The name Silversun Pickups refers to a liquor store across the road L.A. rock-scene hang Silverlake Lounge. One of the band’s friends would often arrive at the store late at night to buy liquor, and would be as such making the "Silversun Pickup".
The band is signed to Dangerbird Records. They released their debut EP "Pikul" in July of 2005. The band has released four albums, 2006's "Carnavas", 2009's "Swoon", 2012's "Neck of the Woods" and 2015's "Better Nature". The band managed two Top 10 singles on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2007: "Lazy Eye" (#5) and "Well Thought Out Twinkles" (#9). In 2009, they managed their third top 10 on the chart, "Panic Switch" (#1) and a fourth song "Substitution" was also on that chart (#23).
Silversun Pickups have been compared to The Smashing Pumpkins (possibly due in part to Brian Aubert's vocal style) and 90's shoegazing bands like My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Ride, and Slowdive. Silversun Pickups claim they have been heavily influenced by Modest Mouse and The Velvet Underground as well as other lesser-known acts.
Their first break came when a friend mailed a boombox demo to CMJ and they were accepted. They got their start in many of the most important L.A. clubs and began to draw a strong following upon the release of the Pikul EP. This culminated in frequent touring, including a co-headlining stint with Viva Voce.
The band finished a three-week tour opening for Australian rockers Wolfmother on December 9, 2006, and have toured with OK Go and Snow Patrol on their U.S. spring tour, which ended on April 10, 2007. The Pickups played at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California on April 27, 2007.
The band supported Foo Fighters, along with Nine Inch Nails on August 21st 2007 as part of the 'T on the Fringe' music festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, and then on the 22nd in Marley Park, Dublin, Ireland. They also performed at the Carling Reading and Leeds festivals on the 25th/26th August 2007 and supported Kaiser Chiefs on their Autumn European tour and Snow Patrol on their tour of Australia (with Paolo from Snow Patrol joining them regularly to play guitar on Lazy Eye and Nikki guesting on vocals for Snow Patrol's Set The Fire To The Third Bar onstage). On some of these dates the band have been covering Joy Division's Shadowplay and Bjork's Big Time Sensuality, both of which have been recorded for web or radio sessions.
The second full studio album, entitled "Swoon", was released 14th April 2009 in both the US and UK.
The band was also part of Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago, IL, Voodoo Fest 2009 and 2012 in New Orleans, and the 2009 Sasquatch! Festival.
In early 2010, they supported the UK anthem-rock superstars Muse for several of their North American dates for The Resistance tour.
Latchkey Kids
Silversun Pickups Lyrics
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What you want so bad
Please concentrate, hear me out
You might get caught but if you want
You can keep your fingers crossed
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
The Latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
C'mon
We've been sneaking around
But we do it lightly
No more middle school tongues
If you show up unarmed
Be still our beating hearts
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
What's in store is not so unusual
The latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
If it's not flesh and blood that leads you on honey
Then unlock the door
Unlock the door and move on
Be still, our beating hearts
Keep your fingers crossed
You keep dancing around
What you want so bad, bad
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
What's in store is not so unusual
The latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
If it's not flesh and blood that leads you on honey
Then unlock the door and move on
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
And unlock the door
The song "Latchkey Kids" by Silversun Pickups is a fast-paced track that speaks to the youth and their desire to break free from their current situation and live life on their own terms. The lyrics speak of wanting something badly, yet being hesitant to pursue it because of the fear of getting caught. The verse calls for the listener to concentrate and hear the message, to keep their fingers crossed that they can get what they want without getting caught. The chorus tells of the freedom that lies beyond the door, encouraging the listener to unlock the door and step out into the world.
The lyrics also speak to a sense of belonging and community among the youth, with the reference to the "Latchkey kids" coming together. The latchkey kids were a generation of children who grew up in a period when both parents worked outside the home, so they were often left alone after school to let themselves in with a key. This phrase takes on a new meaning in the song, referring to a group of young people who are self-sufficient and free to do as they please.
The bridge of the song speaks to the fear and vulnerability that comes with pursuing something new, but ultimately encourages the listener to take the leap and move forward.
Overall, "Latchkey Kids" is a song about breaking free from the constraints of society and taking control of one's own life. It speaks to the courage it takes to step out into the world, the sense of community that comes from shared experiences, and the ultimate reward of living a life free from tethers.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep dancing around
You're avoiding what you really want
What you want so bad
Your heart's desire
Please concentrate, hear me out
Listen to what I have to say
You might get caught but if you want
There's a risk, but it's worth it for what you want
You can keep your fingers crossed
Hope for the best, despite the risk
We're outside and free from all tethers
We're liberated, no longer bound by anything
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
Don't let feeling bad stop you from moving forward
C'mon
Let's go
The Latchkey kids have all come together
We're united as outsiders
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
Let go of your barriers and feel free
We've been sneaking around
We've been doing things on the sly
But we do it lightly
We're careful not to get caught
No more middle school tongues
We're past the age of innocence
If you show up unarmed
If you come without defenses
Be still our beating hearts
We're trembling with anticipation
What's in store is not so unusual
What we're about to experience is not uncommon
If it's not flesh and blood that leads you on honey
If it's not a natural instinct driving you
Then unlock the door and move on
Let go of your fears and keep going
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Aubert, Christopher Guanlao, Garret Lee, Joseph Lester, Nicole Monninger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You keep dancing around
What you want so bad
Please concentrate, hear me out
You might get caught but if you want
You can keep your fingers crossed
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
C'mon
The Latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
C'mon
We've been sneaking around
But we do it lightly
No more middle school tongues
If you show up unarmed
Be still our beating hearts
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
What's in store is not so unusual
The latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
If it's not flesh and blood that leads you on honey
Then unlock the door
Unlock the door and move on
Be still, our beating hearts
Keep your fingers crossed
You keep dancing around
What you want so bad, bad
We're outside and free from all tethers
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
What's in store is not so unusual
The latchkey kids have all come together
So unlock the door, it'll make you feel better
If it's not flesh and blood that leads you on honey
Then unlock the door and move on
So get off the floor if you're under the weather
And unlock the door
Traveler Volkriin
Silversun Pickups has to be the best soft alternative band to ever exist.
Valerie Tibke
Haha, I realize how old this original post is. But it’s never too late to educate/enlighten or broaden another future persons potentially limited and unfortunate narrow view or simply open their minds musically 🎶 🌅
Valerie Tibke
Ever heard of MGMT, Brand New, Cage The Elephant, Empire Of The Sun, Modest Mouse, Manchester Orchestra? Silversun Pickups alongside the well established and better known groups I listed are more widely and generally known as “Indie”, “Indie Rock” or “Shoegaze/Dream Pop” etc. The beauty in music however is how individually unique each genre of groups can produce instrumentally and how much diverse creativity can be jam packed into one group that actually can make it difficult to classify them into one single sub genre 😊 🎵
That’s part of what makes music extraordinarily and ambitiously driven ❤️
Teaz QT
is that what the genre would be termed? I am so musically stupid. I love this band though
Snotty Boy
I think it really depends on the song. Three seed is really soothing (almost to another level) this one's pretty soft, but like someone else said, they're older albums have some heavier stuff too. Kissing family is pretty soft and then he randomly starts screaming.
VeggyZ
I don't even think you can call them "soft" since they have plenty of songs that ...aren't. They're damn good though, no argument there.
Sid Lee
This is not normally my style of music, but I must say there's something very special about this band. I'm certain they'll be remembered for a long time. I'm calling it before it happens -- these guys are a future classic.
Valerie Tibke
@Edward Richards
As the other person said “Alternative Rock” but it’s more widely and generally known as well as other many other great similar groups as “Indie Rock” or “Shoegaze/Dream Pop”. The beauty in music however is how individually unique each genre of groups can produce instrumentally and how much diverse creativity can be jam packed into one group that actually can make it difficult to classify them into one single sub genre 😊 🎵
That’s part of what makes music extraordinarily and ambitiously driven ❤️
DJA Gaming 2
@Edward Richards Alternative rock
Edward Richards
How do you define their music btw? I have a hard time defining it. But yea I literally love every song they have