They recorded in their living room using two sticks and the arm of a sofa as percussion.
The band originally released a 16-track demo entitled "Th Half-Time Show", which became the basis of the album "Haunted Sandwich". The debut album was recorded 3 times before the band was satisfied.
Lentil's second album came in the form of the 11-track "Answers", released christmas 2007. This album has a darker and more serious feel to it, while keeping the pop-punk edge that the fans enjoyed. "Answers" also showed that the band had matured dramatically since their first album.
In the summer of 2008, guitarist Jak Noble re-recorded the entire of "Haunted Sandwich", but vocals were not recorded until the winter and the album was finished on the 23rd of December. The album saw an improvement in production quality from "Answers", as well as more impressive solos and vocal harmonies, while still keeping true to the original album. It was renamed "Haunted Sandwich: Re-Remastered" and released on Jak's independent label "Murder on the Dancefloor Records".
George decided to leave music behind him in 2009, though Jak has reported in 2014 that he has created a synthesised version of his brother's voice and will be re-recording both of Lentil's albums with these synthesised vocals.
Life Goes On
Lentil Lyrics
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But you'll never be my wife
You'll never notice me
To you I'm nobody
If you just gave me a chance
To take you to the dance
Seems like whatever I do
I can't get my hands around you
As life goes on
I dream of you
But I cant break through
No matter how hard I try
Every night and every day
I sit and wait
For you to come
Eating lunch on Monday
I walked over and said hey
You completely ignored me
You think that I am boring?
Thought of you since I was 8
If you could just be my mate
It would be a start
Just don't break my heart
Dreamt of you all my life
But you'll never be my wife
You'll never notice me
To you I'm nobody
The song "Life Goes On" by Lentil speaks about an infatuation with someone who is seemingly unattainable. The lyrics depict a person who has dreamt about the object of their affection for their entire life, but accepts that they will never be together. Despite this realization, the person still dreams of being noticed by their crush and getting a chance to take them to the dance. The song's chorus then discusses the heartache of never being able to break through and connect with the person they are so enamored with.
The second verse of the song further highlights this unrequited love. The singer of the song discusses how they finally tried to speak to the person they have been dreaming of since they were 8. Unfortunately, they were completely ignored and deemed too boring to even acknowledge. This rejection is a blow to the singer's already fragile sense of self-worth. The song's lyrics repeat the opening verse, bringing the story full circle.
Overall, "Life Goes On" by Lentil is a poignant song that speaks to the pain and frustration of unrequited love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of one-sided romantic feelings and the struggles of connecting with someone who doesn't feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamt of you all my life
I have always imagined being with you.
But you'll never be my wife
Sadly, we can never be together in that way.
You'll never notice me
You don't see me as someone special or noteworthy.
To you I'm nobody
In your eyes, I'm not important or worth your attention.
If you just gave me a chance
If only you would consider getting to know me.
To take you to the dance
If given the opportunity to show you how special I think you are.
Seems like whatever I do
Despite all of my efforts,
I can't get my hands around you
I can't seem to get close to you or connect with you in the way I want to.
As life goes on
Even though things are not working out,
I dream of you
I still think about you and imagine us together.
But I can't break through
I can't break down the barriers that are keeping us from being together.
No matter how hard I try
No matter how much effort I put in,
Every night and every day
I think of you constantly, day and night.
I sit and wait
I hope and wait for a sign or sign of interest from you.
For you to come
Hoping for a chance where our paths will cross once more.
Eating lunch on Monday
On a specific day of the week,
I walked over and said hey
I made an attempt to talk to you and get your attention.
You completely ignored me
Unfortunately, you ignored me completely like I was invisible.
You think that I am boring?
I wonder if you find me uninteresting or plain.
Thought of you since I was 8
I have had feelings and thoughts for you since I was very young.
If you could just be my mate
If only you would choose to be with me as a partner and companion.
It would be a start
Having the chance to be with you would be a great first step towards something special.
Just don't break my heart
I'm scared of the possibility of getting hurt by loving you and being rejected.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M J
I grew up eating lentils. They're nutritious, delicious, and inexpensive. This recipe looks delicious! I might have to make it for Thanksgiving. So glad you're back! โค
Joe Schmidt
Can't wait to try this. I've been trying to replicate a french lentil salad I used to get for lunch by work with little luck so far. Looks delicious!
Jazey Razey
M'm'm', love lentils and eat them often so I am definitely making this recipe !! ๐
Also, can't wait for the apple pie recipe, yes, please !! ๐
Avery
Looks scrumptious, not to mention beautifully colorful! Thanks, can't wait to make this recipe at home. :-)
Words, words, words
Wow, this looks delicious. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
5H4WNH
My favourite is split red lentils, so quick to make .
Lisa de Kramer
I wish my stores would carry more lentil varieties. I will have to check online for a good source. This sounds sooo good! Thank you
K. Karma S
Thanks for the tip about cooling the lentils. I have been trying to eat more lentils, but they are always mushy and I hate that texture. I'll try eating them room temp or cooler
Donika Williams
I love lentils as well, I look forward to this recipe! Thank youโค
Angelika Blossfeld
I love lentils. I will definitely make this. I am vegan and I eat a lot of beans and lentils. Please make more lentil recipes.
Can you make this salad with French lentils ? Thatโs all I have and I have not seen the ones you used in a store.