In 2001, Preston School of Industry released All This Sounds Gas, which was recorded mainly in Stockton, California. The album is said to be comprised of the songs that were rejected by Pavement on their final album, Terror Twilight. The band released its second album, Monsoon, in 2004, with studio contributions from members of The Minus 5 and Wilco.
Preston School of Industry went inactive after their September 2004 Australian tour, though Kannberg revealed in late 2006 he had been slowly working on a record: "Don't know when it's going to be released. Just taking my time, nothing special. I've got the songs, I just haven't figured out how I want to do it yet. This winter, I'll probably get it done."
her estuary twang
Preston School of Industry Lyrics
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Nose turned up fallen tourniquet feather
She's got violence she's got vomit and it's feeding
To hollow spite gossip choose to believe in
He's got humor and he speaks like a sailor
He's ageless and sordid, reminds me of your older brother
He threw a monkey into the sea
And he threw that monkey back at me
Can't afford the bone that is lacking
Maybe it's alright every time on the dime
It's you each time you're medicine
Warm medicine
The lyrics of "Her Estuary Twang" by Preston School of Industry is filled with vivid imagery and metaphorical language that tells the story of a woman with a tough exterior and a man with a reckless personality. The first stanza describes the woman's strong character, with "heart wears like patient leather" suggesting that she is tough-skinned and resilient. Her "nose turned up" and "fallen tourniquet feather" signify her haughty demeanor, while her "violence" and "vomit" indicate a darker side. The phrase "hollow spite gossip choose to believe in" speaks to the judgmental attitudes of others towards her.
The second stanza introduces the man, who is described as having a sense of humor but also being "sordid" and "ageless." The line "reminds me of your older brother" implies a familial connection to the singer. The monkey being thrown into the sea is a bizarre image, perhaps symbolizing the man's disregard for convention or his lack of empathy. The refrain of "don't want to try, won't want to die" suggests a nihilistic attitude towards life. The line "can't afford the bone that is lacking" could be interpreted as a metaphor for something missing within oneself. The final line "it's you each time you're medicine, warm medicine" implies that the woman and man provide comfort to each other, despite their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got heart wears like patient leather
She possesses a strong, robust essence characterized by unwavering strength and resilience, like that of well-worn leather.
Nose turned up fallen tourniquet feather
Her snobbish demeanor is akin to that of a feather discarded from a used tourniquet.
She's got violence she's got vomit and it's feeding
She nurtures her aggressive and repulsive tendencies, letting them fester and grow.
To hollow spite gossip choose to believe in
She spreads malicious rumors, fueled by her own resentment and holding them as truth.
He's got humor and he speaks like a sailor
He has a sharp wit and a salty tongue, reminiscent of a sailor's language.
He's ageless and sordid, reminds me of your older brother
He is timeless in his depravity, reminding me of the worst parts of an older sibling.
He threw a monkey into the sea
He callously disposed of something innocent and helpless, tossing it into the merciless depths.
And he threw that monkey back at me
He redirected his cruelty towards me, using me as a target for his aggression.
Don't want to try won't want to die
I am afraid to put in any effort, as the potential for failure might be overwhelming and debilitating.
Can't afford the bone that is lacking
I lack the necessary courage and strength to face the challenges that lie ahead of me.
Maybe it's alright every time on the dime
Perhaps it is acceptable to remain stagnant and not strive for any real progress, instead being content with mediocrity.
It's you each time you're medicine
You are the cure for my troubles every time we are together.
Warm medicine
Your presence and companionship offer a comforting balm that soothes my anxieties and fears.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SCOTT KANNBERG
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