The band eventually broke up over a combination of creative differences and financial difficulties. Their failure to secure a record deal in the US certainly didn't help matters, despite critical acclaim in America. Rolling Stone's review of "Foxheads Stalk This Land" called it "first-rate guitar pop from a top-shelf band. Close Lobsters could have been just another jangle group, but they have a lot more going for them than just chiming Rickenbackers."
The band reunited briefly in 1991 for a few live gigs before disbanding more permanently.
The Close Lobsters song "Let's Make Some Plans" was covered by the Wedding Present on the b-side of the "California" single in 1992.
Andrew Burnett is a lecturer in the Business faculty at the University of Paisley and guitarist Graeme Wilmington is an Audio Technology lecturer at Stow College, Glasgow.
The band became active again in the 2010s, releasing multiple EPs and an LP, Post Neo Anti - Arte Povera In the Forest Of Symbols in 2020.
Pathetique
Close Lobsters Lyrics
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There are ninety-seven sides to everything
A girl is no longer risen
You see everything has ninety-seven sides
Whoo!
In the song "Pathetique" by Close Lobsters, the lyrics are layered with multiple interpretations. On the surface, the opening line "I can touch the sky with the tip of my hands and foretell many many things" suggests the singer possesses a supernatural power. However, it also speaks to the human desire to reach beyond our limitations and gain knowledge that is beyond our current understanding. The next line "There are ninety-seven sides to everything" suggests that everything we know or see is multidimensional, and there is much more to every situation than what meets the eye. The repetition of the line "A girl is no longer risen" creates a feeling of emptiness, loss, or perhaps death. This line could refer to the end of an era or the completion of a phase in life. The line "You see everything has ninety-seven sides" reiterates that the reality of every situation is much more complex than what we perceive at first glance. The final "Whoo!" could be interpreted as a release of emotions or a sense of accomplishment.
Line by Line Meaning
I can touch the sky with the tip of my hands and foretell many many things
I feel an immense power within me that allows me to touch the sky and foresee numerous events.
There are ninety-seven sides to everything
Everything is multifaceted and has numerous different perspectives and angles to consider.
A girl is no longer risen
This girl has lost her former vigor and vitality, and is no longer the same as she once was.
You see everything has ninety-seven sides
It is important to recognize that all things have multiple facets and viewpoints to consider before forming a complete understanding.
A girl is no longer risen
This girl has lost her former vigor and vitality, and is no longer the same as she once was.
Whoo!
An expression of excitement or joy, possibly in response to realizing the multifaceted nature of the world and the endless possibilities it contains.
Contributed by Jayden W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.