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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New Orleans
Trampled By Turtles Lyrics
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All the way to New Orleans
She come back broken-hearted and mean
She tried to escape the pain
But sometimes it's all that's real
It's no excuse for living pain free, that's the deal
To live while you're young
I'm crushed that the world turned over so soon
A pile of old memories
Just lying all aroud
Seems like everywhere I look I've fallen to the ground
And I can't help it if it's over babe
You can't help it, though you tried
Your poor little soul is wearing pretty thin
It's a bitch, ain't it babe
To live while you're young
I'm crushed that the world turned over so soon
Trampled by Turtles's song "New Orleans" tells the story of a woman who follows the man she loves to the vibrant and lively city of New Orleans. However, her dreams of a happy, new life are shattered as she returns home to her small town, "broken-hearted and mean." The pain of her broken heart is so intense that she tries to escape it, but realizes that the pain is a real and necessary part of life. The lyrics remind us that living pain-free is not an excuse, and that we must face the trials and tribulations that life throws our way.
The lyrics also touch upon the transient nature of youth, and how quickly the world can turn upside down. The singer seems to be overwhelmed by a pile of old memories that remind her of the good times that have now passed her by. The lyrics suggest that the pain and heartache that come with growing up are a "bitch," and that it's tough to navigate life when you're young and inexperienced. The song is a poignant reminder that we must learn to cope with pain, heartache, and disappointment in order to grow as individuals.
Overall, "New Orleans" is a deeply personal song that speaks to the human experience. The lyrics touch upon themes of love, loss, pain, and growth, reminding us that life is not always easy, but that we must persist through the tough times in order to reach the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
She followed the man she loved
She uprooted her life to be with the person she loved
All the way to New Orleans
She went all the way to New Orleans despite the distance and difficulty of the journey
She come back broken-hearted and mean
She returned home with a broken heart and a bitter attitude
She tried to escape the pain
She attempted to avoid the emotional pain she was feeling
But sometimes it's all that's real
But the pain is a reminder that her emotions are real and valid
It's no excuse for living pain free, that's the deal
However, she cannot use her pain as an excuse to avoid living her life and experiencing new things
It's a bitch, ain't it babe
Living life can be difficult and trying
To live while you're young
The challenges of life are especially difficult to face when you are young
I'm crushed that the world turned over so soon
It is disheartening when life changes unexpectedly and too soon
A pile of old memories
She is surrounded by memories of her past experiences
Just lying all aroud
These memories are scattered and disorganized
Seems like everywhere I look I've fallen to the ground
It feels like every aspect of her life is falling apart
And I can't help it if it's over babe
Even if she wanted to control the situation, some things are simply out of her hands
You can't help it, though you tried
Despite her efforts, she cannot change what has already happened
Your poor little soul is wearing pretty thin
Her emotional resilience is starting to wear thin
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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