Lewis and Sennett are former child actors and were introduced to each other by Tara Subkoff, a mutual friend, in 1993. In 2001, original drummer Dave Rock left the band and was replaced by Boesel.
They began their career on Barsuk Records, releasing Take Offs And Landings in 2001. They moved to Omaha-based indie label Saddle Creek for their second album, 2002's The Execution of All Things. But come time for their third release, More Adventurous in 2004, the band left Saddle Creek for Brute/Beaute, a Warner Bros. imprint.
2004 saw a great increase in recognition for the band, as Sennett and Boesel released an album with their band The Elected and Lewis sang backup on Ben Gibbard's (Death Cab For Cutie) indie electronic side project The Postal Service. Lewis toured with The Postal Service before heading out on two tours in support of Rilo Kiley's More Adventurous in the summer and fall of 2004. The album spent late 2004 high on Billboard Magazine's Heatseekers Chart, success only furthered by appearances on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band opened for Bright Eyes on the international leg of Conor Oberst's tour for 2005's i'm wide awake, it's morning. In Fall 2005, Rilo Kiley were the opening act for the North American dates of Coldplay's Twisted Logic Tour.
Lewis released her first solo album in January of 2006, with Leigh and Chandra Watson as Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins. The album, entitled Rabbit Fur Coat, was co-produced by Clifford M Ward and Mike Mogis. Furthermore, The Elected released their second album, sun, sun, sun on the same day as Lewis' album.
The 4th Rilo Kiley LP, Under the Blacklight, was released in August 2007. This has a more pop-influenced sound and received mixed reviews.
The band broke up in 2011 after vague statements made by Blake Sennett comparing the band to a "corpse" and referring to disagreements among members.
Capturing Moods
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
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There's love for you up where the population grows.
There's friendly people in cities too, just ask them where they are going to.
There's life and work up where the clouds meet the snow.
And I don't mind waiting
I'm always one step ahead of you if you don't know what you're going through.
And I don't mind waiting if it takes a long, long time.
I don't mind braving the coldest winter of our time.
I don't mind racing through our goodbyes.
This is your last line of defense.
You could sell your baseball cards just to pay your rent, yeah.
I don't mind waiting if it takes a long, long time.
And I don't mind wasting the best years of our lives.
And I don't mind racing through our goodbyes.
In "Capturing Moods," Rilo Kiley sings about the challenges of understanding and dealing with one's emotions. The first verse suggests that moods can be overwhelming and hard to control if you don't have a clear understanding of what's causing them. However, there is always hope for finding happiness and love, even in the midst of difficult times. Cities and places with high population areas offer many opportunities for connection with others, providing a chance to escape from loneliness and find camaraderie.
The second verse continues with the theme of waiting and perseverance, with the singer confidently stating that they are always one step ahead. They find joy and laughter in good conversations and friendships. The chorus, "I don't mind waiting if it takes a long, long time," suggests that the singer is willing to put in the time and effort to find what they are looking for, even if it means waiting through difficult circumstances.
The final lines of the song, "This is your last line of defense / You could sell your baseball cards just to pay your rent," offer a sobering reminder that sometimes life's challenges can put us in a position where we have to make difficult choices. Despite this, the singer remains resolute in their determination to persevere.
Overall, "Capturing Moods" is a hopeful song about finding happiness and contentment in the midst of life's ups and downs, and the importance of determination and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Moods don't command you if you don't know what you're going through.
You can control your emotions if you understand what's happening.
There's love for you up where the population grows.
You might find love in more populated areas.
There's friendly people in cities too, just ask them where they are going to.
In cities, you can find kind people if you ask them about their plans.
There's life and work up where the clouds meet the snow.
There are opportunities and purpose in high places.
And I don't mind waiting
I'm patient.
I'm always one step ahead of you if you don't know what you're going through.
I'm more aware of the situation than you are.
There's laughs and fun up where the conversation flows.
You can have a good time in places where people talk and engage.
And I don't mind waiting if it takes a long, long time.
I can wait patiently for a significant amount of time.
I don't mind braving the coldest winter of our time.
I'm willing to face even the hardest challenges.
I don't mind racing through our goodbyes.
I'm okay with rushing through our farewells.
This is your last line of defense.
This is your final chance to protect yourself.
You could sell your baseball cards just to pay your rent, yeah.
You might need to sacrifice what you love just to survive.
And I don't mind waiting if it takes a long, long time.
Once again, I'm patient enough to wait for a while.
And I don't mind wasting the best years of our lives.
I'm okay with spending the prime of our lives in a non-ideal situation.
And I don't mind racing through our goodbyes.
Again, it's okay to hurry our goodbyes.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Blake Sennett, Jenny Lewis
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