Milburn were a four-piece outfit from the city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng… Read Full Bio ↴Milburn were a four-piece outfit from the city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

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.'.

December
Milburn Lyrics

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Oh little girl, where have you been?
I can see on your face that you have looked
On such a sordid scene
And it's not all what you've done
Broken hearts and silly tarts
I hope you've had your fun

Little girl, what did you see?

You wonder at the world
It's just another case of male mentality
Another notch on your post
The lies are getting taller
But the spies getting close
Oh so close

I'm sorry to tell ya
The spies have all seen ya
Yeah they got your number
That night in December
I tried to ignore ya
My face is like thunder
But I swear it I saw ya
That night in December

I'm sorry mate but there's something to say
Everyone's been holding back
But maybe it's better off this way
See something happened last night
These ... throw their dirty deeds (?)
And you just say 'alright'

You're not the first
And no, you won't be the last
Lock your sons up while your daughters
... have a tango with the lads (?)

Another notch on your post
The ... are getting taller (?)
But the spies getting close
Oh so close

I'm sorry to tell ya
The spies have all seen ya
Yeah they got your number
That night in December
I tried to ignore ya
My face is like thunder
But I swear it I saw ya
That night in December

She'll pull you down and push you under
She wants it (she wants it, she wants it, you know)
She don't mess around
She's only after the one thing

But why you got her dancing
... conspiring (?)
They're telling their tales
Of their wicked ways
And now comes a time
When the bitching ... (?)
And all the pieces have been put in place

I'm sorry to tell ya
The spies have all seen ya

Yeah they got your number
That night in December, oh

Overall Meaning

The song December by Milburn is a melancholy tale of a girl who has been around the block and seen the darker side of life. From the opening lines, "Oh little girl, where have you been? I can see on your face that you have looked on such a sordid scene", it is clear that the singer has witnessed things that have left an impression on her. The lyrics go on to describe the girl's experiences with broken hearts and reckless behavior, and the regret that comes with it. The chorus warns the girl that she has been seen by spies, likely referencing the judgment of society for her choices. The song also describes the hypocrisy of male mentality, and how women are often judged more harshly for their actions.

The verses of the song are contrasted with a jaunty, upbeat melody that seems to clash with the subject matter. This musically represents the dichotomy between the girl's carefree behavior and its long-term consequences. The repetition of "that night in December" in the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's actions were particularly significant and life-changing.

Overall, December is a song that explores the dangers of living a reckless lifestyle, particularly when it comes to love and relationships. It cautions against making short-sighted decisions that could have lasting consequences, and shows that it is important to consider the opinions of others when making choices.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh little girl, where have you been?
Asking the girl where she's been and what she's been doing, implying that she's been up to no good.

I can see on your face that you have looked on such a sordid scene
Observing that the girl has witnessed something scandalous, which reflects on her appearance and body language.

And it's not all what you've done
Hinting that the girl has been involved in something unsavory, but it's not entirely her fault.

Broken hearts and silly tarts, I hope you've had your fun
Mentioning how the girl has caused pain and hurt to others, possibly because of her reckless behavior.

Little girl, what did you see?
Asking the girl to reveal what she has witnessed or observed, hinting that it might be something she should not have seen.

You wonder at the world, it's just another case of male mentality
Suggesting that the girl is struggling to comprehend the actions and mindset of men, who might be responsible for the scandalous scene she observed.

Another notch on your post, the lies are getting taller, but the spies are getting close, oh so close
Speculating that the girl has a history of lies and deceit, implying that people are becoming suspicious and gathering evidence against her.

I'm sorry to tell ya, the spies have all seen ya, yeah they got your number, that night in December
Confirming that the girl has been caught red-handed and her secret activities have been exposed to the world.

My face is like thunder, but I swear it I saw ya, that night in December
Describing the artist's emotional state upon seeing the girl and implying that he witnessed something shocking and disappointing.

You're not the first, and no, you won't be the last, lock your sons up while your daughters have a tango with the lads
Suggesting that the girl is not the only one who has engaged in scandalous behavior, implying that others will follow in her footsteps unless they are stopped.

She'll pull you down and push you under, she wants it (she wants it, she wants it, you know)
Portraying the girl as someone who leads others to their downfall, whom she wants to drag down with her.

She don't mess around, she's only after the one thing
Describing the girl as being focused solely on her own desires and not being interested in anything else.

But why you got her dancing, conspiring, they're telling their tales, of their wicked ways
Questioning why someone would encourage the girl to engage in such activities and suggesting that others are also involved in the scandalous behavior.

And now comes a time when the bitching, and all the pieces have been put in place
Suggesting that the consequences of the scandalous behavior are finally coming to light, and everyone involved will face judgment.

I'm sorry to tell ya, the spies have all seen ya, yeah they got your number, that night in December
Repeating the previous line, confirming that the girl has been caught and exposed.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRO SOSA, LEWIS A MARTINEE

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