1) An electronic duo from… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that use this name:
1) An electronic duo from Nottingham, England. They are the founders of Sport Records.
2) A no-wave/post-punk trio from Brisbane, Australia.
3) A power-pop band from Manila, Philippines.
4) Bent is also the name used by an Icelandic rapper and XXX Rottweiler Hundar member; a Balikpapan, Indonesia, digital hardcore band; and others.
1) Bent is the name of the Nottingham, UK,duo formed by Neil Tolliday (aka Nail Tolliday) and Simon Mills. Their critically acclaimed début album was Programmed to Love (2000) and their latest studio album is Intercept! (Oct 2006).
Programmed to Love was a very successfully for advertisement music. "Invisible Pedestrian" track featured in a 2003 Absolut Vodka commercial and, more famously, a late-90's USA Volkswagen bus commercial. Also, "Private Road" was included in a 'Bank of Carlsberg' TV ad' clip (Dec 2001).
Other albums included The Everlasting Blink (2002), Ariels (2004) and, most recently, the more disco-pop inspired Intercept!.
Later, a cluster of remix / rework singles / EPs appeared, around the release of Best of (Aug 2009). Four years later saw the 34-track From The Vaults: 1998-2006 (Jun 2013).
2) BENT are a Brisbane 3-piece on Emotional Response Records. Their Bandcamp profile goes thusly:
"BENT are a trio of wonky post-punkers from Brisbane Australia. On “Snakes and Shapes”, their 2nd full length, the band deliver 14 tracks of inspired and skewed pop - raw and beautiful.
3) Bent was an early 2000s power-pop band from Manila, Philippines. The all-girl band consisted of a group of high school friends: songwriter Erna Morcozo on lead guitar, Tinn Naval on drums, Dianne Bolo on vocals, and Azelle Mendoza on bass. Bent released one album, Fragile, in 2002.
Always
Bent Lyrics
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Life is so cruel
She's always good when she's so bad
What can she do?
She's always telling me stories
Always telling me lies
She's opened up for the long run
You can tell her which shows
That's how it goes
She always calls me
She's lonely
Always calls me
She needs me
Always, always, always, always, always, always
Sometimes she's more than I can take
When she shines on me with a love light
Sweet heaven above
Well body presses against mine
Warm like the shining sun
She only wishes me glory
She only wants to adore me
Always, always, always, always, always, always
Sometimes, sometimes
Always, always, always, always, always, always
Sometimes, sometimes
Always, always, always, always, always, always
She's all that I can take
The lyrics of Bent's song, "Always," describe a complex relationship between the singer and a woman who always wants what she can't have. The woman is portrayed as a contradiction, always good when she's bad, telling stories but also telling lies. The singer acknowledges that she is open for the long run but is always thinking of someone else. Despite these flaws, the woman always calls the singer when she's lonely and needs him. The chorus repeats the word "always" over and over, emphasizing the woman's persistence in pursuing what she wants, even if it's not within her reach.
The lyrics take a more positive turn in the second verse when the woman's love for the singer is described as a shining light from heaven, and her body presses against his warm like the shining sun. However, even in this moment of intense love, the woman only wishes for the singer's glory and adoration. The chorus repeats again, this time with the addition of the word "sometimes," perhaps symbolizing the singer's conflicting feelings about the relationship. The song concludes with the line "She's all that I can take," suggesting that despite the woman's flaws and contradictions, the singer is still compelled to be with her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Always" paint a poignant picture of a complicated relationship between two people who are drawn to each other despite their differences and despite the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
She always wants what she can't have
She longs for things that she cannot obtain
Life is so cruel
The ways of the world are harsh and unforgiving
She's always good when she's so bad
Even when she's misbehaving, she manages to maintain her charisma
What can she do?
What options are available to her in this situation?
She's always telling me stories
She enjoys sharing her experiences and anecdotes with me
Always telling me lies
She frequently deceives me with fabrications
She's opened up for the long run
She has shown a willingness to commit to a long-term relationship
You can tell her which shows
You can inform her of which events are forthcoming
But she's always thinking of someone
She is continually pondering, reminiscing or fantasizing about someone else
That's how it goes
That's simply the way of things
She always calls me
She contacts me with great frequency
She's lonely
She is suffering from isolation and a lack of companionship
Always calls me
She continually telephones or messages me
She needs me
She depends on my support and company
Always, always, always, always, always, always
She perpetually pursues me, no matter the circumstance
Sometimes she's more than I can take
Occasionally, her behavior or personality is overwhelming and difficult to handle
When she shines on me with a love light
When she demonstrates affection towards me, it is heart-touching
Sweet heaven above
Her love feels like a divine blessing
Well body presses against mine
Our bodies fit together perfectly
Warm like the shining sun
The sensation of her body and the love she expresses towards me is exhilarating like warm sunlight
She only wishes me glory
She wants only the best for me in life, and wishes me success and prosperity
She only wants to adore me
She simply loves and cherishes me, with no ulterior motive or expectation
Always, always, always, always, always, always
Her feelings towards me remain unchanged, steadfast and constant
Sometimes, sometimes
Occasionally, there are moments of uncertainty or instability
Always, always, always, always, always, always
However, in general, her feelings are persistent and unwavering
Sometimes, sometimes
Occasionally, the situation changes or complicates
Always, always, always, always, always, always
But despite the ups and downs, she is still devoted to me
She's all that I can take
I can only tolerate so much of her, but I still care for her deeply
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NICHOLAS BRACEGIRDLE, NIGEL BUTLER, RAY HEDGES, KIM GANNON, ERNESTO CASADO
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One Half Of Bent
Thanks for the very kind words, we have been working separately for about 12 years, but we're now working on a new Bent album, amongst a pile of other new projects! Big love <3 :)
Marty Knox
-Fantastic! I had "Programmed to love" at one of the best times in my life. It still gives me a chill. Looking forward to hearing something new from Bent! Great News, made me day! 🙏
Marcel Horak
Yes please
jamesfreo
Simon Mills (Bent/Napoleon) Always struck me out of the blue, many moons ago, and has been with me ever since. Thank you.
M H
You two really outdid yourselves with this song. Timeless masterpiece. This is what they should have put on the Voyager 1 golden disk, if it had been released in 1977.
Anyway, give us songs like this, like Fellini's Roma, like K.I.S.S.E.S, like Private Road, like Swollen and so on, and your audience will be VERY pleased.
That style, this is why we love your music and this is what you're best at.
Mike Jackson
Love the new track, can't wait for the album!
N1ewidomy
I had the privilege to hear this for the first time today. It's incredible.
Futurist1972
I have to agree, one of the best songs ever made. Reaches right inside of you. No one does it quite like Bent. So unique, and they are so incredibly versatile. With each album you never know quite what your gonna find, but its going to be golden. And that to me is the appeal. If you could bottle this, you would be set for eternity.
goldenvirginia100
Well said.
Ryan Pope
Was like discovering a new country