Their new disk SPIN IT ups the sonic ante by building upon harmonies explored on their 2012 debut 'No Expiration Date.' That release was accurately described as a modern take on the 80's Garage Rock, Pop/Punk, Americana sound. It was also listed in several best of 2012 lists, and was heard on commercial, college, and international radio. SPIN IT continues the bond between the band and producer (ex-The Mighty Lemon Drops) David Newton. His British Pop sensibilities are a perfect fit for the Forty Nineteens Garage/Pop sound. Stevie Wonder sideman Kevin McCourt is back with his Hammond/Farfisa punch. Paul du Gre (Peter Gabriel, X, Los Lobos) returns to master their sophmore release on Heyday Records. The band just joined up with Kool Kat Musik for international distribution, and will be heard this year in the political thriller The Algerian.
Their philosophy is simple. "With so much music out there, say it in under three minutes."
Influences include, Psychedelic Furs, the Byrds, Love and Rockets, Dramarama, Plimsouls, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones. With recent airplay the band is making friends in Spain, UK, Belgium, Sweden, South America, and Japan.
John, Chuck, Chris and Nick have been opening for such bands as Gin Blossoms, The Fixx, CBGB icons The Fleshtones, Los Straitjackets side project The Outta Sites, Gene Loves Jezebel, Gilby Clark and L.A. Guns.
The Forty Nineteens continue their Motor City high-energy tradition that has earned them a loyal following that is growing daily. It all combines for one hell of a good time.
I'm The One
The Forty Nineteens Lyrics
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That some open arteries were spilling over everything and mixing all the metal with the glass
It gets so hard to focus on a woman's work is never done and loving like you do
Take the pieces with inside of you they're tearing coup and contra-coup.
So go on but come back for the show and I'll be waiting for you when we're done
Then leave fast before I know your gone cause I'm too busy hitting on someone
I can't see the forest for the trees the way you stand in front of me and looking like you do
From the stage so beautiful an evergreen is a simple thing compared to your Camaro's baby blue
But it gets so hard just keeping time, Lorelei
So go on but come back for the show and I'll be waiting for you when we're done
Then leave fast before I know your gone cause I'm too busy hitting on someone
But I'm still singing Lorelei
I'm still singing Lorelei
The Forty Nineteens's "I'm the One" is a song about the struggles of a man who is torn between his love for a woman named Lorelei, and his desire to hit on other women. He talks about how her "symmetry got broken fast" and how her open arteries were "spilling over everything and mixing all the metal with the glass." This can be interpreted as a metaphor for Lorelei's emotional state or even her physical appearance. He then talks about how he can't focus on a "woman's work" and how he needs to take the pieces inside of him and let them tear "coup and contra-coup." These lines suggest that he is struggling to reconcile his feelings for Lorelei with his desire to be with other women.
The chorus of the song is the most straightforward, with the singer saying "So go on but come back for the show and I'll be waiting for you when we're done. Then leave fast before I know your gone cause I'm too busy hitting on someone. But I'm still singing Lorelei. I'm still singing Lorelei." This shows that he wants Lorelei to come back to him but also wants her to leave quickly so that he can continue flirting with other women.
Line by Line Meaning
Her symmetry got broken fast unfolding into the grass we were surprised to see
Her physical appearance was suddenly marred, collapsing onto the ground in front of us which came as a shock.
That some open arteries were spilling over everything and mixing all the metal with the glass
Blood was flowing unhindered and mixing with broken shards of metal and glass causing a chaotic scene.
It gets so hard to focus on a woman's work is never done and loving like you do
It becomes difficult to concentrate with the endless responsibilities women have and the intensity of the love shared.
Take the pieces with inside of you they're tearing coup and contra-coup.
Try to mend yourself by taking care of the internal fragments that are causing a disturbance to your physical and mental wellbeing.
So go on but come back for the show and I'll be waiting for you when we're done
You can leave for now, but please return for the performance and I will be here waiting for you.
Then leave fast before I know your gone cause I'm too busy hitting on someone
Quickly depart before I realize you have left since I am preoccupied with someone else.
I can't see the forest for the trees the way you stand in front of me and looking like you do
I am unable to see things clearly, especially when you are standing so close and looking so beautiful.
From the stage so beautiful an evergreen is a simple thing compared to your Camaro's baby blue
Even a breathtaking view from the stage cannot compare to the beauty of your car's baby blue color.
I remember how you used to say I'll drown in you maybe some day we'll find another wine
I recall how you once expressed your love for me and suggested we would find another type of love in the future.
But it gets so hard just keeping time, Lorelei
However, simply staying on pace and being consistent becomes increasingly difficult over time, Lorelei.
But I'm still singing Lorelei
Despite the difficulties, I am still singing about you, Lorelei.
I'm still singing Lorelei
Once again, I am still singing about you, Lorelei.
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