This song represents that sort of "end-of-the-line" desperation of a person who has hit rock bottom. His last resort is this foolish scheme to "break the bank of texas." But right as he walks out, that metal detektor (sic) rings and it represents all of his dreams dying in that one moment. It makes the "sound of getting kicked when you're down." Musically it has a wonderfully repetitive guitar hook and Britt sounds especially melancholic. One of my favorites off A Series of Sneaks.
This song represents that sort of "end-of-the-line" desperation of a person who has hit rock bottom. His last resort is this foolish scheme to "break the bank of texas." But right as he walks out, that metal detektor (sic) rings and it represents all of his dreams dying in that one moment. It makes the "sound of getting kicked when you're down." Musically it has a wonderfully repetitive guitar hook and Britt sounds especially melancholic. One of my favorites off A Series of Sneaks.