Before her days in Ash, Hatherley was playing in the obscure punk rock band, Nightnurse, from the age of 16. They received moderate success, and Ash frontman Tim Wheeler was present at one of their gigs. She was later recruited as the fourth and final member. Her first album with the group was 1998s Nu Clear Sounds where she provided lead guitar for all tracks and also wrote the song WildSurf which appears on the album.
Apart from this, Hatherley mainly contributed to Ash with soulful guitar and some backing vocals, co-writing the odd song with Wheeler. The title track from Hatherley's first solo album, Grey Will Fade had previously been featured as a B-side to one of Ash's singles. The rest of the band had liked the song, yet felt it wasn't consistent with Ash's sound, and supported Hatherley when she decided to record her own album. This debut album, relased in 2004, has more than proved her songwriting ability. The three singles, Bastardo, Kim Wilde and Summer all received high praise from critics, as well as the album itself.
The videos to the tracks Bastardo and Summer were directed by her ex-boyfriend, Edgar Wright, who is best known as the director of the film "Shaun Of The Dead", which incidentally featured two tracks from Ash's fourth album proper Meltdown, the title track and Orpheus.
On January 20th 2006, she announced her departure from Ash, to pursue her solo career further.
Her first material since her departure from Ash came in the form of the Behave EP which featured tracks from her second album and was released on December 18 2006 on two formats - 7" vinyl and digital download. The EP featured the title track Behave as well as other tracks from her second album including Cousteau and Mr Ed.
Her second album, The Deep Blue, was released in March 2007 on her own label Little Sister Records which was founded by Charlotte together with her manager Ann-Marie Shields. Between this and the release of her 2009 third solo effort, New Worlds, she played with Bat for Lashes as a touring guitarist, and has played bass with Client since December 2007.
Stop
Charlotte Hatherley Lyrics
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Awaken the dragon, a new age of komodo
A feeling uneasy, that anything could happen
A message, a warning, a prototype of things to come
A rocket, a message, a blazing trail of orange
A future uncertain, where anything could happen
A warning, Kyoto, a new age of komodo
A rocket, a blazing trail of orange
Awaken the dragon, now anything could happen
A feeling uneasy, a new age of komodo
A future uncertain, a prototype of things to come
A rocket, a blazing trail across the sky
A future where anything could happen
Uneasy, uneasy, uneasy, uneasy
A message, Kyoto, something wicked this way comes
The lyrics to Charlotte Hatherley's song Stop are rife with symbolism and allusions to current world events. The image of a rocket leaving a blazing trail of orange evokes thoughts of power and energy, while also suggesting destruction and danger. The repeated phrase "a new age of komodo" is a nod to the looming threat of climate change and the role humans play in accelerating it. The lyrics also suggest a feeling of unease, a sense that something big and unpredictable is about to happen.
The reference to Kyoto in the lyrics is likely a connection to the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The message and warning conveyed suggest a cautionary tale about the dangers of disrupting the natural order of things. The lyrics paint a picture of a future that is uncertain and unpredictable, a world where anything could happen.
The repeated use of the word "uneasy" throughout the song reinforces the sense of apprehension and disquiet. The overall effect is a warning of the consequences of failing to take action to address the mounting global crisis that threatens the future of the planet.
Overall, Charlotte Hatherley's Stop is a powerful commentary on the existential threat posed by climate change, offering both a warning and a call to action to safeguard the future of the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
A rocket, a blazing trail of orange
A powerful and fiery symbol, leaving behind a bold and dominant sign of its presence
Awaken the dragon, a new age of komodo
Evoke a fierce and unstoppable force of nature, marking the beginning of a new era of power and strength
A feeling uneasy, that anything could happen
A sense of nervousness and apprehension, anticipating the possibility of a significant and unpredictable change
A message, a warning, a prototype of things to come
An urgent notice, signaling a potential danger and providing a glimpse of what might occur in the future
A future uncertain, where anything could happen
An unpredictable destiny that could lead to various outcomes, good or bad, without any guarantee or promise
A warning, Kyoto, a new age of komodo
A serious caution, specifically addressing a critical issue or challenge, heralding a fresh phase of courage and power
Something wicked this way comes
An ominous feeling of a negative force approaching, creating an atmosphere of fear and foreboding
A rocket, a message, a blazing trail of orange
An impressive and informative symbol, leaving a strong and impactful mark of its presence
A feeling uneasy, a new age of komodo
A sensation of discomfort and anxiousness, alerting the arrival of a bold and powerful new era
A future uncertain, a prototype of things to come
An unclear and speculative destiny, previewing a sample of what could take place in the time ahead
A rocket, a blazing trail across the sky
A magnificent and magnificent image, leaving a magnificent and magnificent sign of its existence
Uneasy, uneasy, uneasy, uneasy
Repeating the unsettling feeling of unease, indicating a growing sense of discomfort and concern
A message, Kyoto, something wicked this way comes
A serious communication, emphasizing a specific danger and warning of an alarming presence approaching
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY
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