Prior to the formation of the band, the lead singer Meredith Graves led a band called Mouse and the Love & Light Orkestra, and more recently was a member of the Syracuse-based noise rock trio Shoppers. After Shoppers broke up, she was approached by the film director Scott Coffey in 2012, who asked her to perform with a band for his movie, Adult World. She assembled a "fake band" and wrote the song for the film. In the aftermath of the filming, they kept performing together.
The band gained attention with its debut demo EP, I Have Lost All Desire for Feeling, which was released independently in 2013. They performed in CMJ music festival in 2013 and in SXSW in 2014, after signing to the Brooklyn-based Captured Tracks record label. The band's debut album, Say Yes to Love, was released in March 2014.
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He likes celebrating
I had that sort of heart once
Now I still have more to lose than you
Do you - do you go
To meet their highest their fullest
I can only love
And move toward everyone
I learned what I could
About mistrust and
About truth in the erotic
And how it hurts so much, and
I know why you left
I know where I stand
Still I sit in front
Still I raise my hand
Ok, I'm finally damaged
Ok, I'm finally willing to talk
When threatened with love or arrest
I've been occupied
Through the moon in Taurus
I never noticed big stars
Just blonde hair so far
That I found in our bed
You couldn't deal before
I'm so glad you're back
And it makes sense
You're still, I'm stubborn
And it felt shallow
My needing time outside of time
You said the look on my face
Was one of permanent sadness
No, nothing that sexy
I'm not afraid of losing time
Just worried about missing out
It's weirder to stay alive
The lyrics, although quite cryptic and fragmented, seem to touch on themes of personal transformation and growth, the pain that comes with it, and the struggle to connect with others through it all. It starts with a reflection on how one's interests and inclinations change over time, and how these changes can sometimes drive a wedge between people who were once close. The singer acknowledges that they are in a different place emotionally than the person they are addressing, and that they have more at stake in the relationship.
The song then shifts to a more introspective tone, with the singer delving into their experiences with love and sex, and how these have taught them about the nature of trust and the ways in which it can be betrayed. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance here, as though the singer has come to terms with the fact that some things will always hurt, but that they need to keep moving forward regardless. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "I can only love / And move toward everyone", suggests a desire for connection and authenticity, even in the face of pain and disappointment.
Later in the song, the singer seems to have reached a new level of self-awareness, admitting that they have been damaged by their experiences, but are now ready to speak candidly about them. They reference the astrological sign of Taurus, which is often associated with stubbornness and a tendency to resist change, perhaps as a way of acknowledging their own reluctance to let go of old habits and thought patterns. The final lines of the song convey a mixture of anxiety and curiosity about the future, as though the singer is simultaneously afraid of missing out on something important and excited to see what comes next.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not stimulating
This situation is lacking excitement or interest.
He likes celebrating
He enjoys parties or social events.
I had that sort of heart once
I used to feel that way or have those emotions.
Now I still have more to lose than you
I am more vulnerable or have more at stake than you do.
Do you - do you go
Do you ever leave or venture out?
To meet their highest their fullest
To reach their maximum potential or goals.
I can only love
I am capable of loving others.
And move toward everyone
And try to connect with everyone or be friends with everyone.
I learned what I could
I gained knowledge or experience.
About mistrust and
Specifically, I learned about distrust or suspicion of others.
About truth in the erotic
Also, I learned about honesty or reality in romantic relationships.
And how it hurts so much, and
And how it can cause emotional pain.
I know why you left
I understand why you departed or ended the relationship.
I know where I stand
I am aware of my position or status.
Still I sit in front
Even so, I am present or continue to be here.
Still I raise my hand
I still participate or ask questions.
Ok, I'm finally damaged
I am now broken or harmed in some way.
Ok, I'm finally willing to talk
I am now prepared or open to discussing things.
When threatened with love or arrest
When faced with commitment or punishment.
I've been occupied
I've been busy or preoccupied.
Through the moon in Taurus
Through astrological events or changes.
I never noticed big stars
I didn't pay attention to the obvious or major things.
Just blonde hair so far
I only focused on superficial or insignificant details.
That I found in our bed
Referring to an affair or another person.
You couldn't deal before
You could not handle or cope with something previously.
I'm so glad you're back
I am happy or relieved that you returned.
And it makes sense
It's logical or understandable.
You're still, I'm stubborn
You are calm or patient, but I am unyielding or obstinate.
And it felt shallow
It seemed superficial or lacking depth.
My needing time outside of time
My desire for solitude or personal space.
You said the look on my face
You remarked on or observed my facial expression.
Was one of permanent sadness
It appeared that I was always unhappy or depressed.
No, nothing that sexy
It wasn't attractive or appealing.
I'm not afraid of losing time
I do not fear wasting time or running out of time.
Just worried about missing out
I am concerned about not experiencing or participating in enough activities or events.
It's weirder to stay alive
It is more unusual or strange to continue living than to die.
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