A Brand recorded their first album, 45 RPM, in a garage in 2004. "Riding Your Ghost" became their first single on alternative radio. In 2005 they performed on the Belgian festivals Dour, Zeverrock and Ackerrock; and in 2006 several others, including Rock Werchter and Pukkelpop. In same year they also released their second album Hammerhead, and scored minor hits with "Hammerhead", "Beauty Booty Killerqueen" and "A Perfect Habitat For Foxes". In the summer of 2008, A Brand released their third album Judas. In 2011 they released their fourth album, Future You. The band is on a pauze since december 2013.
U-turn
A Brand Lyrics
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Who is to keep who's to decline?
Making amends is not my style don't get me started, she says
No use repeating same old lines
No use backtracking good old times
The ones you want are not always the ones that make you happy
Her pocket stuffed with nose delight
Nine lifes for clubbin' wonder wich fits the best
Chorus:
U-turn, 180
U-turn, facing the failure
U-turn, on parole
Flip chart lovin'
She knows the goal
U-turn, 180
U-turn, facing the failure
U-turn, back for more
Flip chart lovin'
She knows the score
Disconnect the brains
Vanity obeys
Jumpin' to forget
Nighttime bouncing in the discotheque
Feel the beat, hit the floor
Time to settle the score
'Cause forever and more
She'll be closin' the door
Got a mind of her own
Got a mind of her own
Got a mind of her own
Chorus
She knows the score
The song U-turn by A Brand, talks about the singer or the singer cautioning someone to not let themselves get hurt again. The singer reminds them that sometimes the ones we want may not necessarily make us happy. The lyrics further talk about how the singer is not someone who makes amends and will not start doing so now. The narrative then moves towards the singer stepping into the night with a pocket full of "nose delight" indicating that they may be indulging in drugs. The chorus of the song talks about the singer taking a U-turn, indicating a reversal in their life as they come to terms with their failure. The singer is seen as someone who has a mind of their own, and they know what they are doing.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let yourself get hurt this time
Don't allow yourself to get hurt again in this relationship or situation.
Who is to keep who's to decline?
It is unclear who is going to be the one to reject the other person or reject the relationship altogether.
Making amends is not my style don't get me started, she says
She's not interested in trying to fix things or apologizing to make amends. She doesn't want to talk about it anymore.
No use repeating same old lines
There's no point in saying the same things over and over again.
No use backtracking good old times
It's not helpful to try to relive or revisit the past when things were good.
The ones you want are not always the ones that make you happy
Just because you want something or someone, it doesn't mean that it will make you happy.
And thus she steps into the night
She is leaving the situation or relationship and going out for the night.
Her pocket stuffed with nose delight
She has drugs in her pocket.
Nine lifes for clubbin' wonder wich fits the best
She has many opportunities to go out clubbing and she wonders which one will be the best.
U-turn, 180
She's making a complete turnaround or change in direction.
U-turn, facing the failure
She's turning back towards what she sees as a failure or mistake.
U-turn, on parole
She's making a metaphorical U-turn while being watched or monitored, like someone on parole.
Flip chart lovin'
She enjoys flipping back and forth between options or decisions.
She knows the goal
She's aware of what she wants or is trying to accomplish.
U-turn, back for more
She's making another U-turn and returning to what she previously left.
She knows the score
She's aware of the situation and knows what's going on.
Disconnect the brains
She's trying to stop thinking and just let herself go in the moment.
Vanity obeys
She's giving in to her own ego or vanity.
Jumpin' to forget
She's dancing and trying to forget or escape from her problems.
Nighttime bouncing in the discotheque
She's enjoying herself at the club.
Feel the beat, hit the floor
She's dancing to the music and letting the rhythm take over.
Time to settle the score
It's time to confront the problems or issues and deal with them.
'Cause forever and more
This is something that will continue indefinitely or for a long time.
She'll be closin' the door
She's closing the door on this situation or relationship.
Got a mind of her own
She's independent and makes her own decisions.
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xMilennx
1.06 - 1.18 is a damn good part of music, I think myself :)
@tommjanssens
hmmm that actually sounds good ^^ you should send it to me one time :p and of course belgium gots talent ily (l)