Since forming in 2… Read Full Bio ↴San Luis Obispo, California, USA (2004 - present)
Since forming in 2004, Still Time has made the transition from local notoriety to a rapidly growing regional and national presence through a dedicated grass roots and word of mouth process. Still Time began carving out a name for themselves in the San Luis Obispo, California bar and college scene as their music spread through rough-cut songs passed from fan to fan. By 2006, Still Time was playing to a regularly sold out house at San Luis Obispo's most popular music venue, Downtown Brewing Co., and began touring across the West Coast.
With their music being hard to place into any one genre, Still Time's sound is best defined as groove rock with an eclectic mix of instruments such as; harmonica, mandolin, slide guitar and upright bass. With a unique style reminiscent of dynamic artists such as Ben Harper, Van Morrison and Dave Matthews Band, Still Time offers a positive, high-energy show that appeals to many different musical tastes and backgrounds. They have had the opportunity to entertain at a broad range of venues, from small, intimate acoustic sets to festivals with several thousand attendees. This diverse style and live performance has allowed them to share the stage with a variety of artists such as Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti & Spearhead, UB40, Steel Pulse, Ozomatli, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Robert Randolph, Mad Caddies, Pepper, Strung Out, ALO, David Lindley, Jackie Greene, etc.
The band's debut album "Stream of Consciousness", released independently in 2007 under their own record label When It Hits Records, was quickly embraced by fans, putting the single "High Tide" in the 1 spot on San Luis Obispo radio station New Rock 107.3 for over 7 weeks. The album reflects the bands' ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds and has sold several thousand copies.
With the release of their second album "See America" in May 2009, Still Time continues to progress with their cross-generational sound. To capture the right feel for each song, the album was written and recorded in multiple locations throughout the West Coast including an abandoned boxcar on the coast of Oregon, a forrest in the hills of Santa Cruz, an empty mansion in San Francisco, and an after hours bar in San Luis Obispo. The album was then mixed by Grammy Award winning engineer Fred Vogler, at the world famous Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood, California.
With musical stylings far beyond their years, the experience that Still Time provides is comparable to a day at the beach with close friends, great times, deep conversations, and contemplation. It's this experience along with a feeling of community that Still Time hopes to always provide for their diverse fan base.
Think Dave Matthews impromptu harmonica solos with Jimmy Page in his element, but better. Think Sublime flow while slowly biking alongside the velvety sands of Negril, but better.
- Julia David, Urban Climber
The best band to come out of the lively Central California Coast...
- Mi2N
Stream of Consciousness--a highly polished collection of 14 tracks--also represents the band's new maturity as artists.
- Glen Starky, SLO New Times
High Tide
Still Time Lyrics
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She says she knows me and
I've got that dreamy look in my eyes
I got a mind to make a dollar
Out of fifteen cents
And buy an island with a view
Of all the summer sets
You see I know where I'm going
I tell my lady that my ship's coming in
I got no time for fiasco and the last straw
Seems to be a long ways away
High Tide is coming with the world for me
My type is something that you won't find
Summer skies keep on asking me why
This island dream and what it means
Has seemed to pass me on by
But it's just a matter of time,
Right now I'm headin' to find
That paper paper and the good life
No need for the grind
You see I know where I'm going
And I know where I've been
I tell my lady that my ship's coming in
I got no time for fiasco and the last straw
Seems to be a long ways away
High Tide is coming with the world for me
My type is something that you won't find
Baby girl if you leave me
You'll see me someday on the TV
Wish you hadn't left me for someone else
'Cause I'll be getting' that scrilla
Like the Don himself
The song High Tide by Still Time talks about the dreamy life that the singer wants to have. The first few lines "Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies, She says she knows me and I've got that dreamy look in my eyes" is the singer asking his lady to tell him lies because he is lost in his dreamy world. He wants to make a dollar out of fifteen cents and buy an island that overlooks summer sets. He claims that he knows where he's going and where he's been, and that his ship is coming in. He has no time for any fiasco or the last straw.
The main message of the song is that the singer believes that the High Tide is coming, with the world for him, and that he is on the verge of big success. He believes that his type of life is something you won't find anywhere else. The lyrics are a bit cryptic, mentioning a "paper paper and the good life." The singer is headed to find something, but it's not clear what that is. The song talks about a dreamy island life, success, and the desire to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
The singer is asking to be lied to, despite the fact that he knows he's being lied to, just to feel better
She says she knows me and I've got that dreamy look in my eyes
The singer is in love with someone who says she knows him just by looking into his eyes
I got a mind to make a dollar out of fifteen cents
The singer has a plan to turn a small amount of money into something more significant
And buy an island with a view of all the summer sets
The artist wants to buy an island with the best view of all the summer sunsets
You see I know where I'm going and I know where I've been
The artist has a clear sense of direction and knows his past experiences well
I tell my lady that my ship's coming in
The singer promises his lover that his fortunes will soon change for the better
I got no time for fiasco and the last straw seems to be a long ways away
The singer is too focused on his goals to get sidetracked by anything trivial, and big problems seem like they won't happen anytime soon
High Tide is coming with the world for me
The artist believes that things are looking up for him, and his fortunes are about to rise dramatically
My type is something that you won't find
The artist is unique in his goals and motivations, and his plans are different from most people's
Summer skies keep on asking me why
The artist is confused by the beauty of the summer skies, and wonders why things can't be as beautiful in his own life
This island dream and what it means has seemed to pass me on by
The singer feels like his dream of owning an island and a beautiful view is slipping away from him
But it's just a matter of time, right now I'm headin' to find that paper paper and the good life
The artist believes that he will eventually achieve his dream, but for now he needs to find a way to earn more money and live well
No need for the grind
The singer wants to stop working hard and start enjoying life
Baby girl if you leave me you'll see me someday on the TV
The singer warns his lover that if she leaves him, he will become successful and famous without her
Wish you hadn't left me for someone else 'cause I'll be getting' that scrilla like the Don himself
The singer is bitter about the idea of his lover leaving him for someone else, because he plans to make a lot of money (using a slang term for money) and become powerful like a mafia boss (the Don)
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.