1) Felt was a 1980s UK in… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists with the name Felt:
1) Felt was a 1980s UK indie band hailing from Birmingham, led by enigmatic Lawrence Hayward (or, just "Lawrence" for preference), and usually included guitarist Maurice Deebank and drummer Gary Ainge.
The band claimed to have released ten albums and ten singles in ten years but actually released 11 singles if you include their debut Index on Shanghai Packaging. They were influenced by, among others, New York band Television and 60's icon Bob Dylan. Forming in 1979, Felt never broke through to the mainstream, but enjoyed a substantial cult following. Throughout the early 1980s, Felt released a number of oblique, minimalistic guitar pop gems. In 1986 they broke through with the single "Primitive Painters" (featuring the Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser), and the album "Forever Breathes The Lonely Word". Here, Hayward's trademark melodic songs are matched by a fuller sound - catchy organ lines from Martin Duffy (now with Primal Scream) and Deebank's cascading guitars feature throughout.
Following this, releases in 1987 of Poem Of The River, in 1988 of The Pictorial Jackson Review, and in 1989 of Me And A Monkey On The Moon, cemented Felt's cult following and reputation, before Hayward split the band up to pursue 70s-influenced project, Denim, and subsequently Go-Kart Mozart.
Felt's influence continues to reverberate in the music of current bands like Belle and Sebastian who have acknowledged their admiration.
2) Felt is a collaboration between emcees Murs (Nick Carter) and Slug (Sean Daley of Atmosphere). The group has released two albums so far, with the first one being produced by Murs' fellow Living Legends member the grouch and the second one with Slugs long time beat maker ant behind the boards.
according to the Rhymesayers website (their label):
FELT is a musical collaboration with the long-term goal of having sex with b-level Hollywood actresses. On tour back in 2001, Murs and Slug were in a van driving from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA. Near Weed, CA on highway 5 South, there was a heated discussion over which rapper had the better chance of sleeping with Christina Ricci. Murs and Slug decided to make a record dedicated to Christina Ricci (with the hope of either Murs or Slug succeeding in having sex with her). Built on friendly competition, it was also an experiment to see if a rap record would be able to help breathe new life into her career.
The duo is coming at it once again with Aesop Rock taking control of the production. Felt 3 A Tribute to Rosie Perez was released in 2009.
3) Felt was an early '70 band from Alabama. Their sole album, titled FELT and issued in 1971, is full of good guitar work and fine vocals, and has become a very rare collectors' item. The band's leader Myke Jackson also made a solo album.
4) FELT is a Japanese doujinshi circle primarily focusing on the Touhou franchise, comprising of around 10 members. Their first album released in 2010, titled Milky Wink. They primarily focus on Ambient and Pop but also do Electronic vocal tracks as well. In 2020, it was announced on Twitter that the next album after Last Wink is going to be their final album as FELT believe they will disband afterwards.
Whirlpool Vision of Shame
Felt Lyrics
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Yellow balloon
I was waiting for the revolution and the Mexico
Sundown blue
And if you won't say it now then nothing will be said
And if you won't die of shame then I'll die instead
Oh yeah
I was kneeling by the burning bush and the sea was a
And I was reading from the book of Naomi and the
Whirlpool vision of shame
And if you won't say it now then nothing will be said
And if you won't die of shame then I'll die instead
Oh yeah
Now I was standing at the edge of the world when the
?
And now we're heading for the new generation and the
Makeshift '
And if you won't say it now then nothing will be said
And if you won't die of shame then I'll die instead
Oh yeah
The lyrics of Felt's "Whirlpool Vision of Shame" paint a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, seen through the eyes of a person waiting for a revolution. The scene is set with rain falling and a yellow sky, creating a dreary and unsettling atmosphere. The reference to Mexico's sundown blue suggests a longing for escape from this oppressive environment. The urgency of the situation is emphasized in the repetition of the phrase "if you won't say it now then nothing will be said", implying that action must be taken immediately. The phrase "if you won't die of shame then I'll die instead" is a bold statement of sacrifice, indicating that the singer is willing to risk everything for the cause.
The second verse continues the theme of religious imagery, with the singer kneeling by a burning bush and reading from the book of Naomi. The whirlpool vision of shame is a symbolic representation of the turbulent and chaotic state of the world. The phrase "if you won't say it now then nothing will be said" is repeated in this verse as well, underscoring the urgency of the situation. The final verse sees the singer standing at the edge of the world, and the mention of a makeshift something suggests a sense of improvisation and uncertainty. The lyrics end with the same refrain as before, with the singer willing to die for their cause if necessary.
Overall, "Whirlpool Vision of Shame" is a powerful meditation on revolution, sacrifice, and the chaos of the world. The vivid imagery and urgent tone of the lyrics create an unforgettable impression.
Line by Line Meaning
Six-thirty, the rain is falling and the sky's like a Yellow balloon
It is 6:30 and it is raining outside. The sky looks like a yellow balloon.
I was waiting for the revolution and the Mexico Sundown blue
I was eagerly anticipating the revolution and the color of the Mexican sunset in the evening.
And if you won't say it now then nothing will be said
And if you won't die of shame then I'll die instead
Oh yeah
If you do not speak up now, then no one will ever speak up. If you are not embarrassed, I am willing to be embarrassed on your behalf.
I was kneeling by the burning bush and the sea was a Bed of flames
And I was reading from the book of Naomi and the Whirlpool vision of shame
I was on my knees beside a burning bush, and the sea was igniting around me. I was reading from the book of Naomi and the Whirlpool vision of shame.
Now I was standing at the edge of the world when the ?
At the edge of the world, something unknown occurred. There is a question mark in place of the unknown event.
And now we're heading for the new generation and the Makeshift '
We are moving towards a new generation and a makeshift place.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE HAYWARD, MAURICE DEEBANK
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