Members of Royal City and The Constantines regularly appear as Vermue's supporting band on his solo recordings. He has regularly performed with The Hidden Cameras and Final Fantasy, aswell as contributing vocals on the Final Fantasy LP 'Has A Good Home'.
Get It Together
Gentleman Reg Lyrics
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Unable to extend height
I thought I ought to
So we never talked
Never got to speak
Before engines drowned
Drowned out everything
Towards prior committed life streams
Never had the luck
Photographic only
Images to bed
What when those fade slowly?
I think it's about time to get it together
I think it's about time to get it together
I think it's about time to get it together
Wasted nothing
Every thought was used on you
Big part fiction
Was the images that I drew
It's a lot of slow
Forcibly creative
Wit that tries to grow
How when I'm frustrated?
I think it's about time to get it together
I think it's about time to get it together
I think it's about time to get it together
I think it's about time to get it together
The lyrics of Gentleman Reg's song "Get It Together" are melancholic and reflective in nature. The artist talks about missed opportunities and the inability to communicate due to personal issues and outside distractions. The opening line "Soft from childhood gets all in the way" suggests that the artist feels that his past experiences have made him too sensitive and emotional which has impeded his emotional growth. The line "Unable to extend height, I thought I ought to" signifies that the artist feels trapped within his limiting emotional capacity and that he has tried hard to overcome it.
The next stanza talks about missed opportunities in communication. The lines "So we never talked, Never got to speak, Before engines drowned, Drowned out everything" suggest that the artist and his loved one never got the chance to communicate openly before external factors came into play that prevented them from doing so. The next few lines speak about the artist's frustration as he realizes that the only memories he has of his loved one are photographic and that they will fade away with time.
From here on, the chorus kicks in and the artist emphasizes that it's time for him to "get it together". The next stanza talks about how his thoughts were consumed by his loved one and how he created a world of his own. The sentence "It's a lot of slow, Forcibly creative, Wit that tries to grow, How when I'm frustrated?" signifies how the artist's attempts at creativity were often thwarted by his frustration that he felt as his relationship went awry.
In essence, the song is about missed chances and the artist's desire to move ahead in life. The artist's inner turmoil and contemplation are demonstrated through the lyrics as he reflects on the past and ruminates about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft from childhood gets all in the way
Being too gentle and vulnerable from a young age caused me to struggle to assert myself in situations that require confidence and strength.
Unable to extend height
I couldn't rise to the challenge and grow stronger, both mentally and physically.
I thought I ought to
Despite feeling inadequate, I knew that I needed to find a way to overcome my struggles and limitations.
So we never talked
My inability to assert myself prevented me from communicating and connecting with others on a deeper level.
Never got to speak
I was never able to express myself fully and honestly, which limited my personal growth and social interactions.
Before engines drowned
The noise and distractions of modern life drowned out my voice and made it even harder for me to be heard and understood.
Drowned out everything
The overwhelming noise and activity of the world drowned out not only my voice, but also my hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
Silent reeling as you run away
As I struggled to find my place in the world, I watched others leave me behind and pursue their own paths without me.
Towards prior committed life streams
Others had a clear sense of direction and purpose, while I struggled to find my own path and direction in life.
Never had the luck
Despite my best efforts, I was never fortunate enough to achieve the success and recognition that others seemed to take for granted.
Photographic only
My memories of past interactions with others were limited to surface-level observations and impressions, without any real depth or intimacy.
Images to bed
My limited memories and impressions of others were all I had to comfort me at night, rather than real relationships and connections.
What when those fade slowly?
However, the fleeting nature of these memories and shallow connections left me feeling empty and alone, wondering what I would do as they inevitably faded away.
I think it's about time to get it together
After all these years of struggling and feeling lost, I've finally realized that it's time to take control of my life and start making positive changes.
Wasted nothing
Despite my struggles and limitations, I never gave up or lost hope, and always did my best to make the most of what I had.
Every thought was used on you
Despite my own struggles, I still focused on others and did everything I could to help and support them, even if that meant neglecting my own needs and well-being.
Big part fiction
Despite my best efforts, I also realize that I've been living in a kind of fantasy world, imagining things that were never really there and hoping for things that were never really possible.
Was the images that I drew
I created idealized images and fantasies in my head that were far from reality, but which offered me a kind of escape from my own struggles and limitations.
It's a lot of slow
My progress in life and personal growth has been slow and gradual, and often frustratingly so.
Forcibly creative
Despite the challenges and frustrations I've faced, I've also found that I possess a kind of creative spark and imagination that has allowed me to transcend my limitations and see the world in a different light.
Wit that tries to grow
Through my struggles and setbacks, I've developed a kind of wit and humor that has helped me cope and grow as a person.
How when I'm frustrated?
However, when faced with significant challenges and obstacles, even my wit and creativity can fail me, leaving me feeling frustrated and hopeless.
I think it's about time to get it together
Despite all of these challenges and setbacks, I still believe that I have the potential to overcome my struggles, and that it's never too late to start living the life I truly want and deserve.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.