The band is notable for their single "Tie Up My Hands", taking the number one spot in the jtv music television programme, with their debut album Guillotine produced by Harry Vanda. Guillotine was also nominated for Triple J's J Award in 2007 and in December of that year British India won the AIR Award for 'Best New Independent Artist'. In April and May of 2008 the band entered Flashpoint studios once again to record their new album "Theives" officially released on the 19th of July, althought copies were available at gigs a week earlier than this. The first single from the album is titled "I Said I'm Sorry" and is on their MySpace.
British India formed when Melbourne high school friends Declan Melia and Nic Wilson met Will Drummond and Matt O'Gorman through mutual friends, and asked them to join the band. Social misfits in school, the quartet began to jam together, playing work by their favourite bands; Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Beatles, Blur, and Starsailor. The band's name was originally noticed by Wilson on a b-side by Strawberry Alarm Clock.
In 2005, after playing regularly across Australia for a year, the band signed with In-Fidelity Recordings and began work on their debut EP, with producer Lindsay Gravina. In June 2005 they released a single, "Outside 109 / Automatic Blitzkrieg". The song's inspiration came from a quip made by Mick Jagger in an interview in 1964. Melia told Australian Music Online the song's lyrics referred to the band's gigging in Melbourne, and "being just outside of international recognition".
On 21 November 2005 the band released their EP, Counter Culture, on Shock Records. Following recording at Sydney's Flashpoint Studios with studio owner Harry Vanda.[6] Drummond said that in recording the EP, the band "crammed all [their] youthful exuberance" onto it.
Precious
British India Lyrics
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I′m drunk and honest I
If everything could just stay always the same as it is right now
Don't drift away though
Stay stuck in place and time
You′re not convinced though you will
Have to move on with your life
If everything could stay the same as it is right now
If everything could stay the same as it is right now
But everything is fucking precious
Why does it have to be so precious now?
But everything's so fucking precious
Why does life have to be so precious?
When we were younger
My friends would come with gold
Time's not for sale though they say
What you get′s not what you want
We were made to be apart and
If everything could stay the same as it is right now
If everything could stay the same as it is right now
But everything is fucking precious
Why does it have to be so precious now?
But everything is fucking precious
Why does life have to be so precious
So precious, so precious now?
If everything could stay the same as it is right now (as it is right now)
If everything could stay the same as it is right now
But everything′s so fucking precious
Why does it have to be so precious now?
But everything's so fucking precious
Why does life have to be so precious
Precious, precious now?
The song "Precious" by British India is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the fear of losing what is important to us. The lyrics describe a moment of vulnerability and honesty after watching a movie while being drunk. The singer expresses a desire for everything to stay the same as it is right now and a fear of the future and the inevitability of change. The lyrics also touch on the idea that time and experiences with friends are valuable even if they cannot be bought or sold.
The repetition of the phrase "if everything could stay the same as it is right now" highlights the desire for stability and a reluctance to let go of the present moment. The lyrics "nothing else could ever feel right" and "why does life have to be so precious" evoke a sense of resignation and frustration with the transience of life.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the preciousness of life and the difficulty of letting go of what we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
After the movie
Following this experience, after engaging with the outside world and being influenced by it
I'm drunk and honest I
In this state of intoxication, I am open and genuine with my emotions
If everything could just stay always the same as it is right now
If the present moment could last indefinitely without changing or evolving
Don't drift away though
Do not move away from the current moment or experience
Stay stuck in place and time
Remain in this specific moment and time period
You're not convinced though you will
Despite your doubts, you know that you will eventually move on from this moment
Have to move on with your life
You must continue to progress and grow beyond this present moment
Nothing else could ever feel right
No future experience or moment could compare to the present and feel as fulfilling
But everything is fucking precious
Despite the inevitability of change, everything in this moment is incredibly valuable and meaningful
Why does it have to be so precious now?
Why does this moment feel so significant and irreplaceable despite its impermanence?
When we were younger
Reflecting on past experiences when everything seemed simpler and less complicated
My friends would come with gold
Friends were a form of treasure or wealth, bringing joy and good memories
Time's not for sale though they say
Time can't be bought or sold despite the popular saying
What you get's not what you want
The outcomes of experiences may not match our desired expectations
We were made to be apart and
Our paths were destined to diverge and lead us in separate directions
But everything's so fucking precious
Despite the pain of separation and change, every moment and memory is still incredibly valuable and meaningful
Why does life have to be so precious?
Why must everything that brings us joy and purpose feel so fleeting and temporary?
Precious, precious now?
Why does this present moment feel so significant and powerful, despite its impermanence?
Writer(s): Declan Melia, Will Drummond, Nicholas James Wilson, Matthew O'gorman
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesring80
AFL evolution 2 brought me here
@Mitcho2001
Just hearing any form of rock music (in this case, Indie) makes me so happy it’s still a thing. This is definitely something to jam along to.
@user-yf4iz3yq6j
Perfect song!
@DxSatelliteRock
Great Track!
@kolky01
Afl evolution 2
@shelbyelement
What a fucking TUNE!! Can't wait till the gig in November 🤘🏻💕
@ariasfrancia1854
PERFECT
@Indigo_newness
There's guys blew me away at blues fest big fan see you at Sou lounge very soon x
@levansfation
saturdays are for the bois
@bijohnstone7971
Unreal B.I...and such a cool clip...