Marine Research released one album, "sounds from the gulf stream", and an EP, "Parallel Horizontal ", both in 1999. The band disbanded later that year. Fletcher and Pursey later formed Tender Trap and The Caternary Wires, while Momtchiloff formed The Would-Be-Goods.
I Confess
Marine Research Lyrics
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Used to effervesce, now things seem so grey
Afraid that I have to say
Things were special when we thought it would end
Being bored, something we abhored
And we could afford to show off our scene
We've forgotten what it means
So we sit in some flat
Fight about this and that
A tedious tragedy
Even walks in the park
We don't do after dark
A waste of teenage dreams
If we started over again
Back to games in the hay, playing on ice skates, fast bends
Could we make ourselves care again
Or are we stuck to giving in, living on
Living, the end
In a way maybe it's okay
If we treat today like a memory
Carry on like it's all a dream
Never use our brains or we'll suss the game
Clouded eyes, what a compromise
Lies for living liars and castaways
And nine million wasted days
If we fool ourselves then there's noone else.
So we sit in some flat
Laugh about this and that
In one way it makes sense
And our walks in the park
Grow so sorry and dark
A terrible pretence
The lyrics of "I Confess" by Marine Research explore the issue of boredom and disillusionment in a relationship that has lost the spark it once had. The singer confesses that they are in a mess and things seem gray, and they long for the specialness that they once shared when they thought their relationship would end. They used to be adventurous, but now they are bored and can no longer afford to show off their scene.
The lyrics paint a picture of a dull routine where even walks in the park are a waste of time. They wonder if they could start over again and make themselves care about each other, or if they are doomed to give in and accept the end. The singer is conflicted about whether to live in the moment and treat today like a memory or to use their brains and suss the game. The clouded eyes and lies for living liars and castaways suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, the song seems to convey a feeling of nostalgia for a time when things were simpler and more exciting. It also highlights the issue of how easy it is for a relationship to become stagnant and unfulfilling. The lyrics urge the listener to examine their own life and question whether they are settling for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I confess that we're in a mess
Admitting that we're in a difficult situation.
Used to effervesce, now things seem so grey
We used to be lively and bubbly, but we now feel dull and gloomy.
Afraid that I have to say
Being hesitant to say something but needing to do so.
Things were special when we thought it would end
We took things for granted when we believed they would end soon.
Being bored, something we abhored
We hated being bored.
And we could afford to show off our scene
We had the resources to show off what we have and enjoy.
We've forgotten what it means
We forgot the value of what we had.
Any more cheap thrills will just make us ill
More shallow and temporary pleasures will no longer interest us.
So we sit in some flat
We're stuck in a small space.
Fight about this and that
We argue about anything and everything.
A tedious tragedy
Our situation is a boring and sad story.
Even walks in the park
Even going for a walk in the park.
We don't do after dark
We avoid staying outside after sunset.
A waste of teenage dreams
We're not making the most out of our youthful aspirations.
If we started over again
If we have a chance to start anew.
Back to games in the hay, playing on ice skates, fast bends
Going back to simple joys like playing games in the open fields or ice skating at high speeds.
Could we make ourselves care again
Can we rekindle our passion for life?
Or are we stuck to giving in, living on
Or are we doomed to accepting our current situation and living like this forever?
Living, the end
Continuing to exist, without truly living.
In a way maybe it's okay
In a sense, it may be fine.
If we treat today like a memory
If we treat today as something we'll reminisce about later.
Carry on like it's all a dream
Continuing to live life like it's just a fantasy.
Never use our brains or we'll suss the game
Avoid thinking too much or we'll uncover the reality of our situation.
Clouded eyes, what a compromise
Having blurred vision due to settling for less.
Lies for living liars and castaways
Living in a world of deception and forgotten souls.
And nine million wasted days
Countless days spent in vain.
If we fool ourselves then there's noone else.
If we continue to deceive ourselves, no one else will do it for us.
So we sit in some flat
We're still stuck in the same space.
Laugh about this and that
We now find some amusement in our situation.
In one way it makes sense
In some aspects, it logically follows.
And our walks in the park
Our strolls in the park.
Grow so sorry and dark
Turn into depressing and sad experiences.
A terrible pretence
A terrible act of pretending.
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.