The band got its first big break in the BRU Rock Hunt, an annual Battle of the Bands run by Providence commercial alternative/indie rock station 95.5 WBRU.
They have an uncanny ability to blend rock - from new wave to progressive - with ska, punk balladry, and a bit of baroque into something highly original. Miller's direct and personal songwriting derives from an unquestionable pop sensibility, while the band's sophisticated arrangements and intricate instrumentals give their songs an expansive and psychedelic edge. The band further distinguishes itself by using the electric violin as a lead instrument. Described by The Village Voice as "a cross between Eddie Van Halen and Papa John Creach," violinist Spencer Swain adds swirling textures and searing melodies that range from the pretty to the profane.
Members of the band include Eli Miller (Vocals/Guitar), John Zox (Drums/Percussion), Spencer Swain (Violin/Vocals), and Dan Edinberg (Bass/Vocals/Keys). Former members include Eli Batalion.
Currently, the band has produced three albums: Take Me Home which was released by Armo Records in 2003, The Wait which was released by SideOneDummy Records in 2006 and Line in the Sand which was released by SideOneDummy Records in 2008. The band quietly disbanded in 2009, reuniting for concerts at Lupo's in their hometown of Providence in August 2011 and October 2014.
Homebody
Zox Lyrics
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Nose pressed to the glass, I watched us come into the bay
And then I asked myself why I left this place
Seeking solace in a change but now it's changed my face
And I know
They'll say
There's something to be said for trying out new things
But I know
Something I've been missing here along the way
Oh yeah
But there's just something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home
And it's so hot outside that I could fry an egg
But I'm eating Taco Bell and gettin' high instead
My eyes spread wide I smoke a cigarette
Watch the sun roll by with nothing in my head
And I know
They'll say
Something to be said for curiosity
And I know
I'll say
I'll save my west coast dreaming for some other day
Oh yeah
Because there's something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home to California
I said there's something 'bout coming home to California
Oh there's something 'bout coming home
Yeah
I said, I said
There's something in the way you move
Something in the Daily News
And there's something in the air I breathe
Something in the things I see
And there's something in these orange walls
The Northern California falls
There's something in the clothes she wears
And something in the way she stares at you
Oh and I'm so far away from home and I need it
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Because there's something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home to California
Oh there's something 'bout coming home to California
There's something 'bout going home
In Zox's song Homebody, the singer describes his recent return to California after being away for a while. He flew in on a plane with his nose pressed to the glass, watching as they came into the bay. He mentions seeking solace in a change but realizing that it has also changed his face. The singer acknowledges that others might say there's something to be said for trying out new things, but he knows that he's been missing something here all along.
The singer mentions the hot weather in California and how he's eating Taco Bell and getting high instead of doing anything productive. He watches the sun roll by while smoking a cigarette and having nothing in his head. He again acknowledges that there's something to be said for curiosity, but he's saving his west coast dreaming for another day.
The chorus repeats the phrase "there's something 'bout coming home to California" several times, emphasizing the feeling that the singer is trying to convey. The verses mention specific things that make California unique, such as the way people move and the clothes they wear.
Overall, the song Homebody is about the feeling of coming home to a familiar place after being away for a while. The singer acknowledges that trying new things can be great, but sometimes there's nothing quite like being back where you belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I flew in on a plane yesterday
I arrived by plane yesterday.
Nose pressed to the glass, I watched us come into the bay
I had my face against the glass, watching as we landed in the bay.
And then I asked myself why I left this place
I wondered why I ever left this place.
Seeking solace in a change but now it's changed my face
I tried to find comfort in a change of scenery, but it has affected me.
And I know
They'll say
There's something to be said for trying out new things
People will tell me that new experiences are worthwhile.
But I know
I'll say
Something I've been missing here along the way
Oh yeah
But I know I'll admit that I've been missing something from being here.
But there's just something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home
There's something special about returning to California.
And it's so hot outside that I could fry an egg
But I'm eating Taco Bell and gettin' high instead
Despite the hot weather, I'm eating fast food and getting high.
My eyes spread wide I smoke a cigarette
Watch the sun roll by with nothing in my head
I widen my eyes as I smoke, watching the sun pass with a clear mind.
And I know
They'll say
Something to be said for curiosity
And I know
I'll say
I'll save my west coast dreaming for some other day
Oh yeah
People will tell me that curiosity is important, but I'll tell them that my California dreams can wait.
Because there's something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home to California
I said there's something 'bout coming home to California
Oh there's something 'bout coming home
Yeah
Returning to California just feels right and special.
I said, I said
There's something in the way you move
Something in the Daily News
And there's something in the air I breathe
Something in the things I see
And there's something in these orange walls
The Northern California falls
There's something in the clothes she wears
And something in the way she stares at you
There are so many things that make California special - from the people to the environment.
Oh and I'm so far away from home and I need it
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm far away from home and I realize how much I need California in my life.
Because there's something 'bout coming home to California
Yeah there's something 'bout coming home to California
Oh there's something 'bout coming home to California
There's something 'bout going home
Coming back to California just feels right and like going home again.
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