The initial lineup of vocalist Mark Melicia, guitarists Dave Rosen and Paul Ritchie, bassist Nick Villapiano, and drummer Sam Bey arose out of the ashes of an earlier, short-lived band named What About Frank in 2004, and quickly attracted a small following in local clubs. Early on in their career, the Parlor Mob earned critical praise for their captivating translation of classic '70s rock devices (think Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Captain Beyond, Granicus, etc.) into modern indie rock aesthetics. Inspired live performances and songwriting sessions continued apace and, before long, the band had scored a development deal with Capitol Records. But, just as the band's eponymous, four-track EP was headed for release in early 2007, the Parlor Mob became embroiled in the messy merger between Capitol and Virgin Records, watched most of their on-staff supporters laid off, and thus decided to part company with the label rather than cope with any additional fallout. Finding a new home with Roadrunner Records later that summer, the band immediately set about preparing their debut full-length, And You Were a Crow, for an early 2008 release. After touring for the album, the band settled in to work on new material, but tensions within the band resulted in the departure of Nick Villapiano, who was replaced by Anthony Chick. The Parlor Mob eventually followed up in 2011 with their second album, Dogs. The album's lead single, "Into the Sun," found some wider exposure thanks to its use in both a Pittsburgh Penguins commercial and on Monday Night Football. Following a hiatus that effectively began at the end of 2012, the Parlor Mob returned in 2015 with the self-released Cry Wolf EP, a surprisingly lengthy five-song affair that at time dipped into progressive rock territory.
Another three years passed before the band emerged with new material, this time for BMG-affiliated Brittania Row Recordings. The departure of guitarist Dave Rosen and second bassist Anthony Chick made for a reshuffled quartet lineup that included Melicia, Ritchie, Bey, and incoming bassist Gianni Scalise. Beginning with "4th of July," the Parlor Mob issued three tracks throughout 2018. In 2019, they released their fifth album, Dark Hour, which featured production by Malay and found them experimenting with synth and electronic sounds.
Biography by Eduardo Rivadavia
Fall Back
The Parlor Mob Lyrics
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Hoping you can keep it
You're not just lying to yourself
I wrote it on the mirror
To see a little clearer
I think I'm going to keep it
Just a little secret
Fall back
Girl, you don't know how to act
Fall back
Girl, you don't know how to act
You're talking crazy
And your mind is a mess
So, fall back
I heard a little story 'bout the one before me
That kid is singing like a bird
Girl, your weakness is the tangled web you weave
But that's just not what I need
The lyrics to The Parlor Mob's song Fall Back seem to be words of warning to someone who is not being truthful with themselves or with others. The singer begins by saying that they have heard a little secret and they hope that the person can keep it, indicating that this secret may be something that the person is struggling with internally. The next line "you're not just lying to yourself" reinforces this idea that the person is not being honest with themselves. The singer then reveals that they wrote this secret on the mirror to see a little clearer, indicating that this secret was something that they needed to confront and address within themselves.
The chorus of the song "Fall back / Girl, you don't know how to act / You're talking crazy / And your mind is a mess / So, fall back" is a straightforward message telling this person to take a step back and reflect on their actions and their behavior. The line "Girl, you don't know how to act" is a statement of frustration and disappointment, indicating that the person's actions are not acceptable. The lyrics suggest that the person is "talking crazy" and their "mind is a mess" which may indicate that they are struggling with their mental health or dealing with some kind of emotional turmoil.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer has heard a little story about someone who was in the same position before them and now that person is "singing like a bird", which may suggest that this person has found a way to deal with their struggles and move on. The singer tells the person that their weakness is the tangled web they weave, suggesting that their behavior is causing more problems for themselves and others around them. The final lines "But that's just not what I need" suggest that the singer has had enough of this person's behavior and is now ready for them to fall back and move on from their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard a little secret
I have some confidential news to share with you
Hoping you can keep it
I'm expecting you to keep this secret
You're not just lying to yourself
The secret is not something that you're keeping from yourself
I wrote it on the mirror
I inscribed the secret on the mirror
To see a little clearer
I wrote it to get a clearer view of it
I think I'm going to keep it
I'm planning to keep the secret with me
Just a little secret
It's only a small secret
Fall back
Stay away
Girl, you don't know how to act
You do not know how to behave properly
You're talking crazy
You are saying absurd things
And your mind is a mess
Your mind is in a state of confusion
So, fall back
Thus, leave me alone
I heard a little story 'bout the one before me
I got to know a rumor about your ex-partner
That kid is singing like a bird
Your ex-partner is exposing your secrets to others
Girl, your weakness is the tangled web you weave
Your vulnerability is the complicated lies that you tell
But that's just not what I need
I don't want that kind of behavior in my life
Writer(s): Mark Melicia, Samuel Bey, David Rosen, Paul Ritchie, Anthony Chick Copyright: Robot Of The Century Songs
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johan7149
This is the best song on this album...love the roughness, heavy and simplicity in the drums. The guitars create bott a heavy groove and some cool licks here and there and the vocals and lyrics are spot on. Its simply a fucking gem of a rock tune.
@alexunknown9892
Why this album isnt in Spotify
@SEPICGAMER
it is heh
@GregoryMlls
white stripes are back... the song is amazing
@jovanivaldez924
Hi... 2021 here... I heard this on Pandora today and that was my first thought
@BrianCalhoun
First they sound like Zeppelin now the White Stripes
@Ashleyj11111
white strips...the next generation ^_^