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.
I'm Still Right
The Oranges Band Lyrics
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But not so fast
And only 'cause you want me to
I'm still right
Don't you know I'm still right?
And I thought I'd end up there with you
And it's all too fast
'Cause it's only what I wanted to do
Don't you know that I'm still right?
The Oranges Band's song "I'm Still Right" is a powerful track about the struggle for equality in a relationship. The opening line, "I'm still catching up with you, but not so fast," sets the tone for the song, as the singer acknowledges that their partner is ahead of them, but not by choice. It's only because the partner wants them to hurry up and be at the same level.
The next line, "And only 'cause you want me to," reveals a deeper insight into the singer's mindset. They feel pressured by their partner to catch up with them, even though they know they are moving at a pace that is comfortable for them. The chorus, "I'm still right, don't you know I'm still right?" is a powerful proclamation of self-worth and confidence. The singer is reminding their partner that, even though they may be behind, they are still correct in their approach.
The bridge, "And I thought I'd end up there with you, and it's all too fast because it's only what I wanted to do," reveals that the singer was moving at their own pace and thought they would eventually catch up to their partner. However, they now realize that their partner's expectations are too high, and they are being pushed too hard. In the end, the singer stands firm in their belief that they are right, even though they may not be on the same level as their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still catching up with you
I'm trying to keep pace with you.
But not so fast
I cannot keep up with your speed.
And only 'cause you want me to
I'm trying to keep up with you because you want me to do so.
I'm still right
I am still correct in my assumptions or beliefs.
Don't you know I'm still right?
Why can't you see that I am still right?
And I thought I'd end up there with you
I expected to reach my goal together with you.
And it's all too fast
The pace is overwhelming.
'Cause it's only what I wanted to do
But I am doing it anyway, because it is my desire.
But I'm still right
Despite the challenges, I remain correct.
Don't you know that I'm still right?
Why can't you acknowledge that I am still correct?
Contributed by Adam J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.