Laredo
Band of Horses
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Gonna take a trip to Laredo Gonna take a dip in the lake Oh, I'm at a crossroads with myself I don't got no one else And possibilities at the door I won't be needing them anymore Oh, is this the first time in your life? It's hard just to get by But oh, my love, don't you even know? And oh, my love, are you really gone? Oh And can you see the world through a window? Are you having troubles in droves? Oh, I think the worst thing I could do Is get back home to you I put a bullet in my Kia Lorenzo A kitchen knife fucked in my face Throw me in the deep of Jenner Lake Believe me when I say That oh, my love, you don't even call And oh, my love, is that you on the phone? Oh Oh, my love, you don't even know And oh, my love, are you really gone? Oh
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Written by: BENJAMIN BRIDWELL
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11 facts about this song
Album ContextBand of Horses' third studio album, "Infinite Arms," features the song "Laredo." The album was released in 2010 and was the first album to be produced by the band itself.
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Song Performance"Laredo," as a single, peaked at number 36 in the US on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. It has remained a fan favorite in live performances.
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Critic reviewsUpon its release, the song was praised for its melodic catchiness and nostalgic musical style, reminiscent of 70s rock.
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SongwritingThe song was written by three members of the band, Ben Bridwell, Creighton Barrett, and Ryan Monroe. The lyrics are characteristically cryptic, offering rich imagery rather than a clear narrative.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Laredo" was filmed in the countryside and includes visuals of the band performing along with fragments of rural life.
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Background InfluenceThe song was supposedly named after Laredo, Texas. However, the band has never explicitly confirmed whether the title bears any direct connection to the city.
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Album success"Infinite Arms," the album featuring "Laredo," was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Alternative Album category in 2011.
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Musical Style"Laredo" is known for its distinctive jangly guitars, bright vocal melodies, and rich, multi-part harmonies. This gives it a classic, yet contemporary, indie rock sound.
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Pop Culture Connection"Laredo" found popularity beyond the indie and alternative scene. It was featured in episodes of popular television shows like "One Tree Hill" and "90210."
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Band's EvolutionThe album "Infinite Arms" represents a crucial point in Band of Horses' evolution, as the band developed a more polished, expansive sound compared to their earlier work. "Laredo" exemplifies this transition.
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Live Performances"Laredo" has often been highlighted as a standout during Band of Horses' live performances, demonstrating the band's powerful, anthemic potential. Regardless of how much their sonic palette has expanded over the years, "Laredo" shows that the band can still master a stripped-down, guitar-driven song.
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