Starlight Mints are a group of beautiful pop mutants: four oddballs whose l… Read Full Bio ↴Starlight Mints are a group of beautiful pop mutants: four oddballs whose love for archetypal pop music and AM radio has provided a rock-solid foundation for a whole bunch of inspired weirdness. Allan Vest (vocals/guitar), Marian Love Nunez (keyboards), Javier Gonzales (bass), and Andy Nunez (drums) began jamming together in the '90s, giving birth to their own funky brand of heavily instrumental, surrealistically worded pop sound. Maybe you could call it bubblegum psych. It all adds up to something very grand: one marvelous piece of orchestrated, catchy surrealism after another, in the form of 2006's drowaton. The band has released two previous albums, the dream that stuff was made of (2000), and built on squares (2003), combining classic string arrangements, cheeky boyish vocals, and a feel good vibe to bring a glossy, fresh sound to indie rock.

The Starlight Mints is an indie pop band from Norman, Oklahoma. This quirky quintet is nationally renowned on the indie scene for their creative juxtaposition of classical and pop elements in their music. The band was formed in the '90s and has varied in size between 5-7 members.
The current quartet consists of:
- Allan Vest (vocals, guitar)
- Andy Nunez (drums)
- Marian Love Nunez (keyboard)
- Javier Gonzales (bass).

Two previous members contributed to their sound on violin and cello. After releasing The Dream That Stuff Was Made Of in 2000 through the label See Thru Broadcasting, and Built on Squares in 2003 through Pias America. Similar bands include the Flaming Lips (who hail from the same area of Oklahoma), the Mayflies USA, the French Kicks and The Unicorns.

Signed with Barsuk Records in December of 2005, the Mints have released their third album, entitled Drowaton, in early 2006.

Find out more at: www.starlightmints.com

Black Champagne
Starlight Mints Lyrics

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Queen of the rebel spark, child of the silver flame
Why did you leave this mark on your reign
Playing in a field of fire, dowsed by another's fame
But with a simple smile you shouted out a phrase

And the gallows sway till the night is through
And my thoughts are strange as I leave with you

Am I,
Am I losing my mind
Reverse libido
That you're not gonna find
Me and you
Drinking black champagne under the yellow moon

Keys on the chair, do you want me to
Chair's on the bed, do you want me to
Give up, decide now

Bells never ring for your majesty
Seems you'll be wearing one of these so
Chin up, decide now

Well the gallows sway when the king comes through
With his muscles grazing everything you do

Am I,
Am I losing my mind
Reverse libido
That you're not gonna find

Me and you
Drinking black champagne under the yellow moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Starlight Mints’ song Black Champagne evoke a sense of mysteriousness and rebellion. The opening lines, “Queen of the rebel spark, child of the silver flame, why did you leave this mark on your reign,” introduces us to the singer of the song, a queen who has a rebellious spirit and leaves a lasting impression. Throughout the song, we gather that the queen is someone who defies societal norms and expectations, hence the references to the gallows and the king who comes through with his muscles grazing everything she does.

However, amidst this defiance, there is an underlying sense of melancholy and confusion. The line, “Am I losing my mind, reverse libido that you're not gonna find” suggests that the singer is grappling with her identity and possibly feeling lost. Yet, she finds solace in the company of another person, someone who accepts her for who she is, as seen in the line, “Me and you drinking black champagne under the yellow moon.”

Overall, the lyrics of Black Champagne are enigmatic and open to interpretation, but ultimately speak to the struggles of individuality and the search for connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Queen of the rebel spark, child of the silver flame
You are a rebellious and fiery person, born to shine like silver.

Why did you leave this mark on your reign
Why did you make such an impact on your time as a leader?

Playing in a field of fire, dowsed by another's fame
You were once fearless, but someone else's popularity extinguished your spark.

But with a simple smile you shouted out a phrase
Despite your setback, you were able to find joy and express yourself through simple things.

And the gallows sway till the night is through
The hanging ropes are swinging all night long, perhaps symbolizing the weight of heavy decisions.

And my thoughts are strange as I leave with you
My mind is racing and confused as I continue on this journey with you.

Am I,
I am questioning myself,

Am I losing my mind
Wondering if I am losing my sanity.

Reverse libido
I am feeling the opposite of my usual sexual desire.

That you're not gonna find
You won't see this side of me easily.

Me and you
Together, the two of us.

Drinking black champagne under the yellow moon
We are celebrating with a dark and unconventional drink under the moon's light.

Keys on the chair, do you want me to
The keys are on the chair, do you want me to give them to you?

Chair's on the bed, do you want me to
The chair is on the bed, do you want me to move it?

Give up, decide now
Make a choice and stick to it.

Bells never ring for your majesty
You may be a queen, but you won't always receive the expected recognition or honor.

Seems you'll be wearing one of these so
It looks like you'll be wearing a crown like this too, but perhaps not by choice.

Chin up, decide now
Stay positive and make a decision now.

Well the gallows sway when the king comes through
The hanging ropes continue to sway when the king arrives, indicating that difficult decisions must still be made in his presence.

With his muscles grazing everything you do
The king's power and presence loom over everything that you do, influencing your actions.

Writer(s): Andy Nunez, Alan Vest Copyright: Songs In The House Of Hassle

Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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