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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Two Dragons
Earwig Lyrics
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I'm not bored just uninspired
I'm not sad
I know it will never be the same
Know it's beauty once was shame
I'll say it
Am i safe from all i've done
The sad and lonely one
That's what i do best
I stayed up just to tell you how
I don't wanna talk about it now
Got left behind
I won't let it bother me
Instead i choose to regret
Things that i have said
Now that you're gone
Who was going too
You're me now
Let me down
Jesus don't forget me now
Please come and live inside my heart
Please come and live like it's all i ever wanted
I'll move on to the next nirvana now
No i'm not bored just uninspired
If i'm not sad
I know it will never be the same
What once was beauty is now shame
If i say it
Am i safe from all i've done
I wanted to make this clear
What i hear
If i open up my heart
To the sad and loney part
Swallow my pride
Let you come inside
In the song "Two Dragons" by Earwig, the lyrics convey a sense of detachment and unfulfillment. The singer seems to be stuck in a creative rut, searching for something that will inspire them once more. They acknowledge that things will never be the same as before, and that they are no longer impressed by their own efforts. The lyrics "Trying to impress, that's what I do best" suggest a sense of self-awareness, and possibly insecurity about not being perceived as talented or special enough.
The song also explores themes of regret and loss, particularly in the lines "Got left behind, I won't let it bother me, instead I choose to regret things that I have said." The singer is coming to terms with the fact that they were not chosen or accepted by someone they cared about, and they now have to live with the consequences of their words and actions. At the same time, they express a desire to start fresh and be forgiven for their mistakes, as evidenced by the lines "If I open up my heart, to the sad and lonely part, swallow my pride, let you come inside."
Overall, "Two Dragons" is a song about introspection and self-examination, with the lyrics suggesting that sometimes we have to admit our flaws and shortcomings in order to move forward and find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll move on to the next nirvana now
I am ready to move on to the next level or phase of my life
I'm not bored just uninspired
I am not feeling bored but rather lacking inspiration
I'm not sad
I am not feeling sad
I know it will never be the same
I am aware that things will never be as they were
Know it's beauty once was shame
Something that was once considered beautiful is now seen as shameful
I'll say it
I am ready to speak my truth
Am i safe from all i've done
I am wondering if I am free from the consequences of my actions
The sad and lonely one
Referring to myself as someone who is feeling sad and lonely
Trying to impress
I am trying to make a good impression on others
That's what i do best
Making a good impression is something I am skilled at
I stayed up just to tell you how
I stayed up late in order to share something with you
I don't wanna talk about it now
I am not ready or willing to discuss this further at this time
Got left behind
I was left behind by someone or something
I won't let it bother me
I refuse to let this situation bother or affect me negatively
Instead i choose to regret
I have opted to feel regret or sorrow about the situation
Things that i have said
Referring to specific things that I have previously spoken
Now that you're gone
Since you have left or are no longer present
Who was going too
Someone who was leaving as well
You're me now
In some way, you have taken my place
Let me down
You have disappointed or betrayed me
Jesus don't forget me now
A plea to be remembered or helped by a higher power
Please come and live inside my heart
A request for a higher power to guide and influence me
Please come and live like it's all i ever wanted
I desire for a higher power to be an active and constant presence in my life
I wanted to make this clear
I want to ensure that I am communicating my thoughts effectively
What i hear
What I am hearing or interpreting from others' words or actions
If i open up my heart
If I allow myself to be vulnerable and honest with others
To the sad and loney part
To share the parts of myself that are feeling sad and lonely
Swallow my pride
To let go of my ego and be humble
Let you come inside
Allowing someone in to see the true, vulnerable parts of myself
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mattmacd2009
@Aidan Snyder yes they do.
I've personally had the pleasure of a night time 'ear visitation' from one of these little monsters.
Thought it was a myth, now i stomp them on sight.
Google it, the names they've given around the world, most involve 'ear' & something else horrible.
The Germans call them 'earworms'.
@KQEDDeepLook
Looks like there are lots of questions about how exactly male earwigs with more asymmetric pincers to their advantage during fights.According to Muñoz and Zink, earwigs slide the straighter side under their opponent and then bring down the the tip of their more curved side onto the top of their opponent’s abdomen. So instead of just grabbing their opponent, they are now poking them with the point of that curved side. Sometimes they apply enough pressure to actually penetrate their opponent’s abdomen, which is usually a fatal injury. There are illustrations in the scientific article.
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Asymmetric-forceps-increase-fighting-success-among-Munoz-Zink/8d04ce84806b1e4da666fdbc0256c425235c92c1/figure/2
@glaus7593
Deep Look you have a new subscriber greetengs from Romania
@hutchtv7640
Deep Look yeah, just like a prison shanking I'd say
@hutchtv7640
Deep Look cool video, first time on your channel tbh....... I'll be back, interesting.... thanks!
@Taylor-xh8uh
I actually like cutting off an earwigs pinchers
@MsPmonkey
Taylor Leger animal abuse. Kappa.
@serbiancrusader7813
Earwigs want nothing to do with your ears.
Sounds like something an Earwig would say
@tangytablets5150
Serbian Crusader the secret council of earwigs are using their tech to pose as humans and lull us into leaving our ears open
@cynicaloptimist970
KILL'EM ALL!!!
@krashdown102
was just trying to sleep and felt one crawling behind my ear :/
tearing whole room apart now