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.
Look Away
The Spinto Band Lyrics
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'Cause it makes light shine in my eyes
I look away because light won't stop
Shining in my eyes.
I'm by the water but I look away
'Cause it makes bugs fly in my eyes
I look away 'cause the bug won't stop
I look away, I look away, I look away
I look away, I look away just to find
What I see in you
I look away, I look away, I look away
Just to find what I see.
I'm by the telephone but walk away
'Cause it brings your voice to my head
I walk away 'cause your voice won't stop
Ringing in my head.
I'm by your doorbell but I walk away
'Cause it brings your sound to my head
I walk away 'cause your sound won't stop
Ringing in my head.
I walk away, I walk away, I walk away
I walk away, I walk away just to find
What I see in you
I walk away, I walk away, I walk away
Just to find what I see.
I look away, I look away, I look away
Just to find myself
Just to remind myself
That I'm just as well by myself
But the more I keep coming in
The more I keep going out again.
I'm by a window but I look away
'Cause it makes rain fall in my eyes
I look away because rain won't stop
Falling in my eyes.
I'm by a fire but I look away
'Cause it makes smoke get in my eyes
I look away because smoke won't stop
Getting in my eyes.
I look away, I look away, I look away
I look away, I look away just to find
What I see in you
I look away, I look away, I look away
Just to find what I see.
The lyrics of Look Away by The Spinto Band are about the struggle and pain of constantly being reminded of someone or something, and trying to avoid it by looking away. The first two stanzas talk about being near the water but having to look away because the light and bugs are bothering the singer's eyes. The next two stanzas express the same idea but with the telephone and the sound of someone's voice. The third stanza, however, is different as it talks about looking away from oneself, just to find oneself again. The last two stanzas talk about looking away from rain and smoke, again because they are physically troublesome, but ultimately looking away to find what the singer sees in the person they are trying to avoid.
The metaphorical interpretation of the song could be that the singer is trying to look away and avoid someone or something because they don't want to feel the pain of being reminded of it. The chorus, "I look away just to find what I see in you," can be interpreted in two ways. First, it can be seen as the singer trying to find the positive aspects of the person they miss, but secondly, it can also be viewed as an attempt to find themselves again by overcoming the pain of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm by the water but I look away
I avoid looking at the water because it's too bright and hurts my eyes.
'Cause it makes light shine in my eyes
The water reflects too much light and it's uncomfortable to look at.
I look away because light won't stop
The brightness of the water won't go away, so I have to look away.
I look away, I look away, I look away
I keep trying to avoid things that bother me.
Just to find what I see in you
I hope to find comfort or relief in you.
I'm by the telephone but walk away
I leave the phone because hearing your voice upsets me.
'Cause it brings your voice to my head
The sound of the phone reminds me of your voice and makes me sad.
I walk away 'cause your voice won't stop
Your voice keeps ringing in my head even when the phone is put down.
I walk away, I walk away, I walk away
I try to distance myself from things that hurt me, even if it's hard.
Just to find what I see in you
I hope to find comfort or relief in you.
I look away, I look away, I look away
Again, I try to avoid things that upset me.
Just to find myself
In my avoidance, I hope to rediscover my own sense of peace.
Just to remind myself
I want to remember that I don't always need someone else to feel content.
That I'm just as well by myself
Being alone is okay too.
But the more I keep coming in
Despite my efforts to avoid things, I still get pulled in.
The more I keep going out again
But then I pull away again, in search of my own peace.
I'm by a window but I look away
I avoid looking at the window because rain is falling.
'Cause it makes rain fall in my eyes
Rain is coming in through the window and getting in my eyes.
I look away because rain won't stop
The rain keeps falling and doesn't let up.
I'm by a fire but I look away
I avoid looking at the fire because it's causing smoke.
'Cause it makes smoke get in my eyes
Smoke from the fire is irritating my eyes.
I look away because smoke won't stop
The smoke keeps coming and doesn't let up.
Just to find what I see in you
Once again, I hope to find comfort and relief in you.
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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