After starting up in the pubs in the area, ‘Mr.Review’ signed a contract by the British ‘Unicorn Records’ in London. Later to be known as one of the worst ‘rip-off’ labels at the time existing. Anyway, the album ‘Walking down Brentford road’ was released and distributed world wide. Songs of this album appeared on several compilation albums and CDs.
At Brentford Road in Kingston, Jamaica the famous ‘Studio One’ was situated. This studio has been famous in the early days of ska music. All the great names have been recording there and for this reason ‘Mr.Review’ consider it as their musically roots.
Because of the debut album and the international compilations the band was asked for festivals in Holland, England, Germany, France and Belgium. With impressive shows the band build itself a reputation as one of the top bands in the new international ska-scene.
The band sound is a kind of mixture of melodic-ska flavoured by an impressivehorn section. The strong lyrics which are much more serious than should expext at first for a band in this kind of music are also due to the character of the band. It’s not the intention tp preach, but ‘some food for thought won’t do no harm’ in these turbulent days!
Early 1994 the second album was released: Lock, Stock and Barrel. Leading international zines called it ‘probably the best ska-release of the year!’ Again several songs appeared on a couple of compilation albums. And the band promoted the album with an European tour.
In July 1995 a vinyl 7” was released with a new studio recording of the song ‘The street where I’m living’.
Now the first Live album of the band has seen the light of day! It’s named: ‘Keep the fire Burning’ and it has been released on the German label ‘Grover’ in November 1995. Meanwhile all the earlier ‘Mr.Review’ releases are assembled on this label. Plans are made for a new period of touring. Even an American Tour.
The band ‘s singer Dr. Rude and guitarist / composer Arne Visser got together to work on new song material in Amsterdam in 2001. It didn’t take long to get a band together and hit the stage again! Their live set included some Mr. Review favourites as well as new songs, that refer to the unique Mr. Review style - well played uptempo ska with ear-catching melodies.
Rude & Visser a.k.a. Mr. Review definetely keep the fire burning!
There has been a silence since the last Rude & Visser mini album 'Red Rum' was released in 2004. The new album "XXV", released in 2010, contains 10 new songs and two bonus tracks. First reviews qualify it as: 'typical Mr. Review' and 'better than ever'!
In 2013 the band decided to call it a day after 30 years, performing their last show at the Berlin Ska City Festival on 2 February 2013.
Rainy Day
Mr. Review Lyrics
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the feeling deep inside me, its getting stronger,
much much stronger.
When I look around its frightening me
What's going on, I wonder
Oh I wonder
When I wake up its another day to go a
fight to struggle to survive this is not what I was told
When I was a little boy they promised me the best after getting older
But I've gotten older
All these promises
Resting heavily on my shoulders
If there was a way to learn about the future
Do I want to know? I don't want to know
I wonder when tomorrow comes, will it be another rainy day
Can hope hold on for so long
Will it die or just fade away
Tell me after all this time
All these wars
All these wasted days
All this suffering
All this bloodshed
All this racism
Oh tell me to you feel deprived
Of being so called civilized
I wonder
Oh I wonder
Cause if there was a way to learn about the future
oh do I want to know?
I don't want to know
I wonder when tomorrow comes
will it be another rainy day
Oh no
Can hope hold on for so long
Or will it die or just fade away
The lyrics of "Rainy Day" by Mr. Review express a feeling of frustration and despair about the current state of the world. The singer describes how every day the feeling inside them grows stronger, as they look around and see things that frighten them. They express disappointment with the promises made to them when they were younger, and how they feel weighed down by the burden of those unfulfilled promises.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of uncertainty about the future. The singer wonders if they would even want to know what the future holds, given all the suffering and inequality that exist in the present. They question whether hope can hold on for much longer in the face of so much adversity, or if it will simply fade away.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the struggles of daily life and the difficulties of coping with an unjust world. It's a powerful expression of the frustration and hopelessness that many people feel, and can serve as a reminder of the importance of working towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day it seems,
It feels like every day, without fail
the feeling deep inside me, its getting stronger,
A feeling that I cannot ignore is growing within me, intensifying
much much stronger.
This feeling is becoming incredibly strong
When I look around its frightening me
Observing my surroundings is causing me to feel scared
What's going on, I wonder
I am left pondering what is actually happening
Oh I wonder
I continue to question and contemplate
When I wake up its another day to go a
fight to struggle to survive this is not what I was told
Each day I awaken to a new battle, fighting to survive, which is not how I imagined life would be
When I was a little boy they promised me the best after getting older
As a child, I was told that the future would be wonderful
But I've gotten older
Now that I am older
All these promises
The assurances I was given
Resting heavily on my shoulders
Are a heavy burden upon me
If there was a way to learn about the future
If it were possible to know what will happen
Do I want to know? I don't want to know
I am unsure if I would actually want to know, but as of now, I do not want to know
I wonder when tomorrow comes, will it be another rainy day
I am curious if tomorrow will be just as bleak as today
Can hope hold on for so long
Is it possible for hope to last indefinitely?
Will it die or just fade away
Will hope eventually be extinguished or simply dwindle away?
Tell me after all this time
After everything that has happened
All these wars
All of the conflicts throughout history
All these wasted days
All the days that have been squandered
All this suffering
All the pain and agony that has been endured
All this bloodshed
All of the lives that have been lost through violence
All this racism
All of the bigotry and prejudice that exists
Oh tell me to you feel deprived
Do you feel as if something has been taken from you as well?
Of being so called civilized
Of living in a supposedly enlightened and cultured world
Cause if there was a way to learn about the future
Because if the future could be known
oh do I want to know?
Would I actually want to know?
I don't want to know
As it currently stands, I do not want to know
Oh no
Oh dear
Can hope hold on for so long
Can hope really endure forever?
Or will it die or just fade away
Will hope come to an end or simply dwindle away?
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arturopinya7606
Every day it seems,
the feeling deep inside me, its getting stronger,
much much stronger.
When I look around its frightening me
What's going on, I wonder
Oh I wonder
When I wake up its another day to go a
fight to struggle to survive this is not what I was told
When I was a little boy they promised me the best after getting older
But I've gotten older
All these promises
These castles in the air
Resting heavily on my shoulders
If there was a way to learn about the future
Do I want to know? I don't want to know
I wonder when tomorrow comes, will it be another rainy day
Can hope hold on for so long
Or will it die or just fade away
Tell me after all this time
All these wars
All these waste, wasted days
All this suffering
All this bloodshed
All this racism
Oh tell me to you feel deprived
Of being so called civilized
I wonder
Oh I wonder
Cause if there was a way to learn about the future
oh do I want to know?
I don't want to know
I wonder when tomorrow comes
will it be another rainy day
Oh no
Can hope hold on for so long
Or will it die or just fade away.
(Pa ra pa ra, pa ra pa ra, pa ra pa ra...)
@chelsea_bogota_z1_casual685
Everytime that i heard this song, the tears comes from my eyes. Always hard life, always rude life.
@luzrestrepo7780
duro
@diegoeskorbuto2611
temazo amigo
@randallrayner4735
haven't heard it in probably 25 years good to revisit MR REVIEW! !!!
@Danielga__
No me canso de escucharla 8)
@aigai83
having such a hectic and randomly you tube brings this to me, I wouldn't think anything could put a smile on my face today
@hangwire4971
hard feelings on this song but still love it beautiful music
@ritadamayanti2087
I like this song very much. You know I serve the public so every day I apply my manners to the fullest. I treat people like I would like to be treated And when I go in peoples houses and do my job . Im clean and courtesy. And when Im out in public and observe how others talk . like for example. In convince stores . if they ask if you'd like a bag . say yes please. Not yeah. Come on bro. But that's just me. Thank you for reading my vent. I wish no harm. Oi! To The Working Class! La Puente Ca. USA!
@karlosmalden9588
Buena, buena!!
@sterninthehouse7541
Lust zu tanzen...
Meines Erachtens das Beste Lied von dieser wundervollen Band