The European band to go by this name was a small English trio consisting of Kristy Yates on vocals and bass guitar, Sergei Tardo on guitars and piano, and Dimitri Voulis. La-Di-Da Productions released their first 12 inches "Hardley" and "Might" in 1991. Their CD EP "Under My Skin I Am Laughing" perfectly encapsulates the early nineties shoegaze sound of England and was distributed in the United States in 1994.
From a UK perspective, however, it is seen as one of the earliest examples of what came to be known as post-rock in the UK, a genre that included Disco Inferno, Bark Psychosis, Laika and Pram, to designate bands that used guitars but were not interested in 'rocking', and was not closely linked in the UK to the short-lived indie shoegazing scene, which centred rather on a clutch of post-My Bloody Valentine bands such as Chapterhouse, Ride, Lush, Boo Radleys, Catherine Wheel and Moose.
They later changed their name to Insides and operated mostly as the duo of Kristy and Sergei, and honed their vision on the Euphoria album on 4AD in 1993.
The American band also formed in 1991. They self-recorded and released a cassette, a 7" single (Dinosaur Song/Wounded Knee) and finally a full album in 1994 all on their own "micro-indie" record label LFM Records. Working at a steady pace over the last several years, the band has been in no hurry to sell themselves short for any mythical big break with a major label. Putting out a series of critically acclaimed but hard to find albums, the band has gathered a small, but ferociously loyal, fan base. A new album is expected (on LFM Records) in late 2008.
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"Earwig is a high energy, stripped down, underground-rock, three piece with emotionally intelligent lyrics. They deftly straddle the line between reckless rock and roll mayhem and deliberate organized song crafting. The Who and Nirvana both come to mind."
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Drag
Earwig Lyrics
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I was begging you please but you still said no
I was washing my hair
You were washing your hands of the whole affair
What a drag you let me down
Took my back and you're not around
Once in a while
Once in a while
Bet I'd lose it's on my mind
Here I go
Here I go again
Won't hold my breath while I wait you
I could hold my breath until I fucking puke
But here I go
Here I go again
you're not stupid now
You've got something to find a little
You've got soemthing to say, then say it
Kinda hard to say
Just what I mean
Once in a while
Once in a while
What a drag you let me down
You took my back and you're not around
Once in a while
Once in a while
You're not stupid now
You've got something to find a little
You've got soemthing to say, then say it
Not not not..
What a drag you let me down
You took my back and you're not around
Once in a while
Once in a while
Here I go about to let you down
Here I go about to let you down
Here I go again
The lyrics of Earwig's song "Drag" seem to be about the disappointment and frustration of unreciprocated love. The first verse describes a situation where the person singing was trying to hold onto a relationship, but their partner let go and left them feeling hurt and abandoned. They express their anger and disappointment, mentioning that the person they loved is no longer around and that it is a drag to be let down.
In the second verse, the singer seems to direct their attention towards the person they loved, letting them know that they are not stupid and that they have something meaningful to find and say. However, they also express their thoughts that it is difficult to say what they mean and that they feel let down once in a while.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling let down, with the singer stating that they are about to let their partner down. The repeated line of "here I go again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship, with the singer seemingly stuck in a pattern of being let down by their partner.
Overall, the song "Drag" captures the ups and downs of a strained relationship, with the singer ultimately expressing their frustration with the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was standing right there when she let go
I witnessed the moment when she gave up on us
I was begging you please but you still said no
I pleaded with you, but you refused to do what I asked
I was washing my hair
I was preoccupied with grooming myself
You were washing your hands of the whole affair
You were distancing yourself from the situation and any responsibility for it
What a drag you let me down
It's disappointing and frustrating that you disappointed me
Took my back and you're not around
You abandoned your commitment to me and left me alone
Once in a while
Occasionally
Bet I'd lose it's on my mind
I have a feeling that I would fail, and it's been bothering me
Here I go
I am about to take action
Here I go again
I am repeating the same pattern of behavior
Won't hold my breath while I wait you
I won't waste my time waiting for you
I could hold my breath until I fucking puke
I could endure the discomfort caused by holding my breath, but that wouldn't accomplish anything
you're not stupid now
You have become aware of the harm that you caused
You've got something to find a little
You have a small thing to discover or uncover
You've got soemthing to say, then say it
If you have something to communicate, express it
Kinda hard to say
It is challenging to verbalize or articulate
Just what I mean
Precisely what I intend to convey
Not not not..
Used for emphasis or negation
Here I go about to let you down
I am anticipating disappointing you with my actions
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