From the drummer of Foo Fighters comes Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders… Read Full Bio ↴From the drummer of Foo Fighters comes Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders.

A small side-project turned into a fully fledged album, the front man and drummer, Taylor Hawkins, describes it as "an accident." Hawkins is the drummer and vocalist for the trio. Other members include Chris Chaney on bass (Jane's Addiction, and also played with Taylor with Alanis Morissette) and an enigmatic "Gannin" on guitar. They 've been active since 2004.

Debut album

On March 21, 2006, the band released their debut self-titled album Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders. It featured 11 songs which were recorded by the band during 2004, before Foo Fighters started recording In Your Honor. Their first official video clip was of the first song off the album, titled "Louise."

Red Light Fever

Taylor Hawkins stated in an interview with 'The Rock Radio' website regarding the next Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders album, that recording and production had been completed on the follow-up album, but was yet to have decided on a title, or a release plan.

In February 2010, it was announced the album, named Red Light Fever was to be released on April 19. It features guest stars Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Elliot Easton of The Cars. The album was recorded at Foo Fighters' Studio 606 in California. Tracks to appear on the album include "Way Down", "Not Bad Luck" and "Hell to Pay".

It's OK Now
Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders Lyrics

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Sometimes it goes
But never goes away
And when it comes
To nothing I can say
Seems like forever
Forever I will wait
Sometimes it goes
But it never goes away

Who, who and when it comes
The arms of sympathy
Oh, oh
Arms of sympathy

I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh

Sometimes it comes
Now heat up like the sun
I sit and wait
Waits for me to run
Seems like forever
Forever I will wait

Who, who and when it comes
The words like symphonies
Oh, oh
Words like symphonies

And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh

Sometimes it goes
But never goes away
Sometimes it goes
But never goes away

Oh, who and when it comes
The words like symphonies
Oh, oh

And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh

Ooh, oh

Oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's OK Now" by Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders talks about a complex emotion that one experiences when seeking solace from others but still feeling suffocated and boxed in. The song talks about how sometimes, one might search for the arms of sympathy from others during tough times, but it seems to do little to ease the turmoil within. The phrase "Sometimes it goes, but never goes away" highlights the relentlessness and persistence of the distress.

The song continues to describe how one could sit and wait for someone else to take charge of the situation but can't find the will to move forward themselves. The lines "The words like symphonies" and "Sometimes it comes and heats up like the sun" imply the internal battle the singer faces. They long for comfort but struggle to find the right words to express their emotions. Despite the chaos, the chorus acts like an assurance that everything will eventually be okay - "It's okay now."

Overall, "It's OK Now" is a song that signifies the complicated nature of human emotions when seeking comfort from others. It talks about how sometimes words may not be enough to provide solace, but it's essential to realize that it's okay to seek help and that eventually, things will turn out okay.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it goes
Difficult situations or problems may arise.

But never goes away
Despite the situation or problem resolving itself or being resolved, the memory and emotions surrounding it linger on.

And when it comes
Referring to the difficult situation or problem mentioned in the previous lines.

To nothing I can say
Sometimes there are no words that can describe or alleviate the negative emotions that arise from the difficult situation or problem.

Seems like forever
The difficult situation or problem may feel like it will never end.

Forever I will wait
The singer will wait as long as it takes for the difficult situation or problem to be resolved.

Who, who and when it comes
Referring again to the difficult situation or problem, and questioning who or what can help when it arises.

The arms of sympathy
Seeking comfort from others who can empathize with the artist's difficult situation or problem.

Oh, oh
Reiterating the need for sympathy and comfort.

I just wanted you to know
The artist wants the listener to understand their current emotional state and needs.

It's OK now
Despite the past difficulty, the singer is currently in a better place emotionally and wants the listener to know.

Sometimes it comes
There may be times when the difficult situation or problem resurfaces.

Now heat up like the sun
The intensity of the emotions surrounding the difficult situation or problem may increase during these times.

I sit and wait
The singer continues to wait for resolution, regardless of the situation's recurrence.

Waits for me to run
The singer may feel an urge to run from the difficult situation or problem, but chooses to wait instead.

The words like symphonies
Referring again to the need for comfort and empathy, and the beauty and power of words that can provide it.

And I just wanted you to know
Reiterating the importance of the listener understanding the artist's emotions and needs.

Ooh, oh
A vocalization of emotion or emphasis.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRIS CHANEY, CURTIS MATHESON, GANNIN DUANE ARNOLD, TAYLOR HAWKINS, THOMAS ANDREW HESTER

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01Louise2:45

02Walking Away3:14

03Running In Place5:54

04NOA0:38

05It's OK Now4:46

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06End Of The Line3:44

07You Drive Me Insane…3:41

08Wasted Energy3:02

09Get Up I Want To Get Down3:02

10Pitiful3:01

11Better You Than Me5:34

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mark Brann

9y↑3

Sometimes it goes
But never goes away
And when it comes
To nothing I can say
Seems like forever
Forever I would wait
Sometimes it goes
But it never goes away
Who, who and when it comes
The arms of sympathy
Oh, oh
Arms of sympathy
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh
Sometimes it comes
Now heat up like the sun
I sit and wait
Waits for me to run
Seems like forever
Forever I would wait
Who, who and when it comes
The words like symphonies
Oh, oh
Words like symphonies
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh
Sometimes it goes
But it never goes away
Sometimes it goes
But it never goes away
Oh, who and when it comes
The words like symphonies
Oh, oh
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
And I just wanted you to know
It's OK now
Oh, oh
Ooh, oh
Oh, oh

All comments from YouTube:

0509killer

2y↑10

RIP Taylor Hawkins, you were so much more than just a drummer

Sailor Hathor

7y↑3

I just love the fucking hell out of this album! It's so experimental and different. I really wish Taylor would do another Coattail Riders album. It's his best sideband ever.