The Artist Explains: Logan Pilcher - 'I'm Here For You Babe'
Indie rock/folk artist Logan Pilcher talks to us about his goofy, DIY visuals for ‘I’m Here For You Babe’, which explores the themes of letting go of baggage/flaws and moving towards love and acceptance.
Where was the video for ‘I’m Here For You Babe’ filmed?
I bought a $20 dollar pink chair from Goodwill and set up my camera in several locations all over Destin, Florida for the 'I'm Here For You Babe' music video. Destin is a beautiful vacation area but I chose to shoot in more obscure places other than the beach.
Do you have any behind the scenes stories you could share with us?
This song was recorded in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. I tracked the acoustic guitar and vocal as a demo in November of 2018. I held on to that recording and worked with various musicians to create the full band version you hear on the final mix. I tried to re record my vocal in a more “professional way” but I never liked it as much. The one take demo version has a unique careless style and I love that. The whole recording is a southern bar band vibe. Loose and full of human flaw was the best way to push the emotion of this song.
Can you tell us about the ideas/themes/imagery used?
Accepting people how they are is difficult especially in a romantic relationship. We have a tendency to mould people to our liking. This song is a confession of love and faithfulness. The lyrics recognise the hurt of the lover and laughs in the face of the broken past. Everyone desires to be fully accepted. I want this song to encourage people to be themselves and have committed honest relationships.
Is there a message the video is trying to convey?
’I’m Here For You Babe’ is a song about conquering the pain of the past. The song is sincere but in a playful sarcastic way. This line from verse one: “So thankful for that one night stand you were conceived” embodies the meaning of this entire song. Negative or unfortunate things can in time give birth to a stronger/wiser version of ourselves. The chair I’m luging all over town symbolises baggage. The video has a goofy and humorous vibe and that was the goal. Life is hard but you can have a good time along the way!
Interview by Karla Harris