www.progarchives.com
2) Birth Control are also a newer band from Philadelphia, featuring Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans. They play a strange form of punk that embodies anything that defies normality and embraces the unknown. Their music, if capable of being compared to anything/anyone at all, is similar to having your questions constantly going unanswered. Further information and mp3s can be found at: http://www.freelegalhighs.org/ and www.birth-control.de
3) Birth Control was a new wave/minimal synth band from Sweden. They released a cassette entitled Lobotomi on the Swedish label Neuköln (NK-008) in 1986.
caterpillar
Birth Control Lyrics
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Bleary-eyed, almost asleep
You looked straight through me, I gave you a sign
A whistle and out the train began to creep
And my caterpillar, time could change a thing
Must admit, I hoped it might
You've been gone so long now, meant to have a fling
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I always wanted you to change
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
You seemed so awkward
And I felt so strange with you
Now I see you standing in the station yard
Independent and alone
Smiling as you see me and so self-assured
Yes, now I see how you have to grown
Oh, my caterpillar, you put me to shame
Do you think I should have known
Yeah, the way I see it, you have won this game
But please don't go and leave me on my own
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I always wanted you to change
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
You seemed so awkward
And I felt so strange with you
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I always wanted you to change
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
You seemed so awkward
And I felt so strange with you
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I always wanted you to change
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
You seemed so awkward
And I felt so strange
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I always wanted you to change
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
You seemed so awkward
And I felt so strange with you
The song "Caterpillar" by Birth Control is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship in which the singer saw themselves as a "caterpillar" desiring change and growth, while their partner had already undergone a transformation and moved on. The opening lines describe a farewell scene at the train station, where the singer perceives their former partner as bleary-eyed and almost asleep, indicating a sense of detachment or disinterest. The singer gives a whistle, to which the train begins to slowly move away and the partner leaves, seemingly oblivious to their presence.
Throughout the song, the singer refers to their former partner as a butterfly, using it as a metaphor for their transformation and newfound independence. The singer is conflicted between their desire for their partner to change and their acceptance of them as they were, feeling uncomfortable and awkward in their company. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their own shortcomings and admires their partner's growth and confidence, while still expressing love and regret for what could have been. The repeated choruses of "caterpillar, I love you still, I always wanted you to change, but caterpillar, I meant no ill" convey the singer's conflicting feelings and an unfulfilled desire for transformation and growth in their own life.
Overall, "Caterpillar" is a poignant and introspective song that acknowledges the challenges of relationships and personal growth. Its use of metaphor and vivid imagery creates a sense of longing and nostalgia, while its sincere lyrics and emotional delivery capture the bittersweet nature of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I still see you leaving, platform number 9
I can still picture you leaving from platform number 9
Bleary-eyed, almost asleep
Your eyes were tired and almost closed
You looked straight through me, I gave you a sign
You didn't notice me even though I tried to get your attention
A whistle and out the train began to creep
The train started moving slowly as the whistle blew
And my caterpillar, time could change a thing
I used to hope that with time, you would change like a caterpillar changes into a butterfly
Must admit, I hoped it might
I have to confess that I had high hopes for our relationship
You've been gone so long now, meant to have a fling
You've been away for a long time and I thought I would move on and have a casual relationship
Just like a real butterfly in flight
I thought you would transform into a better version of yourself, like a butterfly flying away
Oh, caterpillar, I love you still
I still love you, my dear
I always wanted you to change
But I always thought you could be better
But caterpillar, I meant no ill
I didn't mean to hurt you
You seemed so awkward
But you did seem uncomfortable and uneasy
And I felt so strange with you
And I didn't feel comfortable around you either
Now I see you standing in the station yard
Now I see you at the train station
Independent and alone
Being on your own, self sufficient
Smiling as you see me and so self-assured
You're smiling at me now and seem so confident
Yes, now I see how you have grown
I can see how much you have matured and developed as a person
Oh, my caterpillar, you put me to shame
I feel embarrassed and ashamed around you now
Do you think I should have known
I'm wondering if I should have seen this change in you earlier
Yeah, the way I see it, you have won this game
I think you have come out on top in our relationship
But please don't go and leave me on my own
But I still need you in my life, please don't leave me alone
And I felt so strange with you
Being with you made me feel uncomfortable
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katin Ka
It‘s the sound of my youth at the beginning of the eighties...Love you so much Birthcontrol...
Sabine Katja Schebur
Ich liebe dieses Album! Seit Anfang der 8O er höre ich die Songs von Birth Control und kann mich nicht satt hören.
Константин Мста
Sehr gut😎