We felt we had finally captured our sound, but the band was no more. JZ, Mark, and I had already been playing as The GasHounds, so our attention went there and a whole new batch of songs and recordings.
When JZ and I went through all our studio tapes from start to finish (1985-89), we revisited the thought we had long ago- can we capture our essential sound? We feel these recordings present the band as we always felt we should have been on record.
So, ladies and gentlemen, This Is The Alter Boys!
2) The Alter Boys are an American band including members of the bands Dog Fashion Disco, Mushroomhead, and Unified Culture, as well as MTV's Jackass. They play in various musical styles, and released their debut album in 2005. They are currently on Jason Popson's label "Fractured Transmitter" .
Vocals - Todd Smith, Jason Popson
Additional vocals - Craig Martini, Mike Martini, Ryan Dunn
Guitar - Todd Smith, Mike Martini
Bass - Craig Martini
Keyboards - Matt Rippetoe
Woodwind - Matt Rippetoe
Accordion - Mike Martini
I See You Moving
The Alter Boys Lyrics
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On my way over to your place -- somewhere I got lost along the way
Blinded by all of these neon lights
Those southern belles and Savannah nights
I see you moving -- you're an addiction
I'll play the junkie you'll be the cure
You know me better than I know myself
Your cold intentions froze my desire
Cheap motels and this real cheap wine
Sex only sells if someone buys
The smell of sweat as the semen dries
Now I can not look her in the eyes
I'm on the edge now, I'm looking over
You're down and lonely your hands in motion
Beyond temptaion beyond control
Your cold intentions froze in my veins
Searching for the perfect alibi
I guess I'll blame it on those neon lies
In "I See You Moving," The Alter Boys describes a man who feels lost on his way to his lover's house. He becomes blinded by the bright neon lights, and the allure of Southern belles and Savannah nights. He sees his lover moving and is drawn to them like an addiction. He compares himself to a junkie, and his lover to the cure. The man's lover seems to know him better than he knows himself, and their cold intentions have frozen his desires. The lyrics suggest that the man and his lover engage in cheap motel hookups and drink cheap wine. The lyrics also reference the smell of sweat and semen. The man is now unable to look his lover in the eyes, and he's on the edge – struggling to stay in control. But despite his struggles, he's beyond temptation and his lover's cold intentions have frozen in his veins. He is now searching for the perfect alibi and is ready to blame it on the bright and alluring neon lights.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way over to your place -- somewhere I got lost along the way
I was trying to come to your house but I lost myself somewhere on the way.
Blinded by all of these neon lights
I am confused and overwhelmed by the bright neon lights around me.
Those southern belles and Savannah nights
The people and atmosphere of the southern city is captivating.
I see you moving -- you're an addiction
Your actions and behavior are commendable and inspires an addictive feeling in me.
I'll play the junkie you'll be the cure
I'll have an addiction towards you and you'll be the solution to it.
You know me better than I know myself
You have knowledge about my personality more than I have knowledge about myself.
Your cold intentions froze my desire
Your calculated and composed attitude towards me has made me lose interest in you.
Cheap motels and this real cheap wine
I am experiencing events and consuming substances that give me temporary happiness without valuing their worth.
Sex only sells if someone buys
I realize the commodification and profit-making involved in sex industry.
The smell of sweat as the semen dries
I notice the aftermath of a recent sexual act which is unsettling.
Now I can not look her in the eyes
I can't face my sexual partner after the interaction.
I'm on the edge now, I'm looking over
I feel like I'm at the verge of losing control.
You're down and lonely your hands in motion
You're in a desperate emotional state and your actions reflect it.
Beyond temptation beyond control
This situation is beyond my capability to manage or be tempted by.
Your cold intentions froze in my veins
Your calculated and composed attitude towards me has made me feel numb.
Searching for the perfect alibi
I am trying hard to come up with a believable excuse for my actions.
I guess I'll blame it on those neon lies
I'll put fault on the overwhelming environment that distorted my judgement.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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