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The Whigs are a trio based out of Athens, GA. In 2005, The Whigs released the independently recorded Give 'Em All A Big Fat Lip. The band signed to indie label ATO Records, home to Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and Ben Kweller, in 2006.
The band's second album, Mission Control, was released on January 22, 2008. It was produced by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith, Guided By Voices) at Sunset Sound and Sound Factory in Los Angeles, CA.
In early 2009 The Whigs embarked on a winter tour with Kings Of Leon, and the run closed out with a show at Madison Square Garden. This followed fall 2008 tours with Kings Of Leon, The Kooks, and Tokyo Police Club, capped off with a new years celebration with Band Of Horses.
In August 2009 the band went out with Kings Of Leon again, this time covering Western Canada and the west coast in the United States. That run ended at the old stomping grounds of the Los Angeles Lakers, The Forum. Late 2009 saw The Whigs on a North American headlining tour with support from Nashville's, The Features.
On March 16th, 2010, their third album, In The Dark, was released on ATO Records. The band hit the road with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in late February 2010, leading up to the release of In The Dark. The band will appear at SXSW 2010 in Austin, TX. On March 31st, 2010, The Whigs will be featured as the musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman where they will play the first single from IN THE DARK, "Kill Me Carolyne."
I Got Ideas
The Whigs Lyrics
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That I could tell you anything
I never knew
That you would block out everything
You're not listening
'Cause you're missin'
How I'm feeling inside
And now you think it's shocking
I always thought I could tell you anything
[Chorus:]
So what do I think about today
Oh I got ideas
But now please misunderstand me
When the facts lie
Tangled on my tongue beneath the white lie
Are you disappointed if it's not quite right
Tell me you can take it
Yeah I think we'll make it
I never thought that I would hear you when I do
And I never thought that you would hear me when you do
If you are choosing what I'm saying
It won't make any sense
And try to pay attention
To whatever you miss
I never thought that you would hear me when you do
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
The Whigs's song, I Got Ideas, is about the disappointment and frustration one faces when they believe that they can confide in someone only to find out that the listener is not paying attention to what they are saying. The song talks about the singer's expectation of being able to share anything with someone, but how that expectation was shattered when the listener blocked out everything they had to say. Despite the singer's trust in their confidant, they find that they are being misunderstood and their feelings are being ignored. The chorus goes on to express the disappointment and tangled lies as the person struggles to express what they feel while hoping that they will still be understood.
The song is driven by the lead singer's smooth vocals and guitar riffs. The music has a rock feel to it, with a classic rock sound that's mixed with some current indie sounds. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever felt unheard. The metaphors used in the lyrics are powerful, such as "tangled on my tongue beneath the white lie." This particular metaphor highlights how difficult it is to be honest when your confidant is not listening, and the tangled tongue represents the struggle that comes with wanting to communicate but being unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew
I had always believed in myself and thought that I could confide in you about anything.
That I could tell you anything
I trusted you and thought that I could share my deepest thoughts, feelings, and emotions with you.
I never knew
I never anticipated or expected that you would ignore or disregard everything that I told you.
That you would block out everything
I did not expect you to be so indifferent to my concerns or views and to show no interest in what I had to say.
You're not listening
You are not paying attention to me and are not showing any concern for my feelings or opinions.
'Cause you're missin'
You are missing the point, and because of that, you cannot understand what I'm trying to say.
How I'm feeling inside
I'm trying to express the emotions that I'm experiencing on the inside, but you're not receptive to them.
And now you think it's shocking
You're surprised or taken aback, but you shouldn't be, given the way you've been treating me.
I'm the person you find
You should remember that it's me, your companion, who is attempting to express these thoughts and feelings.
So what do I think about today
I have some thoughts and ideas that I would like to share.
Oh I got ideas
I have several potential plans or suggestions that I wish to discuss further.
But now please misunderstand me
Nevertheless, please do not assume that what I am stating is incorrect or that I am lying.
When the facts lie
Should my explanation prove to be inaccurate or ambiguous, this phrase is used.
Tangled on my tongue beneath the white lie
Some of the information that I'm trying to express is challenging to articulate or is obscured by a false statement that I previously gave.
Are you disappointed if it's not quite right
I want to make sure that you're not going to be disappointed or upset with me if my ideas aren't entirely sound or aren't perfect right away.
Tell me you can take it
Can you promise to accept and support me even if my thoughts and ideas aren't well formulated or well thought out?
Yeah I think we'll make it
Despite any reservations or difficulties I may have expressed, I remain hopeful that we can come up with a viable solution together.
I never thought that I would hear you when I do
I am thrilled that you are paying attention to me and are finally hearing me out.
And I never thought that you would hear me when you do
I was surprised that you were so receptive to my message and that you didn't ignore me as you did previously.
If you are choosing what I'm saying
If you're being selective or choosy about what you listen to me say.
It won't make any sense
Then it would be impossible to understand or make any sense of what I'm conveying to you.
And try to pay attention
So, I urge you to concentrate on everything I'm saying.
To whatever you miss
As there is a risk that you might miss or fail to grasp the significance of my message.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIAN DORIO, PARKER GISPERT
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Mark Britton
I can't stop listening to this. Sweet band and song! Thanks for posting.