Taking their name from the number of Susans in the line up, Band of Susans released one EP - Blessing and Curse - on Poss's own Trace Elements label before being signed to Mute Records's Blast First imprint for their first album Hope Against Hope. After the release, Rogers, Lyall and Tallman quit to be replaced by Karen Haglof (guitar) and Page Hamilton (guitar). After a second album - Love Agenda - and a Peel Sessions EP the two new members quit (Hamilton to form Helmet) and were replaced by Anne Husick (guitar) and Mark Lonergan (guitar), forming the line up which made three more albums and one EP. On the band's final U.S. and European tours a young Jay Braun filled in for Mark Lonergan. The band's final production was a version of Wire's Ahead for a collection of Wire cover versions called Whore, released in 1996.
Musically, BoS organised their three guitarists into providing an overwhelming wail of feedback and guitar noise layered under more conventional song structures (Poss had worked with guitar enemble composer Rhys Chatham and was a big fan of The Rolling Stones - the latter resulting in covers of Child of the Moon and Paint it Black). Although pretty much unconnected with it, Band of Susans are generally included in the New York No Wave scene that produced Sonic Youth and Glenn Branca.
After the dissolution of the band, Poss and Stenger performed with Bruce Gilbert of Wire as GilbertPossStenger. Poss then concentrated on production and solo work whilst Stenger played live with The Creatures for a period. An open-ended promise to reform under a new name has yet to happen.
Stone Like A Heart
Band Of Susans Lyrics
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Over the rainbow you'll be seeing me
Now is now and then was then
Now your ship is coming in
Mountains roll down to the sea
You'll look up and there I'll be
Over the rainbow our dreams come true
Moon gets tangled in a tree
You'll climb up and set it free
Darkness tries to swallow me
I'll look up and there you'll be
The lyrics of Band Of Susans’s song “Stone Like A Heart” describe the loyal bond between two individuals who are willing to support each other through thick and thin. The opening line of “In at the deep end I guarantee” alludes to the singer’s promise of being present and standing by during hard times. The following lines, “Over the rainbow you'll be seeing me / Now is now and then was then / Now your ship is coming in” indicate that the singer will always be there for the other person and that their hard work will pay off.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of being supportive, as the singer declares that they will always be there for the other person no matter the circumstances. “Over the rainbow our dreams come true” refers to the idea that anything is possible if we believe in ourselves and have the support of our loved ones. The final lines of the song, “Darkness tries to swallow me / I'll look up and there you'll be,” suggest that even in the darkest moments, the two individuals will find solace in each other’s company and overcome any challenges that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
In at the deep end I guarantee
I promise to dive right into this situation with full force
Over the rainbow you'll be seeing me
I will be there to bring a joyful, hopeful energy to your life
Now is now and then was then
The past is behind us and we must focus on the present moment
Now your ship is coming in
Your efforts will soon pay off and you will see success
Mountains roll down to the sea
Even the biggest challenges can be overcome and lead to something great
You'll look up and there I'll be
I will always be there to support and encourage you
Over the rainbow our dreams come true
There is a magical place where our deepest desires and wishes can be fulfilled
In at the deep end I'll be seeing you
I will take on challenges alongside you, no matter how difficult they may be
Moon gets tangled in a tree
Unexpected obstacles may arise, but we will work together to overcome them
You'll climb up and set it free
We will find creative solutions to any problem and release ourselves from constraints
Darkness tries to swallow me
Negative forces may try to consume me, but I will not let them win
I'll look up and there you'll be
You will be a guiding light in the darkness, shining a path forward towards positivity and hope
Contributed by Eliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mattseats6032
This song has the Bo Diddley beat to it. Doesn't sound a lot like Bo but it's a cool song.