home
You just get out of my way
After they de-plane, I'm gone
I'm just here making my case
Speech was never my best class
Just debating away
You got it all wrong
For a mitten girl she fits like a glove
Singing an old song
You say I'm smitten girl I think I'm in love
If you won't let me in
Let me use your kitchen phone
It's got cordless action
Must be nice to be free to roam
Mrs. Vance
You got no romance
Why don't you give me a chance, oh yeah
Your daughter's so fine,
She has the right at least to be free,
Holding the door, you've got no right
To manipulate me
I'm just here making my case
Speech was never my best class
Debating away…honey I can't think that fast, that fast that fast
The lyrics to Louden Swain's "Mrs. Vance" tell a story of a man who is trying to make his way home but is being hindered by the titular Mrs. Vance. He expresses frustration at having to deal with her and tries to make his case to be let in or use her kitchen phone. However, she resists and maintains control over the situation. He then shifts his focus to Mrs. Vance's daughter, whom he finds attractive and believes deserves to be free from her mother's control. The singer's speech impediment makes it difficult for him to gain control of the situation, however, and his thoughts are disjointed as he tries to make his case.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just making my way
I was traveling, minding my own business
Trying to buy a ticket home
Attempting to purchase transportation back to my residence
You just get out of my way
Please move from my path
After they de-plane, I'm gone
Once the other passengers disembark, I will leave
I'm just here making my case
I am explaining my situation
Speech was never my best class
I am not particularly skilled at public speaking
Just debating away
Engaged in a discussion or argument
Find a side can't think that fast
I struggle to quickly formulate an opinion or position
You got it all wrong
Your understanding of the situation is incorrect
For a mitten girl she fits like a glove
She is a perfect match or fit for me
Singing an old song
Repeating behavior or language that has been used before
You say I'm smitten girl I think I'm in love
While you believe I am infatuated, I may be experiencing deeper emotions
If you won't let me in
If I am not permitted to enter
Let me use your kitchen phone
Allow me to make a telephone call from your kitchen
It's got cordless action
The phone operates wirelessly
Must be nice to be free to roam
It would be enjoyable to have the ability to travel without constraint
Mrs. Vance
Addressing a particular woman, presumably the addressee's mother
You got no romance
You lack passion or affection
Why don't you give me a chance, oh yeah
Please consider giving me an opportunity
Your daughter's so fine,
I find your daughter to be very attractive
She has the right at least to be free,
It is her prerogative to live her life as she chooses
Holding the door, you've got no right
You are not entitled to control who enters or exits a particular location
To manipulate me
To influence or control me in a negative way
I'm just here making my case
I am continuing to explain my situation
Debating away…honey I can't think that fast, that fast that fast
I am still engaged in an argument, but struggling to quickly formulate a concise response
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.