The band has performed at many national festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, Summerfest, Bumbershoot, and Pickathon. In 2011, they performed at several large folk festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival and 2011 ROMP roots and branches. They are scheduled to play the Sasquatch Festival, Bonnaroo, All Good Music Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and Lollapalooza in 2012.
2014 saw the release of Trampled by Turtles's seventh studio album, Wild Animals, on July 15th. The band tapped Alan Sparhawk, from the band Low, to produce Wild Animals. Sparhawk's influence is evident in the band's seemingly more alternative, high lonesome sound. The night of Wild Animals' release, TBT made their second appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. On August 16th, Trampled by Turtles headlined a sold out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
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Drinkin' In The Morning
Trampled By Turtles Lyrics
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Little darlin'
Work the night time too
And all the money I make
It's in my pocket
It's comin' home to you
But still you're gone
When I get home
And girl I'm lonesome
Like the whistle
On a Sunday mornin' train
Now you got me drinking in the morning
No need to wait for noon
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Will sure be comin' soon
Now I lost my job
I was workin'
Ain't got a friend left in the world
And it's all because
Of a no-good dirty cheatin' girl
Now you got me drinking in the morning
No need to wait for noon
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Will sure be comin' soon
Now I'm broke
Down and dirty
I waste my time over you
Leave me alone
Don't you come callin'
'Cause I ain't callin' you
Now you got me drinking in the morning
No need to wait for noon
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Will sure be comin' soon
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Will sure be comin' soon
The lyrics of "Drinkin' in the Morning" by Trampled by Turtles describe the frustration and heartbreak of a man who works all day and all night to provide for his partner, only to have her repeatedly leave him to go out and presumably cheat on him. The singer is left feeling lonely and abandoned, lamenting that he's "like the whistle on a Sunday morning train," a mournful sound that echoes his own feelings of longing and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "Now you got me drinking in the morning" drives home the idea that the singer's coping mechanism for dealing with his pain has become excessive and destructive, as he no longer even waits until noon to start drinking.
The chorus of the song also includes a prophetic line: "Well I said boys you know that winter time will sure be comin' soon." This line could be interpreted in a few different ways: it could refer to the literal change of seasons, with winter approaching and the singer bracing himself for the hardships it will bring. Alternatively, it could be a metaphor for the impending end of the relationship, with "winter time" symbolizing the cold, bleak period that the singer is about to enter as he faces the reality of being alone.
Overall, "Drinkin' in the Morning" is a poignant portrait of a man who's been let down and betrayed, a victim of his own unconditional love and his partner's infidelity. The song's spare, twangy instrumentation and plaintive vocals reinforce the sense of helplessness and sadness that pervades the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I work all day
I spend my entire day working hard.
Little darlin'
My dear loved one.
Work the night time too
In addition to working during the day, I also work at night.
And all the money I make
The earnings from my hard work.
It's in my pocket
I keep the money on me.
It's comin' home to you
I plan to bring the money home and share it with my partner.
But still you're gone
Despite this, you're still absent.
When I get home
After completing my work day and returning home.
You're runnin' down town again
You're out and about in town once more.
And girl I'm lonesome
I'm feeling lonely and sad about your absence.
Like the whistle
Comparing my loneliness to the sound of a train whistle.
On a Sunday mornin' train
Specifically on a Sunday morning, which is typically thought of as a peaceful time.
Now you got me drinking in the morning
As a result of my loneliness and sadness, I'm now drinking early in the morning.
No need to wait for noon
I'm not waiting until later in the day to start drinking.
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Addressing a group of male friends while pointing out a forthcoming time of year.
Will sure be comin' soon
Implying that there will be consequences for our actions in the near future.
Now I lost my job
I am now without employment.
I was workin'
I had a job that I recently lost.
Ain't got a friend left in the world
I feel that I have no one left in my life who cares about me.
And it's all because
All of this hardship is a result of a specific cause.
Of a no-good dirty cheatin' girl
Attributing my problems to a woman who was unfaithful and dishonest.
Now I'm broke
I have no money or financial resources.
Down and dirty
I am feeling defeated and hopeless.
I waste my time over you
I have spent too much emotional energy and effort on this situation.
Leave me alone
I need space and time to process and deal with my situation.
Don't you come callin'
I don't want or need contact or support from this woman.
'Cause I ain't callin' you
I want to distance myself from this person and the situation as much as possible.
Well I said boys you know that winter time
Reiterating the earlier warning to a group of male friends.
Will sure be comin' soon
Once again emphasizing that there will be consequences or changes in the near future.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID CARROLL, DAVID PAUL SIMONETT, ERIK BERRY, TIMOTHY SAXHAUG
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