Their sound reflected a move away from the harder-edged underground music of their previous bands to more of a pop sensibility. The band played locally for the most part and released an LP Of Two Minds and an EP Curiosity & Relief on Jeff's Dischord Records.
In 1991, Jim left the band to play full-time with Velocity Girl, and was replaced by Charles Bennington. In August 1992 Jeff also left the band and The High-Back Chairs continued with a new drummer before breaking up in 1993.
Summer
The High-Back Chairs Lyrics
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They shine brighter in the winter than in march
When spring time rolls around
The cold days are long gone
The heat is all that I've got
It's all I can offer you
There's a park
A few blocks away
On the cloudy days
We can stay until it's dark
Listening to Mom Jeans in your car
Is that something that you would wanna do
Cause I want it all in this town with you
But your
Dreams seem too far away from me and
I, I just wanna stay asleep
My heart is tied down to this old rusty home town
Cause it's where I met you
Yes I know
There's nothing to do, you wanna go north but to me
Nothing beats the sunsets back home
You wanna get out my dear
But god I love the desert atmosphere
West Texas can never go wrong
Still your
Dreams are too far away from me and
I, I just want you next to me
Your heart is tired now
You don't wanna hurt me but then how
Could you find your peace
Well, I know you don't like the weather
But the heat isn't forever I can
Cool our house down just for you
And I know it can get boring
You wanna be exploring I just
Wanna sleep next to you
But your mind's made up now
And god I love the way that you sound
Even when you're saying you're gonna leave
Looks like it's time for me to sleep
My heart is tied down to the one I met in this town
I hope you find your dreams
The High-Back Chairs's song, Summer, conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia, capturing the essence of a summer romance that's on the verge of ending. The opening lines, "The stars, they shine brighter in the winter than in March," suggest a sense of melancholy, possibly due to the realization that the relationship is coming to an end. The singer seems to cling to the memories of their time together, seeking comfort in the heat and the old familiar places. The reference to Mom Jeans in the car and the desire to spend time with the loved one in town further emphasizes the sentimental longing for their relationship.
The lyrics also capture the conflict between wanting to stay in the comfort of the old home town and the desire to follow one's dreams. The singer acknowledges that their partner's dreams may be too far away from them, preventing them from moving forward together. The singer's heart is tied to the hometown, while the loved one wants to explore the world beyond, leading to a sense of tension and fear of separation.
However, despite the impending sense of loss and the differences between the lovers, there remains a deep sense of love and tenderness. The singer expresses their desire to stay asleep, implying that the dream-like memories of the past are enough for them to keep their love alive. The singer offers to "cool our house down" and acknowledges that it can get boring, while emphasizing their desire to simply sleep next to their loved one.
Overall, The High-Back Chairs's song captures the essence of nostalgia, love, and longing, evoking the sense of a fleeting summer romance, where all that matters is the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
The stars
The night sky's magnificent galaxy above
They shine brighter in the winter than in march
The brightness of stars excels during winter than in early spring
When spring time rolls around
As the season Spring approaches
The cold days are long gone
The chilly days fade away into distant memory
The heat is all that I've got
Only warmth of summer is left for me
It's all I can offer you
I have nothing else to give but the intense warmth
There's a park
There's a serene place outdoors
A few blocks away
At a walkable distance
We can go there
We can visit that place
On the cloudy days
During the dull and overcast days
We can stay until it's dark
We can play or chat till the sun goes down
Listening to Mom Jeans in your car
Playing Mom Jeans songs in your car
Is that something that you would wanna do
Would you like to indulge in this activity
Cause I want it all in this town with you
I wish to have every moment with you here in this town
But your dreams seem too far away from me and
Your aspirations appear to be distant from mine and
I, I just wanna stay asleep
And I want to continue sleeping embraced with you
My heart is tied down to this old rusty home town
I find my love and belonging to this unattractive town
Cause it's where I met you
Because we met here for the first time
Yes I know
It's true
There's nothing to do, you wanna go north but to me
There's nothing to explore, you want to move to the north but for me
Nothing beats the sunsets back home
The sunset views from my place are unrivaled
You wanna get out my dear
You desire to leave, my love
But god I love the desert atmosphere
But I adore the vibe and essence of the arid ambience
West Texas can never go wrong
West Texas can never lose the charm
Still your dreams are too far away from me and
Yet, your aspirations are far fetched from mine and
I, I just want you next to me
I simply want you to be beside me
Your heart is tired now
Your emotional state is exhausted now
You don't wanna hurt me but then how
You don't wish to distress me, then how
Could you find your peace
Could you attain solace
Well, I know you don't like the weather
Well, I know you're unhappy with the climatic conditions
But the heat isn't forever I can
But, the warmth is temporary and I can
Cool our house down just for you
Adjust the temperature of our dwelling solely for your comfort
And I know it can get boring
And it tends to get uninteresting
You wanna be exploring I just
You want to venture and explore, and I simply
Wanna sleep next to you
Wish to slumber beside you
But your mind's made up now
But your decision is definitive now
And god I love the way that you sound
And I treasure the way you speak
Even when you're saying you're gonna leave
Even while you stating about departing
Looks like it's time for me to sleep
It appears to be a suitable time for me to snooze
My heart is tied down to the one I met in this town
My love is connected to the person I encountered in this place
I hope you find your dreams
I expect you to realize your aspirations
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Amanda Nevarez
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this is one of my favorite songs of all time, it is perfect.