Soft Swells was named for and inspired by Williams' beachy surroundings in California where he relocated after leaving NYC in 2009. Williams, who had released two very well-received albums under his name for Dovecote Records, met Welsh as he was gearing up to work on his third album. Welsh, who gained much acclaim with his own Brooklyn outift Phonograph, asked Williams if he needed a guitarist, and both gents knew it was a sure fit. Recently, Welsh also made the move from the East Coast to West Coast to join his new bandmate. “His band had done quite a bit of touring with Wilco so I knew Matt would be up for the challenge,” says Williams.
Now ready to release their ‘Soft Swells’ debut LP to the world, Williams is excited to showcase new songs that he and Welsh recorded under tight constraints. "I would say ‘control’ is the main theme for this record. Really, what you can and can't - and how that affects your life.” Soft Swells’ self-titled debut was recorded in the tiny town of Lewes, England, by longtime friend and producer Dave Lynch (Ed Harcourt, Clearlake, Liam Finn) at Bat Box Studios. “Matt and I spent a little over a week recording 13 songs as quick as we could before our return flights home. I think we nearly drove Dave mad during this process as we could have really used a solid month for a record this size. Dave had also just had his first baby boy - Monty Moog - and probably only had 5 hours of sleep the entire week. He is a true saint,” says Williams.
The band released a hot 7” late summer 2011 which featured new tracks "Every Little Thing" and “Lifeboats” which gained airplay at KCRW and KROQ and started a Soft Swells buzz on the West Coast. Both songs were remastered for inclusion on the crushingly perfect upcoming ‘Soft Swells’ full length which Austin-based Modern Outsider Records will release at the end of February. Stay tuned for new tour dates and new beginnings from Soft Swells in 2012.
Put It On the Line
Soft Swells Lyrics
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She's got better things to do
To try and hold it in your hands
You try and speak it, but you can't
It's gone
You've gotta put it on the line
You've gotta put it on the line
For the one you love
It's true
A light burns out above your head
The keys are locked and now you're scared
No more fuel, but what to do?
Go in quick and go in
Go in soon
You've gotta put it on the line
You've gotta put it on the line
For the one you love
For the one true love
You've gotta put it on the line
You've gotta put it on the line
For the one you love
You're the one true love
For the one you love
For the one true love
It's true, it's you
It's true, it's you
It's true, it's you
It's true, it's you
You've gotta put it on the line
You've gotta put it on the line
For the one you love
For your one true love
For the one you love
You're the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
For the one you love
For the one you love
For the one true love
For the one true love
It's you
The lyrics of Soft Swells's song Put it on the Line speak of a person who wants to express their love to someone they care deeply about. The person they are interested in seems not to have the time for them and is preoccupied with other things. The singer urges the person to take a chance and confess their love, to not wait for the opportunity to pass them by. The chorus repeats several times that they need to "put it on the line" for the person they love so that they don't regret not expressing themselves.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe a situation where the person is locked out and feels helpless, with no other options. However, the singer again urges the listener to take action and not wait around for someone else to come and save them. They remind them once again to take a chance and confess their love, because it's important to take risks if love truly matters to them.
Overall, the song is about seizing the moment and not being afraid to take a chance when it comes to expressing love. It's a message of encouragement to be brave and take a leap of faith for someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
She's not making out with you
The person you desire is not reciprocating your feelings
She's got better things to do
The person you desire has other priorities in their life
To try and hold it in your hands
You want to possess what you desire
You try and speak it, but you can't
You struggle to express your feelings to the person you desire
It's gone
The opportunity to have what you desire has passed
You've gotta put it on the line
You need to take a risk and express your feelings to the person you love
For the one you love
The person you desire deeply
For the one true love
The one person you truly love
A light burns out above your head
Your hope or idea has failed
The keys are locked and now you're scared
You face an obstacle or difficulty that scares you
No more fuel, but what to do?
You have exhausted your options and are unsure what to do next
Go in quick and go in
Take action quickly and decisively
For your one true love
The person you truly love and cherish
It's you
The person you love is the one true love for you
Writer(s): SEIWERT TIMOTHY WILLIAM
Contributed by Alice F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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