On their re… Read Full Bio ↴The Rocketboys is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
On their recordings "20,000 Ghosts" and "Wellwisher," The Rocketboys perfectly married themes of unity and brotherhood with rich, soaring rock, lifting the band to national critical acclaim. The band supported its releases with lengthy tours and multiple festival appearances. Almost inevitably though the rigors of the road took their toll, eventually rupturing the band's momentum in the winter of 2010-11. Three members of the sextet of college friends from Abilene, Texas left to focus on other endeavors, and the split nearly ended the band.
The resulting hiatus did have its upside, allowing front-man Brandon Kinder a window both to release a solo EP (under the name "The Wealthy West") and to pen the theme song for The Discovery Channel's new hit show "Bering Sea Gold." However, in the end, the three remaining members (Kinder, keyboardist Justin Wiseman, and bassist Josh Campbell) agreed they weren't at peace letting their collaborative venture cease to exist.
The initial hurdles of rebuilding, though difficult and disheartening, began to give way to new-found inspiration. Though the song-writing process drastically changed as a result of the reduced lineup, with less proverbial "cooks in the kitchen,” a more broad, dynamic range of ideas and visions than ever fermented and flourished. The end result and forthcoming album is Build Anyway. Recorded in their home studio and mixed by CJ Eiriksson (U2, Live, Phish), the album chronicles the emotions through the brokenness in abandonment to the search for peace and closure, both personally and musically.
"What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway."
- Kent Keith (made famous by Mother Teresa)
WEB
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MEMBERS
Brandon Kinder
Justin Wiseman
Josh Campbell
PRESS
"When it comes to song writing, the line between 'earnest' and 'overly-earnest' could not be any finer, or risky. In their latest album 20,000 Ghosts, The Rocketboys always stay just on the right side of said line, creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere." -PASTE MAGAZINE
"The Rocketboys have a sound as expansive as the open road and lyrics deep as a Southwest sunrise. Lofty melodies encircle broad indie rock compositions on The Rocketboys' debut album, 20,000 Ghosts."
-CHICAGOIST
"The band's got some legs to stand on -- Impressive harmonies and melodies, and, overall, quite the pleasing, heartfelt indie rock sound." -DALLAS OBSERVER
"[20,00 Ghosts] is fresh with rich textures, like the lead guitar on “Rare Triumphs of Love and Fortune” or the underlying drumbeats of “I Saw a Stone.” With his alto range, approaching falsetto at times, singer Brandon Kinder creates an ethereal, almost spiritual, tone." -TEXAS MUSIC MAGAZINE
"...tight, epic, densely layered sound..." - MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL
"Building gray-hued swells of chorused guitar and minor-key piano processionals, the Rocketboys may have a sound as wide as the West Texas skies, but they’re decidedly overcast with clouds that perpetually threaten rain." -THE ONION, AUSTIN
"The Rocketboys' sound is rife with shimmering ambience, reverberating piano, pinging guitars and lead singer Brandon Kinder's smooth yet soaring vocals, bringing a sound resembling other bittersweet and earnest acts such as Keane." -THE OKLAHOMA GAZETTE
"The Rocketboys showed a mastery of mood and subtlety. Amplifying a sound made familiar to Texas music fans by bands such as Cue and Explosions in the Sky, the six-member group adorns singer Brandon Kinder's soaring melodies with clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drumlines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."
-THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
You're Just Going To Let Me Down Again
The Rocketboys Lyrics
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It's a phrase I keep hearing in my head
And I'm tired of hearing
Oh, I'm tired of hearing it
All my days have been going
Like frames in a film in slow motion
Oh, I need you to give me a chance
I'm not going to let you down again
It's a long way for you to trust what I say
And I'm tired of saying it
And you're tired of hearing it
All my words have been blowing
Out with the ships into the ocean
Oh, I need you to give me a chance
I've been trying hard to make you proud
The lyrics of The Rocketboys's "You're Just Going to Let Me Down Again" depict a sense of disappointment and frustration within a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "You're just going to let me down again" suggests that the singer has experienced repeated letdowns from their partner. This phrase echoes in their mind, emphasizing the pain and weariness caused by broken promises or unfulfilled expectations.
The second paragraph introduces a feeling of longing for change and a desperate plea for a chance to prove oneself. The singer reflects on the monotonous nature of their days, comparing them to frames in a slow-motion film. This imagery highlights the stagnation and lack of progress within the relationship. They express a genuine need for their partner to give them an opportunity to break this cycle of disappointment and regain their trust.
In the third paragraph, the perspective shifts to the singer's own determination not to repeat past mistakes. They acknowledge that gaining their partner's trust again will require considerable effort, as it is a "long way" to convince them through words alone. The weariness on both sides is highlighted, with the singer expressing their own exhaustion from repeatedly apologizing and the partner growing tired of hearing those apologies.
The final paragraph emphasizes the singer's persistent efforts to earn their partner's pride. This line suggests that they have been actively working on themselves to become a better partner and possibly correct their past wrongdoings. While not explicitly mentioned, this desire to make the partner proud could be interpreted as an attempt to rebuild their relationship on a stronger foundation of trust and mutual respect.
Overall, the lyrics express a mixture of disappointment, longing for change, fatigue, and determination within a struggling relationship. They capture the complexities of trying to mend past mistakes while yearning for a new chance to prove oneself and create a better future together.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just going to let me down again
I anticipate that you will disappoint me once more
It's a phrase I keep hearing in my head
This thought keeps repeating in my mind
And I'm tired of hearing
I have grown weary of listening
Oh, I'm tired of hearing it
I have become exhausted by this sentiment
All my days have been going
Every day that passes
Like frames in a film in slow motion
Seem to move slowly, akin to individual frames in a film
Oh, I need you to give me a chance
I require an opportunity from you
I'm not going to let you down again
I will not disappoint you once more
It's a long way for you to trust what I say
Gaining your trust will be quite challenging
And I'm tired of saying it
I have grown weary of repeating myself
And you're tired of hearing it
You have become exhausted by hearing the same thing
All my words have been blowing
All my statements have been dissipating
Out with the ships into the ocean
Fading away like ships sailing into the vast ocean
Oh, I need you to give me a chance
I require an opportunity from you
I've been trying hard to make you proud
I have been exerting significant effort to earn your admiration
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.