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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Never Again
Dodgy Lyrics
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I can take so much, and it's too hard to start
I remember years ago, when this wonderful world went so slow
Now I'm getting on with my life
I'm getting on with my life
And this must be my day
Hope is for the hopeless, spring is for the flowers
Never again shall we be apart
I am kept in stitches and doubled in half
Everything new seems so outdated to me
Now I'm getting on with my life
I'm getting on with my life
And this must be my day
Hope is for the hopeless, spring is for the flowers
Love is for the lovely, and loneliness belongs to me, to me
I'm getting on with my life
So easy to say
This must be my day, This must be my day
This must be my day, This must be my day
Dodgy's song "Never Again" talks about the pain of separation and the process of moving on. The opening line "Never again shall we be apart" appears to be the voice of someone who is confident and determined to put the pain of separation behind them. However, as the song progresses it becomes clear that the person is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The line "I can take so much, and it's too hard to start" shows the internal conflict between being strong and accepting the reality of the situation while also feeling the pain of the break-up. The reference to the past "when this wonderful world went so slow" highlights the feeling of endless joy that the person once experienced but is now only a memory.
The chorus repeats the idea of moving on and suggests that acceptance is the way forward. The repetition of "getting on with my life" and "this must be my day" is almost like a mantra to encourage the person to think positively.
In conclusion, "Never Again" is a song that reflects the emotional rollercoaster that often comes with a relationship break-up. It outlines the pain that can arise and the importance of staying positive and looking forward to better days ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Never again shall we be apart
We will never be separated again.
I can take so much, and it's too hard to start
I can handle a lot, but starting something new is difficult.
I remember years ago, when this wonderful world went so slow
I recall a time when life was simpler and things moved slower.
Now I'm getting on with my life
I'm moving forward and continuing with my life.
Hope is for the hopeless, spring is for the flowers
Hope is reserved for those who are most in need, while spring is a time of rejuvenation.
Love is for the lovely, and loneliness belongs to me
Love is meant for those who are attractive and appealing, while loneliness is a feeling that I identify with.
I am kept in stitches and doubled in half
I am laughing so hard that it's causing me physical discomfort.
Everything new seems so outdated to me
I feel like everything modern seems outdated and unoriginal to me.
So easy to say
It's easy for me to express this sentiment.
This must be my day, This must be my day, This must be my day, This must be my day
Today must be a good day for me.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.