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.
Crack the Whip
The Spinto Band Lyrics
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In love with someone else
And it doesn't really matter if she can't speak all that well
If she won't talk I don't care
'cause I don't wanna break your heart
Don't wanna let you go
I'm in love so whenever we're apart
Give me a chance, I promise I will come back
Honey, this is a bitch I just have to scratch
All things considered, I'm not much of a sinner
But something tells me that I am missing out
Something about looking at you makes me want to blink
Like I'm scared of a man this big
But old jokes are just that, old
I guess, what should I expect?
What trite line will you give me next?
But I don't wanna break your heart
Don't wanna let you down
I'm in love with you so hear me out
All I want is to look around
I'm nervous when I'm near you
Oh, I've such a mind for this
'Cause it's a finite number of times
Before I catch the drift
But I don't wanna break your heart
Just wanna get you back
I'm in love with you so hear me out
How I just want to be your man
Give me a chance, I promise I will come back
Honey, this is a bitch I just have to scratch
All things considered, I'm not much of a sinner
But something tells me that I am missing out
The lyrics of The Spinto Band's "Crack the Whip" explore the feelings of nervousness and uncertainty that arise in the face of romantic attraction. The singer admits to being nervous around their love interest, as if they are falling in love with someone else. They express their desire for more with this person, but they also don't want to break their heart. The singer acknowledges that they may not be the biggest risk-taker, but they feel like they may be missing out on something.
The song is essentially about the singer's insecurity and hesitance to fully commit to their romantic feelings. They want to explore the possibility of a deeper relationship but are held back by their own fears and doubts. The repetition of wanting more but being afraid to break the other person's heart or let them down indicates the internal conflict the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "Crack the Whip" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and the emotions that come along with it. It's a relatable and honest portrayal of the struggle to navigate feelings of uncertainty and the desire for something more in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm nervous when I'm near you as if I am falling in
I get anxious when I'm close to you, like I'm tumbling into something unknown.
In love with someone else
This feeling is strange because I'm already in love with someone else.
And it doesn't really matter if she can't speak all that well
It's not important if this other person can't articulate themselves perfectly.
If she won't talk I don't care
Even if there's a lack of communication, it doesn't bother me.
'cause I don't wanna break your heart
I don't want to hurt you in any way.
Don't wanna let you go
I don't want to lose you either.
I'm in love so whenever we're apart
I'm always thinking about you when we're not together.
But that don't mean I won't want more so
But that doesn't mean I don't want to take things further either.
Give me a chance, I promise I will come back
Please give me an opportunity, I assure you I'll return.
Honey, this is a bitch I just have to scratch
This is a desire I can't ignore.
All things considered, I'm not much of a sinner
Overall, I'm not a bad person.
But something tells me that I am missing out
However, there's a nagging feeling that I'm not experiencing everything I should be.
Something about looking at you makes me want to blink
Something about observing you makes me feel uncertain and uneasy.
Like I'm scared of a man this big
I feel intimidated by this situation even though I shouldn't be.
But old jokes are just that, old
Jokes that were once funny are now stale and outdated.
I guess, what should I expect?
I'm not sure what I should anticipate.
What trite line will you give me next?
What unoriginal remark will you say to me?
But I don't wanna break your heart
Once again, I don't want to hurt you.
Don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you either.
I'm in love with you so hear me out
I'm deeply in love with you, so please listen to me.
All I want is to look around
All I want is to explore this feeling further.
Oh, I've such a mind for this
I'm preoccupied with what's happening between us.
'Cause it's a finite number of times
I know there's only a limited number of opportunities for us to explore this bond.
Before I catch the drift
Before I fully understand and appreciate what's happening.
Just wanna get you back
I just want to have you by my side again.
How I just want to be your man
I want to be the one you choose to be with exclusively.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas Krill
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