The band released four albums, Crow Pot Pie, Barrel Chested, Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today, and Slippage. In early 2005 the band called it quits for a period, but are touring again as of 2009. Their concerts are well known for good rock and roll, booze, good times, and almost always at least one Neil Young cover song.
During the sabatical from Slobberbone, Brent Best, Jess Barr, and Tony Harper of Slobberbone joined up with Keith Killoren and Chad Stockslager formerly of Budapest One to form The Drams.
Front Porch
Slobberbone Lyrics
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My mandolin hangs on the wall once again
I can't seem to find the right words from within,
But I won't be looking for long
There comes a time when nothing seems clear'
Your past out on the front porch with a head full of beer,
Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear
So many years ago when I was pure,
I was drunk on direction but afflicted with a cure
For all ailments cynical, that's how things were
But I didn't stay drunk for too long
Notions and knowledge came and sobered me up
I sipped from their bottle; I slammed a whole cup
That swill seemed to sit well, but I should've thrown it up
Cause it didn't sit well for too long
I was a fool
I was stupid because
I was mistaking knowledge for just a good buzz
Five years drunk on wine and words and wit
Served by cynics and charlatans
They were all full of shit
Empty cans of frustration and cans of regret
Line the living room floor that you've often swept
Pop another one open and wretch at the stench
It's a hard drink to swallow for a thirst you can't quench
But there'll come a time when it all seems clear
When your past out on the front porch, your head full of beer
Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear,
But I won't be clouded for long
Now I'm driven to silence, and I'm drowning in sin
My mandolin hangs on the wall once again
I can't seem to find the right words from within,
But I won't be looking for long
I'll stink of drink 'til I let you in,
Then I won't be stinking for long
In "Front Porch," Slobberbone tells the story of someone who is struggling with addiction, trying to find the right words to express their feelings but failing to do so because of their intoxicated state. The lyrics talk about how the past and present are getting mixed up, and the person is drunk on direction, looking for a cure for their ailments. However, alcohol and cynicism lead them to a dead end. They accuse themselves of being foolish and stupid, mistaking knowledge for just a good buzz. They have accumulated a lot of frustration and regret, but they drink to forget.
The singer of the story is yearning for clarity, and in the end, they hope to find it by letting someone in. They hope that by accepting someone into their life, they can overcome their addiction and move on from their troubled past. The song is a powerful depiction of addiction and the desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Driven to silence, but I'm drowning in sin
I'm overcome with guilt and shame but don't know what to do about it
My mandolin hangs on the wall once again
My cherished instrument goes untouched because of my inner turmoil
I can't seem to find the right words from within,
I'm struggling to express myself and communicate my feelings
But I won't be looking for long
I'm determined to work through this and find a way out of my despair
There comes a time when nothing seems clear'
There are moments when everything seems confusing and overwhelming
Your past out on the front porch with a head full of beer,
You find yourself haunted by memories, trying to escape with alcohol
Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear
Your mind is muddled by thoughts of a loved one who is no longer with you
But I won't be thinking for long
I'll push past this state of confusion and emerge with clarity
So many years ago when I was pure,
I used to be more innocent and carefree
I was drunk on direction but afflicted with a cure
I was lost and directionless but believed I had the solution to all my problems
For all ailments cynical, that's how things were
I took a negative, cynical view of the world around me
But I didn't stay drunk for too long
I eventually realized my misguided ways and changed course
Notions and knowledge came and sobered me up
I gained new insights and wisdom that helped me see things more clearly
I sipped from their bottle; I slammed a whole cup
I eagerly absorbed new knowledge and ideas
That swill seemed to sit well, but I should've thrown it up
Looking back, I realized some of the ideas I embraced were harmful or flawed
Cause it didn't sit well for too long
I soon realized that some of the things I believed didn't hold up under scrutiny
I was a fool
I made mistakes and errors in judgment
I was stupid because
I knew better but made bad decisions anyway
I was mistaking knowledge for just a good buzz
I got caught up in the excitement of learning new things without fully understanding their implications
Five years drunk on wine and words and wit
I indulged in my newfound wisdom and intellect, to the detriment of other parts of my life
Served by cynics and charlatans
I was influenced by people who were not acting in my best interest
They were all full of shit
I eventually realized that some of the people I trusted were not trustworthy at all
Empty cans of frustration and cans of regret
My life is littered with reminders of past failures and disappointments
Line the living room floor that you've often swept
These reminders of the past are pervasive and hard to avoid
Pop another one open and wretch at the stench
I try to forget my past mistakes with intoxication, but am disgusted by the results
It's a hard drink to swallow for a thirst you can't quench
Despite my attempts to escape my guilt and shame, I can't forget my past and move forward
But there'll come a time when it all seems clear
Despite my current troubles, I have faith that I'll find clarity and resolution eventually
When your past out on the front porch, your head full of beer
I'll have to face my demons and confront my past mistakes to move forward
Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear,
My mistakes and regrets are tied to someone I loved and lost
But I won't be clouded for long
I'm resolved to work through my issues and find a way to move on
Now I'm driven to silence, and I'm drowning in sin
My guilt and shame have left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to communicate
My mandolin hangs on the wall once again
I'm neglecting my passions and interests due to my inner turmoil
I can't seem to find the right words from within,
My thoughts and feelings are jumbled and hard to articulate
But I won't be looking for long
I'm determined to find a way to express myself and work through my issues
I'll stink of drink 'til I let you in,
I'll continue to struggle and feel ashamed until I confront my mistakes and work to reconcile with those I've wronged
Then I won't be stinking for long
I have hope that I can overcome my struggles and find peace and redemption
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Written by: BRENT DAVID BEST
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