The Fitch brothers formed the band Palomar and released the album World without horses in 1998. Paw still played together during this period, and released a compilation of B-sides and rarities Keep The Last Bullet For Yourself on their own label, Outlaw Records.
In 2000 founding members Mark Hennessy and Grant Fitch signed with Koch Records. The mini-album Home Is A Strange Place was released in the same year with Jesse Larson on drums and Jason Magierowski on bass. The group was disbanded soon afterwards.
Members:
* Grant Fitch - Guitar
* Mark Hennessy - Vocals
* Jason Magierowski - Bass guitar
* Jesse Larson - Drums
Previous members:
* Peter Fitch - Drums
* Dan Hines - Bass guitar
* Charles Bryan - Bass guitar
Discography:
* Lolita (Vinyl Single) 1992
* Sleeping Bag (Vinyl Single) 1992
* Dragline 1993
* Sleeping Bag (CD Single) 1993
* Jessie (CD Single) 1993
* Couldn't Know (CD Single) 1993
* Surrender (CD Promo) 1994
* Death to Traitors 1995
* Hope I Die Tonight (CD Single, UK and US versions) 1995
* Traitors and Covers (Promo 5 track EP) 1995
* Seasoned Glove (Tour Promo CD) 1995
* Max the Silent (CD Promo) 1995
* Keep the Last Bullet for Yourself 1998 (bsides collection distributed at shows)
* Cross the Tracks 1999 (fan bootleg of Home is a Strange Place demos)
* Home is a Strange Place 2000
Texas
Paw Lyrics
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Stack of tapes to keep us listening
Driving east into the rising sun
Snow kept coming hard as ever
And even though I've never told you
Those were the best days that I've ever known
I know where the path should go
It may be far, but at least it's home
I said, I know where the path should go
It may be far, but at least it's home
How it feels, I just don't know
I'm already set to go
Do you remember driving up in Utah
Stack of tapes to keep us listening
Driving east into the rising sun
Snow came down as hard as ever
And even though I've never told you
Those were the best days that I've ever known
I know where the path should go
It may be far, but at least it's home
How it feels, I just don't know
I said, I know where the path should go
It may be far, but at least it's home
How it feels I just don't know
I'm already set to go
I said, I'm already set to go
To get on up and get on out to Texas
Tell everybody I said "Hey"
Would you make sure my dog's bowl is kept full
It seems like it's been a long time
It feels like it's been a while
I wouldn't know, these days just roll on by
Days just roll on, they just go on by
Like these Texas roads
Do you remember driving all night long?
They just go on by
Do you remember?
These roads we're on
Do you remember driving all night long?
I didn't know you were there
Do you remember?
Take care
Do you remember driving all night long?
I hope to see you soon
I hope to be there soon
Do you remember?
The lyrics to Paw's song "Texas" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for home. The first verse starts by reminiscing about a past road trip in Utah, where the singer and their companion drove east into the rising sun, with snowfall as the backdrop. The beauty of the scene and the joy of having each other's company made it the best days of their life. The singer knows where their path should go, and it may be far, but at least it's home. The second verse also refers to the same memory, repeating the first verse. But, it ends with the lines already set to go and getting on out to Texas. The chorus is about telling the people in Texas that the singer is on their way, while also remembering their dog.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember driving up in Utah
Recalling a past experience of driving in Utah
Stack of tapes to keep us listening
Amusing themselves by listening to music
Driving east into the rising sun
Traveling towards the sun rising in the morning
Snow kept coming hard as ever
Snow was falling heavily during their drive
And even though I've never told you
Describing a thought that has not been shared with another person
Those were the best days that I've ever known
Nostalgia for a time they remember fondly
I know where the path should go
Having a clear sense of direction
It may be far, but at least it's home
Feeling a strong connection to a particular place
How it feels, I just don't know
Uncertainty about one's own emotions
I'm already set to go
Ready and eager to move on
To get on up and get on out to Texas
Intending to travel to Texas
Tell everybody I said "Hey"
Sending greetings to acquaintances
Would you make sure my dog's bowl is kept full
Asking someone to take care of a pet
It seems like it's been a long time
Feeling like a lot of time has passed
It feels like it's been a while
Experiencing a sense of time having elapsed
Days just roll on, they just go on by
Reflecting on how time seems to pass quickly
Like these Texas roads
Comparing the speed of time passing to the constant movement along Texas roads
Do you remember driving all night long?
Recalling a specific past experience of driving at night
I didn't know you were there
Reacting to a surprise realization
Take care
Expressing a sense of concern for someone
I hope to see you soon
Expressing a desire for a future meeting
I hope to be there soon
Anticipating their arrival at a specific destination
Contributed by Colton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.