The Drunken Rabbit Rock

I'm not going to lie. Frightened Rabbit was wasted last night. Not nervous, not upset, just plain old Scottish wasted. These 4 guys from Scotland came back to Portland(which they continued to rave about pre/post show) and spent a fun-filled day at Sassy's before the show. They made it to Holocene on time with about 150 eager souls ready for something big. By showtime, they were ready to rock and did not disappoint. An acoustic version of "Poke" and fun-filled version of "Twist" were the ones that stuck out most in my mind. Hopefully they will return soon, especially due to the fact that today a cold, drunken swim at the Oregon Coast was on top of their list. And yes, those are drunken giraffes dancing around in the pic and video.

Poke at my iris

Why can't I cry about this?

Maybe there is something

that you know that I don't?

We adopt a brand new language

communicate through pursed lips,

You try not to put on

any sexy clothes or graces.

I might never catch a mouse

and present in my mouth

and make you feel you're with someone

who deserves to be with you.

But there's one thing we've got going

and it's the only thing worth knowing.

It's got lots to do with magnets

and the pull of the moon.

Why won't our love keel over

as it chokes on a bone?

We can mourn its passing

and then bury it in snow.

Or should we kick its cunt in

and watch as it dies from bleeding.

If you don't want to be with me

just say and I will go.

Frightened Rabbit - The Twist(mp3)
Frightened Rabbit - Poke (live)(mp3)