1. A rockabilly band from … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name:
1. A rockabilly band from the United Kingdom, formed by Paul Ansell in 1993
2. A 1980s punk band from Wellington, New Zealand
3. A four-piece pop/rock band from Utrecht, The Netherlands, formed in 2008
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1. The British Number Nine formed in 1993 and was formed by Paul Ansell, who had previously fronted The Blue Rhythm Boys. They now have eleven albums released. On the rockabilly scene they are highly regarded and they have fans worldwide. Paul’s musical influences are far and wide and his heros can be heard within his music, the music is fresh, it has a vibe, and it is well played, well thought out but most important, original and distinctive. Smokin' country, rockin' blues, that's what this band is really about.
Drawing from the old masters, and playing great songs, they don’t sound like a typical rockabilly outfit. They're different.
2. Number Nine was a punk band formed in Wellington, New Zealand in late 1985 out of second generation punk band Aftershock and the more post-punk The Glass, both of which Kevin Kermack was in. The band were keen to distance themselves from the restrictive punk label and Number Nine's sound contains a wide range of influences.
The band played extensively in Wellington at alternative venues such as the Amrita Vegetarian Restaurant and the Platform 9 Railway Hall as well as more conventional venues like the Clarendon. In early 1987 Number Nine headed to Frontier Studios, recording the 12 tracks that would make up the Nowhere Fast LP released later that year. They also appeared on the compilations When the Wind Blows and Celebrate the Sonic Arts.
3. Number Nine is a Beatles-influenced, melodic pop/rock band from Utrecht, The Netherlands. Formed in 2008, their début album, New Ways came out in 2012.
The Dutch Number Nine are:
Ruud Bakker – lead vocals/guitar
Ronald Maas – bass/backing vocals
Tom Verweij – guitar
Ferdi Schaap – drums/backing vocals
See Me
Number Nine Lyrics
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With my best friend, I couldn't understand
Whoa...
I will always love you, that's what she said to me
Livin' in this dreamworld, wasn't good for me
Whoa ...
I did wake up this mornin', something said to me
Treat yourself so good man, make yourself so free
Whoa ...
Forget the angry silence, forget about the pain
Let the sunshine in your heart, find your tracks again
Whoa ...
See me smilin' ...
Life's too short for grief and pain,let nothing drive you here insane
The best thing that we all can do,is to be yourself takin' care of you
See me smilin' ...
The song "See Me" by Number Nine tells the story of a man who sees his girlfriend walking hand in hand with his best friend and cannot understand it. Despite her assurances that she will always love him, he realizes that living in a dreamworld is not good for him. He cries, but eventually wakes up with the realization that he needs to treat himself well and find his own way forward. He decides to let go of the anger and pain and focus on letting the sunshine into his heart. The song is ultimately about taking care of oneself and finding happiness despite difficult circumstances.
The lyrics of this song are universal and relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or betrayal. The simple but powerful message resonates with listeners and has helped the song to become a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw my girlfriend walkin' hand in hand
I witnessed my partner walking with my best friend
With my best friend, I couldn't understand
I was confused and unable to comprehend why my significant other was with my closest friend
I will always love you, that's what she said to me
My lover told me that they will always love me
Livin' in this dreamworld, wasn't good for me
Existing in a false reality was detrimental to my well-being
See me cryin' ...
Witness me shedding tears due to the circumstances
I did wake up this mornin', something said to me
Today, I had the realization that I needed to take care of myself
Treat yourself so good man, make yourself so free
To become liberated, one must prioritize personal happiness and well-being
Forget the angry silence, forget about the pain
One should move past negative emotions and experiences and strive for positivity
Let the sunshine in your heart, find your tracks again
Allow positivity and warmth into your life and rediscover one's path
See me smilin' ...
Observe me displaying contentment and joy
Life's too short for grief and pain,let nothing drive you here insane
Life is too short to let sorrow and hurt consume one's being and cause madness
The best thing that we all can do,is to be yourself takin' care of you
The most beneficial thing to do is prioritize self-love and prioritize one's personal needs
See me smilin' ...
Observe me displaying contentment and joy
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.