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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Stain
Earwig Lyrics
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When I had
Your long black arms around my neck
I'm wasted time
Almost all of mine
If I want it now
Too bad
When I was raised
Going to cut my feet on the family estate
I've dated you
I've waited you
I've hated you
I've ??? you
You
?? been a son
Can't wash me off
I was sad
When I left home
Going to sue my friends
I'm a star
A star to them so cold
I've dated you
I've waited you
I've hated you
I've hated you
You
can't breathe for me
Can't touch me now
Your father forgot your name
Forget you
I forgot to stop breathing
never one to let me down
Not the kind to hang around
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love
I've dated you
I've waited you
I've hated you
I've hated you
You
I've been a son
Can't touch me now
I've been a son
Can't wash me off
I'm in love with myself
In love with myself, yeah
I'm in love with myself
In love with myself
I'm in love with myself
In love with myself
I'm in love with myself
In love with myself
In "Stain" by Earwig, the lyrics tell a story of sadness, regret, and self-obsession. The first verse describes an unhealthy relationship with someone whose embrace causes sadness and wasted time. The second verse describes a difficult upbringing on a family estate where the singer has been stained by their past. The chorus repeats lyrics about dating, waiting, and hating someone (presumably the same person from the first verse), and their inability to wash off the stain caused by their past. The bridge includes references to the singer's father forgetting their name and the singer's self-love and obsession.
The lyrics in the song convey a sense of longing for something or someone that is unattainable due to past mistakes and personal flaws. The singer seems trapped in a cycle of self-loathing and self-obsession, unable to escape the stain of their past. The repetition of the lines "I've dated you, I've waited you, I've hated you" reflect the singer's emotions towards themselves and the person they are addressing.
Overall, Earwig's "Stain" captures the complexity of personal demons and how they affect relationships and one's self-worth. The haunting melody and introspective lyrics make for a powerful viewing experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sad
I felt unhappy
When I had
At the time I was embracing
Your long black arms around my neck
I was held by your physically lengthy, dark arms
I'm wasted time
My existence is wasted, purposeless
Almost all of mine
Nearly all of my life
If I want it now
If there is something I desire immediately
Too bad
I am unable to have it
I was stained
I was tainted, blemished
When I was raised
Growing up, while being raised
Going to cut my feet on the family estate
I am certain to injure my feet on the property my family owns
I've dated you
I have gone on dates with you
I've waited you
I have waited for you
I've hated you
I have had strong negative emotions towards you
I've ??? you
The meaning here is unclear
You
You
?? been a son
The meaning here is unclear
Can't wash me off
I am unable to be cleaned away
I was sad
I felt unhappy
When I left home
When I departed from my residence
Going to sue my friends
I intend to take legal action against my pals
I'm a star
I am a famous figure
A star to them so cold
To a group of aloof individuals, I am a shining celebrity
Can't breathe for me
You are unable to inhale on my behalf
Can't touch me now
It is impossible to attain physical contact with me
Your father forgot your name
Your father does not remember your given name
Forget you
Please forget about me
I forgot to stop breathing
I neglected to cease inhalation and exhalation of air
Never one to let me down
You were always reliable for me
Not the kind to hang around
You were not the sort of person to stay for an extended period
I'm in love with you
I am romantically attached to you
I'm in love
I am in a state of romantic adoration
I've dated you
I have gone on dates with you
I've waited you
I have waited for you
I've hated you
I have had strong negative emotions towards you
I've hated you
I have had strong negative emotions towards you
You
You
I've been a son
I have been a male offspring
Can't touch me now
It is impossible to attain physical contact with me
I've been a son
I have been a male offspring
Can't wash me off
I am unable to be cleaned away
I'm in love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
In love with myself, yeah
Deeply infatuated with my own being, absolutely
I'm in love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
In love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
I'm in love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
In love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
I'm in love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
In love with myself
I have deep affection towards myself
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