David Collard, L… Read Full Bio ↴Early 1990's indie-dance/house group consisting of:
David Collard, Lindsay Edwards, Paul Wells, Rob Marche, Sean McLusky.
McLusky had previously been in JoBoxers and Subway Sect.
If
If? Lyrics
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Pour me a gin and tonic four inches high
We can drive all night In the soggy heat
We can stomp our feet to this funky beat
Singing Hey, Hey
Heeeeeeeeey
Sure I can go
One foot in front of the other baby
How is it gonna know
That its ohkelpahskepah yeah yeah
I'm gonna sit my ass right here
I'm gonna drink myself a few more beers
I'm gonna strum these notes on this guitar
'Til my hands come up bloody and scarred
No it ain't gonna be pretty to look at
No it ain't gonna be pretty to look at at all
If the pilot's going to daydream in the ssk...
If the driver's going to run all the red lights
Hold onto what you can if you wanna save your life
We can ride all night in the city streets
We can hide our fears in philosophies
Singing Hey, Step out of the cave
If the pilot's going to daydream in the sky
Pour me a gin and tonic four inches high
We can drive all night In the soggy heat
We can stomp our feet to this funky beat
Singing Hey, Hey
Hey Yeah
The song 'If?' by If? embodies a carefree attitude towards life where the lead singer expresses his willingness to go anywhere with his partner, one foot in front of the other, without any particular destination in mind. He is ready to sit back, enjoy a few beers and play guitar until his hands are bloody and scarred. The lyrics mock the idea of life being perfect as the singer declares “No it ain't gonna be pretty to look at, no it ain't gonna be pretty to look at at all.” The chorus of the song asserts a sense of freedom and rebellion as the band sings "Hey, hey, heeeey" in a funky tone. The lyrics also suggest a desire to take risks and live on the edge, as the singer encourages listeners to hold on tight and hide their fears in philosophies while we ride all night in the city.
Overall, the song 'If?' celebrates a carefree spirit and urges listeners to embrace uncertainty and live every moment fully without worry.
Line by Line Meaning
If the pilot's going to daydream in the sky
If those in power and control are not fully present and attentive to their responsibilities...
Pour me a gin and tonic four inches high
...then others may seek to escape reality and numb themselves to the situation at hand.
We can drive all night In the soggy heat
Despite difficult and uncomfortable circumstances, there may be a sense of determination and resilience to keep moving forward.
We can stomp our feet to this funky beat
Finding joy and celebration in the midst of struggle and adversity.
Singing Hey, Hey
Expressing a call to action, encouragement, and unity.
Sure I can go
Acknowledging the willingness to comply and go along with the plans or desires of others.
Where ever you need me to go
Offering oneself up for the sake of others, even if it means stepping outside of one's comfort zone.
One foot in front of the other baby
Encouraging taking things step by step, one day at a time.
How is it gonna know
Questioning how one can know what the future holds or the outcomes of their actions.
That its ohkelpahskepah yeah yeah
Expressing uncertainty or confusion, using a nonsensical phrase.
I'm gonna sit my ass right here
Asserting a lack of intention or motivation to take action or make any changes.
I'm gonna drink myself a few more beers
Using alcohol as a means of self-medication or coping mechanism, instead of dealing with problems head-on.
I'm gonna strum these notes on this guitar
Finding refuge or solace in creative expression, but potentially avoiding more pressing issues.
'Til my hands come up bloody and scarred
Fully committing and pouring oneself into an activity or pursuit, even if it means experiencing pain and discomfort.
No it ain't gonna be pretty to look at
Acknowledge that facing reality and the consequences of one's actions may be difficult and unpleasant.
No it ain't gonna be pretty to look at at all
Reiterating that the truth can be harsh and unappealing, but important to confront nonetheless.
If the driver's going to run all the red lights
If one is reckless and takes unnecessary risks...
Hold onto what you can if you wanna save your life
...then others may need to be cautious and hold onto what they can to avoid danger and protect themselves.
We can ride all night in the city streets
Despite danger and uncertainty, there may be a sense of adventure and excitement in the unknown and unexpected.
We can hide our fears in philosophies
Using philosophical or abstract ideas to rationalize or cope with difficult emotions and experiences.
Singing Hey, Step out of the cave
Calling for taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone, even if it means facing the unknown and uncomfortable.
Hey Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement, and rallying others to join in.
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Written by: Andrew Lackey
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noname144able
@shicox again, science says otherwise. Meg faced fierce competition from raptorial whales at the time and a lot of them were roughly the same or even smaller than the Orca in terms of mass. Heck, even other sharks joined in on the fun, including the Great White.
It outlasted several species but ultimately succumbed to being overwhelmed by the smaller, more efficient species it faced off with because of the changing temperature that impacted its diet.
It was too big for its own good, which is why Great White Sharks still exist today while Meg went bye bye.
The competition from raptorial whales and other sharks was the final blow to its long reign as it was already struggling to survive once the big whales started to migrate towards colder waters.
Heck, there's even evidence of Great Whites preying on baby Megalodons too, I believe.
noname144able
@shicox science says otherwise. Megalodon had trouble with raptorial whales and was one of the contributing factors to its extinction.
A full grown Orca is already half the size of a Megalodon, imagine if a Megalodon met a pod with 5 full grown Orcas.
I think the Megalodon would be smart enough to avoid them as much as possible since a single bite would cause a lot of trouble for it even if it doesn't get killed.
Doesn't help that Dolphins like to fight dirty, going for the sensitive organs, gills, tails and fins as well as harassing competitors using their high pitched noises.
Just by looking how Great Whites, who are normally bigger and stronger than Bottlenose Dolphins individually, yet they still choose not to engage with a pod of Dolphins and try to avoid them as much as possible since they are aware how much damage a single pod can do.
So based on that, it's quite possible Megalodons might do the same with Orcas, the risk is just too damn high. That's why you don't regularly see Grizzly Bears trying to outwit a pack of Grey Wolves. It's a waste of energy and they might get injured and even killed.
Also, Great Whites ironically contributed to Megalodon's extinction too, fun fact.
Mark186
What If, we were all sent back to ancient times, what kind of stuff would we see and how would we survive?
What If
That's an interesting thought - hopefully you can find out the answers to your questions in one of our episodes: https://youtu.be/5IyGQIgfgBc
GamingBoyMisha
“HEY SIRI HOW TO KILL A TREX!!” “SHIT ITS 967 BC”
joe gutknecht
@Alexander Vasquez...Exactly!
Alexander Vasquez
We wouldn’t
Loclyn LaBorde
Just ask Jack & Annie if you can borrow their ‘Magic Tree House.’
noname144able
We're acting like we're not gonna drive these things to extinction if it existed today.
If not us, then Orcas would have a great time dining on their young and probably even a full grown one if the pod is big enough, lol
noname144able
@shicox again, science says otherwise. Meg faced fierce competition from raptorial whales at the time and a lot of them were roughly the same or even smaller than the Orca in terms of mass. Heck, even other sharks joined in on the fun, including the Great White.
It outlasted several species but ultimately succumbed to being overwhelmed by the smaller, more efficient species it faced off with because of the changing temperature that impacted its diet.
It was too big for its own good, which is why Great White Sharks still exist today while Meg went bye bye.
The competition from raptorial whales and other sharks was the final blow to its long reign as it was already struggling to survive once the big whales started to migrate towards colder waters.
Heck, there's even evidence of Great Whites preying on baby Megalodons too, I believe.
shicox
@noname144able i highly doubt that wales had the size of a today orca tho lol, so its no sense
Raze
nah orcas groups would be swallowed in a gulp , not if you compare the mega fauna back then , back then orcas , yes sure , orcas are top in food chain of aquatic life .