This is another song Max breathed life into. We went through a couple drafts--when they sent me this version, I was confused because the drumming style was less straightforward than we'd originally talked about. I am no longer confused.
A few of these songs have their origins in 2015 or 2016, and this is one of them. It was probably the first song I recorded for the album where I was like oh right I love indie rock, I should just make that.
lyrics
Pity us with the big white house and the casket values, grandpa's tapshoes
He's an old man dead in the ground
But the boy kissed you yesterday afternoon
Giddy up with your old conflicts, with your politics
What is your next move? Haven't seen since World War II
Wrap him up in the flags of the south
Give him food for his trip, give him food for his mouth
Tell your folks that the boy's got you swinging from the beams
Dinner table hate, dinner table dreams
Giddy up with your busted shins, with your traditions
What is your next move? Haven't seen since World War II
credits
from U.S. History,
released July 21, 2021
Max Wiggins--drums
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Harvey Carter's light touch makes his pleasant indie electronica sparkle and move. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 12, 2024