The band released several singles and E.P.s between 1989 and 1991 on Playtime and Play It Again Sam followed by a debut album Pigeonhole in 1991. This album included the single tracks Get Better, Fishes Eyes and the enigmatic Big. During this period their live shows, particularly in the North West, attracted a fanatical following.
The band's second album was Body Exit Mind, released in 1993. This included the powerful songs Stockholm and It's Not What You Know, both of which were released as singles. Although both of these singles and the album gained critical success in the UK music press, there was no breakthrough commercial success for the band.
A later album,Love It All was released in 1994. The band broke up in 1995.Justin Crawford has subsequently DJ'd and produced electronic music as part of Only Child and the Unabombers.
Stockholm
New Fast Automatic Daffodils Lyrics
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Can't piece together the sun in the sky or the spots on my face.
And I must be stuck, my feet already are, I must be lost, my feet already are,
And I must be fast, my feet already are, you'll soon be dust your deeds already are,
Chorus:
You saw no orb no fiery bushes either,
I must be drunk I feel unsteady,
No monster me, sadly no saint either...
Walk back into Stockholm - Stockholm - our travels take us further north,
where there's fish in the sea and food on the shelves.
And I must be cold, my feet already are,
You must be old, so take it easier,
And I must be cold, my feet already are,
You must be old, so take it easier...
[chorus]
Walk back into, walk back into, wicked, wicked, wicked...
Belly, belly, and slap
I love to feel the food in my guts and the fat in my veins.
[chorus]
The song "Stockholm" by New Fast Automatic Daffodils appears to be a reflection on the uncertain and unstable nature of life. The first verse expresses a feeling of rushing or being unable to keep up with the pace of life, symbolized by the inability to piece together the sun in the sky or the spots on the face. This is followed by a chorus that asserts that despite our actions and accomplishments, we all eventually turn to dust, and that in the grand scheme of things our deeds are already forgotten. The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and confusion, with the singer feeling lost, stuck and cold. The concluding lines of the chorus suggest that there is no clear path or purpose to our existence, as we are neither monsters nor saints.
The lyrics of "Stockholm" are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation, but they evoke a feeling of existential angst and a sense of being adrift in the world. The references to Stockholm, fish in the sea and food on the shelves suggest a journey or quest, but it is unclear what the destination or goal might be. The repetition of the "must be" and "already are" phrases emphasizes a sense of inevitability and predestination, as if the fate of the singer and the world at large is already determined. Overall, "Stockholm" is a moody and atmospheric song that captures the mood of uncertainty and transience that characterizes much of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, lately, I find I rush.
Recently, I have been in a hurry and I cannot differentiate the sun in the sky or the spots on my face clearly.
And I must be stuck, my feet already are, I must be lost, my feet already are,
And I must be fast, my feet already are, you'll soon be dust your deeds already are,
I am stuck and lost already, and my pace is also quite fast just like you who will soon be forgotten for your deeds.
Chorus:
You'll soon be dust your deeds already are,
You saw no orb no fiery bushes either,
I must be drunk I feel unsteady,
No monster me, sadly no saint either...
Walk back into Stockholm - Stockholm - our travels take us further north,
where there's fish in the sea and food on the shelves.
You will become obsolete and forgotten, and neither have you any extraordinary experience of seeing any supernatural thing. Maybe I'm a bit tipsy, that's why I'm feeling wobbly. There's no way I'm extraordinary like a monster or saint. Let's go back to Stockholm where we may find food and fish and move further north for our travels.
And I must be cold, my feet already are,
You must be old, so take it easier,
And I must be cold, my feet already are,
You must be old, so take it easier...
I feel cold already and my feet too, maybe it's because of the outside temperature or maybe I'm just feeling low. You might be old; hence, take it easy. Even my feet feel cold, and you should take it easy.
[chorus]
Walk back into, walk back into, wicked, wicked, wicked...
Belly, belly, and slap
I love to feel the food in my guts and the fat in my veins.
Let's go back to Stockholm and have a good time. I am feeling good after eating and drinking a lot. I love feeling the food filling my stomach and making myself bloated.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.