The band was formed by Michael Feerick in 2004, who wrote and performed their self-titled debut album entirely by himself. The band has since expanded and now write and perform as a five-piece currently composed of Michael Feerick (guitar/vocals), Daniel Knowles (guitar/production), Peter Dale (drums), Gavin Poole (bass) and Joe Hardy (keyboard).
Feerick wrote and recorded ten songs on a minimal budget with close friend Daniel Knowles engineering the sessions. These efforts formed Amusement Parks on Fire's self-titled debut album released in the UK on INVADA Records, a label run by Geoff Barrow of Portishead in 2005.
The band signed to V2 Records in 2005 and went on to record their second studio album Out of the Angeles at Sigur Rós' Sundlaugin studio in Álafoss, Iceland.
The line-up altered to its current state in summer 2006 with the addition of Gavin Poole (Bass) and Joe Hardy (Keyboards). This was followed by a co-headline tour of the UK with US noise outfit Scarling. and a headline tour across mainland Europe and Scandinavia.
The band played in Japan for the first time at the Summer Sonic Festival 2006.
In addition to the second album "Out of the Angeles", the band recorded a series of limited edition 12" EPs — the first of which, "In Flight" was released early in September 2006. This was followed by "A Star Is Born" on the 2nd of April 2007 which was supported by a UK & Ireland headlining tour.
The band recently played a short UK tour and debuted some new material, and are currently in Nottingham recording new material for a possible release in 2008. In addition, they are currently playing some small live shows across the UK and Ireland, and mostly travelling by train.
Our Goal To Realise
Amusement Parks On Fire Lyrics
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Had ourselves a great time
One type of daylight
To make it through to nighttime
One type of daylight
For the rest of our lives
Flowing down the grapevine
Takes time to know time
The ever-ending beeline
One type of daylight
For the rest of our lives
Pure gold divine white
Our goal to realise
Lo-fi for dividing nights
Unknown in no-time
Pure gold divine white
Our goal to realise
Lo-fi for dividing nights
Unknown in no-time
The lyrics of "Our Goal To Realise" by Amusement Parks On Fire convey a sense of youthful adventure and a desire to make the most out of life. The opening lines, "Walked in a straight line, Had ourselves a great time," suggest a carefree attitude and a sense of purpose in pursuing enjoyment. The mention of "One type of daylight, To make it through to nighttime" implies the need for a certain level of energy and enthusiasm to experience the joys of the night.
The repetition of "One type of daylight, For the rest of our lives" emphasizes the desire for a continuous sense of excitement and fulfillment. It suggests a longing for a life filled with uninterrupted happiness and fun.
The mention of "Scores of sand flies, Flowing down the grapevine, Takes time to know time, The ever-ending beeline" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the passing of time and the need to seize the moment. It conveys the idea that understanding the concept of time is a gradual process and that life is a constant journey towards fulfillment.
The lines "Pure gold divine white, Our goal to realize, Lo-fi for dividing nights, Unknown in no-time" touch upon the pursuit of something extraordinary and divine. The description of it as "pure gold divine white" evokes a sense of wonder and awe. The mentioning of "lo-fi for dividing nights" might suggest that the band and their music are part of the quest to separate oneself from the mundane aspects of life and embrace the unknown.
Overall, "Our Goal To Realise" reflects a youthful desire for continuous excitement, the recognition of the passing of time, and the pursuit of something extraordinary and divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked in a straight line
We followed a clear path without any deviations
Had ourselves a great time
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
One type of daylight
A singular source of brightness or hope
To make it through to nighttime
To endure until darkness falls
For the rest of our lives
For the entirety of our existence
Scores of sand flies
A multitude of small, irritating creatures
Flowing down the grapevine
Spreading through informal channels of communication
Takes time to know time
It requires patience to understand the true nature of time
The ever-ending beeline
An unceasing and direct path
Pure gold divine white
Something of immense value and purity
Our goal to realise
Our objective to achieve or fulfill
Lo-fi for dividing nights
A low-fidelity sound that separates the nights
Unknown in no-time
Unfamiliar or undefined within no specific timeframe
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.