In 1994, the duo expanded to a trio when Resque drummer Wez joined the band. In 1996, the band expanded further to include Salvatore Alessi of S*M*A*S*H on bass, Ben Lambert on keyboards, and Wez's brother Steve on guitar.
The groups most successful single, "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" from their UK #1 album "1992: The Love Album", reached #7 in the UK and #26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the United States.
Sealed With a Glasgow Kiss
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics
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Give praise to the place where you sit
Your face and the space that you talk from
Your teeth and those unlucky lips
I gave you my name and independence
And the best seven years of my life
With twelve months suspended from sentence
Love ain't like the movies
It blisters and bruises
Knocks you about with its fists
It leaves you a wreckage
All postaged and packaged
Sealed with a Glasgow kiss
You're as pure as the driven
And I should be in prison
Or under a lorry
Because I hit you and I'm sorry
But love ain't like the movies
It blisters and bruises
Bites like a Doberman
Never home sober
And leaves you a wreckage
All postaged and packaged
Sealed with a Glasgow kiss
I desecrated the ground that you walk on
Put nails in the place where you sit
I wasted the space that you talk from
Your teeth and your unlucky lips
Come kiss me
Come kiss me
Come kiss me
Come kiss me
Kiss me
In Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's song Sealed With a Glasgow Kiss, the lyrics revolve around a love that is brutal and violent, not the romanticized version shown in movies. The singer worships the ground and space that their partner occupies, even though it has led to physical harm and chaos. The lyrics indicate that the singer has been imprisoned for their actions but is willing to take the punishment for their love. They acknowledge that love does not always come with a happy ending, and sometimes it leaves you with nothing but pain and destruction. At the end of the song, the singer asks their partner to come kiss them, despite all the harm they have caused.
The song draws inspiration from the "Glasgow kiss," which refers to a headbutt or a punch in the face, a common violent act in the Scottish city of Glasgow. The lyrics use this reference to symbolize the physical harm that comes with love. The song's intensity is heightened by the use of heavy guitar riffs and the repeated screams of "come kiss me" towards the end. The lyrics, combined with the musical arrangement, make Sealed With a Glasgow Kiss a poignant portrayal of the dark side of love, and the pain and suffering that often accompany it.
Line by Line Meaning
I worship the ground that you walk on
I admire you deeply and hold you in high regard.
Give praise to the place where you sit
I have deep respect for the space where you relax and unwind.
Your face and the space that you talk from
I cherish your unique features and the spot from where you speak.
Your teeth and those unlucky lips
I appreciate all of you, even your flaws and imperfections.
I gave you my name and independence
I made a commitment and gave up some of my identity to be with you.
And the best seven years of my life
I devoted a significant part of my life to you and the relationship.
With twelve months suspended from sentence
I have caused you harm and served a penalty for it.
And fifty-two lovely black eyes
I have physically hurt you multiple times and am remorseful for it.
Love ain't like the movies
Love is not always perfect and romantic like in movies.
It blisters and bruises
Love can be painful and damaging.
Knocks you about with its fists
Love can be violent and cause harm.
It leaves you a wreckage
Love can leave you feeling broken and helpless.
All postaged and packaged
All the hurt and pain is packed and delivered to you.
Sealed with a Glasgow kiss
The harm and pain is sealed with a headbutt or punch, a Glasgow kiss.
You're as pure as the driven
Despite my actions, you are still pure and innocent.
And I should be in prison
I deserve punishment for my violent behavior towards you.
Or under a lorry
I deserve to be crushed and punished severely.
Because I hit you and I'm sorry
I have hurt you physically and I am remorseful for it.
Bites like a Doberman
Love can be as biting and aggressive as a Doberman dog.
Never home sober
Love can lead to intoxication and make you lose control.
Come kiss me
Despite the pain and harm, I still desire your affection.
Come kiss me
I crave your love and affection even in the midst of violence.
Come kiss me
I want to make up and show you love, despite causing you harm.
Come kiss me
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make things work between us.
Kiss me
I long for your love and affection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER
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