Twin Peaks was formed by four young Chicago natives -- vocalist/guitarist Cadien Lake James, guitarist Clay Frankel, bassist Jack Dolan, and drummer Connor Brodner -- in the early 2010s. The guys had known each other and been friends since elementary school, but only formed a band after the duo James had with his brother Hal split up so Hal could join the Smith Westerns. They began playing together near the end of high school, then went on tour during their senior year. Before heading out on the road, they had quickly and cheaply recorded an album in James' basement to sell in order to keep them in gas and beer. Titled Sunken, the album caught the ear of Autumn Tone, which issued it in the summer of 2013. After graduating, James, Dolan, and Brodner headed to Olympia to attend Evergreen College, but they decided school wasn't for them, so they swung by L.A. to get Frankel and headed back to Chicago.
Once there, they began working on a second album with producers Andrew Humphrey and Colin Croom. Taking more time to craft their sound but never losing the wild and loose feel of their live set, the album showed that the bandmembers' decision to quit school and stick together was wise. Wild Onion was issued by Grand Jury in summer 2014, just a few weeks after Twin Peaks wowed the crowd at the Pitchfork Festival with their set. More festivals, including Lollapalooza, followed amid a relentless touring schedule with multiple trips across the U.S. and forays into Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Western Europe before their third LP, Down in Heaven, arrived in spring 2016. With Croom joining the lineup on keyboards, the album retained Twin Peaks' rough edges while drawing inspiration from the reflective tone of favorite works from the late '60s (the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Beatles). The following year, they delivered the double-live album Urbs in Horto, recorded over three nights at Chicago's Metro and Thalia Hall in 2016. Over the next year, the band toured and released a series of 7" singles that were then compiled on 2018's Sweet '17 Singles. Also in 2018, Frankel released an eponymous album as Grapetooth with his then-roommate Chris Bailoni (Home-Sick) that combined garage punk and new wave influences.
Twin Peaks regrouped in the studio, this time with producer Ethan Johns (Paul McCartney, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne). Featuring guests such as Ohmme on backing vocals and Kyle Davis (Cage the Elephant, Evangelicals) on auxiliary percussion, Lookout Low saw release in 2019.
Biography by Tim Sendra
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2) Twin Peaks are a four piece rock or whatever band from Denver. http://twinpeaksdude.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/twinpeaksdude http://www.reverbnation.com/twinpeaksdenver
3) Twin Peaks are a Polish alternative/electronic rock band from Cracow, formed in October 2008.
4) Twin Peaks is a Toronto based hip hop group made up of Ghettosocks & Muneshine.
It may also be an incorrect artist tag for Angelo Badalamenti who made the soundtrack to the TV series.
Holding Roses
Twin Peaks Lyrics
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I'm leaning on a lamppost, I'm melting in the sun
My toes are dripping through the sewer
I can feel my heart beating as the tears roll down my tongue
And as the nights been getting cooler
Never thought that you'd be leaving
Should've known that I'd be wrong
Goodbye baby, and the music starts to fade
Holding roses in my hand
Moonlight reflecting off my tooth
A man will do all that he can, just to be getting over you
And when the sadness lingers with its hand on my shoulder
Well you know it's been there before
And as the wind blows through my fingers
It feels like I'm getting older every time I turn a door
Goodbye baby, and the curtain starts to sway
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
The first paragraph describes a sense of despair and longing. The singer is pleading to be saved from a sad song, indicating that they are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They metaphorically compare themselves to a person leaning on a lamppost and melting in the sun, expressing a feeling of vulnerability and being consumed by their emotions. The mention of their toes dripping through the sewer suggests a sense of being stuck in a dark place, physically and emotionally. They are conscious of their heart beating and tears rolling down their tongue, emphasizing the emotional pain they are experiencing. Despite the nights getting cooler, symbolizing the passage of time, they never anticipated their loved one leaving and feeling that they were mistaken in their expectations. They say goodbye to their lover, and as the music fades, it signifies the end of their relationship, leaving the singer wishing their partner had stayed.
In the second paragraph, the singer continues to reflect on their heartbreak. Holding roses in their hand, they represent the symbol of love and loss. The moonlight reflecting off their tooth could signify the brightness of their smile or the bittersweet moment of reminiscing. The singer acknowledges that a person will do everything they can just to move on from the pain of a breakup. The sadness seems to linger, as it metaphorically places its hand on their shoulder, a constant companion that the singer has encountered before. The wind blowing through their fingers represents the passage of time and the feeling of getting older each time they open and close a door, suggesting that the pain from the breakup is not easily forgotten or healed.
The third paragraph brings back the farewell theme. The singer bids goodbye to their ex-lover once again, and as they do, they mention the curtain swaying. This could symbolize the closing of a chapter or the ending of a performance, indicating that their relationship has come to an end. The singer expresses their desire for their partner to have stayed while acknowledging that it wasn't meant to be. The curtain swaying signifies both acceptance and a lingering sense of sadness, as they mourn the loss of their relationship.
Overall, "Holding Roses" delves into the depths of heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics beautifully capture a sense of longing, pain, and acceptance. The singer chronicles their emotional journey, reflecting on their mistakes, expressing the wish for the relationship to continue, and ultimately coming to terms with its end.
Line by Line Meaning
Save me from such a sad, sad song
Rescue me from the overwhelming sadness that this song represents
I'm leaning on a lamppost, I'm melting in the sun
I am desperately seeking support and feeling helpless under the weight of my emotions
My toes are dripping through the sewer
My emotions are seeping out of me and becoming more chaotic
I can feel my heart beating as the tears roll down my tongue
I am experiencing intense emotions that are so overwhelming that tears are uncontrollably streaming down my face
And as the nights been getting cooler
As time passes, my emotions have become colder and more distant
Never thought that you'd be leaving
I never expected you to abandon me
Should've known that I'd be wrong
I should have realized that my assumptions were incorrect
Goodbye baby, and the music starts to fade
With your departure, my world grows quieter and more bleak
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
I deeply regret that you chose to leave and long for your presence
Holding roses in my hand
Symbolizing the fragility and beauty of love, which I am clutching onto
Moonlight reflecting off my tooth
In the darkness, even a small glimmer of hope or joy can be noticed
A man will do all that he can, just to be getting over you
I will exhaust all efforts to move on and recover from the pain caused by our separation
And when the sadness lingers with its hand on my shoulder
The sorrow remains with me, constantly reminding me of its presence
Well you know it's been there before
This sense of sadness has visited me in the past, and it now haunts me again
And as the wind blows through my fingers
Like the passing of time, the wind slips away from my grasp, giving me a sense of aging and loss
It feels like I'm getting older every time I turn a door
Every time I face a new opportunity or enter a new phase of life, it reminds me of the passing of time and the wisdom gained
Goodbye baby, and the curtain starts to sway
With our farewell, the sense of finality becomes apparent, and the world seems unstable and uncertain
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
I genuinely desire that you had chosen to remain in my life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CONNOR MURPHY BRODNER, COLIN JOHN CROOM, JACK BRENDAN DOLAN, CLAY GOEM FRANKEL, JACK HENRY CADIEN LAKE JAMES
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Clau Pizz
Save me from such a sad, sad song
I’m leaning on a lamppost, I’m melting in the sun
My toes are dripping through the sewer
I can feel my heart beating as the tears roll down my tongue
And as the nights been getting cooler
Never thought that you’d be leaving
Should’ve known that I’d be wrong
Goodbye baby, and the music starts to fade
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
Holding roses in my hand
Moonlight reflecting off my tooth
A man will do all that he can, just to be getting over you
And when the sadness lingers with its hand on my shoulder
Well you know it’s been there before
And as the wind blows through my fingers
It feels like I’m getting older every time I turn a door
Goodbye baby, and the curtain starts to sway
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
Arturo Sànchez
Save me from such a sad, sad song
I’m leaning on a lamppost, I’m melting in the sun
My toes are dripping through the sewer
I can feel my heart beating as the tears roll down my tongue
And as the nights been getting cooler
Never thought that you’d be leaving
Should’ve known that I’d be wrong
Goodbye baby, and the music starts to fade
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
Holding roses in my hand
Moonlight reflecting off my tooth
A man will do all that he can, just to be getting over you
And when the sadness lingers with its hand on my shoulder
Well you know it’s been there before
And as the wind blows through my fingers
It feels like I’m getting older every time I turn a door
Goodbye baby, and the curtain starts to sway
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
Eric Kolkey
Great song and very cool video! The whole "Down in Heaven" album rocks hard!!!
Clau Pizz
Save me from such a sad, sad song
I’m leaning on a lamppost, I’m melting in the sun
My toes are dripping through the sewer
I can feel my heart beating as the tears roll down my tongue
And as the nights been getting cooler
Never thought that you’d be leaving
Should’ve known that I’d be wrong
Goodbye baby, and the music starts to fade
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
Holding roses in my hand
Moonlight reflecting off my tooth
A man will do all that he can, just to be getting over you
And when the sadness lingers with its hand on my shoulder
Well you know it’s been there before
And as the wind blows through my fingers
It feels like I’m getting older every time I turn a door
Goodbye baby, and the curtain starts to sway
Goodbye baby, I really wish you could have stayed
tm_blchd
seriously why does this have loads of dislikes?
Victor Cardoso
tm_blchd because haters gonn hate
MaryJo McClernon
You guys have such a heavy Rolling Stones vibe in this song. Rad! Can’t wait to see y’all in philly in the winter!
Phoebe Pappas
I LOVE TWIN PEAKS So much thanks for good ass music that lifts spirits
E U N O I A
I stumbled upon this song by accident. Been in love with this band ever since. THANK YOU, TWIN PEAKS!!!!
Kira Kat
@BeardedMarshmallow711 Oooh you should get some video of it! I hope you have as great of an experience seeing them as I did (: |-/
E U N O I A
Kira Kat That's so cool! I'm planning on seeing them live on June 11 so I'm super excited |-/
Kira Kat
BeardedMarshmallow711 I got to see them live as my discovery. If you ever get the chance, take it. They're so lively onstage! seriously they're great |-/