Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the Western Canadian landscape serves well as a fitting metaphor for their powerful and expansive sound. TFP stretched the boundaries of modern rock on their major-label debut "Living In The Shadow Of The Bat", where captivating melodies and spoken-word musings combined with elements of Hip-Hop, Progressive and Riff Rock.
Now the band is back with (Grammy nominated & multi Juno award winning) producer Brandon Friesen to realize a killer collection of stellar, road-tested tracks that combine a series of all-new twists and turns with the signature sounds of the band. "AGE OF VIPERS" was written largely during TFP's extended periods of touring in support of "LITSOTB" and is an album deep with songs that translate incredibly to the stage, allowing for the always powerful and electrifying live modern rock experience that is Tin Foil Phoenix.
The new album features trademark TFP spoken-word thrillers like "Not How the West Was Won" (about dealing with suicide) and "Have a Nice Day", energetic alt-rockers like "Hurry Home" (exploring the enigma of the prodigal son), explosive anthems such as title track "Age of Vipers" as well as the band's popular cover version of The Soggy Bottom Boys "Man of Constant Sorrow". With the release of "AGE OF VIPERS", Tin Foil Phoenix continue to consistently deliver intriguing and memorable songs that are unlike that of any other Canadian band.
In 2007 the band will crisscross this country and claim the ears of all that will listen. Listen!
The Outside
Tin Foil Phoenix Lyrics
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I turned my back to the outside
And thought about the things that made me crazy
Like re-runs of McHale's Navy
And of the day "the meteorite" came down
Near the edge of town
From miles around people reported seeing the small greys
And feeling very heavy
Hey – Was that the one that got away
Like it was ever really here anyway
Big enough to swallow you whole
And good enough to beat you again and again
On the outside - Everything was pretty there
And all that other hippie shit you outlawed
From the outside - Everyone seemed unafraid
Inside each other's inner space was churning
You swore you'd come back for me
What a catastrophe – That promise atrophied
The moment it left your mouth it was doomed
Like pins and needles swarming a hot-air balloon
And outside of my window - A strange red glow
Real horrorshow
And though I wanted to look something fierce
I remembered my training and just went limp
Hey – Was that the one that got away
Like it was ever really here anyway
Big enough to swallow you whole
And good enough to beat you again and again
On the outside - Everything was pretty there
And all that other hippie shit you outlawed
From the outside - Everyone seemed unafraid
Inside each other's inner space was churning
The lyrics in The Outside by Tin Foil Phoenix primarily focus on the feeling of being trapped or isolated from the outside world. The singer has said goodbye and turned their back to the outside, dwelling on things that make them feel crazy such as watching reruns of McHale's Navy. The song references a meteorite that landed near the edge of town and the reports of small greys from miles around, which suggest a possible alien encounter. The singer questions if this was the one that got away, as it may not have been a real experience, and expresses their fear of being swallowed whole by the outside world.
The singer notes the difference between the outside and the inside worlds, with everything appearing pretty and unafraid on the outside, while inside, people's inner space is churning. They highlight the hippie ideals that have been outlawed on the outside world, yet seem to be present in others' inner spaces. The song ends with a mention of a strange red glow outside the singer's window, followed by a vow to remain limp and not look fierce.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of fear and disillusionment with the world outside, while simultaneously acknowledging the beauty and interconnectedness of the inner world.
Line by Line Meaning
I said my goodbyes and shut my eyes
I bid farewell and closed my eyelids
I turned my back to the outside
I faced away from the external world
And thought about the things that made me crazy
I contemplated the things that drove me insane
Like re-runs of McHale's Navy
Such as the repetitive episodes of McHale's Navy
And of the day "the meteorite" came down
And of the day when the object from space descended
Near the edge of town
Close to the outskirts of the city
From miles around people reported seeing the small greys
People from afar stated they witnessed the little grey beings
And feeling very heavy
And experiencing extreme oppressiveness
Hey - Was that the one that got away
Hey, was that the one that eluded us?
Like it was ever really here anyway
As if it was genuinely present to begin with
Big enough to swallow you whole
Sizable enough to consume entirely
And good enough to beat you again and again
And competent enough to defeat you repeatedly
On the outside - Everything was pretty there
Externally, everything appeared attractive
And all that other hippie shit you outlawed
And every other countercultural item you prohibited
From the outside - Everyone seemed unafraid
From the exterior - Everyone appeared fearless
Inside each other's inner space was churning
In each other's private mental realm, emotions ran high
You swore you'd come back for me
You vowed to return for me
What a catastrophe - That promise atrophied
How terrible - That pledge withered away
The moment it left your mouth it was doomed
The exact instant it departed from your lips, it was cursed
Like pins and needles swarming a hot-air balloon
Comparable to needles pricking and encompassing a hot air balloon
And outside of my window - A strange red glow
And beyond my window - An unusual red light
Real horrorshow
Absolutely terrifying
And though I wanted to look something fierce
Although I yearned to appear assertive
I remembered my training and just went limp
I recollected my preparation and relaxed my body
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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