1) Eater a 1970s British punk band.
2) A a Japanese electronic music artist
3) A italian electronic music producer
1) Eater, the band, was formed in 1976 by high school students Andy Blade (vocals), Brian Chevette (guitar), Lutfi "Social Demise" Radwan (later replaced by 14 year-old Roger "Dee Generate" Bullen) (drums) and Ian Woodcock (bass). Dee Generate was later replaced with Phil Rowland. The band made its first public performance in November 1976, featuring support act The Buzzcocks.
They signed to small London independent label called The Label, and released several 7"s and The Album LP. The band split up at the end of the 1970s. Among their most well known songs are "Don't Need It", "Lock It Up", 'Thinkin of the USA', and a cover of T-Rex's "Jeepster." They were also known for covers of Velvet Underground and David Bowie songs such as "Queen Bitch" and "Sweet Jane."
Blade made several attempts to create a solo career during the 1980s but failed to secure a deal. He shared an apartment with Billy Duffy who later joined The Cult. Blade published a book about his times with Eater and beyond, called The Secret Life of a Teenage Punk Rocker in 2005.
Eater reformed to play the 1996 Holidays in The Sun Festival in Blackpool. Eater also reformed shortly in 2006, playing a one-off gig at the 100 Club, supported by TV Smith of The Adverts. They also supported the Buzzcocks on their 30th anniversary of their original tour, at the Forum.
2) Eater is a Japanese electronic music artist.
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3) Eater is a bass/dubstep music producer from Italy.
Outside View
Eater Lyrics
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Looking through the plate glass window, It's an outside view!
There's a television standing on the floor
And I complain to Spoons see I hate another Saturday night
I wanna come in cos I've got the blues
All that I am stuck with is this outside view
[chorus]
Oh, got my feet on the ground
Oh, well here I go again
Nothing to give and nothing to gain, na!
A cop comes along and says "What's your name?"
Said "I am a girl and my name is Germaine"
He says "You better run along, I've had enough of you"
I wanna stay down here with the outside view. Oh!
[chorus]
Aahhhh!
The Eater's song "Outside View" tells the story of someone who is stuck on the outside looking in. The singer is standing on the street outside a building, looking through a plate glass window, watching other people living their lives. They see a television inside, and express their frustration at another boring Saturday night, wishing they could go inside and join in on the fun. However, they are stuck with just their outside view, unable to participate in the action.
The chorus expresses a feeling of restlessness and lack of direction, with the singer running around and feeling like they have nothing to give or gain. The singer encounters a police officer and identifies as a girl named Germaine, but the cop tells them to leave, saying he's had enough of them. Despite this, the singer wants to stay and continue observing from the outside.
The song is a commentary on the feeling of being excluded and left out of mainstream society. The TV inside represents the distractions and entertainment that people use to escape from the reality of their lives. The singer, however, is not able to participate in the escape and is left with only their own thoughts and frustrations. The song is a reminder of the importance of being inclusive and empathetic towards others who may feel excluded or left out.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing out in the street
I am currently standing on the pavement outside of the building
Looking through the plate glass window, It's an outside view!
I'm observing through the glass window the activities taking place inside the building
There's a television standing on the floor
There is a TV situated on the floor of the room being observed
And I complain to Spoons see I hate another Saturday night
I express to Spoons that I dislike how I must spend yet another uneventful and depressing Saturday night
I wanna come in cos I've got the blues
Feeling low, I wish to be allowed inside the building
All that I am stuck with is this outside view
I am trapped with only being able to see from where I am standing
Oh, I'm running around
I am feeling restless and uneasy
Oh, got my feet on the ground
I feel firmly grounded to my location
Oh, well here I go again
I resign myself to another underwhelming night
Nothing to give and nothing to gain, na!
There is no benefit to be had from this situation
A cop comes along and says "What's your name?"
A police officer approaches me and asks for my name
Said "I am a girl and my name is Germaine"
I respond to their query by stating I am female and called Germaine
He says "You better run along, I've had enough of you"
The law enforcement officer orders me to leave due to having spent too much time loitering
I wanna stay down here with the outside view. Oh!
Feeling dejected, I express my desire to remain outside by the window
Aahhhh!
An exclamation of frustration and despair
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Gottschalk
Seriously one of the best punk songs ever.
melodiantime
GREAT PUNK SONG BY EATER IN ENGLAND.
GREAT DEBUT LP, EATER-THE ALBUM.
CAUGHT THE MOOD OF THE MOMENT, BACK IN, 1977.
GothicMod
I remember when this single first came out, being a Roxy Regular, the band so proud they used the single label to stick on the back of their jackets...;)
Gavin Reid
I was a Roxy regular. I know Eater from school. Finchley Manor Hill. We lived on the same street near Woodside Park station.
Ali Reynolds
love this song!!! punk at its best
SALV 62
i still speak to people who claim to have been into punk rock since the '70's who have never heard of Eater! If you don't know Eater you don't know punk rock!
STEVE RUSHTON
They must have been lying i would say
Gavin Reid
I went to school with Eater and attended many gigs.
Doctor VonBrown
Perfect song! Great stuff
Matt Attack
One of my favorites classic great debut single