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.
Leaving Me
Zox Lyrics
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And the air is so heavy
And my head's screwed on too tight
In the glow of the Christmas lights
I watch you sleep
And the hands on the cigarette clock are just
Time ticking away this love I got
Well I know you're leaving me
This is not the way that I
Was brought up to believe that it would be
Yeah I know you're leaving me
I'm running round in circles trying to figure out
Just who I'm supposed to be
We go down to Prospect Park
To watch the light become the dark
And I don't think I've ever been this scared
Outside as the double moon rises
I know this time it won't surprise us
But that don't mean that I will be prepared
I know you're leaving me
This is not the way that I
Was brought up to believe that it would be
Yeah I know you're leaving me
I'm running round in circles trying to figure out
Just who I'm supposed to be
So tired of writing sad songs
But my mind's on misery
I know there's time until you're gone
I can't let it be
No I can't let it be
I know you're leaving me
This is not the way that I
Was brought up to believe that it would be
Yeah I know you're leaving me
I'm running round in circles trying to figure out
Just who I'm supposed to be
Just who I'm supposed to be
Just who I'm supposed to be
Just who I'm supposed to be
Oh
The song "Leaving Me" by Zox is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of losing a loved one. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings in the middle of the night when they wake up and suddenly become aware of the impending loss. The air is heavy and their head feels screwed on too tight, as if they are trapped in their own thoughts. Meanwhile, their partner sleeps peacefully, unaware of the heartbreak to come. The ticking clock of a cigarette burns in the background, a reminder of the time ticking away the love they have.
The fear of the loss is palpable, and it's especially evident in the second verse when the couple goes to Prospect Park. They watch as the light turns to dark, and the double moon rises. The singer knows that the loss is coming, and they are scared, even though they know it's coming. But even with that knowledge, they still feel unprepared for the devastation to come.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, "I know you're leaving me, this is not the way that I was brought up to believe that it would be. Yeah, I know you're leaving me. I'm running round in circles trying to figure out just who I'm supposed to be." The lyrics express the singer's confusion and desperation as they try to come to terms with the loss. They're trying to figure out who they are now that the person they love is leaving them, and they feel lost and adrift.
Overall, the song is a moving depiction of the pain of losing someone you love. It's a reminder that even though loss is a part of life, it doesn't make it any less difficult to bear.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the middle of the night
I wake up in the middle of the night feeling anxious.
And the air is so heavy
The atmosphere is tense and suffocating.
And my head's screwed on too tight
I am overthinking and feeling overwhelmed.
In the glow of the Christmas lights
The only light in the room comes from the Christmas lights.
I watch you sleep
I watch you sleep and contemplate the end of our relationship.
And the hands on the cigarette clock are just
I feel like time is slipping away from me.
Time ticking away this love I got
The time we have left together is slipping away from us.
There's no way to make it stop before you wake
I cannot stop time from continuing while you sleep.
Well I know you're leaving me
I am aware that you are leaving me.
This is not the way that I
This isn't the way I expected our relationship to end.
Was brought up to believe that it would be
I was raised to believe that relationships would end differently than this.
Yeah I know you're leaving me
I am certain that you are leaving me.
I'm running round in circles trying to figure out
I am confused and trying to figure out my own identity.
Just who I'm supposed to be
I don't know who I am supposed to be without you.
We go down to Prospect Park
We visit Prospect Park to watch the sunset.
To watch the light become the dark
We watch the sunset turn into night.
And I don't think I've ever been this scared
I have never been as scared as I am now.
Outside as the double moon rises
Two moons are in the sky.
I know this time it won't surprise us
I know that time passes inevitably, and the end of our relationship won't come as a surprise.
But that don't mean that I will be prepared
Even though I know it's coming, I won't be ready.
So tired of writing sad songs
I am tired of feeling sad and writing songs about it.
But my mind's on misery
I can't help but feel miserable and sad about losing you.
I know there's time until you're gone
I know we still have some time together before you leave.
I can't let it be
I can't accept that you're leaving me and just let it happen.
Just who I'm supposed to be
I still don't know who I am supposed to be without you.
Oh
An exclamation expressing my struggles with my identity and the impending end of our relationship.
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