Their debut album This Is My Ship was released in the UK on Xtra Mile Recordings on 12th February 2007, and has recently been released in North America via the legendary Deep Elm label.
An 8-track mini-album, The Sad History Of The Village Of Alnerique, was released on 22nd September 2008 in the UK on Xtra Mile.
DARTZ! live online at http://www.dartzisgood.co.uk and http://www.myspace.com/darts.
Once Twice Again!
Dartz! Lyrics
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Made an acquaintance tonight I won't forget or ever meet again
He said ‘there must be someone here who is not afraid'
Come now, planes fall out of the sky when it rains
Be calm, take a moment to relax
Today we all admire an interesting fact
Reporters cry, once! twice! again!
But I'm quite simply useless without my medicine
And I'm worried about how tall the buildings are, and who built them
I can see it in their faces, I can see it in their stares
Let's save our sanity even if we can't save their's
Be calm, take a moment to relax
Today we all admire an interesting fact
Reporters cry, once! twice! again!
We'll ignore it all and get away without them
We'll meet in the city underneath a neon sign
That calls the fleeing forward, and just into the light.
yeah!
We'll meet in the city where nobody will see
To let the bodies file out and realise they are free
The song "Once Twice Again" by Dartz! starts with the singer taking two strong steps on the pavement and setting out on a journey. The singer meets someone who they will remember forever, but will never meet again. This person makes a statement that there must be someone here who is not afraid, despite planes falling out of the sky when it rains. The singer tries to remain calm and relax, despite experiencing worry about the height of buildings and their construction. The singer acknowledges the fear and anxiety in other people's faces and stares. They advocate for saving their sanity even if they cannot save others'.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to be calm and take a moment to relax. Reporters cry out once, twice, and again, but the singer suggests that they can ignore all of it and get away without them. The singer concludes the song by describing a meeting in the city under a neon sign, where nobody will see. This meeting is a place for people to file out and realize they are free.
Overall, "Once Twice Again" is a song about fear and anxiety in a world that can be overwhelming. The singer tries to remain calm and advocate for others to do the same, even when it seems impossible. The song suggests that there are moments of freedom and escape, even in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Two strong steps on the pavement and we're on our way
We confidently move forward on this journey with each step.
Made an acquaintance tonight I won't forget or ever meet again
I met someone tonight who made a lasting impression on me, despite the unlikelihood of us ever crossing paths again.
He said ‘there must be someone here who is not afraid'
The stranger I met expressed a desire to find someone who is brave and unafraid of the unknown.
Come now, planes fall out of the sky when it rains
Let's not focus on the negative and instead live in the present moment, where anything is possible.
But I'm quite simply useless without my medicine
I am dependent on my medication to function properly and efficiently.
And I'm worried about how tall the buildings are, and who built them
The thought of the towering buildings around me and the people who constructed them fills me with unease.
I can see it in their faces, I can see it in their stares
I can sense the fear and apprehension in the expressions and glances of those around me.
Let's save our sanity even if we can't save their's
Even if we cannot alleviate the fears of those around us, we must prioritize our own well-being and emotional stability.
We'll meet in the city underneath a neon sign
We have a designated meeting spot in the bustling city, recognizable by its bright neon sign.
That calls the fleeing forward, and just into the light.
The neon sign beckons those who wish to escape their problems and step into a brighter future.
Today we all admire an interesting fact
We find fascination in the small but intriguing details of life.
Reporters cry, once! twice! again!
News outlets repeat the same sensationalized stories over and over again.
We'll ignore it all and get away without them
We will tune out the negative noise and find our own path without the influence of outside sources.
We'll meet in the city where nobody will see
Our meeting place is secluded and private, ensuring that we will not be disturbed.
To let the bodies file out and realise they are free
We will wait until the crowds disperse and individuals have a chance to take a breath and recognize their own independence.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
120 Minutes
This track appeared on MTV 2's '120 Minutes' on Friday 2nd February 2007. Check out our playlists for full programme runnings :)
ThisAlbino
I just heard someone say "Darts" in passing conversation and was suddenly reminded of this band I used to listen to over a decade ago. Still sounds great.
Hannah Butler
you know what i loved about DARTZ the most? that they even have the teeside in their voice! HEEYY TEESIDE!
Hadrien H
Ce groupe mérite d'etre connue !!!
Raptormau
this videoclip is a piece of art
hhsc
This is my favorite song of yours, I am getting your album in the next week or so from deep elm. I would already have it, but I had some things I had to pay for first.
r7onyr
awesome song, great band
Reevothejojofan
Great song Dartz i really like you guys
120 Minutes
This track appeared on MTV 2's '120 Minutes' on Wednesday 7th February, 2007. Check out our playlists for full programme runnings :)
James
wooot! Awesome chooon, gets me in the groove before a night outt ;) Go dartzzzzz