The band's first record, Fatboy (1992), established the band as a favorite of the same 1990s scene that became popular through bands such as the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Widespread Panic. moe. has toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99, have played in Central Park, were the opening band for The Allman Brothers and The Who, and performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Years Eve 2006 and 2007.
They also host the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Started in 2000, the festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green, Nellie McKay and Raq) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool, Blues Traveler, and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame); to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke, The Flaming Lips, The Violent Femmes; and most recently, Perry Farrell. Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased. moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005, had attracted close to 7,000.
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."
Their official site can be found at www.moe.org
Bring You Down
moe. Lyrics
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I just wanna leave this town
I don't wanna know the truth
I just wanna bring you down...
Here with me
I don't wanna go home now
I just wanna go home soon
I just wanna go home soon
Hear me
Hear me
Hear me
I don't wanna drive all night
I just wanna go to sleep
I don't wanna lie all night
I just wanna go to sleep...
Hear me
I don't wanna sleep all day
I just wanna go home now
I don't wanna lead the way
I just wanna go home now
Be with me
Be with me
I don't wanna go home soon
I just wanna go home now
I don't wanna go home soon
I just wanna go home now
The lyrics to moe.'s song Bring You Down express a desire to escape from the difficulties of life and return to a sense of home and comfort. The opening lines express a reluctance to leave town, and a desire to avoid harsh truths that may await the singer. This feeling of reluctance is underscored by the repetition of the phrase "here with me," which suggests a deep longing for connection and stability.
The song then progresses through a series of similar lines, which all express a desire to escape the difficulties of the present and return to a sense of home and comfort. The repeated phrase "hear me" suggests a frustration with a lack of understanding or attention from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna go to Duluth
I don't want to take any unnecessary detours
I just wanna leave this town
I want to escape from the monotony of this place
I don't wanna know the truth
I don't want to acknowledge the harsh reality
I just wanna bring you down...
I am filled with negative emotions and want to project them on you
Here with me
I am holding on to my anger, and it is present in my current state of mind
I don't wanna go home now
I am not ready to face my problems yet
I just wanna go home soon
I will eventually face my problems, but for now, I just need to get home
Hear me
Listen to me, understand my feelings
I don't wanna drive all night
I don't want to put in excessive effort
I just wanna go to sleep
I want to forget my worries and take a break
I don't wanna lie all night
I don't want to stay up all night lying awake and worrying
I don't wanna sleep all day
I don't want to waste my entire day sleeping
I just wanna go home now
I want to feel safe and find comfort in being home
I don't wanna lead the way
I don't want to take on the burden of responsibility
Be with me
I want someone to be there for me, to offer me support and comfort
I don't wanna go home soon
I am not yet ready to face my problems head-on
I just wanna go home now
I need to find a safe haven and escape from my problems for a while
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chelsey Antus
one of the best bands ever
electromagneticfrequency
Vehemently Agree
Richard Mac
This song version is so beautiful. Jeff really knew how to add to the show without hogging the light. These guys are all such amazing musicians. Its so beautiful how they weave this building jam up.
electromagneticfrequency
Chuck knows how to do it
electromagneticfrequency
A pure head. Well described. Perfect
IWannaSandwich
RIP Jeff :'( You will forever be remembered
ben wellendorf
This is the best version of anything ever
MichaelBolton
great jam man. -rip jeff Austin..way too young
Jesse Reid
this is a great version of an awsome song.jeff austin compliments the boys in a special way.sweet!!!
Nicholas Laven
Austin needs to become a permanent fixture in this band brings everyone to a whole new level! excellent video love how he intertwined with all members of the band!