"The story starts with the Likyds, a group from Perpignan, a nice and sunny… Read Full Bio ↴"The story starts with the Likyds, a group from Perpignan, a nice and sunny town in the south of France, and also a Mecca for the sound of the sixties and the Mod culture in France. The six members of the group belong to a circle of garage music groups among which the Feedbacks and the Beach Bitches, who have had a great impact on the French underground musical movement. During five years the Likyds are touring in the south regions of France and are praised by the regional press and the increasing number of their fans. Their hit record ‘Marbu Dorada’, today on the compilation ‘Perpignan Rock’, is a significant example of this distinctive sound, a mixture of 60’s garage and psychedelic sound.

When Olivier moves to Paris, the adventure seems to be ended. Not quite though, as Cyrille (the guitar player) and Frank (the drummer) also move to the capital town. They have the thrilling idea of making up a new group. They decide to find a new musical identity as well as a new bass guitarist, who must meet a special requirement: survive their vodka-liquorice-olives-anchovies after rehearsal drink. A man in a million (or maybe more). A friend of the group, Guillaume, brave and liking drinks providing there is vodka in the recipe, joins the HushPuppies, as they are now called, with Wilfried, already on keyboards with the Likyds.
That perfect team of five musicians develops an unique style, subtile combination of the dirtiest rock sound and the most atmospheric melodies.

Their live and stunning performances in Paris (La Scène, Glaz’art, le Nouveau Casino among others) attract an audience each time wider, although not used to such shows. Nevertheless the southern French accent of Perpignan spreads over Paris.

During summer 2003 the Hushpuppies have the opportunity to record in a studio where they polish their songs, gaining thus a new colour. Four pieces are recorded, revealing the talent of the Hushpuppies as well as their true personality. They prove to be as comfortable with both their garage rock and electro-psychedelic inclinations, as well as with both their native tongue and English.

In june 2004, Benjamin Diamond sign HushPuppies on his label Diamondtraxx, a new EP is recorded during the summer and is available now! With this new E.P. the group set up the basis of an unrestrained rock music, far from the French rock world clichés..."

The Trap is the first album of Hushpuppies, released in 2005.

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Sorry So
Hushpuppies Lyrics

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I have to say I'm sorry so
I've got a name for you before you run away
I hate to say I'm sorry so
I've got a gift for you before you let me go

I hate to say I told you so
I've got a name for you before you run away
I hate to say I told you so

You put the blame on me but it's not all my fault

Why is there always something true
Whatever I can say whatever I can do
Why is there always something true
With all your enemies I won't beg you please

Ah ah ah ah ah...

I have to say I'm sorry so
I've got a name for you before you run away
I have to say I told you so
You put the blame on me but it's not all my fault
Why is there always something true
With all your enemies I won't beg you please

Ah ah ah ah ah...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hushpuppies' song "Sorry So" convey a sense of remorse and resignation. The singer acknowledges the need to apologize and offers a gift as a way to make amends, but also recognizes that there is something inherently true about the situation that cannot be ignored. The repetition of "I hate to say" emphasizes the difficulty of expressing these feelings.

The verses alternate between "I have to say I'm sorry so" and "I hate to say I told you so," which suggests a pattern of conflict and miscommunication. The singer feels misunderstood and unfairly blamed, but also recognizes that they may have contributed to the situation in some way. The further repetition of "I've got a name for you before you run away" underscores the idea of trying to restore a sense of connection before it's too late.

The bridge poses a rhetorical question: "Why is there always something true?" Perhaps the answer lies in the way we communicate with each other, or in the inevitable conflicts that arise when people interact. The final lines, "With all your enemies I won't beg you please," suggest a desire for independence and self-respect, even in the face of conflict.

Overall, the lyrics to "Sorry So" convey a sense of resigned regret, but also a certain amount of self-awareness and determination. The repetition and wordplay creates a sense of both frustration and acceptance, reflecting the complexity of interpersonal relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I have to say I'm sorry so
I feel the need to apologize

I've got a name for you before you run away
I want to give you a label or identity to remember me by before you leave

I hate to say I'm sorry so
I really don't want to apologize, but I know I should

I've got a gift for you before you let me go
I have a present or token of appreciation to give you to show that I value our time together, even if you're leaving

I hate to say I told you so
I don't want to come across as smug or vindictive, but I warned you about something and now it's happened

You put the blame on me but it's not all my fault
You're accusing me of causing a problem, but there are other factors at play that contributed to the situation

Why is there always something true
Why is it that there's always a kernel of truth in every situation, even if it's painful or unpleasant to acknowledge?

Whatever I can say whatever I can do
No matter what words or actions I choose, it seems like there's always a downside or unintended consequence

With all your enemies I won't beg you please
Even when you're facing opposition or difficulty, I won't plead or beg for your affection or attention

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