Eugene Kelly formed The Vaselines in 1986 with Frances McKee and was a member until 1990 when the band split up. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was a fan of the band and two covers of songs by The Vaselines were included on their Incesticide album.
In 1990 Kelly formed another band called Captain America but was forced to change the name after an objection from the company Marvel Comics, the band then became known as Eugenius. He has had a number of collaborations with Evan Dando of The Lemonheads and in 2003 Eugene released a solo album, Man Alive.
In 2006, he toured with Isobel Campbell, replacing Mark Lanegan when performing songs from Ballad of the Broken Seas, and supporting Mogwai, as well, as in Madrid on October 1, 2006.
Older Faster
Eugene Kelly Lyrics
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Do you really need to know?
Life's flying past me now
Do you really need to know
My dear friend have a wonderful life
And may time may it be good to you
My dear friend have a wonderful life
Oh love has lost me now
Do you really need to know
And days fly past me now
Do you really need to know
My dear friend have a wonderful life
And time may it be good to you
My dear friend have a wonderful life
And may the road rise along with you
If I should fall far behind
I will call
And If I should fall far behind I will call
Getting older faster now
Do you really need to know
Life's flying past me now
Do you really need to know
Getting older faster now
Do you really need to know
The lyrics of Eugene Kelly's song Older Faster is a commentary on the inevitability of growing older and the perception of time. The verses paint a picture of a person who is feeling the weight of aging as life's milestones pass by quickly. The singer recognizes that time is flying by and wonders if it is necessary for others to know this. In the chorus, the singer offers well-wishes to a friend, expressing the hope that time will be good to them and that the road will rise along with them, despite the singer's own sense of being left behind. The refrain "If I should fall far behind, I will call" underscores the idea that despite the passage of time, there is still a connection to others that remains.
The song speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the passage of time and the sense that life moves quickly. It is a reflection on how time slips away and often leaves us with a sense of longing. The chorus's well-wishes to a friend is a reminder that despite these feelings, we should still find joy in the journey and cherish our connections to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting older faster now
I am aging faster than time is moving and I am trying to process this realization.
Do you really need to know?
Is it necessary for me to share this information with you, or can I keep it to myself?
Life's flying past me now
Time seems to be moving faster and faster each day, and I am struggling to keep up with it.
My dear friend have a wonderful life
I wish nothing but the best for my friend, may they enjoy their life to the fullest.
And may time may it be good to you
May time be kind to you and not move too quickly, allowing you to savor every moment.
And may the road rise along with you
May your journey through life be smooth and filled with success and happiness.
Oh love has lost me now
I am experiencing heartbreak and feeling lost and unsure of my future in love.
And days fly past me now
Time seems to be slipping away and before I know it, another day has passed.
If I should fall far behind
If I am struggling to keep up or accomplish my goals, I will ask for help.
I will call
I will reach out to someone for assistance when I need it.
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jock Tamson
@ericwooldridge It has a Beck feel about it.Reminds me of a song of the Mutations album.But I really like this.Another good artist from my Country.He used to be a friend of Kurt Cobain.Cobain liked a few Scottish bands,like The Pastels.
MrScotmac
there are little lovely comments you dont know