Kuebler first surfaced as a member of the Baltimore indie crew Roads to Space Travel, which released a couple of records on the Amish label as well as a 7" through Washington, D.C.'s DeSoto. When the band dissolved, Kuebler began to assemble what would become the Oranges Band: ex-Wrong Button drummer Dave Voyles, guitarists Daniel Black and Virat Shukla, and bassist Tim Johnston, who had played guitar in Brickhead.
The Oranges Band debuted in April 2000 with The Five Dollars EP on Morphius, and almost immediately began touring. It was a conscious choice; idealistically, the band members believed in the immediacy and momentary grace of music, and felt that touring was the best way to access that.
A year later, another EP appeared on Morphius, Nine Hundred Miles of Fucking Hell. Around this point Kuebler fit in a collaboration and tour with Baltimore's punk combo The Thumbs. As the Oranges Band focused on writing and practicing new songs for an eventual full-length, Kuebler left again, this time as the touring bassist for the Austin, TX-based Spoon. The Oranges Band finally finished a round of demos in April 2002, which caught the ear of Lookout! Records, which quickly snapped them up. An introductory EP for Lookout! entitled On TV appeared in late 2002; the debut full-length All Around followed in April 2003, The World and Everything In It in 2005. Shortly after, Tim Johnston left the group and Faye Malarkey formerly of Sick Sick Birds stepped in on bass.
In 2008, with a new lineup that included Patrick Martin on bass and guest guitarist Doug Gillard, the band released their third full length The Oranges Band are Invisible.
Finns For Our Feet
The Oranges Band Lyrics
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Our apartment, it wouldn't save us, but it's the only chance that they gave to us
So now I will fall into line
The only chance for you and four eyes is California split up pacifically
When our apartment falls into the sea you'll breathe through holes in the trees
Never suffer the heat
Living under the sea, we'll grow fins for our feet
The lyrics of The Oranges Band's song "Finns For Our Feet" are a contemplative reflection on the consequences of decision-making. The song opens up with the artist expressing his contemplation between dividing or deciding. The artist's indecision is fraught with the fear of missing out on the chance to save his apartment. The artist reflects on the futility of his current situation, realizing that their apartment isn't capable of saving them.
The only opportunity for the artist and his significant other is to split up pacifically and move to California. The potential move is welcomed in desperation, as leaving behind their apartment would be a small sacrifice for the freedom and the chance to start over. The artist longs for the life they could have in California, where their chances of survival are more significant, and they can grow fins for their feet.
The song holds a melancholic and somber mood, as the artist reflects on the predicament of not knowing what to do. The song questions the necessity of making choices and fear of missing out; sometimes, the only choice is to sacrifice the known for the prospects of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could only divide, I mean if I would only decide
I am struggling to make a decision about something important.
Our apartment, it wouldn't save us, but it's the only chance that they gave to us
Our living situation is not ideal, but it's the best option we have.
So now I will fall into line
I will conform and do what is needed.
The only chance for you and four eyes is California split up pacifically
The best option for us is to go to California and divide our resources.
When our apartment falls into the sea you'll breathe through holes in the trees
If our current living situation fails, we will adapt to survive.
Never suffer the heat
We will find a way to avoid discomfort.
Living under the sea, we'll grow fins for our feet
We will embrace change and evolve to thrive.
Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Q
These guys were so cool live!
Shawn S
Love this song.
Chris Kennedy
So happy that the original video has been uploaded.
The Zec
Is that Dave Voyles on YouTube?