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.
It's Frightening
White Rabbits Lyrics
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Turn around
It's not an awful sight
Let your guard down
It's not an awful sight
Turn around
It's not an awful sight
Let your guard down
It's not an awful sight
It's not an awful sight
Turn around
It's not an awful sight
Let your guard down
The lyrics to White Rabbits' "It's Frightening" seem to be encouraging the listener to let their guard down and not be fearful of what is in front of them. The repetitiveness of the lines "It's not an awful sight/Turn around/Let your guard down" seem to be an attempt to drill this message into the listener's head. The use of the phrase "let your guard down" implies that the listener is currently in a guarded or defensive position, possibly due to some sort of fear or anxiety. However, the singer is trying to convince them that there is nothing to be afraid of and that they should relax and take a different perspective on the situation.
One interesting interpretation is that the song could be about mental health and learning to manage anxiety. The repeated and persistent encouragement to let one's guard down and not be afraid could be seen as a way of dealing with anxious or depressive thoughts. The line "It's not an awful sight" could also be seen as a way of addressing the tendency for individuals to catastrophize or spiral into negative thought patterns. Overall, the song could be viewed as a message of hope and encouragement to those struggling with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not an awful sight
Don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
Turn around
Look at what's behind you and see that it's not as bad as you thought.
Let your guard down
Relax and stop being so defensive.
It's not an awful sight
Repeat of first line - don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
Turn around
Repeat of second line - Look at what's behind you and see that it's not as bad as you thought.
It's not an awful sight
Repeat of first line - don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
Let your guard down
Repeat of third line - Relax and stop being so defensive.
It's not an awful sight
Repeat of first line - don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
It's not an awful sight
Repeat of first line - don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
It's not an awful sight
Repeat of first line - don't be scared, everything is going to be okay.
Turn around
Repeat of second line - Look at what's behind you and see that it's not as bad as you thought.
Let your guard down
Repeat of third line - Relax and stop being so defensive.
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