Straight after the demo was available Appease hit the road, taking their passionate live show to any venues/bars/basements that would have them. Despite equipment regularly breaking under the strains of touring, unreliable transport becoming more and more of a problem and having to hold down part time jobs to fund the band, Appease have managed to play hundereds shows since the 17th of April 2001. Traveling as far as Belgium to support their dedication to music and bringing over bands from Italy, America, Canada and Sweden to help extend all avenues, with no label support, management or outside funding.
Appease released their first self-titled CD through a record label that they engineered just for that purpose, independently funding and distributing the record. It quickly sold 1,000 copies in only a few months!
Following this spectacular groundwork it wasn't long before the band were subjected to the scrutiny of A&R across the UK. The quartet decided to sign with Mighty Atom Records (Funeral For A Friend, 3 Colours Red, Hondo Maclean, Goatboy, Liberty37) and 'Act Five, Scene Three' is the first result of their collaboration. Produced by Joe Gibb (Madonna, Jane's Addiction, Johnny Truant, Million Dead, Goatboy) it provides a sterling demonstration of the band's angular and muscular take on pop punk.
Ever increasing support from all corners of the music industry (Mark Radcliffe and Chris Moyles at Radio 1 are big fans… SJM Concerts and The Agency Group have taken the band under their wings etc) has seen the band step up to the plate in readiness for a serious go at musical success. Their richly layered sound and diary-book honest lyrics create a contemporary form of pop-punk music promises to bring Appease straight into the limelight.
Goodnight
Appease Lyrics
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Seem pointless when you think you know what real love means
Wasting your time, to your love shes blind
Say I'm pathetic and out of my mind
I just wish I could find someone to love
I called her up and asked her to come out
Shes constantly avoiding me I'm starting to doubt
This was it for me so I said my goodbyes
Why did I let you kiss me
Goodnight
The lyrics of Appease's song "Goodnight" revolve around the heartbreak and disappointment of unrequited love. The opening lines portray the disillusionment and frustration that often come with being young and in love. The singer portrays how they wasted their time on someone who is clearly not interested in them, leading to them feeling pathetic and out of their mind. They wanted to have someone to love, but their love interest was blind to their feelings and constantly avoiding them. This shows the singer's desperation and longing for love but the love interest's lack of interest and avoidance lead to disappointment and heartbreak.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the reality of the situation by saying "Why did I let you kiss me, Goodnight." It shows how the singer is ready to let go of their feelings and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
At 17 your hopes and dreams
At the age of 17, your aspirations and ambitions
Seem pointless when you think you know what real love means
Appear to be worthless when you believe you understand the meaning of true love
Wasting your time, to your love shes blind
You are wasting your time because she is blind to your love and affection
Say I'm pathetic and out of my mind
You describe me as a hopeless and crazy person
I just wish I could find someone to love
I desire to find a person to love and be loved by
I called her up and asked her to come out
I phoned her and requested her to go out with me
Shes constantly avoiding me I'm starting to doubt
She consistently evades me causing me to question myself
This was it for me so I said my goodbyes
I had enough and thus bid her farewell
Turned around to see you touching another guy
I looked back and caught you in the act of caressing another man
Why did I let you kiss me
Why did I allow you to kiss me knowing you don't reciprocate the same feelings
Goodnight
Farewell
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.