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.
Did I Tell You
The Spinto Band Lyrics
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My father, my mother, my family essential
The fact that there's water on top of this planet
The opportunity for me to walk in it
[Unverified]
And the ability to tell you what I want to
Find me a gift that's through my closest acquaintance
They know who this one is and I wish that they do
So I could stay with them
Did I tell you I don't think this will work out
That I love you but I'm wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forgive
Something far away that I?d like to end with
I?d like to end it with a music cliché
Saying [Unverified], it?s not you, it?s me
Then I could hang up and just put you away
In some music box that the Swiss army plays
Since it?s a holiday, I?ll leave you alone
Dial these numbers and then hang up the phone
A good excuse for me to waste my [Unverified]
Because you kept me here by [Unverified]
And I don't wish that you could be
So that it would stop me from asking
But lend me your ear, dear
Did I tell you I don't think this will work out
That I love you but I'm wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forgive
Something far away that I?d like to end with
End with, end with, end with
[Unverified] maybe, if we had met
Under different circumstances, I?d forget
Let me tell you that you got me to work [Unverified]
Did I tell you I don't think this will work out
That I love you but I'm wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forgive
Something far away that I?d like to end with
End with, end with
The Spinto Band's "Did I Tell You" is a song that explores the complexity of relationships and the emotions that come with them. In the opening verse, the singer reflects on the things for which they are thankful, including their family and the opportunity to experience the world. However, these feelings of gratitude are juxtaposed with a sense of restlessness and a desire for change.
The chorus of the song highlights this inner turmoil, with the singer expressing their love for their partner but also acknowledging that they are wanting something else. They describe this desire as both "something close to me that I cannot forgive" and "something far away that I'd like to end with". The use of these contradictory phrases illustrates the singer's confusion and uncertainty about what they truly want.
Later in the song, the singer reflects on the relationship more contemplatively. They suggest that maybe, if they had met under different circumstances, things would be different. However, they ultimately come back to the same feelings of indecision and longing that permeate the song.
Overall, "Did I Tell You" is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me read those things for which I am thankful
I want to express gratitude for the positive things in my life
My father, my mother, my family essential
I am grateful for my immediate family and their importance in my life
The fact that there's water on top of this planet
I am amazed by the existence of water on Earth
The opportunity for me to walk in it
I appreciate the chance to experience and interact with the natural world
[Unverified]
The lyrics are unclear and cannot be accurately interpreted
And the ability to tell you what I want to
I am grateful for the freedom to express myself and communicate my thoughts
Find me a gift that's through my closest acquaintance
I am requesting a present from someone I am very familiar with
That kid has so many new things
I notice that a child I know has many possessions
They know who this one is and I wish that they do
I hope the person I am talking to knows who I am referring to
So I could stay with them
I wish to spend time with the person or people being referenced
Did I tell you I don't think this will work out
I want to convey that I do not believe this situation or relationship will be successful
That I love you but I'm wanting something else
Although I have feelings for you, I am looking for something different
Something close to me that I cannot forgive
There is something that has happened or is happening that is difficult for me to forgive or accept
Something far away that I'd like to end with
There is something in the distant future that I would like to resolve or conclude
I'd like to end it with a music cliché
I would like to use a common line from a song to bring our conversation to a close
Saying [Unverified], it's not you, it's me
I would use a common phrase to convey that the reason our relationship or situation is not working out is because of me, not the other person.
Then I could hang up and just put you away
If I were to end the conversation, I could end our interaction for the time being
In some music box that the Swiss army plays
I am using a metaphor of a Swiss Army music box to illustrate a nostalgic or sentimental memory
Since it's a holiday, I'll leave you alone
Because it is a special day, I will refrain from contacting you further
Dial these numbers and then hang up the phone
Instructions on how to end the phone conversation without actually speaking with the other person
A good excuse for me to waste my [Unverified]
An excuse for me to use up some of my own time or do something else
Because you kept me here by [Unverified]
The reason for my prior frustration or annoyance
And I don't wish that you could be
I do not want the other person to be a certain way or do something specific
So that it would stop me from asking
I would like to stop myself from asking certain questions or seeking certain information
But lend me your ear, dear
I am requesting the other person's attention or willingness to listen
Did I tell you I don't think this will work out
I am repeating my earlier statement that I do not believe this situation or relationship will work
That I love you but I'm wanting something else
Although I have feelings for you, I am searching for something different
Something close to me that I cannot forgive
I am continuing to deal with a situation that is difficult for me to accept
Something far away that I'd like to end with
I would like to resolve or conclude something in the future
End with, end with, end with
Repeating the desire for a resolution or conclusion to the situation
[Unverified] maybe, if we had met
I am considering what might have happened if we had met under different circumstances
Under different circumstances, I'd forget
If things had been different, I might have forgotten about this person or situation
Let me tell you that you got me to work [Unverified]
I am acknowledging that the other person has motivated or influenced me in some way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas Krill
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Sonial
Ahhhh the 2000's The last decade for guitars. Or so it seems.