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
Seat of My Pants
moe. Lyrics
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So much more time, but it's usually not
The case. In the end I'm in desperate need
Of something to help me get back on feet
So I look in the book of excuses that I got
Then I remember I left it at the top
Of the back the bus, side of street
Where the freaks and the animals usually meet
They usually meet
They usually meet
Ride up and down 'til something comes up
I tend to forget about what I fucked up
Sitting on top of the world for a day
Telephone rings and the cops on the way
Someone reminds me that I am in debt
I have not received my (? - officium - ?) yet
My heart's on the beat and my head's on an end
My stomach goes out for its calcium friend
His calcium friend
His calcium friend
His calcium friend
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
Flying by the seat of my pants (and all the while)
Like some sort of ritualistic dance (and with a smile)
Convinced myself I had some sorta chance (and all the while)
Flying by the seat of my pants
? I promise myself
I won't sit subjected in this sort of hell
Fleeting and flipping and flopping and flight
Like a bat with a wing in a bottle of light
With rhymes so tight like a ???
I should be rendered in this situation
? so she could pick up my entrails
Entrails were squished, she could pick up a trail
Pick up a trail
Pick up a trail
Pick up a trail
Pick up a trail
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
Flying by the seat of my pants (and all the while)
Like some sort of ritualistic dance (and with a smile)
Convinced myself I had some sorta chance (and all the while)
Flying by the seat of my pants
ONE - TWO - THREE - FOUR!!!
In the beginning it seems that I've got
So much more time, but it's usually not
The case. In the end I'm in desperate need
Of something to help me get back on feet
So I look in the book of excuses that I got
Then I remember I left it at the top
Of the back the bus, side of street
Where the freaks and the animals usually meet
They usually meet
They usually meet
They usually meet
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
Milk for one
The lyrics to moe.'s song Seat of My Pants talk about the ups and downs of life and the struggle to stay afloat. It begins with the singer thinking they have enough time to get things done, but they end up in desperate need of help to get back on their feet. They go to the book of excuses they have, but they realize they left it somewhere they might not find it. They ride around aimlessly, trying to forget their troubles until they are reminded of their debts and upcoming tasks. The singer is all over the place emotionally, with their stomach in knots and their head spinning. They keep promising themselves they won't surrender to the chaos, but they continue to be swept away by it. The lyrics also feature the repeating phrase "Milk for one," which is unclear in its meaning but adds to the overall sense of being lost.
Overall, the song is relatable in its exploration of the human experience, particularly the tendency to feel adrift and overwhelmed by life's challenges. The lyrics depict the struggle to find a sense of stability and make progress towards goals, while also acknowledging the inevitability of setbacks and the need to cope with them. It ends with a repetition of the opening lines, suggesting that the cycle of ups and downs will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning it seems that I've got
At the start, I feel like I have an abundance of time and resources.
So much more time, but it's usually not
However, this feeling is usually misleading and I end up lacking time or resources.
The case. In the end I'm in desperate need
As a result, I find myself in a desperate situation where I need help.
Of something to help me get back on feet
I need something to help me recover or get back on track.
So I look in the book of excuses that I got
I search for excuses or justifications for why I am in this situation.
Then I remember I left it at the top
However, I realize that I don't have the book with me at the moment.
Of the back the bus, side of street
I remember leaving it on the back seat of the bus or on the side of the street.
Where the freaks and the animals usually meet
This area is known for attracting strange or unconventional people and creatures.
Ride up and down 'til something comes up
I wander or drive around aimlessly, hoping for a solution to present itself.
I tend to forget about what I fucked up
I often ignore or block out my past mistakes or failures.
Sitting on top of the world for a day
At times, I feel like I am at the height of success or happiness.
Telephone rings and the cops on the way
However, my moment of bliss is interrupted by a call from the police, indicating trouble on the horizon.
Someone reminds me that I am in debt
Someone alerts me that I owe money or have financial obligations that I have not fulfilled.
I have not received my (? - officium - ?) yet
I have not received a payment or benefit that I am owed, but I am unsure of what it is.
My heart's on the beat and my head's on an end
My emotions and thoughts are in a state of chaos or disarray.
My stomach goes out for its calcium friend
I experience stomach problems or discomfort and turn to milk as a remedy.
Flying by the seat of my pants (and all the while)
I am operating on instinct or intuition, without a clear plan or strategy.
Like some sort of ritualistic dance (and with a smile)
My actions or behaviors seem to be part of a repetitive, habitual pattern, but I maintain a positive attitude.
Convinced myself I had some sorta chance (and all the while)
I believe that I have a chance at success or a positive outcome, despite the odds against me.
ONE - TWO - THREE - FOUR!!!
This line is likely a musical interlude or bridge, indicating a shift in the tone or rhythm of the song.
I promise myself
I make a commitment to myself.
I won't sit subjected in this sort of hell
I refuse to remain in a situation where I am powerless or unhappy.
Fleeting and flipping and flopping and flight
I experience a range of unstable, unpredictable emotions, thoughts, and actions.
Like a bat with a wing in a bottle of light
I feel trapped or confined in a situation that appears bright or attractive but is ultimately harmful or limiting.
With rhymes so tight like a ???
This line is unclear and hard to decipher without further context or information.
I should be rendered in this situation
I should be overwhelmed or destroyed by this situation.
? so she could pick up my entrails
This line is likely a reference to a violent or gruesome scenario, where someone would have to collect the singer's body parts.
Entrails were squished, she could pick up a trail
This line further emphasizes the violent or graphic nature of the previous line and suggests that there would be a trail of blood or gore to follow.
Milk for one
This line repeats the earlier phrase about using milk to soothe stomach problems or discomfort.
Flying by the seat of my pants (and all the while)
This line repeats an earlier phrase about acting on intuition or without a clear plan.
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Written by: AL SCHNIER, CHUCK GARVEY, ROB DERHAK
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