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In March 2005, the two bands Parque Touch (Josh Block, James Petralli, Lucas Anderson) and Peach Train (Steve Terebecki) played a show together at Beerland in Austin, Texas. After the show Steve was asked to play bass for Parque Touch and the band became four, playing under the pseudonyms Byshop Massive (Lucas), Bop English (James), Nicholas Mallard (Josh), and Terry Beckins (Steve); however, in February 2006, Lucas moved to Russia and the resulting power trio changed its name to White Denim. The new line-up began playing the local Austin circuit while recording punk-infused, psychedelic blues-rock in Block's 1940s Spartan trailer.
In 2007, the band self-released its first EP entitled Let's Talk About It on 7" only, but later these tracks became available on iTunes. While on tour in 2007, the band recorded its second album and sold copies as a nine-song "tour EP" entitled Workout Holiday, which was only sold at shows. Workout Holiday caught the ear of new record label RCRD LBL (an online record label releasing exclusive and completely free music from emerging and established artists), and the band signed on to re-record three of the songs from Workout Holiday. These songs were exclusively released as the RCRD LBL EP, one Mp3 track at a time over the course of the first few months of 2008.
Since these releases, the band has toured extensively, playing shows including SXSW and CMJ Music Marathon, and also received the award of "Best New Band" at the 2008 Austin Music Awards. In order to reach European listeners, the band signed to U.K. record label Full Time Hobby (home to The Hold Steady and Viva Voce) for an overseas release.[8] The first release on Full Time Hobby was the single "Let’s Talk About It" b/w "Darksided Computer Mouth". One June 23, 2008, the band released its debut album, the Workout Holiday LP, which consists of re-recorded songs from the band's first two self-released EPs along with some new tracks.
White Denim have also finished recording their debut U.S. full-length LP, which will be entitled Exposion. Originally sold during their Spring 2008 tour as a CDR with the title 11 Songs, the album is planned to be released by the summer of 2008. The new album will be self-released much like the Let's Talk About EP (on vinyl and digital format only), reporting that "CDs seem pretty worthless to us".
Members:
* James Petralli: Vocals, guitar
* Joshua Block: Drums
* Steve Terebecki: Vocals, bass
Drug
White Denim Lyrics
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We all beat around and keep our hopes
And talk drugs
We can take drugs
We can talk drugs
Measuring the weight in a flash and they
Anesthetized by the things that we say
Oh, for drugs
For drugs
For drugs
We are looking for counsel
We are looking for a place to dissolve
What could be the answer
To the voice at the end of a call
But just a little feeling
Just to replace it all
Just to replace it all
Just to replace it all
We write the lines in the palms of our hands
Revising the terms in our list of demands
For drugs
Oh, for drugs
For drugs
For drugs
The lyrics of "Drug" by White Denim are both intriguing and evocative. The song is essentially about drug use and how it has become a part of society. The opening lines suggest that all people, regardless of who they are or where they come from, use drugs to cope with life's struggles. The line "We all beat around and keep our hopes" implies that people have a lot of hope in their lives, but drugs remain a constant crutch when all else fails.
The second verse reveals the allure of drugs as a means of escape. People use them to anesthetize themselves from the harshness of reality. The line "Measuring the weight in a flash and they" creates an image of people weighing their options in life and then ultimately choosing to use drugs to escape. The chorus emphasizes the persistent presence of drugs in our society. The lines "For drugs, oh for drugs" repeat four times, further driving home the point that people use drugs as a solution for their problems.
The third verse, however, seems to suggest that people are not completely satisfied with the role drugs play in their lives. They are searching for a way to dissolve their problems and are seeking counsel, perhaps from a higher source. Yet, they are still drawn to the feeling that drugs provide. The final lines of the song, "We write the lines in the palms of our hands, revising the terms in our list of demands" suggest that people are still trying to figure out the best way to use drugs in their lives, but are constantly revising their expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of "Drug" by White Denim are a commentary on drug use in modern society. The song depicts drugs as both a problem and a solution to our struggles, but ultimately concludes that there is still a sense of dissatisfaction and a constant need for revision when it comes to our relationship with drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
All my folks and all you folks
We all beat around and keep our hopes
And talk drugs
Everyone discusses and hopes for drugs, trying to find a way to feel better.
We can take drugs
We can talk drugs
We're open to both using drugs and discussing their effects.
Measuring the weight in a flash and they
Anesthetized by the things that we say
For drugs
Oh for drugs
For drugs
For drugs
We're mesmerized and numb to the consequences of our drug use.
We are looking for counsel
We are looking for a place to dissolve
What could be the answer
To the voice at the end of a call
We're searching for guidance and a place to escape from reality, unsure of what to do next.
But just a little feeling
Just to replace it all
Just to replace it all
Just to replace it all
We're willing to do almost anything to replace the pain or emptiness with even the briefest feeling of pleasure, even if it's only temporary.
We write the lines in the palms of our hands
Revising the terms in our list of demands
For drugs
Oh for drugs
For drugs
For drugs
We're constantly planning our next drug use, making sure we always have a supply.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Austin Jenkins, James Petralli, Joshua Block, Steve Terebecki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
blancmage31
I love this music. It's a jam band kinda song, but it stays interesting the whole way through. And I love the guitar work on that solo! can't really say the same about the video, tbh.
Daniel Queen
awesome! makes me want to go surfing while on drugs and listening to the grateful dead! awesome guitar
Dizzo Stardust
I dig it
Jezze Hurminn
finally something new that i can listen to besides the Foo Fighters!
jpkells
Great Song, Bass Part Rules !
Bobby
@SatansLittl3Gam3r Thanks. I think this video is great, and a real work of art. It can't be packaged into a commercialized box. that is why it is hard for the haters to figure out.
Jezze Hurminn
@trunkatedpig wow they are awesome! thanks man!
plasticflag2
I'm really impressed by the number of dislikes. Why the fuck?
Michael Morrison
New Kind Of Drug Politics is the new kind of drug Right arm...Left arm... Take it anyway you can Hope it gets you a job Leaves you with a plan M. S. Morrison
AHarmlessBlackMan
who else thinks the drummer looks like charlie from its always sunny?