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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SANS
Cheatahs Lyrics
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Can’t stop, the fire
Beating with ease
God, god loves the child
It’s always the same,
Afraid we’re not again
It’s always the same,
Trust me friend
Trust me fire
Trust the world we’re to end
Tell me that it’s better
It’s always the same,
Are you afraid,
Afraid we’re not again
It’s always the same, if I can
It’s always
It’s always the same,
Are you afraid,
Afraid we’re not again
It’s always the same, if I can
It’s always.
The lyrics to Cheatahs’ song “SANS” express a sense of fear and angst towards the idea of change and uncertainty. The opening line, “It’s melting our dream,” suggests that something that was once solid and secure is now dissolving and becoming unstable. This could be referring to a personal relationship, a political climate or even the state of the world as a whole. The next line, “Can’t stop, the fire, beating with ease” continues this theme of destruction and highlights the idea that once something starts to crumble, it’s hard to stop it. The idea of a “fire” also suggests a sense of danger, as though this destruction is something to be feared.
As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to touch on ideas of trust and hope. “Trust me friend, trust me fire” suggests that even in the face of uncertainty, there are still things that can be relied upon. The line “Trust the world we’re to end” is particularly interesting, as it suggests an acceptance of the fact that everything is temporary and that eventually, everything will come to an end. The final lines, “Tell me that it’s better, It’s always the same” create a sense of ambivalence. It’s as though the singer is torn between a desire to believe that things can improve and a sense of pessimism that history will just keep repeating itself.
Overall, the lyrics to “SANS” are open to interpretation, but they seem to speak to the idea that change is inevitable, and that while it can be scary, there are still things to hold onto and find hope in.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s melting our dream,
Our aspirations are being destroyed, a result of our own actions.
Can’t stop, the fire
The destruction is beyond control, like a spreading fire.
Beating with ease
The trauma is easy to endure for some, like a constant beating that goes on.
God, god loves the child
Despite the devastation, there's hope that a higher power still favors innocence and purity.
It’s always the same,
The situation keeps recurring, with no real progress made.
Afraid we’re not again
There's a persistent fear that the cycle of destruction will continue indefinitely.
Trust me friend
I'm asking for your faith in my words, even though they may be hard to swallow.
Trust me fire
I'm placing my trust in a force that's destructive and chaotic, hoping it leads to change.
Trust the world we’re to end
There's a call to embrace the inevitable end of the world as we know it, and hope for a better future from its ruins.
Tell me that it’s better
Asking for reassurance that there's hope for a better future, despite the current state of affairs.
Are you afraid,
The question is whether there's any hope left, or if all we feel is fear for what's to come.
It’s always the same, if I can
Despite the repeated cycle, there's a glimmer of hope that change is possible - if only we can make it happen.
It’s always
The song ends on the same bleak note it started, leaving the listener to ponder the possibility of change.
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.