Following a few tapes and seven inches on various labels, in June 2012 Cheatahs released their first EP, “Coared”, recorded and produced by Dean, on Marshall Teller Records, of which the NME wrote: “by pushing the hooks and melodies to the fore and not just relying on the “sound”, this new quartet are elevating themselves to be one of the best.”
With songs written by Nathan and James beginning to pile up, the band decided to make a follow up EP immediately; again produced by Dean, the quartet recorded the bulk of the music in their Hackney studio over a weekend in June. Shortly after, the band supported Milk Music in East London, a gig at which, as luck would have it, Mark and Ben from Wichita Recordings were in attendance. The duo were impressed by the set and asked the band if they had any recorded music they could listen to. After hearing “Coared” and the unreleased songs, Wichita offered to sign Cheatahs and put out the newly recorded EP – “SANS” – as their first release on the label.
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Coared
Cheatahs Lyrics
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You really don't know what you mean
Tides soaking up between our feet
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it anymore
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
Won't be like before when I was such a bore
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
I'll show you how and I'll show you then
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
Don't you doubt it, doubt it
Take everything away from me
You really don't know what you need
If you could only really see
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it anymore
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
Take me to the shore back at North Buck in '94
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
Tell me what and tell me when
I'll show you how and I'll show you then
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it anymore
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
Don't you doubt it, doubt it
The first verse of Cheatahs's song "Coared" paints a picture of a distant beach with waves crashing and tides soaking up between the singer's feet. This setting serves as a backdrop for the singer to reassure their loved one that they will always be there for them. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be your core, don't you doubt it" multiple times, expressing the singer's unwavering commitment to their partner.
In the second verse, the singer urges their loved one to take everything away from them because they believe their partner doesn't know what they truly need. The reference to North Buck in '94 could be a nostalgic memory that the singer wants to revisit with their partner to remind them of their shared experiences. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's pledge to be the foundation of their loved one's life.
Overall, "Coared" is a song about steadfast love and support, communicated through poetic imagery and repetition. The singer's message is clear: they will always be there for their partner, no matter what challenges come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Waves crashing on a distant beach
The sound of waves breaking on a faraway shore
You really don't know what you mean
You're unclear about your feelings or intentions
Tides soaking up between our feet
The waves washing over our toes
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it anymore
I'll be the foundation of your life, trust me completely
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
I will provide unwavering support to you
Won't be like before when I was such a bore
I won't be dull or uninteresting anymore
Tell me what and tell me when
Give me directions and I'll follow them
I'll show you how and I'll show you then
I will demonstrate how to do it and then do it with you
Don't you doubt it, doubt it
Have faith in me, no need to question
Take everything away from me
Remove everything I have
You really don't know what you need
You're uncertain about what you require
If you could only really see
If only you could understand
Take me to the shore back at North Buck in '94
Take me back to a specific memory or moment
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it
I will provide steadfastness and stability for you
I'll be your core, don't you doubt it anymore
I will be your rock, you can trust in me completely
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FooCards88
Absolutely the best song/video combination I've seen in a long while. Awesome, awesome stuff Cheatahs.
Cloakstorm
Awesome love it
launderground
we love cheatahs.
knifeboi
Fucking beautiful video! 10/10
And this is their best song!
the_coeur
I love that insane ending
neboysh
great song and video too!
collegefilm101
I'm pumped for your show in boston! I think you an wavves will make a good match
RSI1985
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Ash
This band reminds me of The Smashing Pumpkins
knifeboi
Im not sure about that one. But they do sound a lot like the shoegaze bands that inspired Billy a lot.
However at 02:57 the singer looks like Billy Corgan! :)