Hailing from North Carolina, The Love Language began after frontman Stuart … Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from North Carolina, The Love Language began after frontman Stuart McLamb's first band, The Capulets, broke up. Following a breakup with his girlfriend, McLamb went on a serious drinking binge and then retreated to his parents' house, where he began recording a series of emotional demos. These songs were originally intended to be heard only by McLamb's ex-girlfriend and a handful of friends, but the demos expanded into a full recording project.

Diehard romantics with a sarcastic streak, The Love Language take a heartfelt approach to the rattle and hum of their orchestral pop.

The Love Language is Stuart McLamb (electric guitar, vocals), Jordan McLamb (percussion, vocals), Missy Thangs (keyboard, vocals), Justin Rodermond (bass guitar, vocals), BJ Burton (Electric guitar, vocals).

Brittany's Back
The Love Language Lyrics

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Waiting in the line
Plastic covers, wax the lovers
All I wanna do is get mine
Running 'round, a dime a dozen
I will take 'em by surprise
All the winter nights make the summer bright
I got a feeling that we'll be in time
Taught you how to sing, it's the way to be

And now I'm thinking about ditching mine

Brittany's back, Brittany's back
She told the truth but the truth was sad
And I ain't sorry for that old bag
Breathin' down your neck
Shoot up, then shoot the rest
Shoot the rest
Shoot the rest

Listen to the pines
Now I'm wondering why its thundering
With the sky as clear as your eyes
Set you up ???
All I could do was apologize
Where's your piece of mind
Where's your silver line
Tell me baby will you still be mine
Taught me how to sing now I'm hollering
Hallelujah thank god that I'm alive!

Brittany's back, Brittany's back
She told the truth but the truth was sad
And I ain't sorry for that old bag
Breathin' down my neck
Shoot up, then shoot the rest

Shoot the rest
Shoot the rest

Overall Meaning

The Love Language's "Brittany's Back" is a song that appears to be about relationships and heartbreak. The opening lines depict a scenario in which the singer is waiting in line, observing people around them, and wanting to get theirs. The use of plastic covers and wax the lovers creates a sense of distance and artificiality, suggesting that perhaps the singer is disillusioned with the dating scene. They also seem to be ambivalent about the idea of relationships if "running 'round, a dime a dozen" is anything to go by. However, the singer is confident in their ability to surprise someone with their affections, and the winter nights make them hopeful for a brighter future.

The chorus introduces the titular character, Brittany, and implies that she told the singer an unpleasant truth. The singer appears to harbor some bitterness toward Brittany, referring to her as an "old bag" and seeming to suggest that her honesty harmed them in some way. There is also some ambiguity around who is breathing down whose neck, implying a feeling of suffocation or pressure. The phrase "shoot up, then shoot the rest" could be interpreted in different ways; it could refer to drug use or to something more metaphorical, such as cutting ties with people who are holding the singer back.

The second verse is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on the thundering sky and wondering about their own motivations. There is a line that is difficult to decipher ("set you up ___") but it seems to suggest that the singer has done something to hurt someone else. They apologize but seem uncertain about whether that's enough to make things right. The lines "where's your piece of mind, where's your silver line" imply that the singer is seeking some kind of clarity or hope, but it's unclear whether they find it. The verse ends with the singer singing and feeling grateful for being alive, perhaps suggesting that music is a source of joy and catharsis for them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Brittany's Back" are somewhat enigmatic, with multiple possible interpretations of the various phrases and themes. However, they create a vivid mood of disillusionment, bitterness, and longing for something more genuine and meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Waiting in the line
I am waiting patiently, perhaps in line for something, possibly in anticipation of something exciting.

Plastic covers, wax the lovers
This is a metaphor. They are shielding something superficial or fake, like plastic covers, and protecting it from any damage, like people waxing their cars to protect them from dings and scratches. There is perhaps no true love in the situation.

All I wanna do is get mine
The singer is self-interested and wants to get what they want.

Running 'round, a dime a dozen
People are moving around all over the place and they are seen as easily replaceable or lacking uniqueness.

I will take 'em by surprise
The artist is confident and aims to catch people off guard.

All the winter nights make the summer bright
This is a recognition of contrast; the unpleasantness of winter makes the spring and summer when life is thriving all the more enjoyable.

I got a feeling that we'll be in time
There is hopefulness here; the singer anticipates things will work out well in the future.

Taught you how to sing, it's the way to be
The artist has helped someone in the past and bestowed upon them some skill that the artist values.

And now I'm thinking about ditching mine
The artist is considering removing themselves from a situation or relationship.

Brittany's back, Brittany's back
Brittany has returned, and there is some sort of shift happening because of that.

She told the truth but the truth was sad
Brittany has revealed some truth or realities that are difficult to accept or sorrowful.

And I ain't sorry for that old bag
The artist feels no remorse for Brittany, whom they perhaps regard disdainfully with the derogatory term “old bag”.

Breathin' down your neck
Someone is following closely or could be overhearing what you say.

Shoot up, then shoot the rest
The meaning behind this phrase is unclear, but it seems to be suggesting some sort of violence.

Listen to the pines
The singer’s attention is drawn to the sound or presence of pines, which suggest a peaceful natural setting.

Now I'm wondering why its thundering
The artist is reflecting on a natural phenomenon they do not understand.

With the sky as clear as your eyes
This is a simile that compares the clarity of the sky to someone's clear eyes.

Set you up ???
It is unclear what this part of the sentence means. The context is perhaps violent, since “shoot up” is present earlier in the lyrics.

All I could do was apologize
The singer had to apologize for something they’ve done.

Where's your piece of mind
There used to be tranquility and serenity but now it is gone.

Where's your silver line
A reference to the phrase “silver lining”, meaning to look for something good in a bad situation. The artist is asking if there is anything happy to be found in the current situation.

Tell me baby will you still be mine
The artist is asking if they are still loved or wanted by someone.

Taught me how to sing now I'm hollering
Someone has helped the singer learn something that they now do loudly or enthusiastically.

Hallelujah thank god that I'm alive!
The artist is grateful for being alive and celebrates this life.

Shoot the rest
The meaning behind this phrase is unclear, but it seems to be suggesting some sort of violence.

Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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