The band are currently promoting their new single, Caramel Back, the perfect antidote to the winter blues, which can be heard on 2FM, Today FM and Phantom FM. Caramel Back is available as an MP3 download from iTunes and Amazon or as a limited edition CD from selected record stores. Plans are also taking shape for the recording of their debut album later this year.
Fred and Bob announced themselves in 2009, with the release of their demo Hex You, which received widespread airplay. The demo was featured on BBC Introducing on BBC 6 Music as well as 2FM, Phantom FM and Today FM. Fred and Bob ended a jam-packed 2009 with a live session in RTE Studio 8 for the Dan Hegarty show on 2FM.
In May 2010 the band released their debut EP On a Good Day, which was recorded by Ian McNulty (who has recently worked with Ambience Affair & John, Shelly and the Creatures). Lead track Gluey Fingers got regular airplay from Dan Hegarty of 2FM and has also featured on the Dave Fanning show, Rory McConnell's BBC Radio 1 show and RTÉ’s MNS. Fred and Bob have also recently drawn attention internationally, with tracks being featured on radio in the US and Holland.
Some people say the nicest things:
Dan Hegarty (2FM):
“Dublin's Fred & Bob are not a duo just in case you're wondering. They do however have a habit of writing the kind of songs that The Breeders, Sleater Kinney and Veruca Salt would have given their eye teeth for during the 90s! It's not all retrospective though, these guys and girls have an energy that is so infectious.”
Jim Carroll – The Ticket (Irish Times):
"making fuzzy, punky, energetic pop with loads of likeable throwback '90s indie edges. New EP 'On a good day...' will make you twist and shout!"
HotPress Magazine:
"Imagine a slightly roughed-up Jades mashed with a nastier Blondie and you're getting close. In Emma Greenhalgh they have a fearsome vocalist..."
Part 1
Fred and Bob Lyrics
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Let me tell you what I know now
Bend down low
Let me tell you what I know, what I know, what I know
Long time, we no have no nice time
Doo-yoo-doo-dun-doo, yeah, think about that
Long, long, long, long time, we no have no nice time
One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel alright
One love, hear my plea, one heart
Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
After he
Breaks your heart
Then you'll be sad, so sad
And then your teardrops start
I tell you, then you'll know how
It hurts to be alone
Oh, what a (feeling), what a feeling (be blue)
Oh, what a feeling, oh, what a feeling
(Oh, what a feeling to be blue)
Have you ever had a lonesome feeling?
This was cause through love and affection
This was cause through love and affection
This was cause through love and affection
Mm, feel them spirit
I'm gonna put it on
Feel them spirit
I'm gonna put it on
Yes, my friend
We're in the streets again
Yes, my friend
Dem set we free again
The song "Part 1" by Fred and Bob begins with the lines "Bend down low, let me tell you what I know now." This could be interpreted as an invitation to listen closely and pay attention to what the song has to say. The next set of lines "Long time, we no have no nice time, think about that" suggest that the world has not been a kind place for some time now and we need to reflect on this fact. The chorus of the song, which proclaims "One love, one heart, let's get together and feel alright," emphasizes the need for unity and love among people as a way to overcome the difficult times.
The verses that follow continue with the theme of the need for love, unity and understanding. There are warnings against anger and aggression, and an acknowledgement that heartbreak and loneliness can be painful experiences. The lines "This was caused through love and affection" suggest that even though love can cause pain, it is still an essential part of human existence. The song ends with a sense of hope and freedom as the last lines "Yes, my friend, we're in the streets again, dem set we free again" suggest a return to a time of greater social and cultural equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Bend down low
Lower yourself and listen to me carefully
Let me tell you what I know now
I have some knowledge that I want to share with you
Bend down low
Lower yourself and listen to me carefully
Let me tell you what I know, what I know, what I know
I want to emphasize that what I know is important and worth hearing
Long time, we no have no nice time
It has been a while since we have experienced happiness
Doo-yoo-doo-dun-doo, yeah, think about that
Pause and reflect on the situation
Long, long, long, long time, we no have no nice time
The length of our difficult experience has been significant
Doo-yoo-doo-dun-doo, yeah, think about that, mm
Pause and reflect on the situation
One love, one heart
We need to come together and love one another
Let's get together and feel alright
If we work together, we can overcome our problems and be happy
One love, hear my plea, one heart
I am begging for us to come together and love each other
Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright
Showing appreciation to God will make me feel better
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
You are getting too worked up and need to calm down
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
If you don't calm down, there will be consequences
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
I am telling you to calm down and listen to me
After he
Once he
Breaks your heart
He is going to emotionally hurt you
Then you'll be sad, so sad
The hurt will cause you to be extremely upset
And then your teardrops start
You will start to cry
I tell you, then you'll know how
When this happens, you will understand
It hurts to be alone
Being by yourself when going through a difficult time can make things worse
Oh, what a (feeling), what a feeling (be blue)
It is a terrible feeling to be sad
Oh, what a feeling, oh, what a feeling
Reinforcing the idea of how bad feeling blue can be
(Oh, what a feeling to be blue)
Continuing to express the pain of feeling sad
Have you ever had a lonesome feeling?
Have you ever felt alone and unhappy?
This was cause through love and affection
Our problems were caused by a lack of love and caring
This was cause through love and affection
Our problems were caused by a lack of love and caring
This was cause through love and affection
Our problems were caused by a lack of love and caring
Mm, feel them spirit
Feel the energy and emotion
I'm gonna put it on
I am going to express this energy
Feel them spirit
Feel the energy and emotion
I'm gonna put it on
I am going to express this energy
Yes, my friend
Talking to a close companion
We're in the streets again
We are free to roam and enjoy ourselves again
Yes, my friend
Talking to a close companion
Dem set we free again
We are now free from whatever held us back in the past
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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