This song was inspired by the passing of one of the band member’s fathers. Trickshooter Social Club vulnerably explores the change in perspective that comes with this kind of grief. You find yourself tuned into details that you may never have appreciated before, like fireworks in Indiana or dancing in the kitchen. Using these hyper specific imagery descriptions lets the listener into the story to experience those moments right along with the narrator.
Lines like “we ride out the weather and hold on together” and “in fairytales and television, no one dies” display the determination in this song to remain as grateful and peaceful as possible, even in the face of adversity or tragedy. It can feel good to turn to fairytales and television, seeking comfort in the reliability of happy endings, especially if you’re going through something that you know will not end with magic, like the loss of a loved one. The instrumental break and long instrumental outro features harmonica that feels both mournful and celebratory, and warbling guitar chords offer ear candy and intrigue. This song holds both the pain of loss and the beauty of life in its landscape, appreciating the human experience as best it can.
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