The band began as a mixtape Scott Reitherman made for a girlfriend. A couple years later Reitherman would reappropriate it as his musical alias, and Throw Me The Statue emerged on the Seattle-based DIY label Baskerville Hill. Reitherman and a friend ran the label together, and from 2005-2007 the imprint put out a handful of homemade releases and threw shows for their small clan of Seattle musical friends. Reitherman assembled changing casts from the Baskerville Hill camp to help him with live performances, and local press started to take note of the gigs.
Soon after the release of the TMTS debut album Moonbeams in Summer 2007 the Indiana-based Secretly Canadian Records caught wind and signed the act to their high profile roster. With the band's lineup now solidified and Secretly Canadian's re-release of Moonbeams in February '08, TMTS would tour extensively in support of their new international critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe, playing 100 shows across 8 countries that year.
In the beginning of 2009 the band began work on the follow-up LP and headed into the studio for the first time. With Phil Ek (The Shins, Built to Spill, Band of Horses) on board as co-producer, the group consisting of Reitherman, Aaron Goldman, Charlie Smith and Jarred Grimes sought to enlarge the scope of TMTS' lo-fi bedroom pop. The resulting full length record entitled Creaturesque will be released in the US and Europe by Secretly Canadian on August 4th, and soon thereafter in Aus/NZ by PopFrenzy and in Japan by MerryGate Records.
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About To Walk
Throw Me The Statue Lyrics
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Where I tuck in the cannonball
And I never have to share
And where nobody can see
Well, I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Shame is always bathed in light
And it always looks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to ?
After all with the evening goes
‘Cause they were only there to break my toes
Left you under the indulgent chore
Plead your case with the famous whore
Like, will anybody see?
Or would anybody care?
I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Bliss is always bathed in light
But she never talks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to ?
After all with the evening goes
‘Cause they were only there to break my toes
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to ?
After all with the evening goes
‘Cause they were only there to break my toes
Hey Scott, umm… I know it’s really silly, but umm… yeah, umm, I met a girl and she was really great umm… I was going to share that with somebody and umm… I’m sharing it with you, anyway… have a good day.
The lyrics to Throw Me the Statue's "About to Walk" are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song starts off with the singer describing their favorite space as a palindrome, where they can tuck in a cannonball and never have to share. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a safe space where one can be alone and not have to give anything of themselves to others.
The second verse describes the singer locked inside on strange nights, waiting for a road ahead while lying in their western bed. The use of "clues dressed in white" and "double dreams" adds to the mysterious and surreal nature of the lyrics. The chorus repeats throughout the song, describing the idea that shame and bliss are both bathed in light but they never look the same.
The final line of the song is a voicemail left for someone named Scott, where the singer shares that they met a girl and thought she was great. This line adds a personal touch to the song and could be interpreted as the singer feeling vulnerable and reaching out for connection.
Overall, the lyrics seem to touch on themes of isolation, introspection, and the struggle for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Favourite space is a palindrome
The place where I feel most comfortable and at home is symmetrical, and it brings peace and stability in my life.
Where I tuck in the cannonball
It is where I can hide away and protect myself from the harshness of the world.
And I never have to share
I don't have to give up my personal space, thoughts or feelings with anyone else, preferring to keep everything to myself.
And where nobody can see
The said space is private, and no one can intrude to invade my comfort zone.
Well, I was just about to walk
I was considering making a change and taking a new path in life.
Five miles in a day
I was willing to face the challenge of walking towards my new direction through the highs and lows it takes.
Shame is always bathed in light
Whenever one exudes a feeling of guilt or humiliation, it becomes evident and evident for everyone to perceive.
And it always looks the same
The feeling of remorse or guilt tends to retain its form, without changing or diminishing even after some time has passed.
Strange nights locked inside
Being secluded in my thoughts and trapped inside my mind during the nights has an unusual yet familiar feeling.
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was unsure about a new decision and hesitating over choosing a clear direction to follow.
I lying in my Western bed
In moments of uncertainty, bed is a place where one can relax and ponder over diligent thoughts.
Clues and clues dressed in white
Hints and pointers with pure and clear intentions to guide me to discover and reveal the truth behind what has been obscure and hidden.
Double dreams tend to ?
A recurring dream that has yet to be interpreted to signal what lies ahead.
After all with the evening goes
As the day comes to an end, everything that happens during it, both good and bad, shapes who I become.
‘Cause they were only there to break my toes
The obstacles and challenges I have faced, seemingly meant to harm or deter me, ultimately become opportunities that are used to facilitate progress.
Left you under the indulgent chore
Leaving someone behind, while indulging in my own activities and routines may have put a strain on our relationship.
Plead your case with the famous whore
Implies that we should always present our best selves and viewpoints to win people over, through any means necessary.
Like, will anybody see?
I have doubts about public perception, that even after presenting my best, I am not sure if it will be enough.
Or would anybody care?
I question whether my efforts will be appreciated, and if they will lead to any significance.
Bliss is always bathed in light
Happiness and contentment radiate brightness, and can be felt by everyone around.
But she never talks the same
Being happy and content can vary from person to person, and everyone has their definition of it which makes it unique.
Hey Scott, umm… I know it’s really silly, but umm… yeah, umm, I met a girl and she was really great umm… I was going to share that with somebody and umm… I’m sharing it with you, anyway… have a good day.
Personal thoughts and emotions can be shared with someone, even if it's seemingly trivial, that person finds them important, and the listener can offer support and a good outlook on life.
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Komory
Favourite space is a palindrome
Where I tuck in the cannonball
And I never have to share
And where nobody can see
Well, I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Shame is always bathed in light
And it always looks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
Cause they were only there to break my toast
Left you under the indulgent chore
Plead your case with the famous whore
Like, will anybody see?
Or would anybody care?
I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Bliss is always bathed in light
But she never talks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
'Cause they were only there to break my toast
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
'Cause they were only there to break my toast
Hey Scott, umm… I know it's really silly, but umm… yeah, umm, I met a
girl and she was really great umm… I was going to share that with
somebody and umm… I'm sharing it with you, anyway… have a good day.
Komory
Favourite space is a palindrome
Where I tuck in the cannonball
And I never have to share
And where nobody can see
Well, I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Shame is always bathed in light
And it always looks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
Cause they were only there to break my toast
Left you under the indulgent chore
Plead your case with the famous whore
Like, will anybody see?
Or would anybody care?
I was just about to walk
Five miles in a day
Bliss is always bathed in light
But she never talks the same
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
'Cause they were only there to break my toast
Strange nights locked inside
I was waiting for a road ahead
I was lying in my Western bed
Clues and clues dressed in white
Double dreams tend to land big blows
After all with the evening ghosts
'Cause they were only there to break my toast
Hey Scott, umm… I know it's really silly, but umm… yeah, umm, I met a
girl and she was really great umm… I was going to share that with
somebody and umm… I'm sharing it with you, anyway… have a good day.
Corporal Rook
I just want to say thank you for this
Andrew_bro
Toes not toast lol.
Caleb Voisine-Addis
Just found out that it's "Favorite space is a pollen drone".
Latino Spammer
Thanks
Moonwise720
Thanks
Matt
this is one of the greatest songs ive listened to in the past 4 years or so
DBZMSI
omg, I'm in LOVE with this song. I keep playing it over and over....
Grant Wilson
Love this & this album's tops.
spade felomas
I love this song 😊