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.
Portions ForFoxes
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
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I keep on talkin' trash but I never say anything
And the talkin' leads to touchin'
And the touchin' leads to sex
And then there is no mystery left
And it's bad news
Baby, I'm bad news
I know I'm alone if I'm with or without you
But just being around you offers me another form of relief
When the loneliness leads to bad dreams
And the bad dreams lead me to callin' you
And I call you and say
"Come here!"
And it's bad news
Baby, I'm bad news
I'm just bad news, bad news, bad news
And it's bad news
Baby, it's bad news
It's just bad news, bad news, bad news
'Cause you're just damage control
For a walking corpse like me
Like you
'Cause we'll all be
Portions for foxes
Yeah, we'll all be
Portions for foxes
There's a pretty young thing in front of you
And she's real pretty and she's real into you
And then she's sleepin' inside of you
And the talkin' leads to touchin'
And the touchin' leads to sex
And then there is no mystery left
And it's bad news
I don't blame you
I do the same thing
I get lonely too
And you're bad news
My friends tell me to leave you
That you're bad news, bad news, bad news
You're bad news
Baby you're bad news
And you're bad news
Baby you're bad news
And you're bad news
I don't care, I like you
And you're bad news
I don't care, I like you
I like you
In "Portions for Foxes," Rilo Kiley conveys a sense of desperation and self-destruction. The first verse describes the singer's frustration with their own inability to speak truthfully, resulting in pent-up anger and biting their tongue. They acknowledge that their actions will ultimately lead to sex, but with that comes a sense of loss of mystery, where everything becomes predictable and boring. The singer admits that they are bad news and laments that they are alone both with and without their partner. The chorus "we'll all be portions for foxes" serves as a metaphor for their fleeting nature and ultimate decay. The second verse introduces a new character, a pretty young thing who is also willing to sleep with the singer. The singer acknowledges that they are both bad news, but they can't help themselves from giving in to temptation and finding temporary relief from loneliness.
Overall, "Portions for Foxes" seems to be exploring themes of self-destructive behavior and a search for temporary relief from loneliness. The singer, while admitting that they are bad news and that they are ultimately just portions for foxes, can't help but continue down the path of indulgence and self-destruction. The song is a heartbreaking exploration of the futility of trying to escape one's own demons.
Line by Line Meaning
There's blood in my mouth 'cause I've been biting my tongue all week
I have kept quiet and held back my feelings for a long time, and now I am frustrated and angry.
I keep on talkin' trash but I never say anything
I say a lot of empty words and make promises I can't keep.
And the talkin' leads to touchin'
Conversation between two people leads to physical contact such as touching.
And the touchin' leads to sex
The physical contact between two people eventually leads to sexual activity.
And then there is no mystery left
After having sex, there is no more intrigue or excitement left in the relationship.
And it's bad news Baby, I'm bad news I'm just bad news, bad news, bad news
I am not good for you, being with me will only lead to trouble and disappointment.
I know I'm alone if I'm with or without you
I feel lonely whether I am with you or not.
But just being around you offers me another form of relief
Even though I feel lonely with you, being with you still offers me some relief from my emotions.
When the loneliness leads to bad dreams
When I feel lonely, I have bad dreams and nightmares.
And the bad dreams lead me to callin' you
After having bad dreams, I call you because I feel comforted by your presence.
And I call you and say "Come here!"
When I call you, I ask you to come over and be with me.
Cause you're just damage control For a walking corpse like me Like you
You are only helping me keep myself together when I am falling apart, just like me.
'Cause we'll all be Portions for foxes Yeah, we'll all be Portions for foxes
In the end, we will all just become prey for others, like portions for foxes.
There's a pretty young thing in front of you And she's real pretty and she's real into you And then she's sleepin' inside of you
There is someone who is interested in you and ends up sleeping with you.
And I don't blame you I do the same thing I get lonely too
I understand why you do what you do because I also feel lonely and do the same things.
And you're bad news My friends tell me to leave you That you're bad news, bad news, bad news
My friends warn me about you and tell me to stay away from you because being with you is risky and dangerous.
You're bad news Baby you're bad news And you're bad news Baby you're bad news And you're bad news I don't care, I like you
Even though you are not good for me, I cannot help but like you and feel drawn to you.
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@LaishaFanProtegidos
Perfect for first day on Seattle!
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@franktalk2585
Now I get why this song was chosen. The lead singer looks like Meredith, and also the young Ellis Grey.
@EcIendo
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@lindsayhall2004
This transports me back to my college apartment in 2007. I can almost feel the side swept bangs again and the breeze on my exposed butt crack (low rise jeans anyone?)
@StallionStudios1234
Yeah the transporter 2 back in 07 was a good movie. I was working in a kitchen then. Lots of good movies around that time.
@prettytallpaul2371
Hopefully this message reminds you to transport yourself back there once again. 2007 was a good year 😊
@thecleanfork1420
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!
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