Front-man Felix Hagan and guitarist Tom Webber met at the University of Liverpool where they both studied music. At university, they started recruiting fellow students and acquaintances for the band, and by 2012, the full seven-member band had formed.
The band's first EP, "String Up the Entertainer," was released in 2013, and after sharing their music with singer Frank Turner, the band gained his public support. This transitioned into the band's role as a supporting act for Turner during his 2016 tour. There they played music from their first EP, as well as their latest 2015 release, "Kiss the Misfits."
On 24 November 2017 they released their debut album, "Attention Seeker," with glam, pop, rock, and punk influences. "Attention Seeker" topped out at number 6 on the iTunes rock chart, and soon after, the band went on tour to support the Arkells in 2018.
Eddie Baby
Felix Hagan & The Family Lyrics
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And all of the chances we missed
We raged and we spun for all of the dancers
The song as it lasted was bliss
But now the years have eaten
The songs we believed in
And nothing is left but the sound
Of six billion people ignoring the magic we found
Oh, but I hear your voice, it calls me like the night
It's singing in each syllable I write
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms tonight?
I beg and plead you, please succumb to my charms tonight
I give my heart
But you take it and you break it and you tear it apart
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms
When hormones were raging
Whilst sweetly teenaging, we cackled at thoughts of decline
And every chord that the people
Ignored is preserved in my mind for all time
And while the years have clawed at us and tears
Have gnawed at us, the song in my head still resounds
And I hope that one day, dear friend, you will come around
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms tonight?
I beg and plead you, please succumb to my charms tonight
I give my heart
But you take it and you break it and you tear it apart
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms
So scream and shout
We're burning out like everyone
So face the crowd
Rage at thunderclouds
Just jump into the fire and run
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms tonight?
I beg and plead you, please succumb to my charms tonight
I give my heart
But you take it and you break it and you tear it apart
Oh Eddie, baby (won't you come to my arms)
Oh Eddie, baby (won't you come to my arms)
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms
The lyrics to Felix Hagan & The Family's song Eddie Baby are about nostalgia and lost opportunities. The first verse describes a night where the singer and their friends danced and fell in love to a beautiful song. However, the years have passed and the magic has faded, leaving only memories and recordings of the event. The singer hopes that one day their lost love interest, Eddie, will come back to them and they can relive that blissful night. The chorus is a plea for Eddie to return, with the singer willing to give their heart to them despite the potential for it to be broken.
The second verse focuses more on the memories of that night and how they have stayed with the singer over time. They mention how every chord of the ignored song is preserved in their mind, further emphasizing the permanence of the memory. The bridge is a call to action, with the singer encouraging their friends to face the crowd and rage against the world. Despite the passage of time and the potential for disappointment, the singer still holds out hope for Eddie to come back to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Eddie Baby" are a reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and love, and the desire to recapture those moments before they are gone forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The cameras captured all of the glances
We were in a place where moments were preserved for us to cherish
And all of the chances we missed
Despite all of the opportunities we had, we still missed out on some things
We raged and we spun for all of the dancers
We put on a show for the people watching us, giving them our all
The song as it lasted was bliss
In that moment, the music was the only thing that mattered and brought us joy
But now the years have eaten
As time passes, memories fade and things begin to disappear
The songs we believed in
The things we once held dear and believed in are no longer the same
And nothing is left but the sound
What we're left with is only the echoes of what once was
Of six billion people ignoring the magic we found
Despite how special we once felt, in reality, most people didn't care about us or our magic
Oh, but I hear your voice, it calls me like the night
Even in the darkest times, the thought of you brings me comfort and hope
It's singing in each syllable I write
Your presence lives on in every part of me, even in the things I create
When hormones were raging
Back then, we were full of energy and passion
Whilst sweetly teenaging, we cackled at thoughts of decline
We laughed at the idea of getting old and thought we'd be young forever
And every chord that the people
The music that most people ignored
Ignored is preserved in my mind for all time
But for me, it's something special that I will always remember and cherish
And while the years have clawed at us and tears
Even though time has been hard on us and brought us pain
Have gnawed at us, the song in my head still resounds
The song we both loved is still in my heart, even with everything that's happened
And I hope that one day, dear friend, you will come around
I still hold onto the hope that we will see each other again someday
So scream and shout
Let's live our lives passionately and not hold anything back
We're burning out like everyone
We're not special, we're just like everyone else, subject to the same struggles and pain
So face the crowd
Let's not be afraid to be ourselves even when everyone is watching us
Rage at thunderclouds
Let's face our fears head on, no matter how scary they seem
Just jump into the fire and run
Let's take risks and chase our dreams, even if it means we might get hurt
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms tonight?
I miss you and want to be close to you once again
I beg and plead you, please succumb to my charms tonight
Please give me another chance and fall for me once again
I give my heart
I am willing to give you everything I have, including my love
But you take it and you break it and you tear it apart
You hurt me and broke my heart when we were together before
Oh Eddie, baby, won't you come to my arms
I want to hold you again and feel close to you once more
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