Formed in the winter of 2003 at Carleton College, Tapes 'n Tapes gained popularity after a series of write-ups on music blogs, first on EAR FARM then on sites such as Music For Robots and Gorilla vs. Bear, leading some to cite them as the most recognizable examples of a "blog band". However, it wasn't until The Loon received a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, including a "best new music" commendation, that the band started to find success. Tapes 'n Tapes have been compared to such alternative bands as Pixies and Pavement, or the recent alt-pop phenomenon Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. After release of their self-titled EP, the band played with more well-known acts such as The Futureheads, The Streets, Metric, Calvin Johnson, and I Am the World Trade Center. The band made its American television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 25, 2006, performing the song "Insistor." In 2006 the band did a Take-Away Show video session shot by Vincent Moon. They also performed at the Siren Music Festival in July of that same year. Tapes 'n Tapes performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2007, along with bands such as Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Björk.
Tapes 'n Tapes' musical style varies in tempo and in influence, ranging from fast-paced polka renditions to the slower, more blues-influenced songs. The publication Music Week described the band's song "Insistor" as "Part country, part rock...possess[ing] an emotional urgency that rivals Arcade Fire. This is promising stuff."
Badaboom
Tapes 'n Tapes Lyrics
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I'll be alone tonight and I'll be in here,
You take me for another,
Take me for a year, I'll be here, my dear.
When I and when my heart is right,
It's up and on and on every night,
I call you up to soldiers, I bet hold you near,
Hope on and on every night,
Call you up and hold me on the flight,
I'll be your hot star cowboy,
I'll be holding near, you're here, my dear,
You're here, my dear
When the night is over
And the time is,
I'll holding for the
I've been hoping for,
My call, over, hard my sorrow dear,
You're here, my dear.
You're here, my dear.
You're here.
The lyrics to Tapes 'n Tapes's song "Badaboom" are filled with introspection and longing. The opening lines, "When you are the madness in my ear, I'll be alone tonight and I'll be in here," suggest a sense of despair and isolation. The singer seems trapped in their own thoughts and overwhelmed by their emotions. The next line, "You take me for another, take me for a year," implies that someone else has caused the singer's distress, perhaps a romantic partner who has left them feeling lost and alone.
Despite their pain, the singer still holds out hope for connection and love. In the chorus, they sing, "I call you up to soldiers, I bet hold you near, You're here, my dear." The phrases "soldiers" and "hold you near" suggest a desire for protection and closeness, as well as a willingness to fight for what they want. The lines "Hope on and on every night, Call you up and hold me on the flight, I'll be your hot star cowboy," continue this theme of longing and determination.
The final verse speaks to the singer's belief that their heart will eventually be healed. They sing, "When the night is over and the time is, I'll holding for the, I've been hoping for, My call, over, hard my sorrow dear, You're here, my dear." The repetition of "my dear" throughout the song underscores the importance of human connection and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are the madness in my ear,
When your voice is all I can hear in my head,
I'll be alone tonight and I'll be in here,
I'll be by myself tonight and I'll be thinking about you
You take me for another,
You mistake me for someone else
Take me for a year, I'll be here, my dear.
Even if you think I'm someone else for a whole year, I'll still be here for you.
When I and when my heart is right,
When my heart is in the right place,
It's up and on and on every night,
I'm constantly thinking about you every night
I call you up to soldiers, I bet hold you near,
I reach out to you and imagine holding you close
You're here, my dear.
Even though you're not physically here, you're still with me in my thoughts and feelings.
Hope on and on every night,
I keep hoping every night
Call you up and hold me on the flight,
I call you up and picture you holding me while I'm on a flight
I'll be your hot star cowboy,
I'll be your passionate and adventurous partner
I'll be holding near, you're here, my dear,
I'll hold you close, even though you're not physically here, you're still present in my heart and mind.
When the night is over
When the night is finished
And the time is,
And the moment arrives
I'll holding for the
I'll await
I've been hoping for,
What I've been wishing for
My call, over, hard my sorrow dear,
My call for you is strong, my sadness is hard to bear
You're here, my dear.
Even though you're not with me, I still feel your presence and love.
You're here, my dear.
You're still here with me, my love.
You're here.
You're still present with me.
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@NoemiRojas44
There's something about indie music that I like so much...
@hibou647
My interpretation, for what it's worth is that it's about adulthood, and the disenchanted side of it. the yellow posts are like thoughts on memories of the good times, and in the end the adult learns to use those memories as cheerful reminders without trying to constantly run after and try to revive what now belongs to another era of his life.
@joshuasunn007
Just discovered these guys Im obsessed not sure how I missed them... great band! thanks !
@oropendola01
This song almost feels like the beginning of a new chapter in my life, like moving somewhere new and having new life experiences with the people you meet and the places you'll go. Words cannot express how much hope this one gives me
@deeliciousplum
Just playing this in the background while doing some chores... but I could not keep myself from returning to watch and listen to this.
@antislug
I miss this band!! Come back! Go Knights
@FionaSheridan69
Amazing ^__^ I love it!
@antislug
beautiful song! awesome band live!
@SRT911
Excited to see them live at the Current's B-Day concert!
@spun1990
love it i cnt wait to c them at sunset junction gona b sick