1) Company, formed by guitarist Derek Bailey in 1976, is described by Incus… Read Full Bio ↴1) Company, formed by guitarist Derek Bailey in 1976, is described by Incus Records as "an association of improvising players – not a fixed group but an assortment of musicians who come together in various combinations from time to time. The first Company Week was in 1977 and, with a couple of exceptions, was an annual event in London until 1995. Since then, Company events have also taken place in many other parts of the world, in Hakushu (Japan) in Chattanooga, New York, Marseille and various other places."

2) Brian Hannon and Kelly Grant, former Catholic grade school friends, both moved to Charleston after graduating from college, eventually reconnected and started playing music together under the name Company. Throughout their journey, the duo experienced a tour with Band of Horses, SXSW, an EP release and the recent release of their debut album, Holy City. Tragically, after the album release, Kelly Grant unexpectedly passed away.

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Waterloo
Company Lyrics

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My my
At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah
And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war

Waterloo
Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo

My my
I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh yeah
And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo
Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo
Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you

Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Company’s song Waterloo describe a moment of surrendering to destiny. The song refers to the historic battle of Waterloo, in which Napoleon was defeated, as a metaphor for the singer’s story. The first verse sets the scene of the battle and its outcome, with the line “I have met my destiny in quite a similar way” suggesting that the singer has also been defeated in some way. The chorus repeats the word “Waterloo”, indicating that the loss in question is indeed similar to Napoleon’s.

The second verse reveals that the loss is a romantic one, as the singer has been “defeated” by an unnamed love interest. The line “I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger” suggests that the singer has struggled against this love until finally realizing that they were meant to be together. The chorus repeats, once again emphasizing the inability to escape and the feeling of destiny.

Overall, the song is about surrendering to love and embracing destiny, even if it means accepting defeat. It’s a catchy and upbeat tune, with clever wordplay and an interesting historical reference.

Line by Line Meaning

My my
The singer begins the song with an expression of surprise or wonder.

At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
The singer is referring to the famous battle of Waterloo where Napoleon was defeated, highlighting the idea of defeat or surrender.

Oh yeah
The singer uses this phrase to express agreement or affirmation.

And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The singer feels that they have also experienced a similar kind of defeat or surrender in their own life, implying that they see themselves as a kind of Napoleon figure.

The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself
The singer suggests that history is cyclical and that the events of the past often repeat themselves in the present, particularly in terms of personal relationships and romantic encounters.

Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war
The singer uses 'Waterloo' as a metaphor for their own personal defeat in love, with the 'you' in the line referring to their romantic interest. The singer declares themselves the loser in a romantic battle or war.

Waterloo Promise to love you for ever more
Despite their defeat, the singer pledges their eternal love and commitment to the romantic interest in question.

Waterloo Couldn't escape if I wanted to
The singer feels trapped in their love for this person, unable to break free or leave the relationship.

Waterloo Knowing my fate is to be with you
The singer feels that their future is tied to this person no matter what, and that they are meant to be together.

Waterloo Finally facing my Waterloo
The singer accepts their defeat and 'Waterloo' in the context of their relationship, and is now ready to face the consequences of their actions and decisions.

I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
The singer tried to resist the pull of love, but ultimately couldn't overcome their romantic interest's power or influence. This line repeats the theme of defeat or surrender.

And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
The singer realizes that their struggle is futile and that they must let go of their resistance in order to achieve happiness. They are acknowledging the need to submit to the power of love.

And how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose
The singer is embracing their sense of defeat and welcoming their submission to love. They even feel like they are winning despite technically losing in the battle for their lover's heart.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Benny Goran Anderson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson

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