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.
Trigger Finger
Louden Swain Lyrics
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You just might win the fight
There's a light on inside your head
I want to help you find your way
It's rare I get to say
Everything's gonna be ok
But I'm gonna pay
Every part of you is feeling like a photograph
Got that trigger finger all the time
"I'm dying here" is sure to be your epitaph
and you you're gonna laugh!
There are worse things in the world
There might be a little girl
With a rock inside her kicks
If there's one thing I have learned
Too much sun can burn
But It aint nothing a that aloe can't fix
So take your licks!
Every part of you is feeling like a photograph
Got that trigger finger all the time
"I'm dying here" is sure to be your epitaph
And you you're gonna laugh!
Man I got your back
Keepin you on track
At least it's not for a lack of
of tryin
Every part of you is feeling like a were gonna crash
Got that trigger finger all the time
"I'm dying here" is sure to be your epitaph
And you you're gonna laugh!
The song "Trigger Finger" by Louden Swain is an inspiring and encouraging tune that speaks about overcoming hardships and trials. The first verse suggests that if you are willing to endure through a difficult journey, you will ultimately triumph in the end. The line "There's a light on inside your head" implies that there is a sense of determination and inner strength that is necessary when facing challenges. In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the struggle that is constant and never-ending ("Got that trigger finger all the time"), but offers hope that in the face of adversity, one can still find humor ("and you're gonna laugh!").
The second verse speaks to the idea that there will always be worse situations that one could be in. The singer offers comfort and reassurance that although we may experience hardship and pain, there are always solutions and healing that can take place. The line "Too much sun can burn, but it ain't nothing that aloe can't fix" suggests that even though life may bring us down at times, there are always solutions and remedies to bring us back up. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of perseverance and keeping a level head during times of strife. In the final lines, the singer offers support and loyalty to their friend, conveying the idea that they will always be there to help them get through whatever situation they may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
If you can make it through the flight
If you can make it through this tough phase of life
You just might win the fight
You have a chance to successfully overcome your struggles
There's a light on inside your head
There's hope and clarity of thought inside your mind
I want to help you find your way
I want to support you in finding the right path
It's rare I get to say
It's uncommon for me to reassure someone of their well-being
Everything's gonna be ok
Things are going to work out fine in the end
But I'm gonna pay
I'm willing to face the consequences for helping you
Every part of you is feeling like a photograph
Every aspect of your life seems to be static and unchanging
Got that trigger finger all the time
You're always on edge, ready to act impulsively
"I'm dying here" is sure to be your epitaph
You feel like things are getting out of control and you're on the brink of a catastrophic end
And you you're gonna laugh!
Despite everything, you're able to find humor in the situation
There are worse things in the world
There are bigger problems elsewhere, which might put your situation in perspective
There might be a little girl
It's possible that someone else is in a more difficult situation than you are
With a rock inside her kicks
She might have a physical burden that makes life even harder
If there's one thing I have learned
If there's one lesson I've taken from my experiences
Too much sun can burn
Too much exposure to the world can lead to pain and suffering
But It aint nothing a that aloe can't fix
But there's always a way to soothe the pain and recover
So take your licks!
Take what comes your way and deal with it
Man I got your back
I'm here to support you
Keepin you on track
Helping you stay focused and moving forward
At least it's not for a lack of
At least I'm trying my best
of tryin
To make things better for you
Every part of you is feeling like a were gonna crash
Every part of your life feels like it's spiraling out of control
And you you're gonna laugh!
Despite everything, you'll still be able to find laughter and joy
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.