There are two bands called Earwig, each with a totally different sound. One… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Earwig, each with a totally different sound. One band is from England, the other from America.

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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Radiation
Earwig Lyrics

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I'll take my turn
When my turn comes up
I take my time
When the time is right
I'll take it all
To the maximum
Until nothing
Nothing is left

One in a million
Never seems to be enough

I've been waiting for the news to break
I've been taking all that i can take
I've been holding back with what i want to say
But this time nothing is getting in my way
Whatever i've got never seems to be enough

Rain, rain
Rain down
Where is my radiation
I need some radiation
Radiation
Down
Where is my radiation
I need some radiation
Radiation

Radiation
Whatever i've got never seems to be enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Earwig's song "Radiation" can be interpreted in different ways, but one common interpretation is that the song is about a person who feels restless and unsatisfied with their current situation. The first verse talks about waiting for their turn, and taking their time when the time is right. This suggests that the person is patient but also determined to get what they want. The line "One in a million, never seems to be enough" could mean that the person is unique and talented, but still feels unfulfilled or unrecognized.

The second verse suggests that the person has been holding back and not expressing themselves fully. They have been waiting for something to happen or for some news to break. However, now they feel empowered and are ready to speak their mind. They want to take it all and go to the maximum until nothing is left. The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the word "radiation," can be seen as a metaphor for the energy and intensity that the person seeks. They want to be exposed to something that will give them power and make them feel alive.

Overall, the song can be seen as a statement about the human desire for more, for something that will make us feel alive and fulfilled. It can also be seen as a reminder that sometimes we need to take risks and be bold in order to get what we want.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll take my turn
I'll wait for my opportunity to arise

When my turn comes up
When it's my moment to seize

I take my time
I don't rush into things

When the time is right
I wait for the perfect moment

I'll take it all
I'll go for broke

To the maximum
I'll give it my all without reservation

Until nothing
I'll persist until there is nothing left

Nothing is left
There will be no remnants or residue

One in a million
It's rare

Never seems to be enough
No matter how much one takes or receives, it will never satisfy

I've been waiting for the news to break
I've been anticipating a significant event