Along with such bands as Pavement and Guided By Voices, Sebadoh helped pioneer lo-fi, a style of indie-rock characterized by low-fidelity recording techniques, often on four-track machines. The band's early output, such as Weed Forestin (1990) and III (1992), was typical of this style, and wavered between Barlow's wry, introspective folk and Gaffney's psychedelic noise-rock experiments.
Following 1993's Bubble and Scrape, Gaffney left the band. His replacement, Bob Fay, appeared on the band's most acclaimed and consistent effort, 1994's Bakesale, which saw the emergence of the songwriting talents of multi-instrumentalist Jason Loewenstein, and the follow-up Harmacy in 1996.
Fay left the band before the sessions for The Sebadoh (1999), to be replaced by Russ Pollard. Following the tour to promote this album (2000), the band went on hiatus, with Barlow concentrating on his other project, the Folk Implosion, and Loewenstein working on material for his debut solo album At Sixes and Sevens, released in 2002. The two reunited to play concerts in late 2003 and the spring of 2004.
In 2006, III was reissued with a bonus disc and expanded liner notes. In 2007, the band (reunited with Eric Gaffney) was touring.
In 2013, Defend Yourself was released followed by Act Surprised in 2019.
Discography:
* The Freed Man (1989)
* Weed Forestin' (1990)
* The Freed Weed (1990)
* III (1992)
* Rocking The Forest (1992)
* Sebadoh vs. Helmet (1990)
* Smash Your Head On The Punk Rock (1992)
* Bubble and Scrape (1993)
* 4 Song CD (1994)
* Bakesale (1994)
* Harmacy (1996)
* The Sebadoh (1999)
* Defend Yourself (2013)
* Act Surprised (2019)
Think
Sebadoh Lyrics
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Or should I hold on to you?
Ask, I'll tell the truth;
There's nothing I should hide
And if I move to slow,
If you're bored I need to know
I'm weak to hide inside,
To force what I don't feel
If all we have is a question,
There's no hope to find a future
But something in me cries for you
It feels too real this time
I think I love you, though I don't know what love means
Girl of my dreams, or a friend that one day leaves?
Could I trust you when I've lied to myself before?
Will I do it all again to taste what I've imagined we could be?
Look what I've become;
This pressure that we feel
In a world of possibilities,
This may not prove real
But could we give enough,
Backed against a wall?
Too close to breathe,
But too far to fall
All I ever wanted was to feel you closer to me
And it's sad to feel this resistance
What once before had felt so free
Let tomorrow bee
I can't be so impatient
Pushing every answer, when there isn't any question
Let me feel good now
And though this may have to end, I hope I'm always with you
Honestly your friend
I think I love you
The song “Think” by Sebadoh is a beautiful and poignant love song which reflects on the internal battle of being in love but not fully understanding how to define or express these emotions. The lyrics centre around the singer questioning whether they should hold on to their partner or not. The first verse is an admission of vulnerability and a willingness to share their feelings, but also a fear of rejection. The second verse shows the singer’s uncertainty about the future, whether their love is enough for a future, and the fear of repeating past mistakes. The chorus is a powerful statement of the singer’s feelings, admitting that they think they love this person, but not fully understanding what this means.
The third verse shows the singer’s awareness of the external pressure of society, the fear of not being able to live up to expectations, and the uncertainty of whether their connection is genuine or just a fleeting moment. The fourth verse seems to be a resolution to be in the moment, to accept the uncertainty of the future but to enjoy the present, and to cherish the connection they have with their partner.
Overall, the song captures the essence of falling in love, the fear and uncertainty it brings, and the precious moments of vulnerability and honesty shared between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Could I hold on?
Am I capable of enduring this situation?
Or should I hold on to you?
Or should I cling onto you expecting that things may turn better?
Ask, I'll tell the truth;
Ask me, and I'll be honest about my feelings.
There's nothing I should hide
I have nothing to hide from you.
And if I move to slow,
If I hesitate or act slower than expected,
If you're bored I need to know
I must know if my inaction bores you.
I'm weak to hide inside,
I feel vulnerable to conceal my true emotions within me,
To force what I don't feel
to feign any emotions I do not honestly feel.
If all we have is a question,
If our relationship is only based on a ton of doubts,
There's no hope to find a future
there is hardly much potential for us to build a future together
But something in me cries for you
However, a part of me yearns for you, still.
It feels too real this time
It's feeling different, it feels tangible and true this time.
I think I love you, though I don't know what love means
I think I have genuine feelings of love for you, but I cannot define or express love in any tangible manner.
Girl of my dreams, or a friend that one day leaves?
I'm unsure whether you're the love of my life or just a temporary friend.
Could I trust you when I've lied to myself before?
Can I trust you when I've deceived myself in the past?
Will I do it all again to taste what I've imagined we could be?
Will I go to these lengths again just to experience what I envision our relationship could be?
Look what I've become;
See what I've transformed into;
This pressure that we feel
We are experiencing this insurmountable pressure.
In a world of possibilities,
In a world filled with numerous possibilities,
This may not prove real
Our connection may not prove to be genuine.
But could we give enough,
Nevertheless, can we give enough effort and energy,
Backed against a wall?
Even when we are up against a wall?
Too close to breathe,
So close that it's almost suffocating,
But too far to fall
Yet, it is not close enough for us to fall deeply in love.
All I ever wanted was to feel you closer to me
All I craved was your physical presence closer to mine.
And it's sad to feel this resistance
Sadly, it's depressing to sense that we're trying to push each other away.
What once before had felt so free
What felt unencumbered just moments ago.
Let tomorrow be
Let us take one day at a time.
I can't be so impatient
I must not be too eager all the time.
Pushing every answer, when there isn't any question
I cannot force any solution when there isn't any question to begin with.
Let me feel good now
Allow me to experience delight in the present moment.
And though this may have to end, I hope I'm always with you
Although this might end, I hope I always remain with you.
Honestly your friend
I will always be an honest friend to you.
I think I love you
I believe that I am in love with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIS KNOX BARLOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ericcartmanstitimplants8768
This song hits different… Normally I don’t care for songs that are abt love but this is so just great. idek how to put to words the feelings this song gives.
@zoebaart2053
I'm generally not so fond of love songs, but this one hits me ever since I heard it back in the 90's on a mixed tape. My favorite love song!
@ChrisFudgeCanada
I am fortunate to have been turned onto to Sebadoh when i did.... This is the worlds best love song
@dadleighordasleighor6170
I use to try and play this song sitting in my room in the mountains as the snow fell. Oh to be 23 again? What a love song
@Juiceb0xable
sebadoh has a song for ANY time in my life
@taragibson6082
this was on the cassette tape my first boyfriend in high school gave me. nostalgic
@JohnDoe-yr4wc
+Tara Gibson What a guy
@hapahapahappy
That dude sure liked good music
@Polyfusia
Sad, pretty song. Brings back memories indeed.
@wampie60
anniversary of a big break up and i listened to this again...makes me sad...in a weird way it's nice to know that other people are listening and relating as well...