On June 2nd, 2010, The Front Bottoms released a 6-track album entitled "Slow Dance to Soft Rock".
On March 8th, 2011, the band announced they have completed work on their forthcoming new mini-album, "Grip 'N' Tie". This EP was cancelled upon signing to Bar/None Records and combined with "Slow Dance to Soft Rock" to make their self titled debut full-length album, which was released on September 6, 2011. Their second album "Talon of the Hawk" was released on May 21, 2013 and led to the addition of two new members, Tom Warren (bass), and Ciaran O’Donnel (keys, trumpet, guitar) to play alongside Brian Sella and Matt Uychich.
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Father
The Front Bottoms Lyrics
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And he is screaming and crying for help
And maybe halfway through it has more to do with me killing him
Then it ever did protecting myself
And I believe that yeah, dad, maybe no one is perfect
But it seems that you were pushing your luck
It just sucks it played out like this:
A terrible movie and you can tell none of the actors even give a fuck
But you look good tonight girlfriend
Can I sleep in your bed?
And when I crawl out in the morning
Can I stay inside your head?
'Cause you were high school
And I was just more like real life
And you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
But I was just more like his wife
I'll do the pushups
I'll wear the makeup
I'll do whatever he wants all night
'Cause you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
But I was just more like real life
A long, long time ago my great, great, great, great grandfather
Took something that did not belong to him
And that is why today there is an eagle in my veins
I am part Native American
And I am leaving as soon as I come
As soon as I come you will probably forget my name
I hope I fall asleep at the wheel and crash my car (on the way home)
Or I could just stay here, because
You look good tonight girlfriend
Can I sleep in your bed?
And when I crawl out in the morning
Can I stay inside your head?
'Cause you were high school
And I was just more like real life
And you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
But I was just more like his wife
I'll wear the makeup
I'll do the pushups
I'll do whatever he wants all night
'Cause you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
But I was just more like real life
(More like real life!)
The Front Bottoms' song "Father" is a complex and emotionally charged track that explores a range of themes including family dysfunction, gender dynamics, and identity. The opening lines of the song describe a disturbing dream in which the singer is violently attacking their father with a baseball bat. However, the dream soon takes on a more complicated meaning as the singer questions whether they were really protecting themselves or trying to kill their father. The lyrics go on to express frustration with the way the situation has played out, which is likened to a "terrible movie" where none of the actors care about what's happening.
The song then shifts to a new subject, with the singer addressing their girlfriend with a description that suggests they are attracted to her but also critically aware of the power dynamics in their relationship. They describe their girlfriend as being "okay as a girlfriend" but also suggest that she represents a kind of high school fantasy, whereas they are more interested in a real-life relationship. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their partner happy, even if it means sacrificing their own desires and identity.
The final verse of the song brings in yet another layer of meaning, as the singer reveals that they are part Native American and feel a sense of disconnection and rootlessness. They express a desire to leave and disappear, or to potentially even crash their car on the way home. Ultimately, the song paints a vivid and harrowing portrait of a person struggling to find their place in the world and to come to terms with the complex emotions and relationships that shape their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I have this dream that I am hitting my dad with a baseball bat
The singer has violent dreams about harming their father.
And he is screaming and crying for help
The father is depicted as vulnerable in the singer's dream.
And maybe halfway through it has more to do with me killing him
The singer recognizes that their desire to harm their father may stem from deeper issues.
Then it ever did protecting myself
The dream may not be solely about self-defense.
And I believe that yeah, dad, maybe no one is perfect
The artist acknowledges that their father is flawed.
But it seems that you were pushing your luck
The father's actions may have contributed to the singer's feelings of anger and frustration.
It just sucks it played out like this:
The singer expresses disappointment in how their relationship with their father has evolved.
A terrible movie and you can tell none of the actors even give a fuck
The artist compares their situation to a poorly acted movie with no emotional investment.
But you look good tonight girlfriend
The artist shifts focus to a different subject, a potential romantic interest.
Can I sleep in your bed?
The artist makes a bold move by asking to stay over with the person they admire.
And when I crawl out in the morning
The singer implies that they plan on leaving early in the morning.
Can I stay inside your head?
The artist wants to be remembered by the person they admire after they leave.
'Cause you were high school
The singer reflects on their past relationships.
And I was just more like real life
The singer suggests that their past relationships were less significant than their present reality.
And you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
The singer views their past partner as mediocre in comparison to other relationships.
But I was just more like his wife
The artist felt a stronger connection with someone else in the past.
I'll do the pushups
The artist makes a declaration to do whatever it takes to keep their current partner satisfied.
I'll wear the makeup
The singer suggests they are willing to change themselves to please their partner.
I'll do whatever he wants all night
The singer is willing to make sacrifices for their partner's pleasure.
'Cause you were okay, okay as a girlfriend
The artist continues to compare their current partner to past relationships.
But I was just more like real life
The artist suggests that their current relationship is more realistic and significant.
(More like real life!)
The artist emphasizes the importance of their current relationship.
Contributed by Alice H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.