Beanbag a… Read Full Bio ↴There has been more than one artist using the name Beanbag
Beanbag appeared with two tracks on the 1984 compilation LP, 'Bands That Could Be God', compiled by Gerard Cosloy of 'Conflict' fanzine. The compilation has become sought after as one of the better and more interesting compilations of US underground music of the time. The album pertained to be a selection of quality, though lesser-known underground music from Boston, Massachussetts, so presumably they were a Boston band or from thereabouts. The tracks had a 'lo-fi', though kind of 'new wave/synthpunk' sound. Two of the better-known artists on the compilation were Deep Wound and Moving Targets.
Beanbag was an Australian band that formed in 1995 and broke up in late 2002.
The group comprised core members vocalist Hans Van Vliet, guitarist Michael Mullins, bassist Phil "Hirvy" Hirvela, and drummer Phil Usher. Steven Lewis-Driver assumed the bass position when Hirvy left the band in early 2002. Jesse Palmer also filled in on guitar after Michael returned to Australia a couple months before the band's demise.
Beanbag released three albums. Guttersnipe was released independently in 1998. They also had two albums on American label Inpop Records, Free Signal (2000) and Welladjusted (2001). During their time in the United States, Beanbag toured extensively, were nominated for two GMA Awards, and had songs featured on several television soundtracks.
The band broke up after a van accident that occurred while driving back to Nashville. The driver swerved to avoid a deer on the interstate. The van and the trailer filled with their gear ended up in a ditch. Hunz was taken to the hospital where he stayed for three days with lung damage. With no vehicle, no gear, and no vocalist, they had very little choice except to disband.
From their Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beanbag_(band)
There Is More
Beanbag Lyrics
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To find the place where you fit in
I'll tell you kno, but why would you
Even bother to hear what I might have to say
You've got a face but it's hiding behind
All the stuff that was pinned up all over you
You find a style in a magazine
Cut it out for the hope that it brings you peace
Hoping to find something more than you have
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
Hoping to find something more than you have
Turn on the box and the channel reads FOX
And the host tells me where I'm supposed to be
I don't fit in this thing that she brings
So I change all I sing to the tune of her ring
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
Hoping to find something more than you have
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
Hoping to find something more than you have
There is more, there is more, there is more to this life
In my head, I am dead
Baby, I've got space conecting the dots of what I've read
I smoke nicotine just to be seen
I'm driving in reverse in this collapsed-out limousine
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
Hoping to find something more than you have
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
Hoping to find more than you have
Hoping to find something more than you have
There is more, there is more, there is more to this life
The song "There Is More" by the Australian band Beanbag, appears to be about the struggle to find a place or a purpose in life. The first verse suggests that one has to "buy" their way into fitting in, and that the singer might have some advice on how to do so, but doesn't think the listener is interested. The song then criticizes the notion of defining oneself by outward appearance or relying on media for guidance, with the lyric "You find a style in a magazine, Cut it out for the hope that it brings you peace." The line "Turn on the box and the channel reads FOX, And the host tells me where I'm supposed to be" seems to reference how people's ideas about themselves and the world can be shaped by news and entertainment media.
The pre-chorus repeats the lines "You keep your eyes on people, Hoping to find something more than you have," which suggest that the singer believes that the need for approval or validation from others can lead to dissatisfaction with one's life. The chorus then asserts that "There is more to this life," echoing the idea that there is something greater than societal expectations or material possessions.
In the second verse, the singer reveals a personal struggle, describing themselves as "dead" in their thoughts, owning up to smoking as a means of getting attention, and driving a luxurious car that is falling apart. The chorus is repeated, and the song ends on the repetition of the statement "There is more to this life."
Line by Line Meaning
You have to buy it's your only way
The commercialization of society has conditioned us to believe that buying something is the only way to find our place in the world.
To find the place where you fit in
We are searching for a sense of belonging, a place where we can be ourselves and feel accepted.
I'll tell you kno, but why would you
Even if I were to offer advice, most people wouldn't listen or care to change their ways.
Even bother to hear what I might have to say
People are so set in their ways that they are not open to new ideas or perspectives.
You've got a face but it's hiding behind
We project a facade of who we want to be rather than show our true self.
All the stuff that was pinned up all over you
We try to fit into society's expectations by adopting trends, styles and philosophies that may not necessarily align with our true self.
You find a style in a magazine
Magazines, media and commercialization further fuel the idea that conforming to trends is the only way to fit in.
Cut it out for the hope that it brings you peace
We adopt these trends and styles with the hope that it will bring us peace and a sense of belonging.
You keep your eyes on people (huh) [3x]
We constantly look towards other people for validation, acceptance and guidance.
Hoping to find something more than you have
We believe that other people have found purpose, fulfillment and happiness, so we look to them for guidance.
Turn on the box and the channel reads FOX
We turn to entertainment and media for guidance on how to live our lives.
And the host tells me where I'm supposed to be
We allow commercialization and media to dictate our place in society.
I don't fit in this thing that she brings
Many of us recognize that society's expectations and the media's message of what it means to fit in don't align with who we really are.
So I change all I sing to the tune of her ring
Most people still try to change themselves to fit in, just like tuning a radio station to a specific channel.
There is more, there is more, there is more to this life
The true meaning of life is not found in material possessions, trends or societal expectations.
In my head, I am dead
Many of us feel emotionally empty and disconnected despite outward appearances of happiness.
Baby, I've got space conecting the dots of what I've read
We try to make sense of our lives and find meaning by connecting various philosophies and beliefs we have encountered.
I smoke nicotine just to be seen
We engage in self-destructive behaviors as a form of rebellion or to find acceptance among others.
I'm driving in reverse in this collapsed-out limousine
We often sabotage ourselves by going against our own best interests, just like driving in reverse in a fancy car that is no longer functional.
Hoping to find more than you have
We all crave something more in life, but we need to look within ourselves and seek our own path rather than relying on external factors.
There is more, there is more, there is more to this life
The true meaning of life is not found in material possessions, trends or societal expectations.
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