Rock Machine's first made their mark by bucking the cover-band trend in India. They are considered one of the principal forces responsible for overcoming the bias against original music by bands in India. Based in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Rock Machine was one of the first Indian rock bands to develop an extensive fan base across the country, a region they toured relentlessly.
In 1988, the band released "Rock 'n' Roll Renegade", India's first all-original rock album. The album was hugely successful among Indian rock fans and Rock Machine's touring made them very popular among college audiences. The band stood out for their slick, well-produced and highly dynamic live performances.
The early 1990s saw a major shift in the entertainment landscape in India. The arrival of MTV made new American and British music more accessible to Indian rock listeners. Rock Machine became a favorite on MTV when their first video "Top of the Rock" became a spectacular hit. Their Seeking to shed their college-band name and image, as well as mould their sound into a more mature and evolved one, the band decided to change their name—a radical move considering that by this time Rock Machine was the first name on practically every Indian rock fan's lips.
Indus Creed came into existence in 1993. Gone were the 80s-style clothes and songs. The band adopted a name that signalled a more global and hip image. Their sound changed, with the band incorporating softer, more acoustic instruments, including a tabla player. Their third album, titled Indus Creed, was promoted extensively on MTV and Channel V, which gave heavy airplay to each of their artistically shot videos, including "Pretty Child", "Trapped" and "Sleep". "Pretty Child" created history by winning an Asia-wide MTV Video Music Award (Asian Viewer's Choice) in 1994. Indus Creed had truly arrived.
Other notable achievements of the pioneering band included touring the USSR, the UK and the Middle East; playing to over 50,000 people in Bombay when they opened for Bon Jovi; and being invited to jam onstage with GN'R guitar player Slash for MTV India's launch in Bangalore.
Mark Menezes left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Bobby Duggal, who left in 1995 and was replaced by Adrian Fernandes. Indus Creed disbanded in 1999, when Uday Benegal and Jayesh Gandhi moved to New York City with their new Indo-rock band Alms For Shanti. Alms For Shanti released two albums—the first one was self-titled; the follow-up, a Hindi-language version called "Kashmakash".
Uday Benegal moved back to Bombay in 2008. He regrouped with Mahesh Tinaikar and Zubin Balaporia in 2010 to relaunch Indus Creed along with two new recruits—Rushad Mistry (bass) and Jai Row Kavi (drums). The reunion was met by fans and the media with massive enthusiasm, which was quickly followed by a tour called "The Reboot Tour."
Indus Creed are currently working on a new album which they plan to release sometime in 2011.
Play
Indus Creed Lyrics
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all you ever want to do is play
play in the rain
feel the drops come down upon your face
Run into your eyes
chase the water, taste the wind
it makes you feel alive
cheat the night, can you save the day
take a ride upon a dream
sail into infinity
But it's not easy when you're not the same
and all you do is
Play, play, play
all you ever want to do is play
play in the rain
feel the drops come down upon your face
Slow into your mouth
drink the nectar, sweet like wine
it makes you want to shout
touch the sun, make a wish
was it really meant to be like this
prejudice, prying eyes
faces that criticize
And it's not easy 'cos they're not the same
batter you with the words that bite
throw taunting fingers at you when you
Play, play, play
all you ever want to do is play
play in the rain
feel the drops come down upon your face
play, all you ever want to do is play
The song "Play" by Indus Creed is a celebration of childhood innocence and the simple joys of life. The lyrics describe the joy of playing in the rain, feeling the water droplets on your face, running through the puddles, and embracing the natural elements. The song urges listeners to live in the moment, embrace adventure, and take risks. The lyrics also touch on the challenges that come with being different from the rest of society. The singer describes facing prejudice, prying eyes, and criticism. Despite the difficulties, the message of the song remains optimistic, encouraging listeners to keep playing and embracing the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Play, play, play
The singer is encouraging someone to continue playing.
all you ever want to do is play
Playing is the only thing that the person truly enjoys doing.
play in the rain
The person desires to play in the rain and experience the sensation of the drops on their face.
feel the drops come down upon your face
The person wishes to physically feel the drops of rain on their face during their playtime.
Run into your eyes
The person wants to run and allow the rain to fall into their eyes.
chase the water, taste the wind
The person seeks to chase and enjoy the movement of the water and feel the wind.
it makes you feel alive
Playing in the rain makes the person feel invigorated and reconnected with life.
grab the sun before it fades
The person wishes to make the most of their opportunities and capture the essence of life before it passes.
cheat the night, can you save the day
The person desires to make the most of their time and challenge the limitations of the day and night cycle.
take a ride upon a dream
The person wishes to enjoy thrilling and imaginative experiences.
sail into infinity
The person wishes to explore and push their limits beyond the horizon, seeking to experience infinity.
But it's not easy when you're not the same
The person faces challenges because they do not conform to the expectations of others.
and all you do is
The person's passion and focus is solely on playing.
Slow into your mouth
The person desires to savor and slowly ingest something sweet and pleasurable.
drink the nectar, sweet like wine
The person wants to consume something that is enjoyable and reminiscent of wine.
it makes you want to shout
The experience of drinking something sweet and enjoyable makes the person feel elated and expressive.
touch the sun, make a wish
The person desires to reach towards the unattainable and make a wish for their desires to come true.
was it really meant to be like this
The person questions the situation they are in and contemplates whether it was meant to be this way.
prejudice, prying eyes
The person is faced with discrimination and unwanted attention from others.
faces that criticize
The artist is faced with negativity and criticism from others.
And it's not easy 'cos they're not the same
The artist is faced with difficulties because they do not fit in with others.
batter you with the words that bite
The artist is hurt by the negative and hurtful words of others.
throw taunting fingers at you when you
Others taunt and belittle the singer when they are playing.
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.