After they broke up, Brown joined the Great Leap Forward. In 1996, Dan Koretzky's Drag City label issued Rigour 1983-1986, which compiled the trio's entire recorded output. Brown is currently on bass guitar duties in Sarandon.
-Andy Kellman
---also going by big flame is bedroom musician "ozmaz" known for spacey ambient trap vibe music, better known as 'Dirt'. straight outta new zealand. what u gone do.
Sink
Big Flame Lyrics
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The last thing I wanted in all Creation
I couldn't hold onto that smile I made you
The edges were too ragged and the seams were showing through
Just to keep my hand in, I thought I'd write a note
Just to keep my hand in
But you're barrels of fun
I'd sail the ocean, I'd swim the sea
But I'd rather be legless than be brought down to my knees
Just to keep my hand in, I thought I'd write a note
Just to keep my hand in, I'll confess
It's on you I dote
There will be times when your wits desert you
There will be times when you feel all aglow
There may be times coming up in that last round
There will be things we all ought to know
There will be!
Just to keep my hand in, I thought I'd write a note
Just to keep my hand in
Oh Lord above us, forgive our wicked ways
I never sinned like this, well, not until today
But the winter caught up, so I threw the summer out
I loved the way you dress but not your drunken list and pout
Just to keep my hand in, I thought I'd write a note
Just to keep my hand in, I'll confess
It's on you I dote
The song "Sink" by Big Flame is an emotionally charged piece that explores the complexities of relationships and the despair that can accompany them. The song opens with the line "S'epidemic irrev-e-lation," which seems to suggest a profound realization or awakening that has taken place. The singer then expresses regret, saying that this realization is "the last thing I wanted in all Creation." It appears as though the singer has become aware of something that they would rather not know, something that has shattered their previous view of the relationship.
The next lines suggest that the singer has attempted to mask their true feelings with a smile, but that this facade has failed, and the true state of affairs is now visible. The singer then goes on to express their feelings of affection for their partner, acknowledging that they are a source of joy and comfort. However, the complexities of the relationship are evident as the singer declares that they would "rather be legless than be brought down to their knees." This line seems to indicate that the singer would rather lose everything than accept defeat or appear weak.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer suggesting that difficult times lie ahead and that they believe there are things that everyone should know. They then express their love for their partner, framing it as a confession. However, the song takes a darker turn in the final lines, with the singer confessing to sinning "like this" and referring to their partner's "drunken list and pout." The final lines suggest a sense of disillusionment and despair, as the singer admits that they are trying to hold on but that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.
Line by Line Meaning
S'epidemic irrev-e-lation
The widespread revelation did not please me
The last thing I wanted in all Creation
This revelation was the least desirable thing in existence
I couldn't hold onto that smile I made you
I failed to maintain the facade of happiness I presented to you
The edges were too ragged and the seams were showing through
My emotional state was too fragile to maintain such a show
Just to keep my hand in, I thought I'd write a note
Out of habit or for the sake of practice, I decided to write a note
But you're barrels of fun
You are incredibly entertaining
You're my elixir ten times over
You are my perfect cure for boredom and ennui
I'd sail the ocean, I'd swim the sea
I would brave any challenge for your companionship
But I'd rather be legless than be brought down to my knees
I would face any hardship with you, as long as it does not make me feel powerless
It's on you I dote
I am enamored with you
There will be times when your wits desert you
You will face moments of confusion
There will be times when you feel all aglow
You will experience moments of joy and exuberance
There may be times coming up in that last round
There could be challenges or struggles ahead in the final stages
There will be things we all ought to know
There are lessons and knowledge we should all acquire
Oh Lord above us, forgive our wicked ways
May God forgive our wrongdoings
I never sinned like this, well, not until today
I have not done anything so sinful before, at least not until now
But the winter caught up, so I threw the summer out
I had to accept the harsh reality and discard any illusions or pretenses
I loved the way you dress but not your drunken list and pout
I was attracted to your appearance, but not to your negative behaviors
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Tim Neave
More Big Flame or Alan Brown please. It's why we invented the future!
Neil McCormick
My old bands Peel session was on the same night as one of Big Flames sessions . Love this,obviously Beefheart/Pere Ubu fans. Noooice. I'll never forget hearing the lunchtime radio at my work Gary Davis ( wanker) saying " tonight in session for Jonh Peel The Relations and Big Flame. Happy fucking days.
Anxious Mo-Fo
what was your band?
theleadshoes
"There may be times coming up in that last round
There will be things we all ought to know
There will be!"
theLorenz
Perfect disaster