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.
Sweet Jane
Eater Lyrics
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Suitcase in my hand.
Jack's in his car, says to Jane, who's in her vest,
Me, babe, I'm in a rock n' roll band.
Ridin' in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim,
Those were different times.
And the poets studied rows of verse,
And all the ladies rolled their eyes
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Now, Jack, he is a banker,
And Jane, she is a clerk.
And the both of them are saving up their money...
Then they come home from work.
Sittin' by the fire...
Radio just played a little classical music for you kids,
The march of the wooden soldiers
And you can hear Jack say
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Some people like to go out dancing
And other people, (like us) they gotta work
And there's always some evil mothers
They'll tell you life is full of dirt.
And the women never really faint,
And the villans always blink their eyes.
And the children are the only ones who blush.
'Cause life is just to die.
But, anyone who has a heart
Wouldn't want to turn around and break it
And anyone who ever played the part
He wouldn't want to turn around and fake it
Sweet Jane
The opening verse of Eater's Sweet Jane depicts the singer standing on a street corner with a suitcase in hand. The next line refers to Jack in his car with his girlfriend Jane, while the singer reveals that he is in a rock and roll band. The description of riding in a Stutz Bearcar belongs to Jim and is indicative of a different time. The line about the poets studying rows of verses and the ladies rolling their eyes is a reference to the academic and intellectual decadence that might have been prevalent at the time. The refrain of "Sweet Jane" can be interpreted as the singer's longing for someone or something.
The second verse begins with the revelation that Jack is a banker, and Jane is a clerk, and they are saving for something. The scene shifts to Jack and Jane sitting by a fire after work. The radio plays a little classical music, followed by the march of the wooden soldiers. Jack utters the refrain "Sweet Jane" to Jane before the chorus begins again. The final verse shifts to people's daily routines, where some like to go out dancing, while others have to work. The singer suggests that there are always some evil people who claim that life is full of dirt.
The line about women not fainting and villains always blinking their eyes is a reference to how people adapt and cope with the challenges of life. The last sentence overwhelmingly asserts that life is to die, making one wonder about the nature of life. The singer concludes by saying that anyone with a heart would not want to break it while anyone who has played a part would not want to fake it.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' on a corner,
I am on the street corner holding my suitcase
Suitcase in my hand.
I am carrying my suitcase in my hand
Jack's in his car, says to Jane, who's in her vest,
Jack is in his car and greets Jane who is wearing a vest
Me, babe, I'm in a rock n' roll band.
I am a member of a rock and roll band
Ridin' in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim,
We are riding in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
Those were different times.
The past was different from now
And the poets studied rows of verse,
Poets would memorize rows of verse
And all the ladies rolled their eyes
The women would roll their eyes in response
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Now, Jack, he is a banker,
Jack is now a banker
And Jane, she is a clerk.
Jane works as a clerk
And the both of them are saving up their money...
Both of them are saving their money
Then they come home from work.
Once work has ended, they return home
Sittin' by the fire...
They are sitting by the fire
Radio just played a little classical music for you kids,
The radio just played some classical music for their children
The march of the wooden soldiers
They hear the march of the wooden soldiers
And you can hear Jack say
Jack speaks out loud
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Some people like to go out dancing
Some people prefer to go out dancing
And other people, (like us) they gotta work
While others, like us, must work
And there's always some evil mothers
There are always wicked people
They'll tell you life is full of dirt.
They say that life is full of mud
And the women never really faint,
Women don't really faint
And the villans always blink their eyes.
The villains always blink their eyes
And the children are the only ones who blush.
Children are the only ones who blush
'Cause life is just to die.
Because life is just to die
But, anyone who has a heart
However, anyone with a heart
Wouldn't want to turn around and break it
Would never choose to turn around and break it
And anyone who ever played the part
And anyone who has pretended
He wouldn't want to turn around and fake it
Would never decide to pretend
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lou Reed
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@ilovedjplaysgames5162
Around '96 I always wore an EATER shirt to my factory job in eastern KY. Uh yes, u can imagine...GoodTimes~
@DiamorphineDeath
First time hearing these guys, this is great.
@erikplaskon2282
Found this in an article J Mascis recommended wish I could find the album
@MattAttack54
As much as I love the original version by VU this is my favorite version
@wind239
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@okhairagione7307
Dope punk
@jaged2048
0 dislikes!
@lordkebab8898
Fucking hell they defiled a classic
@petercrowley41
Brilliantly!
@jaminova_1969
I think Lou would give a thumbs up!