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.
What I Love
The Spinto Band Lyrics
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Bethy on concrete
Hope you died in spin
We'll let the sun run us in
As you and I start to glide
We throw ourselves into the sky
It's what I love
Running down the stairs
Throwing back your hair
Hold me tight and sign
Till we don't care about anything
As you and I run aside
We throw the starts into the sky
It's what I love
And I don't want to let it go
You're what I love
And I don't want to let you go
Ooh, this lower falling (?)
It's what I love
And I don't want to let it go
You're what I love
And I don't want to let you go
The lyrics to The Spinto Band's "What I Love" evoke a sense of carefree abandon and joyous simplicity. The opening line "dancing in the street, Bethy on concrete" sets the scene for a playful and spontaneous burst of movement and energy. The following line, "hope you died in spin," is a bit more cryptic, but could be interpreted as a reference to the feeling of losing oneself in the moment, as if time stands still - a sentiment reinforced by the line "we'll let the sun run us in."
The chorus of the song is a celebration of the pure joy of movement and connection. The lines "as you and I start to glide, we throw ourselves into the sky" and "as you and I run aside, we throw the stars into the sky" suggest a sense of freedom and release that comes with sharing a moment of pure happiness with someone else. The repetitive structure of the chorus emphasizes the importance of these experiences and the desire to hold onto them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in the street
We are dancing in the open road
Bethy on concrete
Bethy is with us, dancing on the concrete
Hope you died in spin
We hope that you died spinning, enjoying life
We'll let the sun run us in
We will keep dancing until the sun rises
As you and I start to glide
Together, we smoothly move to the beat
We throw ourselves into the sky
We are filled with happiness and freedom
It's what I love
This feeling of joy is what I enjoy the most
And I don't want to let it go
I never want this feeling to end
Running down the stairs
We are rushing down the stairs
Throwing back your hair
You shake your hair with excitement
Hold me tight and sign
Hold me close and let's celebrate together
Till we don't care about anything
Until we completely let go of our worries
As you and I run aside
Together, we run alongside each other
We throw the starts into the sky
We throw everything we have into this moment of happiness
You're what I love
Being with you in these moments is what I love
Ooh, this lower falling (?)
This unknown phrase has no clear meaning
And I don't want to let it go
I never want this feeling to end
You're what I love
Being with you in these moments is what I love
And I don't want to let you go
I never want to lose you from my life
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shastica
nice and nicely done is one of my favourite album of all times!!! its perfect
JonahUponTheHill
Love this progressive rock/psychedelic revival thing going on lately.
Camiimii
325 views ? REALLY ? This song is bloody awesome, so soothing to the heart :)
Rosie
Most creative video-clip I have seen in a long time. Loved it. :)
Helene G.
One of the coolest music videos I've ever seen :)
봄땅_
This is what i love :-) Spinto band's mv is always nice B-)
Vania Sofía
Love coffee and craziness
Giancarlo Pignetti
I swear, this and the related videos are all on my Spotify. Like, wat.
thebrilliantshow
this video is freaking awesome i love it :D <3
CrookedTeethAndCats
I am in love.