Origin: Denver Colorado, U.S.
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Origin: Denver Colorado, U.S.
Label: spin art
Started in 1996-2008?
All around good lo-fi band.
Members: Martyn Leaper,Rebecca Cole,Jeff Almond,Marc Willhite,Joel Burrows.
DiscographyThe Minders have released their albums on spinART, but have also released a number of EPs and singles on a variety of record labels.
AlbumsHooray for Tuesday (CD/LP) - spinART - 1998
Cul-De-Sacs and Dead Ends (CD/LP) - spinART - 1999
Golden Street (CD/LP) - spinART - 2001
The Future's Always Perfect (CD) - Future Farmer - 2003
The Stolen Boy (CD) - self-released tour-only CD - 2004
It's a Bright Guilty World (CD) - Future Farmer - 2006
Singles and EPs"Come On & Hear" (7") - Elephant 6 - 1996
"Paper Plane" (7") - Elephant 6 - 1996
"Rocket 58" (7") - 100 Guitar Mania - 1997
"Black Balloon" (7") Little Army - 1998
"Right As Rain" (7") Earworm - 1999
Down in Fall (CD) - spinART - 2000
Split w/ Tobin Sprout (7") - Sprite Recordings - 2002
"Live at KPSU" (7") - Dirigeable Records - 2002
"Tearaway" (7") - Omnibus Records - 2003
Split w/ The Zebras (7") - Low Transit Industries - 2003
It's So Hard
Minders Lyrics
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Always running right back to you
We've been around both bends before
And always seen our troubles through
And i guess it all depends on the way we stand
Guess it's down to point of view
We've never been to the end before
If you come on back we can talk a while
I'll talk and talk like we do
And dance so quick just to kick it over
Oh, carrying on like i do
And i guess it all depends on the way we stand
Guess it's down to point of view
We've never been to the end before
We've always seen our troubles through
And i'm feeling nothing
Cuz something's in the way
Oh, i feel so puzzled i can barely smile
Or take (???) as you
And you've been runnin round with your head held high
Never having anything to prove
And i guess it all depends on the way we stand
Guess it's down point of view
We've never been to the end before
We've always seen our troubles through
The lyrics of Minders' song "It's So Hard" are filled with emotions of heartbreak, confusion, and hopefulness. The singer is reflecting on a past relationship and the complexity of their feelings towards their former partner. The opening lines "This old path is the same place to me, Always running right back to you" indicate a sense of familiarity and comfort in returning to the relationship, despite past issues. They have been able to work through their problems before, which gives them hope that they can do it again.
The lyrics also bring up the idea of perspective and how it affects their relationship. They acknowledge that "it all depends on the way we stand, [it's] down to point of view." This highlights a willingness to see the relationship from the other person's perspective and the importance of communication in resolving issues. The singer invites their former partner to come back and talk things over. They express a desire to dance and have fun together, but are also feeling confused and uncertain ("Oh, I feel so puzzled I can barely smile").
The line "And I'm feeling nothing, 'cause something's in the way" adds another layer to the emotions in this song. The singer may be feeling numb or emotionally blocked, preventing them from fully engaging with their feelings. The mention of the other person "running around with their head held high" suggests a feeling of inferiority and a need to prove themselves. Despite these challenges, the singer remains hopeful that they can work through their troubles and continue on together.
Line by Line Meaning
This old path is the same place to me
No matter where life takes me, I always end up coming back to the same place.
Always running right back to you
No matter how hard I try, I can never escape my feelings for you.
We've been around both bends before
We've faced challenges before and come out on the other side.
And always seen our troubles through
We've tackled our problems head-on and haven't given up.
If you come on back we can talk a while
If you come back, we can discuss things and try to find a solution to our problems.
I'll talk and talk like we do
I'll keep talking until we find a way to work things out.
And dance so quick just to kick it over
We'll dance quickly and energetically to forget our problems temporarily.
Oh, carrying on like I do
I'll continue with my usual behavior, even if it's not always the best course of action.
And I'm feeling nothing
I'm feeling numb and empty inside.
Cuz something's in the way
Something is preventing me from fully expressing my emotions.
Oh, I feel so puzzled I can barely smile
I feel confused and lost, and it's difficult for me to put on a happy face.
Or take (???) as you
Or understand your behavior and the things you do.
And you've been runnin round with your head held high
You've been acting confidently and with pride, even when things may not be going well.
Never having anything to prove
You don't feel the need to justify yourself or your actions to anyone.
We've never been to the end before
We haven't faced a challenge like this before.
We've always seen our troubles through
But we have a history of overcoming obstacles and won't give up now.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.