Primarily playing freakbeat-inspired music, the band performed several gigs on the London Mod scene as well as performing in the Harlow Square Rock Contest. In 2000 Hawkins quit the band for unknown reasons, and went on to become a successful sound engineer for The Subways. Replacement bassist, James Hair, was recruited and the band decided to move to London.
They have since played many shows in London, Southend, Brighton and many other cities, notably playing the Insomniacs Ball in London in 2006, and the popular London Calling Festival in Amsterdam. To this date, they have released an 8-track mini album and a string of singles on several different indie music labels. Their 2004 single 'I Hate Models' has become something of an underground hit and was included on an XFM compilation; it is currently still the song for which they are best known, despite its exclusion from their live show. More recently, in December 2005 bassist James Hair was replaced by Keith Seymour (formerly of Hope of the States), and a shift in their sound has been notable since this change.
In 2007, the band received attention in the wake of the critical and commercial explosion of The Horrors, with whom they toured in April. The two bands share personal connections, as John Linger is a friend of Rhys 'Spider' Webb, and there are similarities in the two bands' dress sense and appearance (although less so between their music).
In July 2009, long term bassist Keith Seymour left Neils Children and, in willingness to use the line-up change as a chance to experiment, John and Brandon added Electricity In Our Homes' Charlie Boyer (bass) and Paul Linger (percussion, samples) to the fold.
In September 2010 Neils Children revealed that they would be playing their final show and unveiling a new project, The Drop Five, at that years Offset Festival. Founding members John Linger and Brandon Jacobs feature in The Drop Five's line up, as well as Paul Linger.
In autumn 2011, updates on the band's facebook page indicated the group were to release a rarities record, followed in November with the following message: "First NC Mk2 rehearsal on Saturday 12th November with John, James and Brandon, the lineup that created Come Down, I Hate Models, Always The Same... It sounded big, intense and loud. News soon. Live soon."
On December the 5th the band released the Warehouse Stories E.P, a collection of three recordings made by their band after X.enc that never saw the light of day.
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Dimly Lit
Neils Children Lyrics
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Inside with something new
My love
Exposure to the positive
Reacts to what is true
I know
Things that change and rearrange
Keep strength inside the soul I′m told
Life don′t fit when you're dimly lit
Walking out don't seem so hard
When no one knows
What′s true
Sometimes you just can′t see the truth
For lies but then what's new?
My love
Things that change and rearrange
Keep strength inside the soul I′m told
But things are hard when the room's dark
Life don′t fit when you're dimly lit
Things that change and rearrange
Keep strength inside the soul I′m told
But things are hard when the room's dark
Life don't fit when you′re dimly lit
Things that change and rearrange
Keep strength inside the soul I′m told
But things are hard when the room's dark
Life don′t fit when you're dimly lit
Things that change and rearrange
Keep strength inside the soul I′m told
But things are hard when the room's dark
Life don′t fit when you're dimly lit
The lyrics to Neils Children's song "Dimly Lit" explore the difficulty of navigating life's challenges when one feels emotionally drained and disconnected from others. The opening line "When you know just how it feels inside with something new" suggests the singer has experienced a significant change or event in their life that has left them feeling lost or disconnected. However, they also express a sense of hope that exposure to positivity and truth can help them regain their strength and sense of purpose.
The repeated refrain "Things that change and rearrange keep strength inside the soul I'm told" emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of life's challenges, while the line "But things are hard when the room's dark, life don't fit when you're dimly lit" serves as a metaphor for feeling emotionally disconnected and isolated from others. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that walking away from a difficult situation can sometimes be the best course of action, even when it means leaving others in the dark about the truth.
Overall, "Dimly Lit" is a poignant reflection on the difficulty of maintaining one's emotional well-being in the face of adversity, and a reminder that resilience, positivity, and truth can serve as powerful sources of strength and renewal in times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
When you know just how it feels
Experiencing and understanding emotions deeply
Inside with something new
Dealing with something unfamiliar and unknown internally
My love
Addressing someone dear and close
Exposure to the positive
Being open to and influenced by positivity
Reacts to what is true
Responding to what is genuine and authentic
I know
Acknowledging personal understanding or insight
Things that change and rearrange
Life and circumstances that are constantly shifting and evolving
Keep strength inside the soul I'm told
It's believed that internal strength can be maintained through adapting to change
But things are hard when the room's dark
Challenging times can be made worse when you're surrounded by negativity or in difficult situations
Life don't fit when you're dimly lit
It's hard to live fully and comfortably when you're not in an environment that fosters growth and positivity
Walking out don't seem so hard
Leaving a negative situation can be easier when you see a better option
When no one knows
When there's no one else who understands your situation
What's true
The actual reality of things
Sometimes you just can't see the truth
It can be difficult to recognize the truth when you're not in the right mindset or environment
For lies but then what's new?
Being deceived or misled is unfortunately a common occurrence
Things that change and rearrange
Life and circumstances that continue to evolve
Keep strength inside the soul I'm told
Keeping internal fortitude through change remains important
But things are hard when the room's dark
It can be tougher to navigate tough times when you're surrounded by negativity or difficulty
Life don't fit when you're dimly lit
It's hard to feel like you fit in and belong when you're not in a positive environment or situation
Writer(s): John Linger
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gerardo Bandicoot
Otra canción buenísima :D
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love it x
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Thanks guys! Hello from the UK!
Andrea Guidi
thanks for all these amazing songs
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great track
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Love!!!
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Amazing!
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Big thanx for TPB - i've found You there. Great, epic, awesome music.Music by big "M" !!! Guys from Interpol and The Horrors should be jeaolus! And Ian Curtis is waving 2 U from his grave... Thanx a lot! Greetings from Poland! Hope U r goin' 2 visit my beautiful country.