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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Duluth
Trampled By Turtles Lyrics
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Like you need me to
You'll give up on me
I give up on you
In the lines and the shadows
Where my fear resides
I can't go out that door
It's so warm inside
We can lie like sinners
Breathe the air like children
And you could lead and I could follow
All those times are gone
Still I like the quiet
Of Duluth in the winter
In the sacred bond
There's no place like home
The lyrics of Trampled by Turtles's song Duluth talk about the complexities of a relationship that is struggling. The singer admits that he cannot be the partner that the other person needs and that he believes they will give up on him. This creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear that makes it difficult for him to leave the confines of his home. At one point, they had a closeness in their relationship that was akin to being children, but it is now gone. Even with this knowledge, the singer still finds comfort in the thought of Duluth in the winter. It is a place where he feels safe and secure, and it reminds him of the importance of having a "sacred bond" with something.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't love you baby
I am unable to give you the love and affection that you deserve
Like you need me to
To the extent that you require and desire to be loved
You'll give up on me
You will lose faith in me
I give up on you
I will abandon you as well
In the lines and the shadows
The areas of darkness and obscurity
Where my fear resides
Where my anxieties and doubts exist
I can't go out that door
I am unable to leave this place of apprehension
It's so warm inside
I feel safe and secure inside this area of familiarity
We can lie like sinners
We are capable of deceiving each other like those who commit immoral acts
Breathe the air like children
We can enjoy the simple delights of life without reservation, like young ones do
And you could lead and I could follow
You could be in charge and I would willingly comply
All those times are gone
Those opportunities and moments have passed
Still I like the quiet
Yet, I find comfort in the serenity
Of Duluth in the winter
In the tranquility of this city during the winter season
In the sacred bond
Within the special and meaningful relationship
There's no place like home
There is no better place to be than in our beloved familiar surroundings.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID PATRICK CARROLL, DAVID PAUL SIMONETT, ERIK ROBERT BERRY, RYAN DAVID YOUNG, TIMOTHY POWELL SAXHAUG
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