The two main members are vocalist Sonya Aurora Madan and guitarist Glenn Johansson. They briefly peaked during the Britpop craze of the mid-1990s with 2 UK Top 10 albums, 1994's everyone's got one and 1995's on.
Other albums include 1997's lustra, 2001's people are expensive and 2004's gravity pulls. A best-of compilation was released in 2002 called i can't imagine the world without me.
In 2008 a new best-of (simply entitled The Best Of Echobelly) has been released by SonyBMG while the band is working on new material.
For more information please visit www.echobelly.com or www.myspace.com/echobellymusic.
Bellyache
Echobelly Lyrics
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It's more than a bellyache,
There's something alive in here.
What do I, what do I care now that it's over,
What do I care I, what do I care now that it's over.
Splinters, shatter my one track mind
Spitting out the same old line.
Oh, what do I, what do I care now that it's over,
What do I care I, what do I care now that it's over.
Now you shoot me down,
Serenade my ears my heart I'm falling falling,
Echoing your sound.
Winter's breath all fall down,
Spin me out and spin me round,
Enter darkness enter lies, oh no.
What do I, what do I care now that it's over
What do I care I what do I care now that it's over
Now you shoot me down, serenade my ears my heart
I'm falling, falling, echoing your sound.
The lyrics to Echobelly's song "Bellyache" suggest a painful experience, likely a failed romantic relationship. The opening line, "impotence, the price of a dark affair," refers to the inability to perform sexually, possibly due to emotional turmoil or betrayal in the relationship. The singer then describes the ongoing physical discomfort, stating "it's more than a bellyache, there's something alive in here." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the lingering pain and hurt that remains after a breakup.
The second verse continues with the theme of emotional pain, as the singer describes "splinters" shattering their "one track mind." The imagery of lying on a "sea of nails and thorns" reinforces the idea of physical discomfort caused by emotional pain. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that they continue to repeat the same old lines, perhaps indicating a reluctance to let go of the past.
The chorus repeats the question of what the singer cares about now that the relationship is over, suggesting a sense of numbness or detachment. However, the final lines of the song suggest a continued emotional involvement, as the singer is "falling, falling" and echoes the sound of their former lover's serenade.
Overall, "Bellyache" is a poignant examination of the aftermath of a failed relationship, exploring the lingering physical and emotional pain that remains in its wake.
Line by Line Meaning
Impotence, the price of a dark affair,
The feeling of powerlessness is a consequence of engaging in something morally wrong or unethical.
It's more than a bellyache,
The negative effects of such behavior are long-lasting and severe.
There's something alive in here.
The guilt and remorse resulting from the actions committed continue to haunt the individual.
Splinters, shatter my one track mind
The thoughts and emotions are fragmented and chaotic due to the guilt and remorse.
I lie on a sea of nails and thorns
The pain and suffering that one experiences are self-inflicted and unbearable.
Spitting out the same old line.
The individual is unable to come up with any new excuses or lies to justify their actions.
Now you shoot me down, Serenade my ears my heart I'm falling falling, Echoing your sound.
The consequence of the individual's actions is being rejected and hurt by the people they care about the most, echoing a similar pain that they inflicted upon others.
Winter's breath all fall down, Spin me out and spin me round, Enter darkness enter lies, oh no.
The individual is trapped in a cycle of despair and self-destruction, turning to deceit and denial to cope with their guilt and pain.
What do I, what do I care now that it's over
The individual realizes that their actions have caused irreparable damage, and it is too late to make amends.
What do I care I what do I care now that it's over
The guilt and shame have consumed the individual to the point where they no longer care about their own well-being or happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLEN MIKAEL JOHANSSON, SONYA AURORA MADAN
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