The band was founded after both Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi put their solo bands on hiatus to form a new group that lets the married couple focus on making music together, and allows them to spend more time together while touring and recording. Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have toured together in 2007, under the name Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi's Soul Stew Revival, however this group's material was largely culled from Derek & Susan's solo projects, while the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band mostly focuses on performing original songs.
After the announcement in late 2009 of a hiatus for both The Derek Trucks Band and Susan Tedeschi Band , the couple began writing new material, working out of their home studio in Jacksonville with a rotating cast of friends and musicians. Their first concert was on April 1, 2010 at the Savannah Music Festival, and although their touring schedule was limited in 2010, the group did perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, Fuji Rock Festival, and several other festivals and venues.
The collaboration between Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi has also extended to other artists. Trucks and Tedeschi appeared together on Herbie Hancock's album, The Imagine Project, performing the track "Space Captain" with additional members of Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, including Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge, and Mike Mattison. A music video was also released, showing Herbie Hancock as he recorded the song at Trucks & Tedeschi's home studio. Trucks and Tedeschi also appeared with Herbie Hancock to perform "Space Captain" at his 70th birthday concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
On 7 March 2011, the band announced that it was changing its name to the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The first Tedeschi Trucks Band CD, Revelator, will be released on June 7th 2011.
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Misunderstood
Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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I've been back and forth through hell
I'm tired of racing idly around the track
For some reason I just keep coming back
Patiently waiting here for your call
While you're tearing away from it all
You're not hearing me so good
I might as well be in the dark
You can't see things falling apart, no
It's like a love that you never dared
It's like a pain that I never felt
Go on and cuff me so I can bleed
Just let me have it so I can be free
Patiently waiting here for your call
While you're tearing away from it all
I might as well be misunderstood
You're not hearing me so good
I might as well be in the dark
You can't see things falling apart, no
Rain fell of the things that you have said
Outside you're dry
You thought you had slept so long
Left it all meanwhile
You hear the sound of silence as the marching band goes by
Love you but I'm leaving here
Don't say I didn't try
I might as well be misunderstood
You're not hearing me so good, no
I might as well be in the dark
You can't see things falling apart, no
I might as well be misunderstood
You're not hearing me so good
I might as well be in the dark
You can't see things falling apart
I might as well be misunderstood
'Cause you ain't giving me so good
I might as well be in the dark
Can you see it falling apart?
Misunderstood
Misunderstood
Misunderstood
Misunderstood
Misunderstood
The Tedeschi Trucks Band's song Misunderstood is very relatable, as it speaks about being misunderstood and feeling like your voice is not being heard. The singer of the song is tired of being in the same situation over and over again, but they feel like they are not being listened to or understood. The lyrics paint the picture of someone waiting patiently for a phone call, while the other person is busy tearing away from it all. The singer then realizes that they might as well be misunderstood, and they're not being heard. They feel like they're in the dark, and the other person cannot see that things are falling apart.
The song then takes on a more desperate tone, with the singer pleading to be free. They want to be released from the pain that they're feeling, and they're willing to be cuffed in the process. The rain falls on the things that have been said, while the other person remains dry. The singer has tried to convey their feelings, but they feel like they've been ignored. They come to the realization that they might as well be misunderstood, as the other person is not giving them the attention they need. The song ends with the singer repeating the refrain "misunderstood" four times, emphasizing the feeling of isolation and distance they are experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Things just aren't going nowhere
Things are stagnant and not progressing
I've been back and forth through hell
I have been through many difficult situations and experiences
I'm tired of racing idly around the track
I am tired of doing the same things over and over again
For some reason I just keep coming back
I keep repeating my old behaviors despite wanting to change
Patiently waiting here for your call
I am waiting for you to reach out to me
While you're tearing away from it all
You are actively avoiding and ignoring me
I might as well be misunderstood
It seems like you don't understand me anyway
You're not hearing me so good
You are not listening to me very well
I might as well be in the dark
I feel like I am being kept in the dark and not being told the truth
You can't see things falling apart, no
You are not aware of the situation getting worse
It's like a love that you never dared
It's like a love that you are afraid to express
It's like a pain that I never felt
It's like a pain that I have never experienced before
Go on and cuff me so I can bleed
Let me feel something, even if it is painful
Just let me have it so I can be free
Allow me to experience something deeply and move on from it
Rain fell of the things that you have said
Your words have had a powerful impact on me
Outside you're dry
Your outward appearance suggests no emotional response, but inside you may feel differently
You thought you had slept so long
You thought you had been unaware of my feelings for a very long time
Left it all meanwhile
You have chosen to ignore the situation entirely
You hear the sound of silence as the marching band goes by
You hear nothing from me even as the situation progresses
Love you but I'm leaving here
I care for you, but I am choosing to move on
Don't say I didn't try
I have made an effort to communicate with you, but you are not hearing me
'Cause you ain't giving me so good
You are not reciprocating my attempts at communication
Can you see it falling apart?
Are you aware that things are getting worse?
Misunderstood
Feeling as if no one truly understands your situation
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC KRASNO, SONYA KITCHELL
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