“I don’t care about being compared to bands,” says bassist/vocalist Jima, who’s been called the second coming of Richard Ashcroft several times over. “I think the Verve and Galaxie 500 are great. Plus they had careers and I don’t. You can compare me to a tree if it makes people want to buy our record.”
Ah, that Jima. He’s quite a character, isn’t he? The kind of frontman you share pints and stories with, not stodgy question & answer sessions with the consistency of rice cakes. Which is a good thing. Who likes the latter anyway, right? Just don’t expect him, drummer Craig Keller or the two Jason guitarists/backup vocalists, Atkin and Milne, to get all tabloid-y on you.
“Our mentality isn’t conducive to wild stories,” explains Jima. “But I’d like some; I’d like to be like that Pete Doherty guy.”
He’s kidding. We think. Eh, the truth will come this fall, when The Purrs stage their first nationwide tour from the comfy confines of Gas Huffer’s old van. Until then, this self-titled collection of re-mastered, self-released favorites will serve as a suitable intro to The Purrs’ story. (Which is still being written, in case you’re wondering.)
“Think of this as our Greatest Hits, if we had a hit,” says Jima, adding that this Sarathan debut contains two songs from their second EP (No Particular Bar, No Particular Town, 2004) and 7 of 13 selections from their 74-minute DIY opus (The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of, 2005).
Truth be told, The Purrs have actually had several hits on the world-renowned Seattle radio station KEXP. The non-profit has also asked them to participate in numerous benefits, including the second annual “Rock Lottery” (a day-long event that randomly divides 25 area musicians into five impromptu bands; Jima was paired with Aaron Huffman of Harvey Danger, among others). Since KEXP is one of the nation’s leading streaming radio stations, the exposure has led to online orders and “when are you coming to our town?” requests from Australia, South America and Europe.
“It wasn’t like we were pimping our record to KEXP,” explains Jima. “They just heard it and liked it. Most of our songs are about drinking and playing music––pretty straightforward and hooky. That is what we do and what we know, so that’s what we sing about, right?”
Loose Talk
The Purrs Lyrics
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I can see that you want to leave me
That you want to leave and get yourself free
Oh, hey babe, I can see
That you want to leave and get yourself free, yeah
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around and around and around
I'm gonna pay for everything
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town
To get out of this town and back on your feet
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town and back on your feet, yeah
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around and around and around
1, 2, 3, 4
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around, baby
Tell you about our loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around, baby
Talking about the loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
The Purrs' song "Loose Talk" is a song about a relationship that is falling apart due to the distractions of living in a small town. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to leave and start a new life, but is unsure about how to do so. The chorus with "sha la la la" offers a contrast to the tense verses, soothing the listener and adding a layer of melancholy. The song features a ticking time bomb, representing the inevitable breakdown of the relationship unless there is some action. Overall, the song conveys a sense of restlessness and a want for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey babe, hey baby, hey
The singer is trying to get the attention of their significant other.
I can see that you want to leave me
The singer has noticed that their significant other wants to end their relationship.
That you want to leave and get yourself free
The significant other wants to be free from the constraints of the relationship.
Oh, hey babe, I can see
That you want to leave and get yourself free, yeah
The artist repeats their observation of their significant other wanting to leave.
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
These are repeated nonsense sounds that do not add meaning to the lyrics.
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around and around and around
The singer is warning their significant other about harmful gossip that is circulating around town and causing them to feel stuck and overwhelmed.
I'm gonna pay for everything
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town
To get out of this town and back on your feet
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town and back on your feet, yeah
The singer promises to help their significant other financially to escape their current situation and start anew somewhere else.
1, 2, 3, 4
This is a musical transition leading to the next section of the song.
Tell you about our loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around, baby
The artist repeats their warning about the gossip and their offer to help their partner leave.
Talking about the loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
The artist repeats the phrase 'loose talk, ticking time bomb' repeatedly, emphasizing the danger of the gossip and need for action to protect their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susan Askew
Love this !
eXcommunicate1979
Brilliant song.
Moon
[Lyrics The Purrs - Loose Talk]
Hey babe, hey baby, hey
I can see that you want to leave me
That you want to leave and get yourself free
Oh, hey babe, I can see
That you want to leave and get yourself free, yeah
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around and around and around
I'm gonna pay for everything
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town
To get out of this town and back on your feet
I'm gonna pay for everything that you need
To get out of this town and back on your feet, yeah
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around and around and around
1, 2, 3, 4
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la
Sha la la la, sha la la la, oh
Let me tell you about the loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around, baby
Tell you about our loose talk, ticking time bomb
Needs a reaction to get my opinion
'Bout living in this town with its distractions
Got you spinning around and around, baby
Talking about the loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby, yeah
Loose talk, ticking time bomb, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
mileshedgehog
I just realized the very very beginning reminds me of that Neil Young song the Pixies did. Also, Happy Birthday to Jason!
Al Green
This is ace.
GonsalvoDeCordova
If you like these folks - and I do - check out The Ponys.
yadi lion
twist and shout. beatles