Relocating to London in the early '90s, they added Danish-born guitarist Nikolaj Juel and completed Addict's lineup when drummer Luke Bullen joined in 1995. The band signed to Big Cat/V2 late the following year after tightening up as a live unit. In early 1997, there was the release of a limited-edition EP, which was well-received by the press and earned comparisons to Radiohead.
Enlisting producer David Bianco, who had come off working with Teenage Fanclub, Addict recorded their debut album, Stones, in Los Angeles, releasing it in 1998. Despite more favorable reviews, Stones failed to make much of an impact on either side of the Atlantic and Addict has been quiet since its issue...
**Taken from Mark Aston's website**
After signing to V2 Records in 1997 Addict released their first album "STONES" in 1998. The band spent the next two years touring the record, predominantly in the states, until they landed in New Orleans to record their second album. The second record was to be a departure from the rock album that was "stones" as Mark Aston in particular wanted to move on musically and make a record that was more refined and mature than the first.
"COME ON SUN" was the result of six weeks in the studio with producer Malcomn Burns with contributions from the likes of Emmy Lou Harris, N'dea Davenport and the best brass section in New Orleans. It was a dramatic departure from the first record so much so that V2 decided that to release the record would be like starting from scratch again so the band were dropped and the record never released.
Zanderman was formed from the ashes of Addict but little was achieved due in part to differences of opinions as to how the band should grow musically. An acoustic album "Live at the Kashmir" was released on the bands own label but in June 2001 Zanderman split. After 8 years working together the end of the band was a blow to all involved.
You'll now find drummer Luke Bullen playing as part of his fiance's (KT Tunstall) band.
2.) A Japanese visual-kei band, formed in 2004. For more details, see the Addict page.
Youth
Addict Lyrics
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For I have forgotten
You mirror Him now
All smiles
All forgiven
Emotionally undone
Especially in love
Throw me away
I look at you
And see how tired we are
Joy flows from you
How empty I feel
Show me God
For I believe
It's your youth
That'll save me
In your eyes
I am free
Your innocence reminds me
But nobody else
Sees you like I do
For a child's an excuse
A little world blown south
But saddled by fault
As the adults we become
Remember we are
Show me God
For I believe
It's your youth
That'll save me
Show me God
For I am weak
No memory
What I came to seek
I see Him now
Through you He breathes
Won't be long before He leaves
Show me God
For I believe
Show me God
Through you He breathes
Show me God
For I believe
Show me God
Through you He breathes
The song "Youth" by the Addicts is a rather introspective piece that delves into the concept of nostalgia and the wistful longing for the innocence of childhood. The song begins with the singer asking to see God, as they feel they have forgotten the divine in their life, and that the person they are speaking to now mirrors God through their unbridled joy and forgiveness. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly contemplative, noting how they have become rotten and tired, while the person they are addressing seems to flourish with youth and life.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Show me God, for I believe it's your youth that'll save me", putting forth the idea that the person's youthful energy and unwavering spirit is a beacon of hope for the singer, a reminder of what once was before the weight of adulthood took over. The lyrics move between the themes of loss, mourning, and nostalgia, all while pointing to the possibility of hope and renewal through the embodiment of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me God
The singer is asking to see God
For I have forgotten
The singer has forgotten about God
You mirror Him now
The person being addressed reflects God's qualities
All smiles
The person being addressed is always happy
All forgiven
The person being addressed is quick to forgive
Emotionally undone
The singer is overwhelmed with emotion
Especially in love
The singer is particularly emotional about love
Throw me away
The artist feels unworthy and wants to be discarded
For I have become rotten
The artist feels morally corrupt
I look at you
The artist is observing the person being addressed
And see how tired we are
Both speaker and person being addressed are exhausted
Joy flows from you
The person being addressed exudes happiness
How empty I feel
The singer feels emotionally empty
For I believe
The singer has faith in something
It's your youth
The person being addressed's youthfulness is what the singer believes will save them
In your eyes
The artist is observing the person being addressed's eyes
I am free
The artist feels liberated
Your innocence reminds me
The person being addressed's innocence prompts feelings of reminiscence in the singer
But nobody else
Other people are not aware of what the singer sees
Sees you like I do
The way the artist perceives the person being addressed is unique to them
For a child's an excuse
Society makes excuses for the behavior of children
A little world blown south
The child's world is impacted by negative influences
But saddled by fault
The child is blamed for their faults
As the adults we become
As people grow older and assume adult responsibilities
Remember we are
Remembering that adults were once children too
No memory
The singer has no recollection
What I came to seek
The singer has lost track of their original goal
I see Him now
The artist now sees God
Through you He breathes
The person being addressed reflects God
Won't be long before He leaves
The singer knows that God's influence is temporary
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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