Their debut album, Livin' in a Dream was finished in 2006 and is available online and at their shows. Their album was produced by Blake Sennett and Jimmy Tamborello (of Dntel and The Postal Service). Additional performers include Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, and Johnathan Rice.
In the Summer of 2006, they coordinated a tour across west coast and south central United States (including California, Arizona, and Texas) completely through their Myspace page.
Lean Back
Whispertown2000 Lyrics
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Throwin' back a six pack in the afterlife
Lean back, lean back, lean back, wine
Spirits all the time
Piano all dressed in white
Sway and play your blues away
In the afterlife
Piano man dressed in white
Oh, clouds beneath your feet, or the heat
Grandma, grandpa, by your side
Spot his wagging tail in the afterlife
Grandma, grandpa, by your side
Spirits all the time
Oh, clouds beneath your feet, or the heat
Oh it is like California
'cause i'll sure miss the ocean
I'm not good with the hear
Oh once you're in, do you stay there?
Do your sins turn to thin air?
Do you just disappear?
Lean back, lean back, lean back, wine
Throwin' back a six pack in the afterlife
Lean back, lean back, lean back, wine
Spirits all the time
Piano all dressed in white
Sway and play your blues away
In the afterlife 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Singin', playin' judgement day away
Whispertown2000's song "Lean Back" is a soothing, introspective reflection on the afterlife. The singer encourages listeners to "lean back" and relax, with a glass of wine or a six-pack, as they imagine what the afterlife might be like. The imagery is vivid and calming, with a piano man dressed in white playing away the blues and leading us towards "judgement day." The theme of family is also woven throughout the lyrics, with references to grandparents and a beloved pet, all of whom are present in the afterlife.
The line, "Oh it is like California 'cause I'll sure miss the ocean" may suggest a sense of nostalgia or longing for the familiar, and perhaps a fear of the unknown. The singer wonders whether sins will be forgiven or whether they will simply "disappear" in the afterlife. These questions are left open-ended, inviting listeners to ponder their own beliefs and ideas about what lies beyond.
Overall, "Lean Back" is a meditative, soulful song that encourages listeners to pause and reflect on the mysteries of life and death. It offers a sense of comfort and hope in the idea that loved ones may still be near, and that music and wine can be part of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Lean back, lean back, lean back, wine
Relax and enjoy life with a glass of wine
Throwin' back a six pack in the afterlife
Continuing the party in the afterlife with a six pack of beer
Spirits all the time
Being surrounded by the spirits of loved ones constantly
Piano all dressed in white
A beautiful white piano playing music in the afterlife
Sway and play your blues away
Dancing and enjoying the music to forget any sadness
Singin', playin' judgement day away
Being entertained by a piano man singing away the thoughts of judgement day
Oh, clouds beneath your feet, or the heat
Being in a heavenly place with comfortable conditions
Grandma, grandpa, by your side
Having the company of departed loved ones nearby
Spot his wagging tail in the afterlife
Seeing a beloved pet rejoicing in the afterlife
Oh it is like California
The afterlife being a desirable, sunny place like California
'cause i'll sure miss the ocean
Expressing a longing for something from the past life
I'm not good with the hear
Feeling uncomfortable with strong emotions
Oh once you're in, do you stay there?
Wondering if one's state in the afterlife is permanent
Do your sins turn to thin air?
Questioning if past misdeeds are forgiven in the afterlife
Do you just disappear?
Wondering about the eventual fate of the soul
In the afterlife 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Enjoying life to the fullest without any worries
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.