1) Idlewild is a rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Idlewild;
1) Idlewild is a rock band which formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1995. The band currently comprises of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Andrew Mitchell (bass/guitar) and Luciano Rossi (keyboard). They are joined on tour at present by Hannah Fisher (fiddle).
The band has released "Hope is Important" (1998), "100 Broken Windows" (2000), "The Remote Part" (2002), "Warnings/Promises" (2005), "Make Another World" (2007), "Post Electric Blues" (2009), and "Everything Ever Written" (2015). In April 2010, Roddy Woomble announced that the band would enter a 'hiatus' following their tour. However this was proved to be a misunderstanding of sorts with Woomble later going on to suggest that there would be further shows before the end of 2010 in support of the EMI re-release of "100 Broken Windows".
November 2014 saw the return of the band with two acoustic shows in London plus the release of Collect Yourself, available to download with pre-orders of ‘Everything Ever Written’ (2015)
2) A musical group Idlewild performs mainly Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. You can hear them play early and traditional music from various cultures mixed into their program, such as English, European, and French music, they also have a great back ground in Old Time American music. David and Carol Sharp formed Idlewild nearly twenty years ago.
3) A band called Idlewilde that has been playing in Connecticut since 1981. Idlewilde performs a mixture of classic blues, southern rock and original material. Their repertoire includes favourites from such artists as the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray Vaughn , Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and BB King.
4) An old-time American Traditional music trio playing music of Appalachia and the Old West. Dave Sharp on the Mountain Dulcimer and vocals. Carol Sharp plays Whistle and Tambourine, Mark Jardine on the Fiddle, and Pat Leary on Guitar. They released the album "Promontory" in 1993.
Chandelier
Idlewild Lyrics
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You've gotta put on a punk overcoat if you want to
You've gotta put on a punk overcoat if you want to
I'm sitting on a chandelier, you're falling down on
I'm sitting on a chandelier, you're falling down on
I'm sitting on a chandelier, you're falling down on
Chandelier - yay
The lyrics to Idlewild's "Chandelier" seem to be alluding to the idea of putting on a "punk overcoat" as a form of rebellion against society's expectations. The repetition of the phrase "you've gotta put on a punk overcoat if you want to" emphasizes the idea that in order to be yourself and not conform to societal norms, you need to embrace your true rebellious nature. The imagery of sitting on a chandelier while someone is falling down on it further reinforces the idea of rejecting social norms and taking a different path. The repetition of the chorus, with the enthusiastic "Chandelier - yay" gives the impression that this new way of living is exciting and liberating.
Overall, the lyrics seem to point to the importance of being true to oneself and not blindly following societal expectations. The idea of putting on a "punk overcoat" can be seen as a metaphor for embracing one's own unique personality and not conforming to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
You've gotta put on a punk overcoat if you want to wear that overcoat
To truly embody a certain style or persona, you must fully embrace it and commit to it.
I'm sitting on a chandelier, you're falling down on
I am in a position of power or success while you are experiencing failure or struggle.
Chandelier - yay
This line serves as a celebratory exclamation, possibly indicating that the singer is enjoying their own success or feeling triumphant.
Contributed by Abigail S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.