Genius..mad..outta control..best indie-pop … Read Full Bio ↴What can be said about OAG?
Genius..mad..outta control..best indie-pop ever? All the above?
OAG's story is the story of writer/singer/frontman Radhi. Even he wouldn't be able to tell you how many lineup changes the group has had..:)
OAG's 1994 debut album on the Positive Tone label was industry changing, a watershed. Old Automatic Garbage gave birth to 'Crunchy Pop Fuzz'. Officially it sold triple platinum, but that was before the official distributor was found to be pirating copies into shops! The big hit was the song 60's TV.
Then came 1997s Melody Mocker, a new lineup, and a commercial disappointment despite the wonderfully 'Knocked Silly' and 'Creepy Crawlies'
Lyrics like "creepy crawlies, flowing my viens..creepy crawlies, stuck in my brain..when i don't get no full attention..." should give u an idea, but when sung to hooky, heavenly guitar-pop, the result is startling.
Opera-Radhio-Friendly in 2001 (once again a new lineup)started the comeback for OAG with a significant number of Malay language tracks..a new commercial hit 'Slumber' the action packed 'Stanza' and beautiful indie-pop 'For Whatever' - penned by Alim
Satellite.ink in 2003 saw the band with a more polished production and arrangement...and yet as Daryl Goh in The STAR wrote...
"The whole “crunchy pop fuzz” phenomenon ensued and also tragically imploded as the early chaotic OAG machine crashed. Today OAG is nearly a VH1-style story waiting to be told – and there are some true sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll tales to be unleashed here. But hold the rock history bit. There is still plenty of life kicking about in the bones of this “veteran” guitar-slinging band. That’s certain.
The fresh blood and bounce breathe vibrancy in the music. But it’s Radhi’s honeyed tunes that drive this band home. The infectious new and energised cuts, mostly with tongues placed firmly in cheeks, are still catchy, winsome and simply too exuberant to resist.
Radhi’s present ongoing renaissance continues but the main change is that he’s slowed things down. Tracks like Nowwhy2 and Konspirasi Bising Internasional could have easily been overpowering indie-rockers in the vein of Knocked Silly or Slumber, but there’s a velvety sparkle to them and you get more soul in the layers, and possibility more reality, by the entire band spreading the pace."
The new 2006 album is...for someone else to review..i haven't got a copy yet:) For sure though, it'll be worth picking up, and there'll be hidden gems inside, that most people will never get to hear.
Also look out for the limited edition "Best of.." from around 1999..2 new tracks, unreleased tracks and all the best versions of early OAG.
My favourite early track is Creepy Crawlies - the best of OAG in one song, and absolutely no-one knows it!..i still don't understand:)
Teardrop
OAG Lyrics
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While i was dreaming in your realm
When i wanna be your best friend and
Just let the goddess be our witness
And when you say that you have to go
I simply blast the volume of radio
Oh when you cry
I will dry all your teardrops
Together
It goes…
Shana nana shananana
Oh we been loving for too long
While you kept singing in my dream
And let the angel be our sweetness
When i wanna be your boyfriend
And when you say that you have to go
I simply blast the volume of radio
And when you say that you wanna die
I simply blast the volume of amplifier
Together
It goes…
Shana nana shana nana
Yes i wanna be your lover
Oh when you say that you wanna go
And when you say that you wanna cry
I simply raise the volume of stereo
I simply blow the volume of amplifier
You don't know how much i love you
And i don't want you to be hurt
Anymore, anytime, and anyhow
So all i got to do is just be madly in love with you
A-ha
O-yeah
Don't you know that i… I adore you girl…
The song Teardrop by OAG is a love song that expresses the emotions and thoughts of a man who is deeply in love with a woman. The lyrics talk about his desire to be with her, his willingness to do anything to make her happy, and how he will be there for her through her tears and sadness. He refers to her as a goddess, an angel, and his best friend, which shows how much he holds her in high esteem. The use of the phrase 'blast the volume of radio/amplifier/stereo' is an expression of his need to block out the world and be completely absorbed by the music and her presence. He believes that by listening to music, they can be together in spirit, as he promises to dry all her tears by listening along to the radio.
The repetition of the phrase "Shana nana shana nana" in the chorus creates a catchy and memorable hook that adds to the song's upbeat and joyful nature. The use of this phrase might not have any significant meaning, but it adds to the song's universal appeal and makes it easier for everyone to sing along. The lyrics also convey the message that the singer wants to be more than just friends, as he desires to be her boyfriend and lover. He acknowledges that he adores her and wants her to be happy, and he promises to do whatever it takes to ensure that she's not hurt anymore.
One interesting fact about the song is that it is a part of their debut album, called Old Automatic Garbage. The album was released in 1996 and became one of the most popular rock albums in Malaysia. The album's songs displayed an old-school rock-n-roll vibe similar to early Beatles and Rolling Stones music. Teardrop was one of the most popular songs on the album and helped to solidify OAG's popularity in the music scene.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was the first English song to ever win the Best Song Award in the annual local music award, the Anugerah Juara Lagu. The award show was created back in 1986, and it has become one of the most significant events in the Malaysian music industry. Winning this award for Teardrop significantly boosted the popularity of OAG and cemented their status as a premier rock band in Malaysia.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been wondering for a year
We have been thinking and reflecting for a year
While i was dreaming in your realm
I was dreaming of being with you
When i wanna be your best friend and
I desire to be your closest companion
Just let the goddess be our witness
May a divine being be a witness to our relationship
And when you say that you have to go
When you express a need to leave
I simply blast the volume of radio
I use music as a form of distraction
Oh when you cry
When you shed tears
I will dry all your teardrops
I will comfort you during your emotional pain
By listening along to the radio
By sharing a musical experience
Together
As a team
It goes…
Shana nana shananana
A musical interlude
Oh we been loving for too long
Our love has lasted for a significant amount of time
While you kept singing in my dream
You were a consistent presence in my subconscious
And let the angel be our sweetness
May a benevolent being bless our relationship
When i wanna be your boyfriend
When I desire to be in a romantic relationship with you
And when you say that you wanna die
When you express suicidal ideation
I simply blast the volume of amplifier
I distract myself with music even more intensely
Yes i wanna be your lover
I desire to engage in a romantic relationship with you
Oh when you say that you wanna go
When you indicate a desire to leave
And when you say that you wanna cry
When you express the need to cry
I simply raise the volume of stereo
I distract myself with music
I simply blow the volume of amplifier
I use music as a more intense form of distraction
You don't know how much i love you
You are unaware of the depth of my affection for you
And i don't want you to be hurt
I do not wish for you to experience pain
Anymore, anytime, and anyhow
Under any circumstances, at any time
So all i got to do is just be madly in love with you
My only task is to love you intensely
A-ha
O-yeah
A musical interlude
Don't you know that i… I adore you girl…
I greatly treasure and admire you, my beloved
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@khairunnidzam92
Lebih banyak lagu OAG di dalam playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8yW8ShiHc6LBEFIFe8NFogUmO6yvrEvB
Lagu-lagu lain:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL237F152E6EADFEC9
@mohdboy6103
Terus dgr lepas qi suruh.. hehe.. tuhan selamatkan rock & roll
@rahdy9181
Sebab bro qi saya datang 🤘🏿
@jahamaz627
Cite tentang apa tu bos?
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sama ah haha
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@shiska3806
We've been wondering for a year
While i was dreaming in your realm
When i wanna be your best friend and
Just let the goddess be our witness
And when you say that you have to go
I simply blast the volume of radio
Oh when you cry
I will dry all your teardrops
By listening along to the radio
Together
It goes…
Shana nana shananana
Oh we been loving for too long
While you kept singing in my dream
And let the angel be our sweetness
When i wanna be your boyfriend
And when you say that you have to go
I simply blast the volume of radio
And when you say that you wanna die
I simply blast the volume of amplifier
Together
It goes…
Shana nana shana nana
Yes i wanna be your lover
Oh when you say that you wanna go
And when you say that you wanna cry
I simply raise the volume of stereo
I simply blow the volume of amplifier
You don't know how much i love you
And i don't want you to be hurt
Anymore, anytime, and anyhow
So all i got to do is just be madly in love with you
A-ha
O-yeah
Don't you know that i… I adore you girl