2021 sees the 25th Anniversary of Dodgy’s best selling album, Free Peace Sweet – a fan favourite and deemed a classic album of the era, spawning hits such as ‘In A Room’, ‘If You’re Thinking Of Me’, ‘Found You’ and of course, ‘Good Enough’ The band will be dipping into this album for their festival appearances across the Summer of 2021 and intend to celebrate it’s 26th Birthday next year with a series of celebratory shows and tour.
Dodgy’s 2012 comeback album ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’, was a long time coming, 15 years to be precise since the double platinum selling ‘Free Peace Sweet’. From the rave reviews and many media plaudits that were heaped upon ‘Stand Upright….’ it seemed that the original line up of the band had done the impossible – to reform and make a contemporary and relevant album that surpassed their previous work. Creating a sound with “golden harmonies and echoes of CSN&Y and Fleet Foxes”, and prompting The Word magazine to say “They’ve just made the record of their career by a country mile”, The Guardian described the album as a “revelation” whilst it went on to get 4**** reviews in Mojo, Uncut, Q, The Times, The Mirror and The Express.
In 2017 Dodgy released ‘What Are We Fighting For’ on Cherry Red Records, the fifth album from the original line-up of Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller to amazing reviews and was the first collection of new material since their critically acclaimed reunion album, ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’ in 2012. It was also the first album to feature new member Stu Thoy on bass and also featured the incredible Vanessa Wilson-Best from Ultrasound.
Gigs and festival appearances have always been a crucial part of the Dodgy experience, for many they are the perfect festival band. The band have performed at most festivals worth their salt, such as Bestival, Isle of Wight, Camp Bestival, V Festival, Glastonbury, Reading, Beautiful Days, Hyde Park, Kendal Calling and many more across the UK and Europe.rtially helped fund the recording sessions.
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If You're Thinking Of Me
Dodgy Lyrics
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Better come sooner than later, can't stop feeling down
Scattered memories drifting back from my stereo
Of how we dream this could be and how we let it go
If you're thinking of me, you've got to let me know
'Cause loneliness seems such a waste, I can't stop feeling low
I'm searching for the rights, that I've got in my mind
No one ever shows you how to learn
They'd all stand around and watch you burn
If you're thinking of me, you've got to let me know (Got to let me know)
'Cause loneliness seems such a waste, I can't stop feeling low (Can't stop feeling low)
Oh, ah, (You've got to let me know)
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
Oh, ah
I'm searching for the right reasons that I've got in my mind
Sympathy and understanding then there is no better time
No one ever taught me how to learn
They'd all stand around and watch you burn
If you're thinking of me, you've got to let me know
'Cause loneliness seems such a waste, I can't stop feeling low (Can't stop feeling low)
If you're thinking of me, you've got to let me know (Got to let me know)
'Cause loneliness seems such a waste, I can't stop feeling low (Can't stop feeling low)
Oh ah (I can't stop feeling low)
Oh ah
I'm waiting for a friend to come to help me off the ground
I'm waiting for a friend to come to help me off the ground (Got to let me know)
I'm waiting for a friend to come to help me off the ground
I'm waiting for a friend to come to help me off the ground (Can't stop feeling low)
(Got to let me know)
I'm searching for the right reasons that I've got in my mind
Sympathy and understanding then there is no better time
The lyrics of Dodgy's "If You're Thinking of Me" explore themes of loneliness, loss, and longing for connection. The first verse sets the scene of the singer waiting for a friend to come and help them "off the ground." The second line emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as the singer can't "stop feeling down." Memories of what could have been float back to the singer, highlighting the lost potential of a relationship or situation. The chorus serves as a plea for the person the singer is addressing to reach out if they are thinking of them, suggesting that even a small connection would be better than the loneliness they are currently experiencing.
The following verse continues the theme of searching for understanding and sympathy that is lacking in the singer's life. The lines "No one ever shows you how to learn / They'd all stand around and watch you burn" is a poignant statement on the isolation of feeling lost or helpless. The final chorus repeats the plea for connection and the recognition of the "waste" that loneliness can be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for a friend to come, to help me off the ground
I'm feeling really low and I need someone to help lift me up.
Better come sooner than later, can't stop feeling down
I need help as soon as possible because I can't stop feeling depressed.
Scattered memories drifting back from my stereo
I keep hearing old memories in my head when I listen to music.
Of how we dream this could be and how we let it go
I remember how we used to dream of a great future, but we failed to make it a reality.
If you're thinking of me, you've got to let me know
If you've been thinking about me, you need to tell me how you feel.
'Cause loneliness seems such a waste, I can't stop feeling low
Being alone is a waste of time, and it's causing me to feel very sad.
I'm searching for the rights, that I've got in my mind
I'm looking for the right answers or solutions that I know exist in my head.
Sympathy and understanding then there is no better time
If you're feeling sympathetic and understanding towards me, then now is the best time to show it.
No one ever shows you how to learn
Nobody teaches you how to learn important life lessons.
They'd all stand around and watch you burn
Instead of helping you in tough situations, people often just watch you struggle and fail.
Oh, ah, (You've got to let me know)
This is a musical interlude with no meaningful lyrics.
Oh, oh
This is a musical interlude with no meaningful lyrics.
Oh, ah
This is a musical interlude with no meaningful lyrics.
Oh, ah
This is a musical interlude with no meaningful lyrics.
I'm waiting for a friend to come to help me off the ground (Got to let me know)
I really need someone to help me up off the ground, and they need to tell me if they're willing to do so.
Can't stop feeling low
I can't shake off this feeling of sadness and depression.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW PETER MILLER, MATTHEW PRIEST, NIGEL RICHARD CLARK
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Simon Wade
if oasis had sang this track it would have been number 1 for 6 weeks
nastyladyho
And not be half as good.
MrBollockchops1
Cracking little band these, brings back great memories of better times.
Matthew Reed
@Kyter. Saw them at Festival too in Kings Lynn 7 years back, best group I ever saw there.
They are an odd band in that most people seem to remember their songs but not the group.
They still play but I think they mostly do small venues and pubs.
Kyter.
Brilliant band. Wonder what happened to em.
chris barker
A sentence I never thought I'd say.. I agree with mr bollock chops.
shepherdspieuk
Saw them at the Lomax in Liverpool about a year ago. It was like the fantastic gigs of old. About 300 people. No barriers. Really personal, I kept buying brandy for them which I could pass on stage to the guys - to thank them for the fantastic music and how their music touched me. They were of course superb. Played mostly new stuff which I hadn't heard but was brill. Then they finished with my fave In a Room. Dodgy are so not !
Kyter.
Wow. Thats mint. I dint know they were still going...bet they was pissed with all the brandy tho eh...😂😉
Kitty Long
they were a great band...i miss all the old school indie of the '90's....good times!!
Mr. Angry Dude GRRRRR
Amazing to think they were a something or nothing band in the 90’s ...... and I don’t mean that offensively at all. Shows the difference between a golden era in music.... and well..... today’s music