The band consisted of Joe Carnall (lead vocals/bass), Louis Carnall (vocals/rhythm guitar), Tom Rowley (lead guitar) and Joe Green (drummer). They produced ear-grabbing riffs and essential Melodies, underpinned by the raw tones of the mod-punk era, which epitomises the youthfulness and abundant potential of the band. Milburn's sound has most recently been described as the aggressive riffs of the Jam, with a touch of ska mixed with the hooks and sound of modern contemporaries such as the Libertines and Razorlight.
The first vibrations of a buzz surfaced well back in 2002 when Milburn twice sold out the Boardwalk, a local venue respected nationwide, playing to a 350 capacity each time. 2002 also saw the band showcase for a band development programme at Sheffield's Red Tape Studio's. They were chosen to enter the programme from a selection of around 70 local acts and gathered essential recording and performance experience over that period. They went on to play successful gigs at the famous Cavern Club venue in Liverpool, The Garage in London and the Leadmill, Sheffield supporting Laika Dog (new band of Tony Wright (ex Terrorvision) and Cosmic Rough Riders.
July 2003 saw the recording and distribution of a demo which coincided with Milburn's biggest gig at the time; Over 600 people at the Nelson Mandela building at Sheffield Hallam, followed by a further appearance at The Music Box in Manchester. After a further sell out late 2003 at the boardwalk, the band were invited to perform as part of a youth development at In The City.
The band have used their gigging time to develop their performance and most importantly, their music and are not developing that essential sound. Their next demo, Lipstick Lickin', was regarded as their finest to date gaining rave reviews and earning radio time on Zane Lowe's show on Radio 1.
Milburn released their second album These Are The Facts on 24 September 2007 whilst releasing the first single from this album "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?" beforehand on 17 September.
Milburn promoted this new album with a UK tour running from 13 September to 28 September ending with a hugely anticipated home-coming gig at The Leadmill in Sheffield on the last night of the tour which sold out in just 3 days.
The latest gigs that Milburn played were at the Sheffield Octagon on 29 November 2007, which they headlined, and the Doncaster Dome on 30 November 2007 where they supported The Pigeon Detectives.
Milburn announced on 28th March 2008 that they have decided to call it a day with the band, however 'there’s been no malice or falling out between us and we still remain friends and supporters of each other as we move on and explore new musical horizons.'.
Cheshire Cat Smile
Milburn Lyrics
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Pass me a book and I'll read you a sonnet girl
Walls go up, and guards come down
He's banging on the door thinking 'Where the f*** is she now?'
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
You've got to realise that she's indifferent
Wha-wha-what's your name?
So it has come to an end
Things haven't changed you are still looking rough my friend
Things get broke, things come clean
If you wanted to leave then why are you still here?
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
You've got to realise that she's indifferent
Wha-wha-what's your name?
Just one love, here we go again
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
You've got to realise that she's indifferent
Wha-wha-what's your name?
Just one love, here we go again
The lyrics of Milburn's song Cheshire Cat Smile seem to revolve around the themes of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on. The opening lines suggest the singer is trying to distract themselves from their feelings of heartache by reading poetry, while the following lines convey their frustration at being rejected by the person they desire. The chorus encourages the singer to speak honestly about their feelings and not give up, despite the apparent indifference of the person they are pursuing.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that although the singer may wish to move on from their unreciprocated love, they are finding it difficult to let go. The repeated 'just one love, here we go again' suggests the singer is stuck in a cycle of infatuation which may be harming their emotional wellbeing. The final lines seem to question why the singer is still present in the situation if they are so unhappy, and the chorus once again exhorts the singer not to give up and to be true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh how your mind's not on it
You are not focused on this relationship
Pass me a book and I'll read you a sonnet girl
I will try to impress you with romantic gestures
Walls go up, and guards come down
You put up walls and defenses against intimacy
He's banging on the door thinking 'Where the f*** is she now?'
Your partner is frustrated with your emotional distance
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
Speak up and stand firm in your beliefs
You've got to realise that she's indifferent
You need to acknowledge that your partner is not invested in the relationship
Wha-wha-what's your name?
I'm trying to connect with you on a deeper level
Just one love, here we go again
This is another failed romance for me
So it has come to an end
The relationship is over
Things haven't changed you are still looking rough my friend
You are not doing well after the breakup
Things get broke, things come clean
Sometimes things fall apart before they can be fixed
If you wanted to leave then why are you still here?
I don't understand why you are still hanging around
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH CARNALL, JOSEPH THOMAS GREEN, LOUIS IAN CARNALL, THOMAS LEE ROWLEY
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Oh how your mind's not on it
Pass me a book and I'll read you a sonnet girl
Walls go up, and guards come down
He's banging on the door thinking 'Where the f*** is she now?'
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
You've got to realise that she's indifferent
Wha-wha-what's your name?
Just one love, here we go again
So it has come to an end
Things haven't changed you are still looking rough my friend
Things get broke, things come clean
If you wanted to leave then why are you still here?
So open your mouth and stick to your guns
You've got…
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How the fuck I m the only person to comment this song??? Pfff this world has to burn lol