While in-between Afghan Whigs albums and amidst a dispute with their record label, Elektra, Dulli recorded demos for the act with friends and collaborators Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) and Harold "Happy" Chichester (Royal Crescent Mob, Howlin' Maggie) in New Orleans. The demos have an exceptionally dark, tense, and New Orleans-flavored groove and swagger. As a result of The Afghan Whigs' label troubles, it is debated that Elektra leaked the demo tapes as they were widely circulated in the trader circuit.
The Afghan Whigs settled their dispute with Elektra and signed with Sony/Columbia in April 1998. Columbia optioned The Twilight Singers recordings; but preferred to release a new Afghan Whigs album instead. The Afghan Whigs' swan song 1965 was released in October 1998 to wide critical acclaim. The band toured for one year in support of the album but decided to disband in February 2001.
2000 saw Greg Dulli revive The Twilight Singers, reworking the original leaked demos with dance producers and remix auteurs Fila Brazillia. The final product was a mix of southern trumpet, Midwest idealism, and UK big beat, all masking a solemn dirge of life's transformation to death. Columbia released the album as Twilight as Played by the Twilight Singers in September 2000. The band toured with members of Howlin' Maggie and former Afghan Whigs' drummer, Michael Horrigan, on bass.
Dulli took time off following the short tour for Twilight.., investing in a bar in Los Angeles. In 2001, he began working on the follow up for Twilight.. tentatively titled Amber Headlights. The death of Dulli's friend, director Ted Demme in January 2002, forced him to shelve the project, and he took a second leave from writing and recording. After reading the Jack London book Martin Eden, and experiencing an earthquake, Dulli set about writing the concept album that became Blackberry Belle.
Working with a large cast of performers, including former Prince protégé Apollonia and former Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan, Blackberry Belle became a rolling expose' of the dark side of love and loss, a familiar topic revisited from former Afghan Whigs albums like Black Love. The critics welcomed Dulli's return and were eager to give his second album, independently financed and released through One Little Indian in October 2003, high marks.
A second touring version of The Twilight Singers including Jon Skibic (guitars), Scott Ford (bass) and Bobby Macintyre (drums), made two legs through the United States and Europe in 2003 and 2004.
August 2004, the band released their third album, She Loves You, a collection of cover songs from artists as varied as Fleetwood Mac, Mary J. Blige, and George Gershwin.
September 2005, Dulli finally released his formerly shelved Amber Headlights on his own Infernal Recordings label through his official website thetwilightsingers.com as his first solo album while working on his fourth Twilight Singers' album titled Powder Burns.
Dulli is also the other member of the duo called The Gutter Twins with Mark Lanegan who released their album entitled Saturnalia.
A third touring version of The Twilight Singers including Dave Rosser (guitars), Scott Ford (bass), singer/songwriter Jeff Klein (keys) and Bobby Macintyre (drums), played at the 2006 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX at the venue Friends (208 E 6th St) on March 16th to debut tracks from Powder Burns. Mark Lanegan also currently tours with the group.
The Twilight Singers released Powder Burns on May 16, 2006 supported by United States and European tours.
On January 3, 2007, The Twilight Singers made their television debut on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show, performing their song "Forty Dollars" from Powder Burns. The band was joined by friend and musician Joseph Arthur on guitar and vocals.
In 2011 they released the full length album "Dynamite Steps".
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Get Lucky
The Twilight Singers Lyrics
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You'll turn to stone
And I am not that strong to let you go
And tell me, does it scare you
When I look the other way
And through the walls into your very soul?
I get lucky sometimes
Shakes me down for secrets
In the light of day, does she?
But I am not so dumb to let you know
Whispers and deceivers
Come divide the harmony
But I still have one card I've yet to show
I get lucky sometimes
I get lucky sometimes
Once you know the way down
The path belongs to you
Tell me, tell me
Why don't you tell me 'bout
The reasons why you're lying in
The dark when there's a
Monster in your head
And tell me, tell me
Don't run away to buy more
Complication, find the time of day
And the sun will shine again
I get lucky sometimes
The Twilight Singers' song "Get Lucky" is a haunting and introspective exploration of relationships and the fear of vulnerability. The opening lines warn the listener to be careful when looking into the singer's eyes, as they have the power to turn one to stone. The vulnerability and fear of opening up are evident, as the singer acknowledges being not strong enough to let their loved one go. The fear of rejection is so strong that the singer sometimes looks away, inwardly focused as they see through the walls into the soul of the other person.
The chorus, "I get lucky sometimes," is a stark and straightforward admission that the singer knows they can't always handle the emotional weight of a relationship. They admit that sometimes they simply get lucky and are able to maintain the connection. The second verse reinforces this idea, as the relationship seems to be tested in the light of day by others who cause disharmony with their whispers and deceit. However, the singer reveals that they still have one card to play, suggesting that there is still some hope of salvaging the relationship.
The third verse finds the singer pleading with their partner to open up and be honest about the reasons for their emotional distance. The singer acknowledges that there is a monster in their partner's head, but implores them not to run away to buy more complications. Instead, the singer encourages their partner to find the time of day when the sun will shine again. The song ends with the chorus once again, driving home the theme of vulnerability and the fear of exposure in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Careful when you look into my eyes-
I have the power to captivate you, so be cautious
You'll turn to stone
My mesmerizing aura can make you freeze
And I am not that strong to let you go
I can't discard you easily
And tell me, does it scare you
When I look the other way
And through the walls into your very soul?
Are you frightened when I see through your facade and peek into your innermost thoughts?
I get lucky sometimes
I get lucky sometimes
I occasionally get fortunate in love
Shakes me down for secrets
In the light of day, does she?
But I am not so dumb to let you know
She coerces me to divulge my secrets, but I won't fall for her tricks
Whispers and deceivers
Come divide the harmony
But I still have one card I've yet to show
People spreading false rumors fuel chaos, but I have a surprise up my sleeve
Once you know the way down
The path belongs to you
Once you discover the journey, it's yours to follow
Tell me, tell me
Why don't you tell me 'bout
The reasons why you're lying in
The dark when there's a
Monster in your head
Why won't you confide in me about why you're scared and hiding from your inner demons?
And tell me, tell me
Don't run away to buy more
Complication, find the time of day
And the sun will shine again
Don't run away from this hard situation, simplify and persevere, and the good times will come again
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: GREGORY E DULLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bobbles30
great tune, great album, great band...anything dulli does is great in my book!
@MrBandini27
Listened to the record on repeat when I was rehab. I'm still drinking and I'm perfectly fine with it
@Spartacatsdmx
she finds the time of day and the sun will shine again
@martacalderon-moscrip1493
this made me shiver..... that mans voice get you.....
@alongtheway1
after listening to the whole album a couple of times, this is the one that is in my head
@mel0dyism
Man oh man oh man! I'll never be the same. Thanks!
@giuseppeclaudioinsalaco3902
once you know the way down, the path belongs to you
@carlindapierce1265
been an afghan fan from the beginning.saw shows here in tampa fla in the early years. reconnected with them a few years ago under the name the twilght singers.love everything done by him/them.just wish greg would take care of himself a little more. im aware that life is short, but somtimes we help it along. hes not looking to good these days and his voice is telling the tell.....
@Spartacatsdmx
yes.....oh yes
@redshaftedflicker
It's about time I pulled my head outta my ass and got into listening to these guys. It's not like I didn't know about Dulli/Whigs.