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
Tailspin
moe. Lyrics
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Okay what you say you're not like them
Oh hey wait let me get this straight
I just can't seem to concentrate
They say you got to pay to play to win
[Chorus]
Yeah spinning around again
Yeah spinning around again
Yeah caught in a tailspin
Believe me you got to be free now
Leave it be got to leaving how
Be be be all that you can be
Believe words of wisdom let it be
Believe me you got to be free now
[Chorus]
Yeah spinning around again
Yeah caught in a tailspin
Yeah spinning around again
Yeah caught in a tailspin
Democracy the shining sea, the seeds are sown
Exit the agency we're on our own
See see see the forest for the trees
We sure don't see next why won?t you sing with me
Democracy the shining sea, the seeds are sown
[Chorus]
The song "Tailspin" by moe. contains themes of frustration and confusion surrounding the idea of having to pay to win. The opening line, "They say you got to pay to play to win," sets the tone and introduces the idea that the world is not always fair and equal. The singer acknowledges that they are not like those who accept this way of life and are having trouble concentrating on their own path due to the frustration of it all. The repeating chorus, "spinning around again, caught in a tailspin," emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a vicious cycle of trying to win but being held back by external factors.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards the idea of freedom and being all that one can be. The singer urges listeners to embrace wisdom and leave behind any negative aspects holding them back. The final verse introduces political themes of democracy and independence, suggesting that the current system is flawed and may not be working in favor of the people. The line "Exit the agency we're on our own" portrays a sense of abandonment from higher powers, suggesting that the people should take control and figure out a way to move forward on their own.
Overall, "Tailspin" is a song about the frustrations of the modern world and the desire for freedom and independence. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the feeling of being caught in a cycle of trying to win but never quite succeeding, while the ending message suggests that change is possible through individual action.
Line by Line Meaning
They say you got to pay to play to win
According to the common belief, you need to put in effort and investment to achieve success.
Okay what you say you're not like them
Are you really different from others as you claim to be?
Oh hey wait let me get this straight
Hold on for a moment, let me understand the situation.
I just can't seem to concentrate
I am unable to focus and pay attention right now.
Yeah spinning around again
Going through the same old cycle once more.
Yeah caught in a tailspin
Feeling stuck in a never-ending negative situation.
Believe me you got to be free now
Trust me, you need to let go and be free of whatever is holding you back at the moment.
Leave it be got to leaving how
Just let it be and find a way to move on.
Be be be all that you can be
Strive to be the best version of yourself and reach your highest potential.
Believe words of wisdom let it be
Take the advice from wise people and let things be as they are.
Democracy the shining sea, the seeds are sown
The principles of democracy have been established and implemented.
Exit the agency we're on our own
We have to take responsibility for our own choices and actions.
See see see the forest for the trees
Try to see the bigger picture instead of just focusing on individual details.
We sure don't see next why won?t you sing with me
We are unsure about the future, so why don't we come together and find hope through music?
Yeah spinning around again
Going through the same old cycle once more.
Yeah caught in a tailspin
Feeling stuck in a never-ending negative situation.
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Written by: FRANK TRUMBAUER, JIMMY DORSEY
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