Mr. Blotto is a jam band with southern rock and folk influences. They forme… Read Full Bio ↴Mr. Blotto is a jam band with southern rock and folk influences. They formed in the early 1990's in Chicago as a group of musicians with no intent or plan for becoming an official band. They began playing open mic nights in the city only to find that a series of bootlegs had increased in popularity. The band was less than a year old when the band took to the studio to record their first disc "parking karma". In 2006 the band, with the help of former Grateful Dead lyricyst John Perry Barlow, released their 5th studio album titled "Barlow Shanghai".

Today Mr. Blotto remains one of the most distinctive improvisational regional bands. The group continues to tour, but rarely leaves the Chicago area.

Major influences for the band included The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Widespread Panic to name a few.

Standing in the House
Mr. Blotto Lyrics

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I slipped up, felt the echo of a memory
rise up and disappear from me
Fill my cup, now that I've had two or three,
I can get a little free
It feels good, to celebrate the loss of my independence
I'm in the mood, to let the rhythm push me out of my head

(You're the one)

I'm lit up, dancing in my room alone
I lock my door and turn off my phone
Fill my cup, now that I've had three or four,
I could use a couple more
It feels good, to tune out from the wrongs
of the world around me I'm in the mood,
to let the warm embrace of my cup surround me

(You're the one)

I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em

I'm fucked up, but I think I could have some more if
I could get myself off the floor
Spilled my cup, the room is tipping to and fro,
my mind is moving kinda slow
I know I should, break out of these walls
I have built around me
If only I could, face up to the world
let the truth surround me

(You're the one)

I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em

(You're the one)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Blotto's song "Standing in the House" describe the experience of being in a state of intoxication and finding solace in that state. The singer describes feeling the echo of a memory slip away as they drink more, allowing them to "get a little free." The singer is celebrating the loss of their independence and is in the mood to let the rhythm of the music push them out of their head. They dance alone in their room, with the chorus repeatedly reminding the listener that "you're the one" who can wake them when their problems are solved.

The lyrics are a reflection of the desire to escape from the problems of the world and to seek refuge in one's own mind or in substances that can alter one's perception. The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism is a common theme in music, as it is seen as a way to forget one's troubles and find temporary relief from the difficulties of life. The singer acknowledges their dependence on alcohol, but is also aware of the need to break out of the walls they have built around themselves.

Overall, the lyrics to "Standing in the House" are a vivid portrayal of the experience of intoxication and the desire to escape from reality in order to find temporary relief.

Line by Line Meaning

I slipped up, felt the echo of a memory rise up and disappear from me
I made a mistake and felt a fleeting memory resurface and quickly fade away.

Fill my cup, now that I've had two or three, I can get a little free
After having a couple of drinks, I feel more relaxed and carefree.

It feels good, to celebrate the loss of my independence
I enjoy disregarding my responsibilities and feeling free of my personal obligations.

I'm in the mood, to let the rhythm push me out of my head
I am feeling the urge to let the music and dancing take my mind off my worries.

I'm lit up, dancing in my room alone. I lock my door and turn off my phone
I am drunk and dancing by myself in my room, away from distractions.

Fill my cup, now that I've had three or four, I could use a couple more
After having a few more drinks, I feel like I could use a few more to keep the feeling going.

It feels good, to tune out from the wrongs of the world around me
I like to forget about the problems and injustices in the world and focus on myself and my immediate surroundings.

I forget my problems, you can wake me when you solve 'em
I am so preoccupied with enjoying myself that I don't want to think about any problems I may have.

I'm fucked up, but I think I could have some more if I could get myself off the floor
I am very drunk and struggling to stand, but I still want more to drink.

Spilled my cup, the room is tipping to and fro, my mind is moving kinda slow
I accidentally spilled my drink, and the room is spinning, making it hard for me to think.

I know I should, break out of these walls I have built around me
I am aware that I am using drinking and partying to escape my problems and should try to face them head-on.

If only I could, face up to the world, let the truth surround me
I wish I could be more honest with myself and confront the issues in my life instead of trying to escape them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ANDREA ESTELLA HERNANDEZ, BRYAN MATTHEW UJUETA, ERIC MICHAEL CARDONA, GABEL MULLEN D'AMICO, UDBHAV GUPTA, BRYAN UJUETA

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