White Rabbits came to New York from the midwest. For their first record, they managed to catch the attention of Say Hey Records and producer Chris Zane (Shy Child, Asobi Seksu, Les Savy Fav). Their second album, "It's Frightening," was produced by Britt Daniel (Spoon).
Lead by dual vocalists, Greg Roberts (Guitar / Vox) and Steve Patterson (Piano / Vox), the 6 piece is rounded out by Alex Even (Guitar / Vox), Brian Betancourt (Bass), Matt “The Duck” Clark (Drums) and Jamie Levinson (Drums). With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot.”
Added to their arsenal are 3 part vocal harmonies that texture the album throughout. White Rabbits even showcase the occasional group chant, best exampled on Fort Nightly’s opening track “Kid On My Shoulders”. White Rabbits’ penchant for more tropical excursions such as on “I Used To Complain Now I Don’t”, featuring the horns of Beirut’s (Jon Natchez), are, at times, reminiscent of The Specials or Madness.
Their sets have gained the band a large and growing audience and led them to share bills with Peter Bjorn & John, The Fiery Furnaces, The Walkmen, Richard Swift and others.
I Had It Coming
White Rabbits Lyrics
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It was the greatest mistake of all time
It wasn't wrong, it was completely wrong
But I'll go away
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I don't wanna get caught
I don't wanna get involved
I don't wanna keep running 'till I'm seen
I don't wanna give it back
I don't wanna get mad
I don't wanna keep running 'till I'm caught
You see
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
All around
Have the operator call me down
I'd surrender without a sound
I don't wanna get caught
I don't wanna get involved
I don't wanna keep running 'til I'm seen
I don't wanna give it back
Has everybody gone mad?
I don't wanna keep running 'til I'm caught
Oh, yes, indeed
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
All around
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had it coming
I had
it coming
The lyrics to White Rabbits' song "I Had It Coming" are filled with a sense of guilt and self-awareness. The singer in the song seems to have made a huge mistake and is willing to take responsibility for it. At the same time, they express their desire to avoid getting caught or involved. The first verse suggests that the singer knows that their mistake was a long shot that never had a chance. However, they refer to it as the "greatest mistake of all time," indicating that it had significant consequences.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "I had it coming" six times. This repetition emphasizes the singer's sense of accountability and the readiness to accept the consequences of their actions. The following verse reaffirms the singer's desire to stay out of trouble and avoid being caught. They do not want to return what they have taken or get mad, suggesting that they are trying to make amends peacefully.
The third verse expresses a sense of desperation as the singer pleads to the operator to call them down. They seem willing to surrender and face the consequences of their actions. The final chorus repeats the phrase "I had it coming" four times, possibly suggesting that the singer acknowledges their mistake and is willing to face the consequences.
Overall, the song seems to be about accepting responsibility for one's actions and facing the consequences, even if it means giving up one's freedom. The repeated phrase "I had it coming" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's sense of guilt and acceptance of responsibility.
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