The story actually begins deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where band member Nick Krill was rummaging through the personal effects of his late grandfather, the guitar player Roy Spinto. For years, Roy had penned lyrics on the inside of Cracker Jack boxes, and in one simple juxtaposition of time and fate, Nick found the lyrics that would inspire the creation of the Spinto Band. And they hit the ground running. The energy was undeniable, and it wasn't long before Jon Eaton, Thomas Hughes, Nick Krill, Joe Hobson, Sam Hughes, Jeff Hobson and Albert Birney (who has since left the band to pursue the visual arts) found themselves with a massive musical proliferation at hand.
Eight years and seven self-released albums later, the Spinto Band is in the prime vein of musical prowess. Utilizing an indie-pop sensibility that brings to mind the Flaming Lips and Pavement, their songs can send you careening into the heights of lysergic bliss or provide the catchiest vibes to shake your tail feather to. Either way, this six-piece outfit has the goods to deliver us all from the doldrums of banality.
Currently teamed up with Nashville producing duo, Robin Eaton and Lij (of Alex the Great recording studios), and preparing a May release through Bar-None Records, the band's sound exudes a finesse that belies their youth (their ages range from 20-25). With rich, textured guitars, and multiple-part vocal harmonies, the Spinto Band's repertoire is a maelstrom of indie perfection. It's quirky, energetic, radiant, and aptly engaging.
The Spinto Band has performed with such acts as the Trachtenberg Family Slideshow Players, and Of Montreal. It's an inevitable transgression beyond the words on this page; the Spinto Band excels. Thank you, Roy.
Brown Boxes
The Spinto Band Lyrics
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That moving out is better
Than this commotion
If she complains I won't let her
Tell me what to do
And if she wants to argue
I'll remind her that were through
A late reminder
And Post-it notes and marker
Were it not kinder
Her black eye would be darker
And all these brown boxes
Haven't helped me move one bit
In half empty rooms they sit
Stay that's where they will stay
I could never say
I would never say, "This is over"
I've got this cupid
Humble from woolen sacket
It's pretty stupid but nonetheless I'll pack it
And this box cutter?s too dull
Other wise I'd end it all
There's still boxes in the hall
And stay, that's where they will stay
I could never place any other blame
And how could you even go
On living if it's so unintentional? I'd like to know
The lyrics to The Spinto Band's song "Brown Boxes" tell the story of a man who has decided to move out of a tumultuous relationship. He believes that leaving is better than staying and enduring the constant fighting and arguments. If his partner tries to argue or complain about his decision to leave, he is adamant that they are through and will not entertain any further discussion.
There are hints throughout the song that the relationship has been violent, with the singer mentioning a "late reminder" and "Post-it notes and marker." He even goes as far as to say that if it weren't for his kindness, his partner's "black eye would be darker." The singer is packing up his belongings, including a cupid's arrow from a woolen jacket and a box cutter that he considers using to end it all. However, he ultimately decides to keep moving forward with the move.
The song's chorus refers to the "brown boxes" that the singer has packed up, which symbolize the physical belongings that he is taking with him. However, despite his efforts to move on, he feels stuck and unable to fully let go of the relationship. He acknowledges that the brown boxes have not actually helped him to move forward, and he ends the song by questioning how one can continue living unintentionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this notion
I have a feeling
That moving out is better
Leaving this place is a good idea
Than this commotion
It's better than all the noise and trouble
If she complains I won't let her
If she objects, I won't listen to her
Tell me what to do
Give me some advice
And if she wants to argue
If she starts to argue
I'll remind her that were through
I'll let her know that our relationship is over
A late reminder
A reminder that came late
And Post-it notes and marker
Leaving notes using Post-it and a marker
Were it not kinder
If I were not being nice
Her black eye would be darker
She would have received more serious harm
And all these brown boxes
These boxes in brown color
Haven't helped me move one bit
They haven't helped me to leave this place
In half empty rooms they sit
They are sitting in rooms that are not fully packed
Stay that's where they will stay
They will stay here in this place
I could never say
I could never promise
I would never say, 'This is over'
I would not end the relationship officially
I've got this cupid
I have this figurine of Cupid
Humble from woolen sacket
It's not very impressive, just made of wool
It's pretty stupid but nonetheless I'll pack it
It's not very smart to bring it, but I'll pack it anyway
And this box cutter's too dull
This tool for cutting boxes is not sharp enough
Other wise I'd end it all
Otherwise, I would have ended my life
There's still boxes in the hall
There are still boxes in the hallway
And stay, that's where they will stay
They will stay here, in this place
I could never place any other blame
I cannot blame anyone else for this situation
And how could you even go
And how can you continue to live
On living if it's so unintentional? I'd like to know
If everything is so random, how can one keep living? I wonder
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Hughes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Derek Fabry
This was the first spin to band song I heard back when YouTube was just getting its legs, I was in 9th grade back then taking a flash animation course and loved their music video style. Never did get anywhere in computer animation 😔
Daisy Vargas
wow- same.
TheBoogieWoman
Love you guys! How did you know that one of my hobbies is actually collecting brown boxes? Eh, they made great furniture way back in my college days. Seriously, I love this song and this band. Your videos are awesome!
boosh1988
I love how the sense of fun they have on stage is still clearly visible in this video! I've seen them twice and its quite bovious theat they're in th music indistry for all the right reasons. Keep it up guys =] Love it!
Schmitty
I loved this video. Very creative, and I'm sure it was fun filming and producing it. I'll be keep an eye on you all for some cool stuff like this.
Yem Yearmii
Why do people hate it? It's a good song. I can't believe these guys didn't blow up.
Zhané M. Giles
If they blew up the world might have too lol
Placer
I love the variety of fidelity in the song - it makes the hook more powerful
Martina Magionami - La Marti Music
I love Bippy so much... This is a beautiful video... one of the best I've ever seen! Thank you Spintos!! Keep on amusing me!!
Scruffy Scruff
The Spinto Band is my new favorite band. This song is awesome, and Oh Mandy is *the best ever*.