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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Satisfied
Dodgy Lyrics
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Could think of nothing better to do with my life
Lying on the beach from dawn till dusk
Ain't nothing better to do with your life
Join our lives together then we will fly
Feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
Guess I was satisfied, yes I was
I won't stop till I get back, to the place where I left you
I want the feeling all the more
Join our lives together then we will fly
Feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
Feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
I never thought it could be so good
I never thought that it could be so good
Join our lives together then we will fly
And feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
Feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
And I'll smile
Won't you let me make my way through?
(The Summer Fayre is here and now...)
Won't you let me make my way through?
Won't you let me make my way through?
Won't you let me make my way through?
Won't you let me make my way through?
Won't you let me make my way through?
Won't you let me make my way through?
The opening line of Dodgy's "Satisfied" suggests that the singer was contented with his life previously, having nothing better to do than lying on the beach. However, the repetition of the line "join our lives together then we will fly" indicates that he is now searching for a deeper connection, something more fulfilling than simply lying on the beach. The phrase "feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile" suggests the singer is seeking a sort of enlightenment or moment of clarity that can only be found in building a life with someone.
The chorus repeats the line "feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile" several times, emphasizing the importance of finding that inner sense of satisfaction. The bridge section of the song contains the line "I never thought it could be so good," a sentiment that reinforces that this new connection is something unexpected and beautiful.
Overall, "Satisfied" is a song about finding purpose and deep connection in life. It suggests that while simple pleasures can be fulfilling, there is a greater happiness to be found in building strong relationships and finding inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess I was satisfied, yes I was
I thought I was content with my life and had no complaints
Could think of nothing better to do with my life
I didn't have any better plans than to spend my days relaxing on the beach
Lying on the beach from dawn till dusk
I spent my entire day lounging on the beach from morning till evening
Ain't nothing better to do with your life
There's nothing better than enjoying a leisurely life with no worries
Join our lives together then we will fly
If we become a couple, life will be so much better and we'll be able to soar
Feel the sun inside my head and I'll smile
The warmth of the sun on my skin puts me in a happy and carefree mood
I never thought it could be so good
I'm surprised by how great life can be
And I'll smile
The happiness I feel is evident in my smile
Won't you let me make my way through?
I'm asking for permission to proceed and move forward with my plans
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.