They were successful from the beginning, with their 1981 single "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" setting the stage for the breakthrough success of the album 'Pelican West' (1982). The single "Love Plus One" was even bigger than anything previous, and Haircut 100 seemed poised for stardom just as Heyward decided to seek a solo career. The remainder of the band tried to continue with the album 'Paint and Paint' (1984), with percussionist Mark Fox taking over Heyward's vocal duties, but they broke up soon after.
Although somewhat dismissed as a 'one hit wonder' due to the spread of blockbuster hit "Love Plus One", the band proved influential by the late 00s when new wave revivalist bands such as Vampire Weekend and No Kids emerged employing a similar style of preppy, afrobeat-like guitar pop.
Prime Time
Haircut 100 Lyrics
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Chocolate box intention, but a bitter taste left me cold
Take a little something, a present clouds the past
Traded our emotions, it couldn't last, wouldn't last at all
And though you didn't say
I knew you'd swim away
Fine time for hook and line
And though what's done is done, yeah
Prime time to cast me down!
Bitter suite decision, sofa so good the day we met
Eye for eye collision, pillow talking, only pillow talking
Matinee romancing, the bait is set, the net is cast
Cheated our emotions, it couldn't last
Wouldn't last at all
Although you didn't say
I knew you'd swim away
Prime time for hook and line
And though what's done is done
I know my right from wrong
Prime time to cast me down!
And words are words that's all
I'm going to stand or fall
Prime time for hook and line
Don't you swim away...
Prime time for the hook and line
Prime time for the hook and line
For the hook, the hook and line
Although you didn't say, yeah
I knew you'd swim away
Prime time for hook and line
And though what's done is done, yeah
I know my right from wrong
Prime time to cast me down
Line by line adventure
A prime time for the hook and line
Castaway in pleasure
A prime time
Curtain razor tension
A prime time for the hook and line
Wasted our emotions
A prime time
Haircut 100โs โPrime Timeโ lyrics talk about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song describes the bitterness and regret after a person has given their all, but their love interest couldn't reciprocate the sentiment, and the relationship reached its expiration point. The lyrics evoke the idea of missed opportunities and bad decisions with the references to โCavalier rosesโ and โchocolate box intentionsโ that turned out to be bitter and left the person feeling empty. The line, โTake a little something, a present clouds the past, traded our emotions, it couldn't last, wouldn't last at all,โ emphasizes the importance of being present in relationships, and how past mistakes or bad decisions cannot be undone. The singer acknowledges that although their partner did not express it verbally, they knew that their partner had already moved on, and nothing could be done to salvage the relationship.
The chorus highlights the idea of the โprime time for the hook and lineโ which is symbolic for the idea that right now is the perfect time for the singer to cast their line out and find a new love. It is time for the person to take charge, embrace the present, and go out and pursue their happiness. The lyrics suggest that the only option left is for them to move on and be wiser in future relationships, as they have learned from their mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Cavalier roses, but the thorns got in my soul
I once had a carefree and passionate approach to love, but now I feel deeply wounded and scarred.
Chocolate box intention, but a bitter taste left me cold
Your sweet words and gestures were an attempt to win my heart, but the disappointment and resentment you caused me were unbearable.
Take a little something, a present clouds the past
Your small gifts and flattery distract me from remembering the difficult times we've had in the past.
Traded our emotions, it couldn't last, wouldn't last at all
We pretended to love and care for each other, but it was an empty bargain that couldn't survive the test of time.
And though you didn't say
I knew you'd swim away
You didn't explicitly tell me that you were leaving, but I could sense it from your behavior and decided to let you go.
Fine time for hook and line
This is the perfect opportunity for someone to manipulate or deceive me, using my vulnerability and longing for love.
And though what's done is done, yeah
I know my right from wrong
Even though we made mistakes and hurt each other, I still have a moral compass and respect for myself.
Prime time to cast me down!
Now is the moment when someone can destroy my hopes, dreams, and confidence in love.
Bitter suite decision, sofa so good the day we met
The choice to be together was a sour and regretful one, even though we had a pleasant start and comfortable moments.
Eye for eye collision, pillow talking, only pillow talking
We had confrontations and fights where nobody listened, and we talked about our issues only in bed, where physical intimacy couldn't solve them.
Matinee romancing, the bait is set, the net is cast
We indulged in cheap and superficial romance, playing roles and creating illusions to lure each other, but we couldn't escape the trap of our own emotions.
Cheated our emotions, it couldn't last
Wouldn't last at all
We faked our feelings and pretended we were happy, but the truth was that our relationship was doomed and couldn't survive.
And words are words that's all
I'm going to stand or fall
Prime time for hook and line
Don't you swim away...
Words are just empty promises and lies, and I have to face the consequences of my actions, whether they lead me to success or failure. But I still hope that someone will stay with me and love me for who I am, no matter what.
Line by line adventure
A prime time for the hook and line
Castaway in pleasure
A prime time
My life is a journey full of ups and downs, and I'm always looking for excitement and thrill, but this also exposes me to the danger of being hooked and reeled in by someone who doesn't have my best interests at heart.
Curtain razor tension
A prime time for the hook and line
Wasted our emotions
A prime time
The moment before the final act is the most intense and critical one, and it's also the time when I'm most vulnerable and prone to manipulation. Our emotions were drained and consumed by our toxic relationship, and now we're facing the consequences of our actions.
Prime time for the hook and line
Prime time for the hook and line
For the hook, the hook and line
Although you didn't say, yeah
I knew you'd swim away
This is the crucial moment when someone can either save or destroy my life, and I'm aware of the risk and the price I have to pay. Even though you didn't confess your true feelings, I could see what you were thinking and chose to let you go, even though it hurt me deeply.
Prime time for hook and line
And though what's done is done, yeah
I know my right from wrong
Prime time to cast me down
Now is the time for someone to test my strength and my values, but I won't give in to temptation or fear. I know that some things can't be undone, but I still have my integrity and my self-respect, and that's what counts in the end.
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The Health Junkie
Actually a really good song and the album Paint & Paint very underrated ๐๐ป๐ฌ๐งโค๏ธ๐๐ผ
HaYdEnRoCkZ2
Haircut 100 Is A Great band!...
I'll Never Forget The 80s And 70s Becauae those Was My favorite Years with All Sorts Of Great bands! I Wish We Was Still In The 70s And 80s Still!
Joseph Paterson
this song is criminally underrated
porkulator
@Cap'n Crunch The fact it wasn't a huge hit?
Cap'n Crunch
What makes you believe it's underrated?
SV O'Rourke
...got to see them live in 1982 at the Ritz in New York!!!
SD Remastered Music 2
Just got the deluxe edition paint and paint 2cd from cherry red and it blew me away I played it back to back. Infatuation would have been a sure hit and High Noon Is just amazing. On cd 2 the development tapes are outstanding and listen to Ted and Harry. Best buy of this year and it is ahead of its time before Latino meets chili's funk and soul it has everything.
Shaun Fossett
Wow! Had no idea a promo clip for this underrated gem exists
roxxymagenta
So happy to find this! Thanks for posting!โฅ๏ธ
dazzis
The bass is very paul Mc cartney ๐