http://www.mozesandthefirstborn.com/
The lead singer is been working on the band for several years and has lived a year in London where he has searched the true roots of garage-rock.
After playing a few years as amateurs, Mozes and the Firstborn started to receive a lot of attention from all the major Dutch record labels last year.
They built their own studio, quit side jobs and studied and spent months non-stop in their basement studio, practicing and creating new songs.
After this, they signed a good contract with the record label Top Notch. They have released their self-titled debut album on the 2nd of March.
Down With The Band
Mozes and the Firstborn Lyrics
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Not someone that I can just use
Yeah, someone I can't use
Down with the band
You're five years younger than I am but seem more of a man
Than I could ever dream to be
Down with the band
Sometimes I seem to forget you're one of my best friends
Not someone that I can just use
Yeah, someone I can't use
So, if I ever act a fool or lose my temper or my cool
It's just a demon in my head
My guts still tell me you're my friend instead
Down with the band
In the song "Down With The Band" by Mozes and the Firstborn, the vocalist seems to be expressing his feelings towards one of his best friends. He mentions that sometimes he forgets that this friend is one of his best friends and not just someone he can use. This could suggest that the singer may sometimes take advantage of the friendship, maybe asking for favors or using the friend's kindness for his own benefit. However, the repetition of "someone I can't use" indicates that the singer wants to change this attitude and treat his friend with more respect.
The chorus "Down with the band" seems to be a declaration of solidarity with his friend. It's as if the singer is saying that he chooses his friend over any other superficial relationships he may have. He acknowledges that his friend is younger than him, yet more mature and reliable than he could ever be. The line "sometimes that's just hard for me to see" indicates that the singer may feel insecure about himself, and that his friend's strength and wisdom may intimidate him.
The last verse of the song shows the singer's appreciation for his friend. He declares that if he ever acts foolishly or loses his temper, it's only because of his own demons, and not because he doesn't value their friendship. He seems to be asking his friend for forgiveness and understanding, and reaffirms that his gut feeling tells him that his friend is truly his friend.
Overall, "Down With The Band" is a heartfelt song about friendship, insecurity, and personal growth. The singer acknowledges his faults and limitations, but also recognizes the value of true friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I seem to forget you're one of my best friends
I occasionally fail to remember that you’re a close friend of mine.
Not someone that I can just use
You’re a genuine friend I treasure; I should not take advantage of your friendship.
Yeah, someone I can't use
You’re beyond being just a friend I can manipulate for my benefit.
Down with the band
I’m done associating our friendship with the musical band that took us in as roadies.
You're five years younger than I am but seem more of a man
Despite being five years younger than me, you’re more mature and admirable.
Than I could ever dream to be
I can only hope that I can emulate your maturity someday.
And sometimes that's just hard for me to see
Occasionally, I find it difficult to accept and recognize your maturity.
So, if I ever act a fool or lose my temper or my cool
Assuming I become irrational or lose my composure,
It's just a demon in my head
It's not a reflection of my friendship with you; it's my inner demons acting up,
My guts still tell me you're my friend instead
Despite my occasional misbehavior, my intuition tells me that our friendship is paramount.
Down with the band
Once again - I’m done associating our friendship with the musical band that took us in as errand boys ago.
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emiel van der Vegt
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