All of Current's members were also in the band Ottawa. Vocalist Matt Weeks was later in the band Nema and later Chicago-based band Calvary. Derek Brosch went on to play in Broken Hearts Are Blue. Justin LaBo has released several solo records as Technicolor and later joined San Francisco-based Film School
2. Current is ambient chill electro techno minimal project by by Robert Solheim, a self-taught musician, composer and dreamer since forever. Born on a small island on the west coast of Norway, he grew up between the sea, the mountains and the music. Not quite sure what instrument to play he started out learning the organ, then played drums in a band for a while and eventually fell in love with a synthesizer called Jupiter 8, moved into the world of electronics, and started to paint his own musical landscapes.
3. Current were also a mid 70s studio group who released one charted single on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1977 with their dance version of the Theme From Rocky, which peaked at #94. Coincidently, Rhythm Heritage , whose Theme From S.W.A.T. was a #1 hit, also peaked at #94 with their take on the Theme From Rocky that same year. Current's version was released on Playboy Records, produced by Joe Saraceno, arranged by Ben Benay, and engineered by Brian Friedman.
Two and a Dime
Current Lyrics
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And i knew that she carried her life on her
Fingertips, with painted nails she
Carried her life
I've never seen them carry their lives
For two and a dime i've seen them carry their
Lives, all for two and a dime.
The lyrics of Current's song Two and a Dime carry a sense of observation and reflection on the lives of different people. The first two lines - "Her dress imported / And I knew that she carried her life on her fingertips" - sets the tone for the rest of the song as the artist observes a woman who carries herself and her life with grace and elegance. The artist then reflects on the difference between this woman and other people he has seen, who he claims have never carried their lives. He says, "With painted nails, she carried her life / My words are good 'til stones melt / I've never seen them carry their lives", which suggests that the woman in the imported dress is exceptional in the way she carries herself.
The latter half of the song takes a turn as the artist describes seeing people who have carried their lives, but only for "two and a dime". This phrase seems to reference a small amount of money, and could suggest that these people are poor or struggling. The artist repeats "all for two and a dime" at the end of the song, which emphasizes the idea that these people have had to carry their lives with much less than the woman in the imported dress. Overall, the song presents a contrast between those who carry themselves with poise and those who have had to struggle to carry their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Her dress imported
I saw that her dress was not from here, perhaps from a foreign land suggesting that she has been around and has seen different things.
And i knew that she carried her life on her fingertips, with painted nails she
I immediately sensed that she had a strong grip on life and that she paid attention to detail, i.e. painted nails showing that she was put together.
Carried her life
She carries her life gracefully, with dignity and intent, as evidenced by her appearance and aura.
My words are good 'til stones melt
I speak persuasively and with conviction, to the point where it is unlikely to change. It's like trying to melt a rock - a difficult proposition.
I've never seen them carry their lives
Despite my perception of people and their ways of carrying themselves, I haven't seen anyone else who carries their life in such an elegant and composed manner like this woman does.
For two and a dime i've seen them carry their
I have witnessed people who have lost themselves in the noise of their surroundings and are struggling to keep up with life. And this happens even when they spent money, which in this case was a mere $2.10.
Lives, all for two and a dime.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming, and some people are forced to compromise their essence and authenticity just to keep going. It's a sad reality that can be bought for very little, i.e., $2.10.
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.