1. Backstory: “Boiling Cousin” was formed in the small town of Silverwood, Oregon, where four friends discovered a shared love for music in their high school garage band. Their unique name was inspired by a bizarre incident involving a family reunion, a misplaced pot of water, and a lot of laughter. After high school, the band members – Jake, Cody, Maddie, and Liam, decided to pursue their passion for music full-time, giving birth to “Boiling Cousin”. Their earthy rhythms and soulful lyrics quickly resonated with the local music scene, which led them to perform at numerous local events and talent shows, gaining a steady fanbase that appreciated their authenticity and creativity.
2. Music Genre: Their music can be best described as folk-rock with a hint of blues, drawing inspiration from bands like Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers.
3. Song Title: “Rusty Rainbows”
4. Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
“In the silence of the night, under a moonlit sky,
We danced around the fire, letting the time go by.
The wind whispered stories, as we strummed our old guitars,
Living our youth beneath the stars.
(Chorus)
Oh, Rusty Rainbows, in our dreams so wild,
We were just children, nature’s own child.
Chasing shadows, on the run,
Underneath the setting sun.
(Verse 2)
We traced our names in the sand, by the roaring sea,
Promises made, you and me.
Laughter and tears, intertwined,
In the labyrinth of time.
(Chorus)
Oh, Rusty Rainbows, caught in the rain,
Innocence lost, love’s sweet pain.
Running barefoot, in the setting sun,
Chasing dreams, oh what fun.
(Bridge)
Through fields of gold, and mountains high,
Underneath that Sapphire sky.
Chasing our Rusty Rainbows, oh so high,
With wings of dreams, ready to fly.
(Chorus)
Oh, Rusty Rainbows, painting the sky,
Memories etched, in the blink of an eye.
Through years of joy, and sorrow’s run,
Our Rusty Rainbows, still shine like the sun.
(Outro)
So, here’s to the days, under the wide blue yonder,
In our hearts, the Rusty Rainbows wonder,
Chasing dreams, till the day is done,
In the land of the setting sun.”
5. Chord Progression:
Verse: C – G – Am – F
Chorus: F – C – G – Am
Bridge: Am – G – F – C
Outro: F – G – C – Am