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.
Kicking the Heart Out
Rogue Wave Lyrics
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Oh she wants to share it with me
On Tuesdays we go walking
Talking about another degree
You can't stop kicking the heart out
And you're a practical mess
Behind links of celebrity dropouts
What makes the wild wind whistle?
What makes the birdies sing?
I'm hutched down in a huddle
Talking about another ring
But oh, you're twenty-five for an hour
And I'm related to it
For hearts that don't make sense
If music is my lover
You are just a tease
You make love to a shadow
Whose face is hallow money
The lyrics of Rogue Wave's "Kicking the Heart Out" seem to tell a story of a relationship that is not exactly balanced, with one person ("baby") wanting money and the other person willing to listen and talk about things, but also aware of the chaos and confusion in the world ("what makes the wild wind whistle?"). The idea of "kicking the heart out" could be interpreted as both a metaphor for destroying love and a literal action that leads to practical messes. The singer seems to feel somewhat sympathetic to the situation, acknowledging their own connection to "hearts that don't make sense." In contrast to this emotional confusion, there is a focus on tangible things like money, degrees, and rings.
Taken as a whole, the song seems to encapsulate a feeling of being stuck in a place where the things that matter most are beyond reach or out of focus. The idea of being "25 for an hour" could represent a desire to hold onto youth and possibility, but also hints at the fleeting nature of those things. Meanwhile, pop culture and societal expectations ("links of celebrity dropouts") offer a constant distraction from the more complex and meaningful aspects of life.
Overall, "Kicking the Heart Out" is an introspective song that explores themes of love, money, and meaning in a way that feels both universal and highly personal.
Line by Line Meaning
baby wants to get in the money
The person wants to earn a lot of money.
oh she wants to share it with me
The person wants to share their earnings with someone else.
on Tuesdays we go walking, talking about another degree
The person spends time with someone discussing further educational goals on Tuesdays.
you can't stop kicking the heart out
It is difficult to put an end to breaking one's heart.
and you're a practical mess
The person is a mess in a practical sense.
behind links of celebrity dropouts
Behind the news of famous individuals dropping out of school.
you're just a shepherd, but oh well
The person in question is just a simple shepherd, but that's life.
what makes the wild wind whistle?
The person wonders what causes the sound of wind wistling.
what makes the birdies sing?
The person wonders what causes the tweeting of birds.
i'm hutched down in a huddle, talking about another ring
The person is crouched talking about a possible future engagement.
but oh, you're 25 for an hour
The person is only happy for a short time.
and I'm related to it, for hearts that don't make sense
The person understands and shares the pain felt by those whose hearts don't make sense.
if music is my lover
The person has a deep love for music.
you are just a tease
The person in question is just a tease.
you make love to a shadow, whose face is hallow money
The person in question is interested in someone or something for their financial worth alone.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Zachary David Schwartz
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