Ever impressed by the songwriting and shape-shifting of bands like Love, Radiohead, Bowie and the Kinks, they have rapidly managed to create a set that is winning friends and praise across the UK.
Early promise was clear when Radio One’s Zane Lowe played a demo on his show in 2004 and this was further confirmed by their debut single release on legendary indie Fierce Panda in March of 2005. “Do Everything I Taught You”, with live favourite “The Cannibal Hiking Disaster” on the B-side took little time to sell out and led to a second indie release for Moshi Moshi in the form of “Oh, Honey” in the summer of that year. Dermot O’Leary was so taken with the single that he invited them on to his show to record a live session for Radio 2. The band also launched their club night, “Little Big Man”, in 2005 whilst finding time to continue touring and support the likes of Little Flames and Thirteen Senses.
All the hard work led to a long term deal with B Unique earlier this year, the first fruits of the new relationship being single, “On A Holiday, which, according to The Sun is “a storming debut, packed full of melody”.. Further touring came with now firm friends Larrikin Love and The Automatic, playing to two sets of sold out crowds across the UK and generally going down a storm. Particular highlights from the tours include packed crowds at London’s Scala, Astoria and Forum and a particularly crazy night at Leeds Josephs Well with NME thrilling to “a celebration of love, life and jingle jangle brilliance”.
The debut album 'Do Everything I Told You' was produced by Stephen Street and released in August 2007.
(credit to http://www.alterkicks.co.uk/biography.php)
Note: From the band's myspace page (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.Confirm&friendID=25651172):
30 Oct 2007
Sad news.....
Hello eveyone,
We have decided to call it a day and split up.
Many many thanks to everyone who has showed us love and support over the
past three and a half years.
We are all still good friends and are continuing with music in various
different projects. We'll keep you posted.
Thanks again
love
Gareth, Mark, Martin, Mike and Oli
x x
Good Luck
Alterkicks Lyrics
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She would only laugh when she's feeling good
Crouching on a step with a sorry look
Thinking that I don't really love her enough
Sometimes I take a walk just to shake it off
Holding out my hands praying, I'm too soft
Living in a bubble will it ever pop
Clinging by my fingers to the highest rock
Tonight, wish you good luck tonight
Wish you good luck tonight
Goodbye
And I, wish you good luck tonight
Wish you good luck tonight
Goodbye
Beaten all day 'cos I'm outta' shape
Tried to make the grade but I made it late
Things are always straight at the end of the day
When you're scrambling in the dark, there's another way
I'm scribbling always by firelight
Caught you in the car and you made it right
She was holding too tight just to feel alive
She was holding too tight just to feel alive
She was holding too tight just to feel alive
Tonight, wish you good luck tonight
Wish you good luck tonight
Goodbye
And I, wish you good luck tonight
Wish you good luck tonight
Goodbye
The more I tell the truth, (ooooooh)
The more it changes you
If I run when you walk, If I smile when you talk
I can make all of this seem like it's not too forced
If I try and I try and I make you recall
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
And you're always making art or taking
Pictures for the stars in waiting
I could help you try my patience
I could help you try my patience
If I run when you walk, If I smile when you talk
I can make all of this seem like it's not too forced
If I try and I try and I make you recall
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
If I run when you walk, If I smile when you talk
I can make all of this seem like it's not too forced
If I try and I try and I make you recall
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
The song "Good Luck" by Alterkicks is a bittersweet song about tumultuous relationships that may not have ended as well as they could have. The first verse describes the singer's doubts about his relationship, questioning if he loves his partner enough and if he is too soft. The chorus expresses his wish of good luck to his ex-partner as they part ways. The second verse describes his struggle to keep up with someone who is more in shape, but how things become clearer in the end when you find another way. The bridge expresses how the truth can change people, and the singer expresses his willingness to be patient and help his partner fill the void in their heart.
The lyrics express a mix of sadness and resignation, but also hopefulness that things will be ok in the end. The chorus especially shows the singer's kind-heartedness and his desire for his partner to have a good future, even if they are no longer together. The verses also express the common struggles in relationships, such as doubts about one's feelings, trying to keep up with the other person, and feeling like you're in a bubble.
Overall, "Good Luck" is a poignant song about relationships, the ups and downs that come with them, and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I would only stop when I've had enough
I will not stop until I reach my limit
She would only laugh when she's feeling good
She only expresses happiness when she is truly happy
Crouching on a step with a sorry look
Sitting alone, looking upset and apologetic
Thinking that I don't really love her enough
Believing that the love from the other person is not enough
Sometimes I take a walk just to shake it off
Occasionally, I go for a walk to clear my head
Holding out my hands praying, I'm too soft
Begging for help, feeling too weak to handle it myself
Living in a bubble will it ever pop
Existing in a small world, unsure if it will ever expand
Clinging by my fingers to the highest rock
Desperately holding on to the highest point for stability
Tonight, wish you good luck tonight
This evening, hoping for the best for you
Goodbye
Farewell
And I, wish you good luck tonight
And I too, hope for the best for you tonight
Beaten all day 'cos I'm outta' shape
Feeling defeated after a day of struggling due to lack of preparation
Tried to make the grade but I made it late
Attempted to succeed but arrived too late
Things are always straight at the end of the day
Things become clear in hindsight
When you're scrambling in the dark, there's another way
When lost and confused, there is often a solution
I'm scribbling always by firelight
I am constantly writing by firelight
Caught you in the car and you made it right
Addressed an issue while in the car and resolved it successfully
She was holding too tight just to feel alive
She was holding on strongly to experience a sense of being alive
Tonight, wish you good luck tonight
This evening, hoping for the best for you
And I, wish you good luck tonight
And I too, hope for the best for you tonight
The more I tell the truth, (ooooooh)
The more honest I am
The more it changes you
The more it transforms you
If I run when you walk, If I smile when you talk
If I change my behavior to match yours
I can make all of this seem like it's not too forced
I can make everything appear natural and unforced
If I try and I try and I make you recall
If I make you remember our positive moments
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
Then you will no longer feel empty inside
Then the hole in your heart won't be vacant no more
Then you will no longer feel empty inside
Contributed by Jordan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IHavent82Day
Great band. Wonder what’s become of em