The band released their debut EP A Bomb on a Laramie communal label, One Legged Pup, in 2002 and soon after on October 31st 2003 the band released their first album, Another Way, on vinyl only through that same label.
After touring through 2004, they set to work on their next release, Total, which was released in April 2005 through Red Scare. After more touring in support of Total, and a spot on the warped tour, they recorded their next LP for Red Scare, Warning Device, which was released on January 8, 2008. A video was released for the song "In the Basement" on December 28, 2007.
On February 10th 2009, Teenage Bottlerocket signed with punk label Fat Wreck Chords, later releasing They Came From The Shadows, their fourth album, on the 15th of September.
The band's most recent album, Tales From Wyoming was released in the spring of 2015 through Rise Records.
On November 7th, 2015 drummer Brandon Carlisle passed away after being hospitalized and comatose for a few days prior. Following the news of his passing, the band was initially ambiguous as to whether or not they would continue on but announced shortly thereafter that, with the addition of Darren Chewka formerly of Old Wives, Teenage Bottlerocket would indeed continue as a band.
Lost in Space
Teenage Bottlerocket Lyrics
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When I first saw your face
My head spun like a tilt a whirl
As I tired not to puke all over the place
You seem so down to earth
But things aren't what they seem
But now it's too late
You've got my heart in your tractor beam
I can tell by the blank expression on your face
You're fucking lost in space
Your mind just up and left without a trace
You're fucking lost in space
Don't wanna thing about it too much baby
Cause if I do
I might get lost in space with you
I try to make contact but it seems
That my transmissions aren't getting through
And that's when I finally realized
There might be no hope in saving you
Our attempts are futile baby
Seems our cause is lost
This search is going nowhere
But I just can't seem to call it off
I can tell by the blank expression on your face
You're fucking lost in space
Your mind just up and left without a trace
You're fucking lost in space
Don't wanna thing about it too much baby
Cause if I do
I might get lost in space with you [x3]
The song "Lost in Space" by Teenage Bottlerocket tells the story of a space encounter between the singer and a love interest who seems out of this world. The lyrics describe the initial attraction and fascination with the love interest, but also the frustration and hopelessness in trying to connect with someone who is "lost in space." The repeated line "You're fucking lost in space" emphasizes the theme of distance and disconnection.
The first verse describes the singer's initial reaction to seeing the love interest, whose presence is so powerful that it makes their head spin. However, despite the love interest appearing to be down to earth, they are later revealed to be unreachable and elusive. The line "You've got my heart in your tractor beam" suggests that the love interest may have intentionally pulled the singer in and is now keeping them at a distance.
The second verse reflects the realization that the singer's efforts to connect with the love interest have been unsuccessful, and that they may be too far gone to save. The line "Our attempts are futile, baby" suggests that the singer has tried everything they can to bridge the gap, but it's too late. Despite this, the singer is still drawn to the love interest and can't let go.
In conclusion, "Lost in Space" is a song about the frustration and hopelessness that can come with trying to connect with someone who is emotionally distant or "out of this world." The repeated line "You're fucking lost in space" emphasizes the theme of distance and disconnection, and the lyrics reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance that the singer may not be able to save the love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew right away that you were out of the world
From the moment I saw you, I could sense that you were different and not quite normal.
When I first saw your face
The very first time I laid my eyes on you.
My head spun like a tilt a whirl
I felt so dizzy and disoriented, like I was on a carnival ride.
As I tired not to puke all over the place
I had to struggle not to vomit due to the intense reaction I felt.
You seem so down to earth
Despite your unusual aura, you appeared to be grounded and sensible.
But things aren't what they seem
However, appearances can be deceiving, as I later discovered.
But now it's too late
Unfortunately, I've already fallen for you deeply.
You've got my heart in your tractor beam
Your captivating presence has ensnared my heart like a beam of light from a spacecraft.
I can tell by the blank expression on your face
Judging from your emotionless face, I can infer that your mind is elsewhere, perhaps in another world entirely.
You're fucking lost in space
You're completely immersed in your own thoughts and detached from reality.
Your mind just up and left without a trace
Your thoughts have vanished mysteriously and without a trace.
Don't wanna thing about it too much baby
I don't want to dwell on this too much because it could consume me completely.
Cause if I do
If I do think too much about your detachment, I'm afraid I'll become just as detached as you.
I might get lost in space with you
I may end up losing touch with reality and getting sucked into your world if I let myself get too caught up in this.
I try to make contact but it seems
I've attempted to connect with you, but it appears that my efforts are futile.
That my transmissions aren't getting through
My messages and attempts to communicate with you appear to be going unheard or ignored.
There might be no hope in saving you
I'm beginning to worry that there's no way to snap you out of your dreamlike state and bring you back to the present.
Our attempts are futile baby
Our efforts to reach you may be hopeless and ineffective, my dear.
Seems our cause is lost
It looks like our mission to bring you back to reality has failed.
This search is going nowhere
Our search for a solution or cure for your detachment seems to be fruitless.
But I just can't seem to call it off
However, I can't bring myself to give up or abandon our efforts.
Don't wanna thing about it too much baby
Once again, I'd rather not dwell on this too intently, in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
Cause if I do
If I allow myself to become too invested, I may end up just as lost as you.
I might get lost in space with you [x3]
I'm afraid that if I don't control my emotions and hold back, I'll get sucked into your otherworldly realm and never wake up.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.