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
Don't Think Twice It's Alright
Cock Robin Lyrics
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It don't matter, anyhow
An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on
Don't think twice, it's all right
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
An' it ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
I'm on the dark side of the road
Still I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
To try and make me change my mind and stay
We never did too much talkin' anyway
So don't think twice, it's all right
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Like you never did before
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
I can't hear you any more
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
But don't think twice, it's all right
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
But goodbye's too good a word, gal
So I'll just say fare thee well
I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right.
The song "Don't Think Twice It's Alright" by Cock Robin is a simple yet poignant account of a love that has ended. In the first stanza, the singer acknowledges that there is no use mulling over the reasons for the separation. His lover's lack of knowledge about it is indicative of her detachment. He leaves at dawn. In the second stanza, he conveys his sense of helplessness and desolation. He is on the "dark side of the road," and he wishes that his lover would try to make him stay. But since there was never much communication between them, he thinks that it is too late to renew their relationship. The singer's stoic demeanor and his decision to move on are reflected in the chorus, which repeats the simple yet profound phrase: "Don't think twice it's all right."
In the third stanza, the singer hears his ex-girlfriend calling out his name, but he walks away without looking back. He is reminiscing about his past relationships and feels that he has lost part of his soul. Although he once loved the woman, he realizes that she only wanted to take all of him. In the final stanza, he is walking down a lonely road, unsure of his destination. Although he acknowledges that his lover could have treated him better, he has no hard feelings because he believes that she only "kinda wasted his precious time." Through this song, the singer accepts the fact that some relationships are destined to fail, and moving on can be a way towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
Don't waste your time trying to figure out why things didn't work out.
It don't matter, anyhow
The reason is inconsequential and cannot be changed.
An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
I already said that, stop wasting your time.
If you don't know by now
If you still don't understand, then you never will.
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
When the morning comes and the sun rises.
Look out your window and I'll be gone
I will have left you behind.
You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on
You were one of the reasons I had to leave.
Don't think twice, it's all right
Just accept the situation and move on.
It ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
Don't bother turning on the light for me.
That light I never knowed
I never needed it.
An' it ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe
I already said that, stop trying to help.
I'm on the dark side of the road
I am in a difficult situation.
Still I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
I would appreciate your help, even though I know it won't change anything.
To try and make me change my mind and stay
Maybe you could convince me to stay.
We never did too much talkin' anyway
Our relationship was never based on communication.
So don't think twice, it's all right
Just accept the situation and move on.
It ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal
Don't bother trying to get my attention.
Like you never did before
It's too late for that now.
I can't hear you any more
I have moved on and I am not listening.
I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' all the way down the road
I am lost in thought as I travel.
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I used to be in love with someone who was not yet an adult.
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
I gave her everything I had, but she wanted more.
But don't think twice, it's all right
Just accept the situation and move on.
I'm walkin' down that long, lonesome road, babe
I am walking down a difficult path.
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
I don't know where I am headed.
But goodbye's too good a word, gal
Saying goodbye is not enough.
So I'll just say fare thee well
I am saying farewell.
I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
I am not accusing you of being cruel.
You could have done better but I don't mind
You could have tried harder, but it's okay.
You just kinda wasted my precious time
You didn't appreciate the time we spent together.
But don't think twice, it's all right.
Just accept the situation and move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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on When Your Heart Is Weak
Listened to it in the 80s and now it creeps me out. Sounds like a stalker is watching...