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.
Cheaper Than Therapy
Rogue Wave Lyrics
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You got so weightless
In personal hell
Sad-eyed, you're looking up to me
Chinese chasers
For your terminal health
You know the odds of recovering
From ballroom days and walks through the park
I'd be pin-striped and handsome
If you'd stay for a while with me
Before the mail comes
Before I'm alone
You say I'm out of my head, but really I'm the only one who's bounced back
The music that I want is cheaper than therapy
The music that I want is cheaper than therapy
The music that I want want
Get off on the digital high tonight
I'd spy an oyster
And you'd spy a whale
I wished I was too young to taste:
Time tripped over, and over again
You said I'm out of my head, but really I'm the only one who's bounced back
The music that I want is cheaper than therapy
The music that I want is cheaper than therapy
The music that I want want
The song “Cheaper Than Therapy” by Rogue Wave describes a protagonist who has just returned from a lavish weekend, and he is looking at a woman whom he cares for. She is feeling very dejected and is looking up to him for support. She drinks incessantly and her life is plagued by alcohol abuse. Although she criticizes the singer for being “out of his head”, he is the only one who is still standing strong.
The lyrics describe the singer’s desire to have the woman stay with him for a little while longer, before she leaves and he is left alone. He reminisces about how he could have been more handsome and sophisticated if she had stayed with him. The singer believes that music is a therapy that is cheaper than conventional therapy, which is why he seeks comfort in it. The line “Get off on the digital high tonight” suggests that the singer is using technology, perhaps music streaming apps or social media, to cope with his loneliness.
The song is a reflection of the struggles of addiction and mental health, and the way that music, specifically alternative and indie genres, can be an escape or coping mechanism for those dealing with such issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Just back from a weekend of luxury
I recently returned from a luxurious weekend.
You got so weightless
You felt free and unburdened.
In personal hell
Despite the luxury, you were caught in your own personal struggles.
Sad-eyed, you're looking up to me
You seem down and are seeking my support.
Chinese chasers
Alcoholic drinks that you use as comfort.
For your terminal health
Despite the temporary relief, the alcohol is detrimental to your health in the long term.
You say I'm out of my head, but really I'm the only one who's bounced back
You doubt my sanity, but I'm actually the only one who has recovered from similar struggles.
You know the odds of recovering
You are aware of how difficult it is to bounce back from your situation.
From ballroom days and walks through the park
From better times when we enjoyed dancing and walking in the park together.
I'd be pin-striped and handsome
I would look sharp and attractive.
If you'd stay for a while with me
If you would spend some time with me, things would start looking up.
Before the mail comes
Before the negative news and bills arrive in the mail.
Before I'm alone
Before I am left alone to deal with my own struggles.
The music that I want is cheaper than therapy
The music that speaks to me is a more affordable form of therapy for me.
Get off on the digital high tonight
You are seeking a temporary escape from reality through online activities.
I'd spy an oyster
I would notice and appreciate the good things in life.
And you'd spy a whale
You would see only the negative and daunting things in life.
I wished I was too young to taste:
I wish I didn't have to deal with the tough realities of life.
Time tripped over, and over again
Time feels like it's repeating itself, and nothing improves.
The music that I want want
The music that speaks to me is what I need.
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.