Royal Teeth is a happy accident. On a whim, the New Orleans-based band started incorporating samples and electronics to its indie vibe. Though this sounds mainstream, the band catches audiences off-guard with its memorable male and female vocal hooks.
More than ever, the band has cemented its stylistic sound. Before, the lineup changed from show-to-show. Now, the six members are set, ready for royalty.
Download Act Naturally EP @ http://royalteeth.bandcamp.com/album/act-naturally/
Band members:
Gary Larsen (singer)
Nora Patterson (singer)
Joshua Wells (bass)
Josh Hefner (drums)
Stevie Billeaud (guitar)
Andrew Poe (keyboard)
Debut EP - "Act Naturally" (2011)
The band released their debut EP Act Naturally in 2011.
Debut Album - "Glow" (2013)
After signing with Dangerbird Records, Royal Teeth released their long awaited debut album Glow on August 13th 2013, featuring 11 tracks.
American Idol appearance (2014)
On March 20th 2014, the band appeared on American Idol on the Fox network in the US, where they performed their breakout single "Wild". The track had featured as one of NPR’s Austin 100 to preview SXSW 2014.
Villain
Royal Teeth Lyrics
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Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Driving in a parkinglot
Everybody looks at us
Screaming so loud everyone can hear it
I can take you anywhere
Without you turning me into a villain
I just keep asking you some questions,
but you don't have the answers to them
There's nothing left to do when you always play the fool
You're running from the truth and it's catching up to you,
So I will play the villain if you really want me to
I'm gonna cut you lose
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
Secretely sleeping on the couch
Crying 'cause it don't work out
Not like it does in all your favourite movies
Sick of frantic drama queen
Always down to make a scene
You're never gonna get your happy ending
You just keep asking me some questions,
but I don't have the answers to them
There's nothing left to do when you always play the fool
You're running from the truth and it's catching up to you,
So I will play the villain if you really want me to
I'm gonna cut you lose
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Na na nanana na
Take your things and go
I know you wanna leave
I'm better of alone
I bet I'm not what you need
Take your things and go
(...)?
I hold you on the phone
I am the enemy
There's nothing left to do when you always play the fool
You're running from the truth and it's catching up to you,
So I will play the villain if you really want me to
I'm gonna cut you lose
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
I'm better without you-ou-ou
The lyrics of Royal Teeth's "Villain" depict a relationship that has reached its end. The singer is tired of the constant fights and drama that always seem to surround their significant other. They feel like they have to constantly ask questions, but their partner never has the answers. The chorus of the song is about the singer's decision to let go of the toxic relationship and move on. They are done playing the fool and being dragged down by their significant other's constant drama.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of idealized love versus reality. The chorus mentions how the significant other is unrealistic in their expectations of love, always wanting a happy ending like in their favorite movies. However, the singer is aware that real life is not always perfect and is willing to move on and find happiness without their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na nanana na
Repetitive background vocals
Driving in a parkinglot
Traveling through life together
Everybody looks at us
Standing out from the crowd
Screaming so loud everyone can hear it
Fighting in public frequently
Everyday a fight to spare
Constant conflicts in the relationship
I can take you anywhere
Being a supportive partner
Without you turning me into a villain
Trying to avoid being the bad guy
I just keep asking you some questions,
Trying to communicate and understand
but you don't have the answers to them
Not getting clear or honest responses
There's nothing left to do when you always play the fool
Fed up with the partner's immaturity
You're running from the truth and it's catching up to you,
Not facing reality and the consequences
So I will play the villain if you really want me to
Accepting the role as the bad guy to end things
I'm gonna cut you lose
Ending the relationship
I'm better without you-ou-ou
Being happier alone
Secretely sleeping on the couch
Hiding true feelings and sadness
Crying 'cause it don't work out
Feeling emotional pain and disappointment
Not like it does in all your favourite movies
Realizing life isn't a fairytale
Sick of frantic drama queen
Tired of excessive emotional reactions
Always down to make a scene
Creating drama and chaos frequently
You're never gonna get your happy ending
Relationship is doomed to fail
Take your things and go
Breaking up and leaving
I know you wanna leave
Acknowledging the partner's desire to end things
I'm better of alone
Realizing that being alone is better
I bet I'm not what you need
Unsure of being the right partner for them
Take your things and go
Repeating the decision to end things
(...)?
Inaudible lyrics
I hold you on the phone
Desperate attempt to save the relationship
I am the enemy
Feeling like the bad guy in the situation
Contributed by Jake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.