Genre: Country

Members: Warren Thomas, Kyle Mullarky, Ellie Mae, Sha… Read Full Bio ↴Genre: Country

Members: Warren Thomas, Kyle Mullarky, Ellie Mae, Shades Agrey, Eric Fisher

Hometown: Los Angeles, Ca.

Record Label: Burger Records, Mono Records

About: If I were to identify this band of cowboys, they would have the threateningly of Lee Hazlewood on the bag of Cowboy In Sweden but in the distance is piled a black cloud, therefore it is without k-way that we pass through the storm . Is of Warren Thomas (growlers blocking his way, Grand Elegance), this first album of the Abigails is the perfect of the finger oscillation of our cow boy on the trigger of his Colt 357.

Description: By Joey Genovese

In sunny southern California it’s always warm out, you’re near the ocean, and the weed is supreme. These things make the area a great place to shack up for a while and give life the middle finger. Unfortunately, they also have a way of making all the music from this great place sound similar. While many local acts take a bong rip and look to the beach for inspiration, Warren Thomas and company of the Abigails opt for a handle of the stiff shit and a trip down the lonesome backroads you don’t wanna get a flat on. Songs of Love and Despair is their latest offering, and it’s one of those “transporter” albums. The combination of Thomas’ deep, haunting croon and those twaaangin’ ass guitars “transport” you on a journey deep into the woods onto some wooden porch, with the bug zapper crackin’ into the wee hours of the night. Somewhere very far from here. And it feels great to leave

Biography: The Abigails “Songs of Love & Despair” truly lives up to its name, it is an LP full of songs about love and despair. Not only do these topics become obvious in a lyrical sense, but I’d be lying if I said Warren Thomas’s voice doesn’t rip apart these ideas in complete lovely desperation. Southern winds drift through open windows becoming all you feel, dark atmospheres absorbing comfort for a short moment then shocking you with its abrupt release of things you’ve felt for as long as you can possible remember. Nostalgic late night walks, letting the one you love sleep all night in your head. Stories. getaways. Escaping into air so thick you can barely breath while letting previous things, people, memories, and plans leave along with you without looking back. The Abigails “Songs of Love &Despair” is a look at the past, reminding you of things you once loved, feared, and hoped for. Check it out on bandcamp and be sure to head down to THE SATELLITE in LA on May 5th for their Burger Records/Mono Records LP release show with Night Beats and Cosmonauts!

Sincerely,

California

Current Location: Los Angeles, Ca

Influences: Country /

No Jesus
The Abigails Lyrics

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It's the end of the night
Is it the end of me and you
Well you say you dont like jesus
Well I dont like him too

Wish that was enough to save what we have
We'll make the same mistake of the past
Cause we made up so fast

Last i saw you's a mess
Wish we'd not get so mad
Since we both don't like jesus
Can we try it again, again, again

Well its been two whole weeks and I'm rounding up cause I can
You consume my every thought, tell me to act like a man
It's been raining lately, yeah we both like it too
But we wouldnt know now would we, always wondering what to do
Would've been 5 months, now I'm liking jesus real hard
We should come running backwards crossing the yard
So hard, hard, hard

Seven years since we met
Makes me feel fun inside
I like a new short haircut
When you hold me at night
There's a couple things I got you
That you still have to get
Since december is for jesus
It'll add up real quick
You've the key to my home
And I dont lock the door

Can't forget there is jesus
Bloody knees on the floor

Overall Meaning

The Abigails' song "No Jesus" appears to be about the end of a tumultuous relationship. The first verse suggests a conversation between two people at the end of a night, wondering if this is truly the end. However, they find common ground in their dislike for Jesus. The second verse delves deeper into their recent history, with the singer lamenting that their attempts to reconcile usually result in them repeating past mistakes, despite the fact that they both dislike Jesus. There's a sense of desperation in their attempt to keep the relationship intact, shown by the line "Can we try it again, again, again."

The final verse brings in new elements. The reference to seven years passing and a new haircut indicate that this is a long-term relationship. The mention of December being for Jesus could suggest that one half of the relationship is religious while the other is not, putting a strain on their connection. The song ends with a cryptic mention of bloody knees on the floor, possibly referring to prayer or a religious ritual. Overall, the song seems to be addressing the difficulty of reconciling two people who are fundamentally different, and the struggle to hold onto something that is slipping away.

Line by Line Meaning

It's the end of the night
The night is ending.

Is it the end of me and you
I am questioning if our relationship is over.

Well you say you dont like jesus
You have expressed that you do not like Jesus.

Well I dont like him too
I agree with you that I also do not like Jesus.

Wish that was enough to save what we have
I wish our mutual dislike of Jesus was enough to save our relationship.

We'll make the same mistake of the past
We will repeat our past mistakes.

Cause we made up so fast
Our tendency to make up quickly after fights contributes to our repeating mistakes.

Last i saw you's a mess
When I last saw you, you seemed troubled.

Wish we'd not get so mad
I wish we could avoid getting angry with each other.

Since we both don't like jesus
Our mutual dislike of Jesus is a commonality between us.

Can we try it again, again, again
I am asking if we can try our relationship again.

Well its been two whole weeks and I'm rounding up cause I can
It has been almost two weeks since we last spoke, and I am rounding up to say it has been two weeks.

You consume my every thought, tell me to act like a man
You are always on my mind and push me to be a better man.

It's been raining lately, yeah we both like it too
It has been raining recently, and we both enjoy it.

But we wouldnt know now would we, always wondering what to do
We are both indecisive and often don't know what to do.

Would've been 5 months, now I'm liking jesus real hard
Our relationship would have been together for five months, but now I am starting to like Jesus more than before.

We should come running backwards crossing the yard
We should be running to each other to reconcile our relationship.

So hard, hard, hard
It is difficult, difficult, difficult to repair our relationship.

Seven years since we met
It has been seven years since we first met.

Makes me feel fun inside
Thinking about our history together makes me feel happy.

I like a new short haircut
I think your new short haircut looks good.

When you hold me at night
Being held by you at night is comforting.

There's a couple things I got you
I have a couple of things I want to give to you.

That you still have to get
You still need to pick up the items I have for you.

Since december is for jesus
December is associated with the religious holiday of Christmas, which is based on the birth of Jesus.

It'll add up real quick
The items I have for you will add up to a lot quickly.

You've the key to my home
You have a key to my home.

And I dont lock the door
I trust you and don't feel the need to lock my door.