After finalizing their outfit, River City Extension hit the road, establishing a strong following in the Northeast region, making lasting impressions on audiences and promoters alike. The band created an organic element gradually developing them from a small local phenomenon, into a budding national act landing a slot on ARTSCAPE in Baltimore, MD directly supported Cake and Robert Randolph performing in front of 14,000 people as well as opening regionally for such acts as Squeeze and Nicole Atkins.
In late 2009 River City Extension hit the studio to record their first LP named “The Unmistakable Man” . The band along with Eric Sanderson of the Brooklyn based band Pela, spent the next few months working in the studio perfecting each song. The plan was to release an album that would allow the listener to experience a story from start to finish, whatever their interpretation would be. “The Unmistakable Man” delivers immense and precise orchestration, and is reflective of their energetic live show, this music will stand the test of time.
In early 2010 the band inked a deal with XOXO Records (Home to The Gaslight Anthem, Let Me Run, This Charming Man etc...). The band’s new album has already started to get recognition, most recently appearing of the cover and featured in the East Coast Rocker. With the support of their label, friends and family, River City Extension plans to tour diligently across the US and UK.
March
River City Extension Lyrics
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You taste like a cigarette, you smell like a cigarette
Am I losing my composure?
Sure I still wake up to a cold sheet
Oh me, oh my
You look like a danger
The thrill of jumping off a cliff
Take a risk or something
Finally my friends might buy their house,
And yeah it ain't that far away but at least I won't be,
Home in my room
Sneaking wine and peaking at the thought of you,
Caress undress your collarbones
And lose yourself in me
Cause my stereo still speaks in bitter poetry
And of your love for me
Back and forth like a metronome hand my god!
You look like a waterfall, you talk like a flower
Tangled in a mess of feeling
In a sense I'm sensing something odd,
And I can't place my finger,
Like a hate can't linger
Yet you'll find the time to cry for -
Me? I'll work things out eventually
So don't you worry sweetheart I won't always be
Home in my room, talking to your shadow 'stead of
Seeing you, hypnotized by meters
And the way they speak your blood
Unavoidable I flow into your head and heart
And all your body parts (every single one)
And if I were you,
I'd probably just get too scared,
No maybe if I- thought it through
I'd probably act like a I didn't care
If that were true, you'd probably only show up
In a song, or two, or ten
But then again, we're not friends
And if I were you,
(Finally I've earned my self respect)
I'd probably just get too scared,
(And out of everything I wanted I am getting what I need)
No maybe if I - thought it through
I'd probably act like a I didn't care
If that were true, you'd probably only show up
(Now that I have come to second guess the things we suffered for)
In a song, or two, or ten
(I finally think I know what I believe)
And I think we might be a little more than friends
(I'm addicted to the hurt you've given me)
And though I clutch you in my fingertips,
The callous makes you nothing to my skin
“March" by River City Extension is a lyrical masterpiece that blends various emotions and themes seamlessly to create a captivating musical experience. The song explores the feelings of love, passion, uncertainty, and fear while delving into the complexities of human relationships. The opening lines, “Sky go white like a revelation my god! You taste like a cigarette, you smell like a cigarette” set the tone for the rest of the song, showing the singer's entangled emotions.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with his feelings for a person who evokes both fear and excitement in him. He admits, “You look like a danger / The thrill of jumping off a cliff /What a stiff / Take a risk or something,” showing the risks he takes to be with this person. Additionally, the lyrics, “Caress undress your collarbones / And lose yourself in me,” highlight the passionate and intimate moments the singer craves.
As the song progresses, the singer's uncertainty about his relationship with this person becomes apparent. He admits, “And I can't place my finger / Like a hate can't linger / Yet you'll find the time to cry for -” and continues to express his hesitation towards fully committing. However, he also acknowledges his desire to be with this person and fears losing them when he sings, “And though I clutch you in my fingertips, the callous makes you nothing to my skin.”
Overall, “March” by River City Extension is a thought-provoking song that dives deep into the complexities of love and relationships, showcasing the insecurities and fears that come with these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky go white like a revelation my god!
The singer is in awe of the sight before them.
You taste like a cigarette, you smell like a cigarette
The person the singer is with has a distinct smell and taste.
Am I losing my composure?
The singer is uncertain of their state of mind.
Sure I still wake up to a cold sheet
The artist is alone in bed.
Oh me, oh my
The artist expresses surprise or excitement.
You look like a danger
The person the singer is with appears risky or unsafe.
The thrill of jumping off a cliff
The singer likens being with this person to a dangerous leap of faith.
What a stiff
The artist is mocking themselves for their own stiffness or apprehension.
Take a risk or something
The artist urges themselves to be bold and take a chance.
Finally my friends might buy their house,
The artist is happy for their friends' accomplishments.
And yeah it ain't that far away but at least I won't be,
The singer is excited to have new surroundings.
Home in my room
The artist has spent a lot of time alone.
Sneaking wine and peaking at the thought of you,
The singer is indulging in thoughts of the person they desire.
Caress undress your collarbones
The singer is imagining being intimate with the person they desire.
And lose yourself in me
The singer is imagining the person they desire becoming lost in them.
Cause my stereo still speaks in bitter poetry
The artist's music reflects their feelings of bitterness or disappointment.
And of your love for me
The artist is holding onto the idea of the person they desire loving them.
Back and forth like a metronome hand my god!
The singer is experiencing intense emotions.
You look like a waterfall, you talk like a flower
The person the singer is with is beautiful and poetic in their speech.
Tangled in a mess of feeling
The artist is caught up in their emotions.
In a sense I'm sensing something odd,
The artist has an intuition that something is not quite right.
And I can't place my finger,
The artist can't identify exactly what's bothering them.
Like a hate can't linger
The singer is unable to hold onto feelings of anger or resentment.
Yet you'll find the time to cry for -
The artist is expressing frustration that their desired person doesn't seem to have time for them.
Me? I'll work things out eventually
The singer is hopeful that their situation will improve.
So don't you worry sweetheart I won't always be
The singer is reassuring someone that their current state won't last forever.
Home in my room, talking to your shadow 'stead of
The singer is longing for the actual person and not just their memory.
Seeing you, hypnotized by meters
The artist is obsessed with the physical aspects of the person they desire.
And the way they speak your blood
The artist is entranced by the person's voice.
Unavoidable I flow into your head and heart
The singer's love for this person is all-consuming.
And all your body parts (every single one)
The singer desires all aspects of the person they love.
And if I were you,
The artist is imagining being in the other person's shoes.
I'd probably just get too scared,
The artist characterizes the other person as being afraid to act on their feelings.
No maybe if I- thought it through
The artist thinks that if they thought more about the situation, they would also be scared.
I'd probably act like a I didn't care
The singer would try not to let on that they have feelings for the other person.
If that were true, you'd probably only show up
If the other person truly did not care, they would only appear in the artist's artistic creations.
In a song, or two, or ten
The singer would create many songs about their feelings.
But then again, we're not friends
The singer and the other person have a complicated relationship that goes beyond friendship.
And though I clutch you in my fingertips,
The singer holds on to the idea of the other person, even if they can't have them.
The callous makes you nothing to my skin
The artist is growing numb to their unrequited feelings over time.
Contributed by Bentley L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.