They were described as 'one of the first British groups to reflect the worldwide influence of Nirvana's "Nevermind", although Ride, The Wedding Present, and Swervedriver have also been identified as influences. The band signed to Polygram in 1993 and released their debut album, "Junkfuel" a year later. They had a fairly successful hit in 1997 with the song "Into the Ocean". The video for that song received a short lived life in regular rotation on MTV that same year, and at the time was the highest-rated video ever on MTV's "12 Angry Viewers". The same year saw the release of second album "Home Truths From Abroad".
The bandmembers are:
Will Copley (vocals/guitar)
Clive Powell (guitar/vocals)
Dave Allsopp (bass)
Matt Carey (drums)
Twisted
Fretblanket Lyrics
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Never fall for each other
But she'll wait for me to turn my back
Twist the knife and hit the sack
Twist the knife and hit the sack
Me and the animals friend
Spent years and tears on the mares
But she's friends of all for what it's worth
After all, after all, she said
Take off my clothes and drag me to the sea
She just wants someone who's free
How could that be me?
Take off my clothes and drag me to the sea
She just wants someone who's free
How could that be me?
Me at the age of four
Kissed the sky then broke the fuckin' floor
Well okay, I'll go along, but I don't have to like it
I'll go along but I don't have to like you
After all, after all, she said
Take off my clothes and drag me to the sea
She just wants someone whose free
How could that be me
Take off my clothes and drag me to the sea
She just wants someone who's free
And how could that be me
How could that be me
The lyrics of Fretblanket's song "Twisted" depict a complex set of desires and relationships. The first two verses describe two different women with whom the singer has had some sort of relationship. The first woman, who is referred to as the animal lover, seems to have some level of sexual attraction to the singer, but also harbors some resentments towards him. She waits for him to "turn his back" and then "twists the knife," which could suggest a betrayal or some sort of emotional manipulation. The second woman is the animal's friend, and the singer has spent "years and tears" with horses alongside her. While they are friends, there is also an element of lust that is "more down to earth."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "take off my clothes and drag me to the sea" and asserts that the second woman just wants someone who is free, but questions how the singer could be that person. The bridge of the song takes a different turn and introduces the singer as a child, kissing the sky and breaking the floor at the age of four. The bridge includes a confrontational line, "I'll go along but I don't have to like you," which could be directed at either of the two women from earlier in the song.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring different layers of intimacy and desire, and the difficulty of finding true freedom within those desires. The animal lover and friend both represent different aspects of attraction that can be both alluring and complicated. The repeated line about stripping down and heading into the ocean could represent a longing for escape, but also highlights the challenges of truly connecting with another person in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and the animal lover
I am in a relationship with someone who loves animals
Never fall for each other
Despite being in a relationship, we never fell in love with each other
But she'll wait for me to turn my back
My partner is not faithful and is waiting for an opportunity to betray me
Twist the knife and hit the sack
She will hurt me emotionally and then go to bed feeling satisfied
Me and the animal's friend
I have a close friend who is also an animal lover
Spent years and tears on the mares
We have spent a lot of time and emotional energy caring for horses
But she's friends of all for what it's worth
Despite being an animal lover, my friend is also a people person
The lust just gets more down to earth
However, our desires are becoming more physical and less emotional
After all, after all, she said
Despite this, my friend has expressed a desire for physical intimacy
Take off my clothes and drag me to the sea
She wants me to be spontaneous and take charge of our physical relationship
She just wants someone who's free
My friend desires someone who is not constrained by societal norms or rules
How could that be me?
I am not sure if I can be the person she desires
Me at the age of four
I am reflecting on my past experiences and how they have shaped me
Kissed the sky then broke the fuckin' floor
I had lofty aspirations as a child, but reality has been more painful
Well okay, I'll go along, but I don't have to like it
I will acquiesce to my friend's desires, but I won't necessarily enjoy it
I'll go along but I don't have to like you
I may go along with my friend's desires, but I am not obligated to like her as a person
And how could that be me
I am again questioning if I can be the person my friend desires
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CRAIG JENSON, JOSH POWELL
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81LesPaul
Always loved this song. Bought this cd on the day of it's release.
Seth Hardmeyer
I still love this band to this day. They never got the recognition they deserved.
Honour The Fire
Nice to find this. Great memories of the old Grapevine in Brum. My band played with them back in 91, they blew us away. This song is timeless š
Adam Radford
Remember my big bro buying this cassette from a hidden little arcade music shop after hearing them on 411VM. I was 11 and absolutely loved it. Lost that tape and got the CD from Voyager music on import in 2000, loaned it to a mate and never got it back. Then my bro found it in a Vinnies CD rack in 2010. That copy too, has since vanished. Thank you uploader and YouTube for allowing me to somewhat relive some great memories through these songs.
JohnStickpeoplener
I'm here because of 411 as well. Those were the times! š
Andrew Dominowski
I discovered them in a snowboard video. Still have the cd Nothing to play it on lol
talktal
thanks for the upload. first time i heard this band was in a skate video back in 94. very catherine wheel and swervedriver sounding
steve rose
Yep Iām another one who saw it on 411, found the CD on sale for $5 a year or so later, still listen to this day
Prometheus Williams
Most of us did.
Flat U. Lance
Listen also to their song Big Fat Ugly. Very similar song was also in a 411 vid.