They are also featured on the Stubbs: The Zombie Soundtrack doing a cover of Buddy Holly's "Everyday". A live version of their Out of the Shadow track, "Every Moment", appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Napoleon Dynamite. However, the song never appeared in the movie itself. In addition, the song "Eyes" was featured twice in the Ryan Reynolds movie Just Friends this fall, and the first episode of NBC's Heroes. The Fox show The O.C. has used Rogue Wave songs, "Publish My Love" (DLV) and "Interruptions" (10:1 EP) as well as included "Publish My Love" on The O.C. Mix 5, a collection of songs used in the show. Rogue Wave recently recorded an exclusive song for the new movie, "Spiderman 3".
Until very recently, the band lineup consisted of Zach Rogue (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Spurgeon (Drums, Samples, Guitar, Vocals), Gram Lebron (Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Vocals) and Evan Farrell (Bass, Vocals). Farrell replaced original bassist Sonya Westcott in Autumn of 2004. Unfortunately, in December 2007, bassist Farrell passed away in a house fire. A link to the memorial paypal fund set up to help support the Farrell family can be found on the band's website www.roguewavemusic.com. Their new bassist is Patrick Abernethy.
Zach Rogue was previously a guitarist in the Bay Area band The Desoto Reds. Pat Spurgeon has played with bands Antenna, Stranded at the Drive In, Ramona the Pest, Brando, Steve Kowalski, and has also released solo work as The Phantom Drummer. Gram Lebron has been involved in the bands: Schrasj, Sad Like Crazy, Conundrum, Jessica Six, All Transistor and has also released solo work as Golden Gram. Evan Farrell has played with the following bands: Japonize Elephants, Mega Mousse, Amaldecor, Big Mule, Hunted Haunted Bazergahn Klezmorchestra, Grande Rouge, Kentucky Nightmare, and Mama HooHoo. Sonya Westcott was in the band Venus Bleeding prior to her time with Rogue Wave and is currently working on an album with her new project.
Most recently, Rogue Wave released Asleep At Heaven's Gate in September of 2007. They are currently wrapping up their US winter tour to start their European tour. They plan to tour the states again in April 2008.
Rogue wave is set to release a new LP in March of 2010 named Permalight.
10:1
Rogue Wave Lyrics
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Do you really think you're all that?
With your head down
You're 10 to 1
We don't need to read or rhyme
Only breaking down maybe half of the time
What you couldn't fit
For me
For me
What are you offering? (x3)
Freeing my mind
With your head down
You're 10 to 1 (x6)
No I...
No
Aw oh aw ooooh
You're fine
You're 10 to 1
Freeing my mind
Lay 'em by-nd (?)
Free your mind
The song "10:1" by Rogue Wave has enigmatic and thought-provoking lyrics that seem to be addressed to someone who is self-centered and vain. The song starts with the lines "Curious talk at the photomat, do you really think you’re all that? With your head down, you’re 10 to 1." It seems like the singer is questioning the person's overconfidence and their belief that they are superior to everyone else. As the song continues, the lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to break free from this person's influence and find their own identity. The lines "We don't need to read or rhyme, only breaking down maybe half of the time, what you couldn't fit, you're 10 to 1" suggest that they don't want to follow the traditional rules and conventions set by society, but rather explore their own path.
The repeated line "What are you offering? Freeing my mind" seems to be the heart of the song. The singer is looking for something that will help them to break free and find their own way. The lines "With your head down, you're 10 to 1" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the person the singer is addressing is self-centered and not paying attention to others. The song ends with the lines "You're fine, you're 10 to 1. Freeing my mind. Lay 'em by-nd. Free your mind." It seems like the singer has found their own way and is telling the other person that they are okay, but they need to work on freeing their own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Curious talk at the photomat
Idle chatter at an unlikely place
Do you really think you're all that?
Do you consider yourself superior?
With your head down
Looking down, low-spirited
You're 10 to 1
You're probably not feeling your best
We don't need to read or rhyme
We don't need to follow conventions
Only breaking down maybe half of the time
We're not always successful but that's okay
What you couldn't fit
What doesn't quite match
You're 10 to 1
You're not quite there
For me
That's my perception
For me
That's how I see it
What are you offering? (x3)
What are you bringing to the table?
Freeing my mind
Liberating my thoughts
With your head down
Seemingly dejected
You're 10 to 1 (x6)
You're not at your optimal best
No I...
A sudden interruption
No
A blunt negative
Aw oh aw ooooh
Vocalization conveying distress
You're fine
You're okay
You're 10 to 1
You could still be doing better
Freeing my mind
Liberating me from mental constraints
Lay 'em by-nd (?)
Unintelligible vocalization, no clear meaning
Free your mind
Set your thoughts free
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.