Other members of the group included guitarists Mike Daly and Phil Wandscher, bassist Steve Grothmann and drummer Skillet Gilmore.
Adams and Cary have publicly talked of reuniting Whiskeytown on multiple occasions, as recently as 2005, but as of yet, nothing new has materialized. The two did perform together briefly, along with Skillet Gilmore, on June 8, 2005, in Raleigh.
Major recordings include:
Faithless Street (Mood Food, 1995) which was later reissued with additional tracks and a new mix.
Strangers Almanac (Outpost, 1997).
Pneumonia (Lost Highway, 2001) the band's swan song, which Adams labored over for two years before its release, by which time the group had split up.
The EP Rural Free Delivery (Mood Food, 1997) collects unreleased tracks from the early days and is apparently reviled by Adams.
Additionally, the band's music appears on various soundtracks and compilations.
Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight
Whiskeytown Lyrics
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It's mine from the finish I guess
It was mine from the start
This situation just don't seem so goddamn smart
This situation is tearing me apart
So you'll have to excuse me
I break my own heart
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
Some things are born too strong
Have to learn how to fight
This situation keeps me drinking every goddamn midnight
This situation don't seem so right
So excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
After all it was mine
After all it was mine
After all it was mine
Can I have it back sometime?
So if the rain falls down on your Mississippi town
Let your eyes drift easy into mine
If the rain falls down on your Mississippi town
Let your eyes drift into mine
You're on the road but your diary entry reads blank(it reads blank)
Is this some sort of joke to you?
Is this some sort of joke to you?
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
After all it was mine
After all it was mine
After all it was mine
Can I have it back sometime?
In Whiskeytown's song "Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight," the singer is admitting that they are responsible for their own heartbreak. The lyrics show that the singer knew what they were getting into when they started the situation, but they are still unable to stop the pain. The line "it was mine from the start" emphasizes that the situation was within their control, and they could have avoided the heartbreak. However, the singer acknowledges that some things are just too strong, and they have to learn how to fight through the pain.
The song portrays the singer's internal struggle and the conflict between their mind and heart. They are torn between their desire to end the pain and their inability to let go of the situation. The repeated phrase "excuse me if I break my own heart" shows that the singer is attempting to justify their actions, but they are still unsure if they are doing the right thing. The final verse adds a sense of longing and regret as the singer asks if they can have their heart back sometime, suggesting that they have given it away to someone undeserving.
Overall, "Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the complexity of relationships and the pain of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well excuse me if I break my own heart
I apologize if I end up hurting my own feelings.
It's mine from the finish I guess
I realize that I am solely responsible for this outcome.
It was mine from the start
I'm aware that I've been in control since the beginning.
This situation just don't seem so goddamn smart
I know that this circumstance doesn't seem wise.
This situation is tearing me apart
This situation is causing me great emotional distress.
So you'll have to excuse me
I'm sorry, but I have to put myself first.
I break my own heart
I'm the one causing myself pain.
Some things are born too strong
Certain situations are just too intense to handle easily.
Have to learn how to fight
I need to learn how to deal with this situation.
This situation keeps me drinking every goddamn midnight
This situation causes me to drink excessively every night.
This situation don't seem so right
I know that this situation doesn't feel quite right.
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
I'm sorry if I end up hurting my own feelings tonight.
After all it was mine
It's my fault, I own up to it.
Can I have it back sometime?
I want things to go back to the way they were before.
So if the rain falls down on your Mississippi town
If bad things happen to you in your hometown.
Let your eyes drift easy into mine
Look into my eyes and find some solace.
You're on the road but your diary entry reads blank(it reads blank)
You're going through a tough time, but you're not sharing it with anyone.
Is this some sort of joke to you?
Do you think this is funny?
Well excuse me if I break my own heart tonight
I'm sorry if I end up hurting my own feelings tonight.
Can I have it back sometime?
I want things to go back to the way they were before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS
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@joannakopf852
This is what a country song should sound like.
@plasteredbastard
Despite Ryan's troubled soul, his songwriting is some of the most prolific and sublime of the last 25 years.
@michaelsokolowski2547
Alejandro Escovedo sings the one verse. What an awesome album this is. One of my all time favorites and I'm bucking 60 years.
@kayliebarker9096
I always thought it was that guy from Moe. Been stumping me for years. He sounds identical
@tetfol3315
Thanx, I was looking for that now:)
@hescher2981
Had this album for years. Every goddam song on this thing hits me. Every single song
@lucasdavis1964
A country song that actually sounds country. Rare thing these days.
@garretttacha8673
You're listening to the wrong "country" music then. Check out the Red Dirt/Texas Country music scene. Jason Boland, Josh Abbott Band, Roger Creager, Casey Donahew, Wade Bowen, The Great Divide, etc. You won't be disappointed.
@davidhelms9035
I've been listening to "Stranger's Almanac" again. They're channeling Gram Parsons, The Byrds & the Gin Blossoms, plus a few more. If I had another band, this is what I would like to sound like. Damn this is great!
@sparkleh-wy7jz
This song puts me in a good mood!