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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Pistols
Throw Me The Statue Lyrics
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You little boys fall on your pistols
Annie does your boyfriend know?
You seek a habit and a small feeling of danger
Slow glide down through the canyon
Tearing the layers off with abandon
These lonely brothers on the radio
If that's a DJ I'm the pilgrim Mona Lisa
Pull me in, pull me in, pull me in
Love stinks, finance the issue
You be the banks and I'll be the missiles
Annie this is how things go,
You lose your suburbs and my coastlines wanna meet you
Mid phrase, hostage the authors
Poor Joe McCarthy is searching for lovers
Let's believe our parents' tomes,
This generation's missing (an) awful lot of bother
Total repeal, welcome to the show,
Pull me in, pull me in, pull me in
The song "Pistols" by Throw Me the Statue is a vibrant tune that explores a range of themes, including love, danger, and the generation gap. The opening line, "Top down, not like we miss you," sets the tone for the song's youthful energy, as the singer seems to suggest that they are moving on from a past relationship. The line "You little boys fall on your pistols" can be interpreted as a warning to young men who may be engaging in reckless behavior.
The song's protagonist, Annie, is mentioned multiple times throughout the lyrics. The line "Annie does your boyfriend know?" could suggest a potential love triangle, while "Annie, this is how things go" could imply that she is caught up in a lifestyle that includes danger and excitement. The idea of tearing "the layers off with abandon" further reinforces this theme of recklessness and living in the moment.
Additionally, the song references the radio and the idea of being a DJ. The line "If that's a DJ I'm the pilgrim Mona Lisa" could be interpreted as a comment on the state of popular music or a nod to the power of self-expression. Overall, "Pistols" is a complex and intriguing song that celebrates youthful energy while also exploring themes of love and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Top down, not like we miss you*
We don't miss you, we are riding with the top down in our car
You little boys fall on your pistols
Those who are weak fall easily under pressure and cannot handle conflict
Annie does your boyfriend know?
Asking if Annie's boyfriend knows what she is doing or if she is cheating on him
You seek a habit and a small feeling of danger
You are looking for something to fill your time and provide a small thrill in your life
Slow glide down through the canyon
Going down the valley at a leisurely pace
Tearing the layers off with abandon
Destructively removing all barriers and taking risks
These lonely brothers on the radio
The sad and lost people who appear on the radio
If that's a DJ I'm the pilgrim Mona Lisa
Challenging the legitimacy of the DJ's skills
Told her uphill, welcome to the show
Letting her know that life has struggles but we should still enjoy it
Pull me in, pull me in, pull me in
Asking to be a part of something and to be accepted
Love stinks, finance the issue
Love can be tough and it often requires money to maintain it
You be the banks and I'll be the missiles
You can hold onto the finances while I take risks and be the one in control
Annie this is how things go,
Addressing Annie and letting her know that things happen according to how life is meant to be
You lose your suburbs and my coastlines wanna meet you
Giving up the safety of the suburbs to explore unfamiliar and dangerous places
Mid phrase, hostage the authors
Taking control of the message and making it your own
Poor Joe McCarthy is searching for lovers
Joe McCarthy, a controversial figure, is seeking love from people who might not agree with him
Let's believe our parents' tomes,
Putting faith in the teachings of our parents and previous generations
This generation's missing (an) awful lot of bother
This generation is not as troubled as previous ones were and they are better off because of it
Total repeal, welcome to the show,
Things can be cancelled or removed, but we should still enjoy ourselves
Pull me in, pull me in, pull me in
Asking to be accepted and included
Writer(s): REITHERMAN SCOTT WEST
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.