The band were best known for two hit records, "We Play Reggae" and "Back a Yard", but also had reggae hits with "His Majesty Is Coming" and "Born In Ethiopia".[2] They recorded two albums during their lifetime, His Majesty Is Coming and Man From New Guinea, the latter released on Island Records.
Callender went on to a solo career, while Browne became half of one of Jamaica's pre-eminent rhythm sections and production teams, Steely & Clevie.
2) They are an Indie-punk band from Staten Island, New York. They consist of Brian Cogan, Sean Cogan, ) and Brendan Gilmartin.
3) In Crowd is a former name of british psychedelic rock band Tomorrow. Their song Why Must They Criticise appears on the compilation called English Freakbeat, Vol. 3.
You're on Your Own
In Crowd Lyrics
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But, I will light the way without you (without you)
And this time I realize you could have had my heart.
But I'm not going down without you.
You were putting on a show, putting on a show.
So I'd rather be alone, rather be alone.
Take another step and I'll lose it.
Breaking down your walls, breaking down your walls.
I'm not waiting for your call, waiting for your call.
Say another word and I'll lose it.
Everything you do is so useless.
Before I have to go, before I have to go.
I just wanted you to know, wanted you to know.
You're on your own.
This time I'll let it slide.
Not gonna fall apart.
I'm alright, I'm just waiting until I get you.
I lied when I said that everything was alright.
Don't drag this out for another night.
Well I should have known that you would move on and on and on without me.
Take another step and I'll lose it.
Sick of hearing all your excuses.
Breaking down your walls, breaking down your walls.
I'm not waiting for your call, waiting for your call.
Say another word and I'll lose it.
Everything you do is so useless.
Before I have to go, before I have to go.
I just wanted you to know, wanted you to know.
You're on your own.
How did it blind us to the end?
Never saw right through it.
A dose of your own medicine.
So read my lips.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
You're on your own.
Take another step and I'll lose it.
Sick of hearing all your excuses.
Breaking down your walls, breaking down your walls.
I'm not waiting for your call, waiting for your call.
Say another word and I'll lose it.
Everything you do is so useless.
Before I have to go, before I have to go.
I just wanted you to know, wanted you to know.
You're on your own.
The song, You're on Your Own, by In Crowd, describes a situation in a relationship where one person has crossed a line and left the other person in the dark. The singer of the song seems to have had enough of the excuses and the games and is ready to stand up for themselves. They proclaim that they would rather be alone than put up with being treated like this. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're on your own," meaning that the perpetrator of the wrongdoing will have to deal with the consequences of their actions alone.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer had been lying to themselves and to the person who hurt them, pretending that everything was alright. However, they cannot keep up the facade any longer and cannot wait to move on without the person who hurt them. The bridge furthers the idea that the relationship was problematic and that the singer was blind to the issues until the very end. However, instead of dwelling on it, they choose to offer a dose of their own medicine and tell the other person that they are on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
And this time you cross the line leaving me in the dark
You've gone too far and left me alone without explanation.
But, I will light the way without you (without you)
I don't need you to guide me anymore, I'll do it myself.
And this time I realize you could have had my heart.
I finally understand that you had the opportunity to be with me.
But I'm not going down without you.
I refuse to give up on our relationship without a fight.
You were putting on a show, putting on a show.
You were faking your feelings and pretending to care.
So I'd rather be alone, rather be alone.
I'd rather be by myself than with someone who is fake.
Take another step and I'll lose it.
If you continue to push me, I'll reach my breaking point.
Sick of hearing all your excuses.
I'm tired of your constant explanations and justifications.
Breaking down your walls, breaking down your walls.
I'm trying to reach the real you by breaking down your emotional barriers.
I'm not waiting for your call, waiting for your call.
I won't sit around waiting for you to contact me anymore.
Say another word and I'll lose it.
If you say anything more, I'll snap.
Everything you do is so useless.
All your actions are pointless and without meaning.
Before I have to go, before I have to go.
I'm preparing to leave you, and it's only a matter of time.
I just wanted you to know, wanted you to know.
I want you to understand how I feel before I make my exit.
You're on your own.
You are alone in this situation, and I won't be there for you.
This time I'll let it slide.
I won't hold this against you this time.
Not gonna fall apart.
I'm strong enough to handle this, and won't let it ruin me.
I'm alright, I'm just waiting until I get you.
I'm okay for now, but still have hope for us to be together.
I lied when I said that everything was alright.
I wasn't being truthful when I pretended that everything was okay.
Don't drag this out for another night.
Let's end this now and not prolong the inevitable.
Well I should have known that you would move on and on and on without me.
I should have realized that you would leave me behind and keep moving forward.
How did it blind us to the end?
How did we not see that this was going to be the outcome?
Never saw right through it.
We were blind and didn't see the true nature of our relationship.
A dose of your own medicine.
I'm giving you a taste of your own medicine by leaving you behind.
So read my lips.
Understand that what I'm saying is true.
You're on your own.
You are alone in this situation, and I won't be there for you.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN MATTHEW AIELLO, ROBERT RYAN CHIANELLI, JORDAN ECKES, MICHAEL FERRI, CAMERON HURLEY, TAYLOR JARDINE
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