Goodshirt first came to prominence in 2000 with the independent release "Green". After a string of further singles, the band's debut album Good was released in August 2001. Early Goodshirt tracks were self-produced, often using secondhand and homemade instruments and most frequently recorded in Murray's garden shed.
A few more singles were released off the album (through their own label 'Cement' - linked to EMI New Zealand). One of these, "Sophie", reached No.1 on the NZ singles chart in 2002 . Following this success the album was released in Australia, Canada and Japan.
A second album, Fiji Baby, was released at the beginning of 2004. Its notable singles include "Fiji Baby", "Buck It Up" and "Lucy".
They disbanded in 2004. Rodney Fisher has since played with Breaks Co-Op and two other members are now in Auckland band Voom.
Goodshirt have been on hiatus since 2005, but are now actively working on new material for release in early 2012, kicking things off with a gig on 22nd of Dec 2011 at the legendary Kings Arms in Auckland, and also supporting Hall and Oates and Icehouse in January 2012.
Sand
Goodshirt Lyrics
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there's nobody else to blame, I'm drowning in your desert flame
This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame
all my love is in the sand
buried in the windy sound of your name
it's for you, I love you
there's nobody else to blame, I'm drowning in your desert flame
This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame
all my love is in the sand
buried in the windy sound of your name
it's for you, I love you
dizzy, and hot, the sea looks, so creamy
soothing, toasting, sensation
This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame
all my love is in the sand
buried in the windy sound of your name
it's for you, I love you
The song "Sand" by Goodshirt is a poignant expression of unrequited love. The lyrics poetically describe the helplessness of the singer in dealing with the absence of his love interest. The lines "You won't come around, even when I'm in your town" and "You won't come down, even when I come around" reveal that the singer's love interest is avoiding him despite his attempts to connect with her. The line "There's nobody else to blame, I'm drowning in your desert flame" suggests that the singer is aware of the situation and that his love interest may not reciprocate his feelings. The metaphorical use of desert flame aptly represents the singer's feelings of burning desire that are not being fulfilled.
The chorus of the song, "All my love is in the sand, buried in the windy sound of your name, it's for you, I love you" further highlights the pain and longing of the singer. The phrase "All my love is in the sand" indicates that the singer has given his heart to his love interest, but she is not aware of it or not accepting it. Meanwhile, the line "Buried in the windy sound of your name" expresses the idea that his love interest is always on his mind, even though he cannot be with her.
The final verse of the song gives a description of the setting as "dizzy, and hot" with the "sea looks, so creamy" conveying the sensation that the singer experiences in the presence of his love interest. However, the line "This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame" suggests that the weight of his unrequited love has taken a toll on him, and he is left trying to deal with it despite the reluctant love interest.
Overall, the song "Sand" is a lyrical and melodious depiction of the complex emotions surrounding unrequited love. It is a relatable and emotional journey that many people have been through, and is something that discourages people from letting another person know how they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't come around, even when I'm in your town
Even though I'm within your proximity, you refuse to come see me
There's nobody else to blame, I'm drowning in your desert flame
I am engulfed in your overwhelming passion, unable to assign responsibility to anyone else
This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame
The stress of this situation is taking a toll on my body and I'm struggling to cope
All my love is in the sand
buried in the windy sound of your name
it's for you, I love you
My affection for you is so deep that it's buried in something as fleeting as the sand, and I express it through the sound of your name
You won't come down, even when I come around
You won't let your guard down, even when I try to make an effort
Dizzy, and hot, the sea looks, so creamy
soothing, toasting, sensation
The surrounding environment is overwhelming, with the sea appearing hot and creamy, inducing a comfortable but dizzying sensation
This weight is hanging from my frame as the weather washes up the blame
The burden of this situation continues to weigh me down, while the external factors seem to be pointing the finger at me
All my love is in the sand
buried in the windy sound of your name
it's for you, I love you
My love for you persists, despite the challenges we face, and I express it through something as transient as the sand, invoking the sound of your name
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.