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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Maps
The Front Bottoms Lyrics
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But I can see them slipping through almost feel them slipping through
The palms of my sweaty hands
And I move slow
Just slow enough to make you uncomfortable
You say I hate you, you mean it
It's taken me so long to figure that out
I used to love the taste, I would do anything for it
Now I would do anything to get the taste out of my mouth
And you're so confident
But I hear you crying in your sleeping bag
But you were broken bad yourself
And you were mad as hell, you felt
If you had done anything with anyone else
It would have worked out so well
But you are an artist
And your mind don't work the way you want it to
One day you'll be washing yourself with hand soap in a public bathroom
And you'll be thinking, how did I get here?
Where the hell am I?
If the roles were reveresed, you could have seen me sneaking up
Sneaking up from behind
She sees these visions, she feels emotion
She says that I cannot go
She sees my plane in the ocean
And what about your friends
Don't you love them enough to stay?
And I say if I don't leave now
Then I will never get away
Let me be a blue raft
On the blue sea I'll blend right in
There is a map in my room on the wall of my room
I've got big big plans
And I can see them falling through, almost feel them slipping through
The palms of my sweaty hands
But you were broken bad yourself
And you were mad as hell, you felt
If you had done anything with anyone else
It would have worked out so well
But you are an artist
And your mind don't work the way you want it to
One day you'll be washing yourself with hand soap in a public bathroom
And you'll be saying, how did I get here?
Where the hell am I?
If the roles were reveresed, you could have seen me sneaking up
Sneaking up from behind
The Front Bottoms' song "Maps" opens with the singer staring at a map on the wall of his room, dreaming of bigger things. However, he also feels those hopes slipping through his fingers, as if he has no control over his future. He moves slowly, uncomfortable in his own skin and unable to articulate his feelings to those around him. The chorus interjects with a heartbreaking moment of realization, where the singer acknowledges that he used to love something that he now desperately needs to forget. The second verse introduces a secondary character - someone who is also "broken bad," but is more confident in her own way. She pleads with the singer not to leave, arguing that he has friends who love him and a life he should cherish. But the singer can't stay - his mind doesn't work the way he wants it to, and he needs to escape to find himself.
There's a distinct sense of loneliness and confusion that permeates "Maps," as the song grapples with the weight of expectations, unfulfilled dreams, and the fear of being trapped in the wrong life. The singer may be uncertain of his own path, but he's sure that he can't stay where he is any longer. The song evokes a sense of emotional exhaustion, but there's also a glimmer of hope - the possibility that the singer might finally find his way somewhere else.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a map in my room on the wall of my room and I've got big, big plans
I have a map of my dreams on my wall, and I have big aspirations.
But I can see them slipping through almost feel them slipping through
My plans are slowly falling apart, and it's taking a toll on me.
The palms of my sweaty hands
I am anxious and nervous about the possibility of my dreams not coming true.
And I move slow Just slow enough to make you uncomfortable
I am intentionally taking my time, much to the frustration of those around me.
You say I hate you, you mean it
When you accuse me of hating you, you actually believe it.
And I love you sounds fake
When I say 'I love you,' it doesn't feel genuine anymore.
It's taken me so long to figure that out
It's been a long process for me to realize my true feelings.
I used to love the taste, I would do anything for it
I used to enjoy life more and would go to great lengths for happiness.
Now I would do anything to get the taste out of my mouth
Now, I just want to forget about the past and move on.
And you're so confident But I hear you crying in your sleeping bag
Even though you appear to be confident, I know that you are secretly struggling.
But you were broken bad yourself
You were also dealing with your own problems and issues.
And you were mad as hell, you felt If you had done anything with anyone else It would have worked out so well
You were angry and felt that if you had gone down a different path, things would have turned out better.
But you are an artist And your mind don't work the way you want it to
You are creatively inclined, but sometimes it's hard to control the direction of your thoughts and ideas.
One day you'll be washing yourself with hand soap in a public bathroom And you'll be thinking, how did I get here? Where the hell am I?
There will come a day where you'll find yourself in an unexpected situation and wonder how you ended up there.
If the roles were reversed, you could have seen me sneaking up Sneaking up from behind
If our situations were switched, you would have seen me working hard behind the scenes to try and make things happen.
She sees these visions, she feels emotion She says that I cannot go She sees my plane in the ocean
Someone is emotionally attached to me and is afraid of me leaving.
And what about your friends Don't you love them enough to stay?
People are questioning my loyalty and whether or not I value my friendships enough to stick around.
And I say if I don't leave now Then I will never get away
I feel like I need to leave now or else I'll be stuck where I am forever.
Let me be a blue raft On the blue sea I'll blend right in
I want to disappear and blend in with my surroundings for a while.
Contributed by Alexander E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.