The Gaslight Anthem’s music embraces many elements of blues, classic rock, and punk rock. The band has described their sound as “Bruce Springsteen singing for a Cure cover band, with a tinge more aggression.” The group’s fondness for Springsteen, a significant influence on their music, is celebrated by fans and critics alike. Representative of such views, one critic wrote, “The Gaslight Anthem are like something out of speculative fiction: this is what pop music would be if Springsteen hadn’t listened to his producer, let the Ramones record ‘Hungry Heart,’ and launched the C.B.G.B.’ers into megastardom.”
The band released its first LP, Sink or Swim, in 2007 through XOXO Records, and toured with many reputable bands, including Against Me!, The Draft, Dead to Me, and Fake Problems.
The Gaslight Anthem’s second release, a 4-song EP entitled Señor and the Queen, was released on January 29th, 2008 by Sabot Productions.
Their second full-length, The ‘59 Sound, was released on August 19, 2008 on Side One Dummy Records. The album debuted at #70 on the Billboard top 200. It was produced by Ted Hutt, who has produced albums for The Bouncing Souls, Flogging Molly, and MxPx.
On August 6, 2008 they became the first band to ever appear on the cover of Kerrang! magazine without the publication having previously written a single word about them.
In Fall 2008, the band toured with Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, and Thrice.
On December 9, 2008, the Gaslight Anthem made their television debut on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, performing the song the “The ‘59 Sound.” On January 30, 2009, they appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, again playing “The ‘59 Sound.”
Their third full-length, American Slang, was released on June 15, 2010, on Side One Dummy Records. The Bring It On Songfacts reports that it finds the band moving away from the fictional lyrics and '50s-inspired sound of their previous records.
In 2010 they appeared on the main stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK along with Arcade Fire, The Libertines and Modest Mouse.
Their fourth full-length, Handwritten was released on July 23, 2012 in the UK, and on July 24 in the US. The lead single, "45", was aired for the first time worldwide as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World on April 30, 2012 on BBC Radio 1 and was released on iTunes on May 8, 2012. Handwritten was called by The Rolling Stone their "biggest sounding, most straightforward album"
09. Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
The Gaslight Anthem Lyrics
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I heard they got married
Mighta had a couple babies
They traded their memories
For fairview and acres
And never play no pinball
Or get up pass the breakers
I still love Tom Petty songs
And driving old men crazy
And all while Little Eden is waiting
So you sing me a slow song
And I'll drive you crazy
Tonight
Yeah
But all I want is for you to be alright and satisfied
Brothers and sisters know that anytime or late at night,
If you call I will answer, I'm open ears though tired eyes
But the world closed it's arms on us now
Can I get a witness pretty baby?
I still love Tom Petty songs
And driving old men crazy
And all while Little Eden is waiting
So you sing me a slow song
And I'll drive you crazy
Tonight
Alright, alright
Alright, alright
All night, all night!
There's a party tonight, say it's alright
Tell your poppa you'll be home when the good feeling dies
But not me, pretty baby
I still love Tom Petty songs
And driving old men crazy
And all while Little Eden is waiting
So you sing me a slow song darlin'
I'll drive you crazy
Tonight
Alright, alright
Alright, alright
Tonight! Honey!
All night, tonight
And I'll drive you crazy
Tonight
The Gaslight Anthem's "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" portrays a story of leaving the past behind and moving forward. The lyrics suggest that the singer is reflecting on some old friends who got married and settled down, having parted with their wild youth; on the contrary, he is still attached to the recklessness of his earlier days. The singer goes on to describe how he is always available to his friends, no matter how tired his eyes might be, even though the world has shut its opportunities towards them. The chorus suggests that the singer wants the girl he is with to be happy and satisfied.
The lyrics of "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" are predominantly melancholic, with the music complementing the sense of longing and regret felt by the singer. The song seems to suggest that growing up means leaving behind the exciting, youthful experiences that defined someone's existence. However, the singer doesn't want to embrace adulthood at the expense of leaving behind the things that matter to him, making him yearn for the girl he's with while being conscious of the transient nature of such happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen Sandy, Angry Johnny, or Mary
I have not seen Sandy, Angry Johnny or Mary around.
I heard they got married
I have heard that they got married.
Mighta had a couple babies
They might have had a couple of babies.
They traded their memories
They gave up their memories.
For fairview and acres
In exchange for a house and land.
And never play no pinball
They never play pinball anymore.
Or get up pass the breakers
They don't try to do anything exciting anymore.
But not me, pretty baby
But not me, my dear.
I still love Tom Petty songs
I still enjoy listening to Tom Petty's music.
And driving old men crazy
And I love driving old men crazy.
And all while Little Eden is waiting
While my little paradise is waiting for me.
So you sing me a slow song
So you sing me a slow song.
And I'll drive you crazy
And I will go crazy for you.
Yeah
Yes.
But all I want is for you to be alright and satisfied
All I want is for you to be happy and content.
Brothers and sisters know that anytime or late at night,
My friends know they can call me anytime, even late at night.
If you call I will answer, I'm open ears though tired eyes
I will answer your call, even though I may be tired.
But the world closed it's arms on us now
But the world has turned its back on us now.
Can I get a witness pretty baby?
Do you agree with me, my love?
So you sing me a slow song darlin'
So sing me a slow song, my dear.
Tonight
This very night.
There's a party tonight, say it's alright
There is a party tonight that is supposed to be good.
Tell your poppa you'll be home when the good feeling dies
Tell your father that you will come home when the party is over.
And I'll drive you crazy
And I will go crazy for you.
Alright, alright
Okay, okay.
Tonight! Honey!
Tonight, my dear!
All night, tonight
All night long, tonight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN FALLON
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