The original lineup consisting of Kody Templeman, Zack Rawhauser, Cory Laurence, and Tim (Timmy V) O'Hara as a four-piece only recorded the first 7",I Lost My Marbles, produced by Joe King of The Queers for his More Bounce to the Ounce compilation. The band continued as a three-piece after Zack quit.
Their first full-length album, titled Shit Out of Luck, was released on Clearview Records in 1996. Following the release of their first album the band changed their lyrical focus. In 1999 they went into the studio with producer-engineer Mass Giorgini to record a new LP. This was done with the band's own money, and without the benefit of a record label. The result was Death By Television, an album that took sci-fi movie-themed songs such as War Of The Worlds and Invasion Of The Saucermen and combined them with tracks that made references to other retro themes, such as X-Ray Specs. The recordings instantly created a buzz. Successful label Fat Wreck Chords offered to release the album, but the band had already accepted an offer of Panic Button Records, an imprint of influential punk label Lookout! Records that was overseen by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel fame.
The band spent the next two years touring heavily within the punk scene and disbanded after teaming with Giorgini for their final Panic Button/Lookout! release, the spy-themed LP The Backchannel Broadcast, which was released in February, 2001. The album included the song Wait It Out, written by Ben Weasel and later re-recorded by The Riverdales for their record Phase Three.
John Jughead (of Screeching Weasel and Even in Blackouts) filled in as second guitar on many tour stops on the Death by Television and Backchannel tours. Other notable appearances on these tours include Ben Weasel (at The Fireside in Chicago, his first stage appearance since 1995), and Lurch Nobody. Timmy V left the band after Death by Television and was replaced by Austin, Texas drummer Scott.
Red Scare Industries reissued Death By Television (remastered) and Backchannel Broadcast in 2005.
The band split for a few years before reuniting with all original members to release an album, [album artist=the lillingtonsThe Too Late Show in 2006, with no plans on reuniting for a tour to support due to the members' other commitments.
In 2017 they released an album [album artist=the lillingtons]Stella Sapiente.
Frontman Templeman is currently a member of Laramie, Wyoming pop punk band Teenage Bottlerocket.
Drummer Timmy V is currently playing as a hired hand with Albuquerque, New Mexico all girl three-piece The Eyeliners, and plays drums in his own project Stabbed in Back, with a hardcore/punk album entitled A Portrait of Noise.
You're the Only One
The Lillingtons Lyrics
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The movies on tv
You mess me up
Now I can't even get to sleep
And when I get up
About a quarter to two
You know I'm
Gonna spend another 30 minutes with you
Cuz all the girls in my town, whoa
They don't have a clue
And none of them can compare to you
Cuz you're the only one, the only girl for me
You're the only one, the only girl for me
You're the only one, the only girl for me
You're the only one, the only girl for me
You're the only one, the only girl for me (Hey!)
In this song, The Lillingtons express their infatuation with a girl who has left a strong impression on them. The singer confesses that he's having trouble sleeping because he's been thinking about her, and even when he wakes up in the middle of the night, he spends more time fantasizing about her. The chorus reveals that the girl they're referring to is the only one they're interested in, no one else comes close in comparison.
The lyrics showcase a deep admiration for this girl, highlighting that she has something special that makes her stand out among all the other girls in their town. The reference to the movies on TV may suggest that the girl in question has captured the singer's attention in the same way as a movie plot captures its audience. The song's catchy chorus is a repetitive reminder of the girl's effect on the band.
Overall, the song is illustrating the power of attraction and the effect it can have on individuals. It conveys a sense of urgency to pursue this love interest and gives listeners insight into what infatuation feels like.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it you?
I am wondering if it was you who was in my thoughts.
The movies on tv
Probably a romantic film airs on the TV.
You mess me up
You create chaos in my mind that affects my ability to relax.
Now I can't even get to sleep
I am unable to fall asleep because I keep thinking about you.
And when I get up
After trying to sleep, I eventually give up and get up.
About a quarter to two
It's around 1.45 am.
You know I'm
I am a slave to my emotions for you.
Gonna spend another 30 minutes with you
I cannot resist from thinking and dreaming about you for another half an hour.
Cuz all the girls in my town, whoa
None of the girls in my town interest me as much as you do.
They don't have a clue
They do not have any clue about my true feelings.
And none of them can compare to you
Skills, beauty, and traits of other girls are nothing compared to yours.
Cuz you're the only one, the only girl for me
The only one who can complete my heart's desires is you.
You're the only one, the only girl for me
You are the only one I want to be with ever.
You're the only one, the only girl for me
I cannot imagine myself with anyone else.
You're the only one, the only girl for me
I am entirely infatuated with you.
You're the only one, the only girl for me (Hey!)
You hold my heart in your hand.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
yeyoch
There's something magical about their music. Despite the fact that all their songs sound similar, I could listen to them all day long and never get bored. \m/
Wasted Box Skateshop
Was it you? The movies on tv You mess me up Now I can't even get to sleep And when I get up About a quarter to two You know I'm Gonna spend another 30 minutes with you Cuz all the girls in my town, whoa They don't have a clue And none of them can compare to you Cuz you're the only one, the only girl for me You're the only one, the only girl for me You're the only one, the only girl for me You're the only one, the only girl for me You're the only one, the only girl for me (Hey!) [x12]
dogfriend3
my favorite music, when i'am down i play this music, and in a minute i'm happy again. Green Day is the best in my opinion.
-Viperplayer187 -
That's so cool. Total legend
bugnut82
I am so happy I found a new band.
DrunkenJediFilms
I've come to the conclusion that they're like if The Ramones and Teenage Bottlerocket had a kid. And he fuckin rocked!
William G. Abraham
Kody is a very kind soul.
cosmo hibdioion
amen!!
-Viperplayer187 -
You're not alone, would be right at home on the album Warning Device
NegzRamone04
thats why they are called pop-punk. :D