Their first album was released in 1985. It was very successful in Europe, particularly in France. The album included the two hits "When Your Heart Is Weak" and "The Promise You Made".
In 1987, the second album, "After Here Through Midland", was released. Including the hit "Just Around The Corner", it was a success as well.
1989 saw the release of the third album, "First Love Last Rites", which included the hit "Worlds Apart". Unfortunately the band split up a few time after.
During its short career, the band toured in a few European countries and achieved great popularity with its romantic songs.
The band was reformed in 2006, releasing the fourth album "I Don't Want To Save The World", much to the joy of a loyal following of fans. In the meantime, Peter Kingsbery had achieved a solo career, releasing 4 albums that failed to garner much attention, even in France.
In 2009, the band is coming back with a new album, a live recording of the 2006 Chalons-en-Champagne concert, and a tour in France, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Related links :
- International Cock Robin forum
- Cock Robin French Site
After Here Through Midland
Cock Robin Lyrics
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Can't burn cedar, it must come out by the roots
I'm not driving, but I'm taking bets
Six full hours and we ain't crossed it yet
One more stop after here through Midland I know
One more stop after here through Midland I know
Till I come to rest
And lose this vengeance long since been overdue
Half-awake there is not much left
Walk my dollar across to Juarez
One more stop after here through Midland I know
One more stop after here through Midland I know
Till I come to rest
I left some worn-out dreams hanging on a wire
The city that's my passage to the west
Is just over the rise
The song "After Here Through Midland" by Cock Robin appears to be a melancholic reflection on the journey of life. The lyrics depict a traveler who feels as if their days are forgotten, and they are struggling to move forward. The metaphorical meaning of "Can't burn cedar, it must come out by the roots" suggests that some things cannot be changed quickly or easily, and they require a deeper transformation. The line "One more stop after here through Midland I know, till I come to rest" hints at the inevitability of death, as we continue to pursue our journey through life until we finally rest.
The second verse continues with a sense of numbness and resignation. The idea of turning back is almost like giving up on life, represented by reading one's fortune. The line "Half-awake there is not much left" evokes a sense of listlessness and futility. The reference to Juarez, Mexico, suggests that the singer is looking for some kind of escape or liberation. Despite this, there is still a feeling of inevitability, as they continue toward "one more stop after here through Midland I know, till I come to rest."
Overall, the lyrics of this song seem to convey a sense of acceptance of life's difficulties and the inevitability of death. The journey through life may be long and arduous, but it is important to continue moving forward, even if we are unsure of what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought my days here were given up for forgotten
I believed that my time in this place was over and forgotten
Can't burn cedar, it must come out by the roots
You cannot eliminate a problem by merely getting rid of its superficial symptoms. You must address the root cause
I'm not driving, but I'm taking bets
I am not in control of the situation, but I am still trying to make predictions about the outcome
Six full hours and we ain't crossed it yet
We have been traveling for a long time, but we have not reached our destination yet
One more stop after here through Midland I know
I am aware that there is still one more stop to be made after we go through Midland
Till I come to rest
Until I reach a state of peace and rest
Turn back now and I might as well read my fortune
If I were to give up now, it would be as if I am trying to predict the future like a fortune teller
And lose this vengeance long since been overdue
If I give up now, I will not be able to achieve the revenge that I have been planning for a very long time
Half-awake there is not much left
I am in a state of tiredness and exhaustion, and I do not have much energy or enthusiasm left
Walk my dollar across to Juarez
I am going to cross the border into Mexico and spend my money there
I left some worn-out dreams hanging on a wire
I abandoned some old hopes and aspirations that are no longer relevant or achievable
The city that's my passage to the west Is just over the rise
The city that will take me further west is just beyond the horizon
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: PETER KINGSBERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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TRACKS TIME :
Side A
00:00 Just around the corner
04:17 The biggest fool of all
08:41 El Norte
13:29 I'll send them your way
17:45 Another story
Side B
21:40 Coward's courage
26:27 Every moment
30:33 Precious dreams
35:00 After here trough Midland
This disc has excellent pressing and your digitization work is very clean, thank you.
@attardjean-yves3298
One of best sounds , with Toto and P. Collins , ans so pretty girl and voice ... Thousand of kisses from France , thanks for existing , making some true light in this world .. JYA
@gertgilops3503
Gewoonweg goede muziek ❤ die jaren 80 toch he , konden we ze maar terug halen veel beter dan nu .
@AmerieFanbase
Who's listening in 2022?
@user-ik8vm9sy4g
A king of music! Elegance and splendor!
@bernadetarymarska6043
W LATACH 80 tych HIIT .A TERAZ ROK 2023 I NADAL CHCE SIĘ SŁUCHAĆ TYCH PIĘKNYCH PIOSENEK. PIOSENKI. PONADCZASOWE SUPER PETER 🌹🌹🌹♥️👍 SUPER ♥️ ANNA ♥️🌹🌹🌹❤️👍🇵🇱🇵🇱
@radekkrusz9837
Szkoda że nie koncertowali u nas . W swoim dobrym składzie
@bernadetarymarska6043
Szkoda ,
@claudiaalarcon1596
La calidad de la musica de los 80 no se compara con ninguna este es un ejemplo hoy la seguimos disfrutando.
@MamaGueye-jf3yq
Belle musique de Cock Robin. Ce tube me rappelle mes années universitaires lorsque je préparais mes mémoires de Maîtrise il y a 25 ans. Fabuleuse, toujours actuelle !!!
@CarmenGarcia-ff1kp
Una de mis bandas favoritas de todos los tiempos, no me canso de escuchar sus canciones, y ademas tuve el privilegio de verlos en directo,en Madrid hace muchossss años!