Zach Smith is noted for his unique style of bass-playing, as he combines strumming (the most prevalent of his techniques), popping, and slapping. He uses an Alembic Stanley Clarke bass and is currently working on a solo project entitled Systems Officer. Smith tends to write most of the instrumental parts of Pinback's songs while Rob Crow's forte is lyric-writing. At their concerts, they are known for giving away limited edition tour EPs. Both feel strongly about keeping their music in the independent scene, free from excessive media attention and corporate pressures that could affect the band's original sound.
Good To Sea
Pinback Lyrics
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The ground is shaking like no beat
A dense terrible sound
At once both teeming and asleep
It seems to me to be a sign
I don't believe in such, and yet
It seems to me to keep one eye
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's really not that kind
To terrorize one in one's sleep
And if you really tried
You'd probably cut the chase too deep
It seems to me that that's a fine way
To keep you off your feet
Their seems to be no over side
For the two ideas to meet
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
Gotta keep your mind on somewhere else
Gotta keep from thinking of your health
Strange how your mind works
Oh no, I hit rock bottom
Oh no, I hit rock bottom
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
Gotta keep your mind on somewhere else
Gotta keep from thinking of your health
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
The lyrics to Pinback's song, "Good To Sea," seem to reflect on the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the world around us. The opening verse describes the feeling of the Earth moving outside, accompanied by a dense and ominous sound. The lyrics suggest that this could be taken as a sign of something significant, although the singer doesn't necessarily believe in such things. They suggest keeping one eye on the situation's best to try and make sense of it all.
The chorus of the song appears to be directed toward someone specific, perhaps a person or a situation that the singer is happy to see go. The repetition of the phrase "It's good to see you go" reinforces this feeling, although it's not entirely clear who or what is being referred to. The following verse seems to touch on the idea of terror or fear, describing how it's not kind to be terrorized in one's sleep. The singer suggests that cutting to the heart of a situation can be dangerous, as it can knock you off your feet and prevent you from finding a middle ground.
The final verses of the song encourage listeners to keep their mind on somewhere else, perhaps in an effort to combat negative thoughts or feelings. The repeated lyric of "Strange how your mind works" can be interpreted in multiple ways, but it seems to suggest that the human mind is a complex and unpredictable thing that can lead people to unexpected places. Overall, the lyrics of "Good To Sea" express a desire for stability in an unstable world, and the need to find balance amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
They're moving Earth outside
The earth is moving due to human activities outside and it is causing vibrations on the ground.
The ground is shaking like no beat
The ground is shaking uncontrollably and without any rhythm or pattern.
A dense terrible sound
The sound of the earth moving is loud and frightening.
At once both teeming and asleep
Despite the chaos happening outside, some parts seem busy and active while others are still and quiet.
It seems to me to be a sign
The situation seems like a warning or indication of something larger happening.
I don't believe in such, and yet
Although the singer doesn't necessarily believe in supernatural signs or warnings, the situation strikes them as significant.
It seems to me to keep one eye
The singer believes it is wise to stay alert and vigilant amidst uncertain circumstances.
On the situation's best
To remain prepared for any possible outcomes based on the current situation's conditions.
It's good to see you
The artist is happy to see the person they are addressing.
It's good to see you go
The artist is a bit relieved to see the person they are addressing leave or depart.
It's really not that kind
It is not fair or proper to cause someone distress or fear while they are asleep.
To terrorize one in one's sleep
To intentionally cause fear, panic or alarm while one is unconscious or asleep.
And if you really tried
If the perpetrator put enough effort into their actions,
You'd probably cut the chase too deep
They might end up taking things too far and regretting their actions.
It seems to me that that's a fine way
The singer thinks that causing unrest or disturbance is a viable way of getting someone's attention.
To keep you off your feet
To disrupt someone's peace, calmness, or even stability and efficiency in their activities.
Their seems to be no over side
It feels like there are no solutions or ways to bridge between two different perspectives or ideas.
For the two ideas to meet
There seems to be no middle ground for two opposing ideas to reconcile.
Gotta keep your mind on somewhere else
One needs to distract themselves from overly thinking about their concerns or issues.
Gotta keep from thinking of your health
It is important to focus on other things besides one's health to avoid overthinking, worrying, or obsessing over it.
Strange how your mind works
It is interesting how the brain functions and sometimes diverts one's attention from what is vital.
Oh no, I hit rock bottom
The artist has hit a low point, feeling lost or hopeless.
Strange how your mind works
The singer is reflecting on how the brain can confuse one's thoughts or emotions.
Strange how your mind works
The artist is still pondering on how their mind functions and reiterating how intriguing it is.
Strange how your mind works
The singer continues to be fascinated by the intricacies of the brain.
Strange how your mind works
The song ends with the singer still pondering on the mysterious workings of the mind.
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They're moving Earth outside
The ground is shaking like no beat
A dense terrible sound
At once both teeming and asleep
It seems to me to be a sign
I don't believe in such, and yet
It seems to me to keep one eye
On the situation's best
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's really not that kind
To terrorize one in one's sleep
And if you really tried
You'd probably cut the chase too deep
It seems to me that that's a fine way
To keep you off your feet
Their seems to be no over side
For the two ideas to meet
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
Gotta keep your mind on somewhere else
Gotta keep from thinking of your health
Strange how your mind works
Oh no, I hit rock bottom
Oh no, I hit rock bottom
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
It's good to see you
It's good to see you go
Gotta keep your mind on somewhere else
Gotta keep from thinking of your health
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Strange how your mind works
Charles Nelson Reilly The Extraterrestrial
Pinback is criminally underrated
Rylo Ken
More like egregiously un hyped
MegaSpideyman
@Rylo Ken Well, you can always change that by hyping them up, like on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or Snapchat.
Edward Humphries
Who's rating them? What is their current rating? Can I see the ratings?
Joe Iguana
This song randomly played on Spotify right after my gf died. I had never heard this before. It made me burst into tears.
Jesus H. Christ
Sorry for your loss
Zak Jackson
Sorry for your loss. ❤
Christina Kurtz
❤
Teri Gram
I’m so sorry you’re significant other passed. But these guys OMG check them out all of them 😊
EgregorNormanHumphries
Good, let the tears lift your ship to higher places