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
The Bandit
Starlight Mints Lyrics
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take a tip from a bandit (let the band play again)
He'll take you back to your head
To your, (head)!
Take a drink, after all (its pure alchohol)
Press the birdie switch (coo coo)
let your mind over.
let your eyes rover.
when your skin quivers.
when the sky shuts down!
Make a sea in the yard.
meet yourself in the jar.
take a smile from a ghost.
let your mind back home.
The lyrics to Starlight Mints' song "The Bandit" open with an invitation to the listener to make a wish from the well and take a tip from a bandit. The bandit then takes the listener back to their head, urging them to let their mind and eyes wander as they let go of their inhibitions. In the next verse, the bandit encourages the listener to take a drink of pure alcohol and press the birdie switch as they set course for Tokyo. The bridge of the song takes a more philosophical turn, as the bandit advises the listener to make a sea in the yard, meet themselves in a jar, take a smile from a ghost, and let their mind back home.
The imagery in the song is somewhat surreal and nonsensical, but it seems to be urging the listener to let go of their attachments to reality and explore their own thoughts and dreams. Perhaps the bandit represents a sort of guide or mentor, leading the listener on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to take risks and embrace the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a wish from the well (hoo hoo)
Make a wish from the deepest desires of your soul
take a tip from a bandit (let the band play again)
Follow the footsteps of those who have taken the road less traveled
He'll take you back to your head
He will help you find your true self, your identity
Take a drink, after all (its pure alchohol)
Indulge in certain pleasures, despite the consequences
Press the birdie switch (coo coo)
Make a bold move, take a leap of faith
Set the corse for, tokyo! oh no!
Embark on a journey towards something unknown
let your mind over.
Free your thoughts, let your mind roam
let your eyes rover.
Widen your perspective, see beyond what's in front of you
when your skin quivers.
Embrace your vulnerabilities, confront your fears
when the sky shuts down!
When the hardest times come, don't falter, keep moving forward
Make a sea in the yard.
Create something that's unique and beautiful, something that's worth the effort
meet yourself in the jar.
Rediscover who you are, what you stand for, and what you want in life
take a smile from a ghost.
Find joy in the smallest of things, and cherish the memories of the past
let your mind back home.
Don't forget who you are, your roots, your culture, your values
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lol
on Goldstar
this song is so underrated