As of 23rd February 2009, Drive-By Argument broke up with a message on their myspace confirming the split.
However, out of this, two bands have emerged:
Midnight Lion: http://www.midnightlion.co.uk (Stuart Brock and Lewis)
The Mouse That Ate The Cat: http://www.facebook.com/TMTATC (Colin Kennan with Brian Henderson)
Their first release through One Records was 'Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy', which received a very positive response. It's B-Side was 'Eye Fish, Star Fish Eye'.
They released a 7 inch single "The Sega Method" and made a 2007 appearance at the Download and Rockness festivals in summer.
Their next single "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" was released through Lizard King Records on June 11th. This release was followed by the Beta EP, (even if it was only sold at their live shows) which the staple song 'Left, Left, Walk Forward, Get On The Dragon' got a respectable amount of airplay, especially on Kerrang! Radio.
Their self-titled debut album was released in May 2008 through Lizard King Records.
Dragon
Drive-By Argument Lyrics
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I got this feeling I can't shake
It's underneath my skin, you will recall
I guess this proves that all you know is all you know is all you, take from me
You will, you will
You can't go I can't shake this
Please don't go I can't shake this
You can't go I can't shake this, can't shake this
But this will work out best for everyone
Cos we're all having fun
The time it takes for things to change
is another day another day another day
Another step,
Another word,
Another look,
Another hurt,
But you will hear me when I go.
I am fine, just leave it,
More denial to deal with
You'll go for this time
Another thistle to the ground
Another ribbon hanging down
With all eyes brought to this sound
so (?)
Still, don't believe,
But I will, I will,
Please don't go I can't shake this
You can't go I can't shake this
Please don't go I can't shake this, can't shake this
This will work out best for everyone,
This will work out best for everyone,
Cos we're all having fun,
The time it takes for things to change,
is another day, another day, another day
Another step,
Another word,
Another look,
Another hurt,
But you will hear me when i go
oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
oh-oh-oh-woah
oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
oh-oh-oh-woah
oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
oh-oh-oh-woah
oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
oh-oh-oh-woah
The time it takes for things to change,
Is another day another day another day
Another step,
Another word,
Another look,
Another hurt,
Woah, woah, woah, woah,
These lyrics are full of emotion and a sense of impending doom. It seems that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by something that is happening and cannot shake the feeling. The phrase "you will recall" suggests that this feeling has been present before and it is coming back again.
The singer seems to be reflecting on something that has already taken place, something that has caused them to fall. The lines "all you know is all you know is all you, take from me" suggest that perhaps the people around the singer did not listen or take their concerns seriously, leading to a situation that caused them to fall. The repeated "you will, you will" also adds to this sense of frustration and feeling unheard.
Despite the difficult situation, the singer seems resigned to it, acknowledging that "this will work out best for everyone" and that "we're all having fun". The repetition of "another day, another step, another word, another look, another hurt" suggests that the singer has been through something like this before and knows that it takes time for things to change.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the face of difficult circumstances, but also a hint of determination to move forward and find a way to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this more, this more then I can take
I am overwhelmed and cannot handle any more.
I got this feeling I can't shake
I have a persistent feeling that won't go away.
It's underneath my skin, you will recall
It is deeply rooted and cannot be forgotten.
We were all about to fall, I guess this proves it,
We were at the brink of failure, and this confirms it.
I guess this proves that all you know is all you know is all you, take from me
Your knowledge is limited to what you already know and what you learn from me.
You will, you will
You must go, you must go.
You can't go I can't shake this
I can't bear to see you leave.
Please don't go I can't shake this
I beg you not to leave, as I cannot shake this feeling.
You can't go I can't shake this, can't shake this
It's impossible for you to leave, as I cannot shake this feeling.
But this will work out best for everyone
Although difficult, this decision will be good for all parties involved.
Cos we're all having fun
It's all good, and everyone is having a good time.
The time it takes for things to change
Change takes time and cannot happen instantly.
is another day another day another day
It takes significant time and effort for things to change.
Another step,
Another small progress.
Another word,
Another conversation or communication.
Another look,
Another observation or perception.
Another hurt,
Another emotional pain or injury.
But you will hear me when I go.
You will understand the reason behind my departure.
I am fine, just leave it,
I'm okay with it, so just let it go.
More denial to deal with
I'll have to deal with more denials and rejections.
You'll go for this time
This time you will leave, for sure.
Another thistle to the ground
Another obstacle to overcome.
Another ribbon hanging down
Another symbol of defeat or loss.
With all eyes brought to this sound
Everyone is paying attention to this moment.
so (?)
The meaning of this line is uncertain.
Still, don't believe,
I still have doubts and am not fully convinced.
But I will, I will,
But eventually, I will believe in it.
This will work out best for everyone,
Everyone will ultimately benefit from this decision.
The time it takes for things to change,
Real change takes significant time and effort.
is another day, another day, another day
It takes a long time for things to truly change.
Woah, woah, woah, woah,
This line does not have a clear contextual meaning.
Contributed by Kennedy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.