In 2007 the former members, minus Steven Drake and adding Murray Atkinson (guitar) reformed under the name "The New Odds", whose MySpace page claimed the new group sounds "a little bit like Odds only not quite." The album Cheerleader was issued by the band under this name. By 2009 the band moved back to their original moniker "Odds"
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Hurt Me
Odds Lyrics
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Who gave the crow that telling voice?
Felt good enough to go and do some damage
Releasing that important crowing noise
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna hurt me
As much as it hurts you
You were hunted down by packs of lies
Falling like fruit bats in a bright sunbeam
Caught for mining someone else's seam
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna hurt me
As much as it hurts you
The song "Hurt Me" by Odds seems to be pointing towards a sense of revenge or retribution. The opening line, "A brush with death should make me beautiful" conjures up imagery of a near-death experience resulting in one finding a newfound appreciation for life. However, the following line, "Who gave the crow that telling voice?" suggests that this appreciation is not the desired outcome. Crows are often associated with death and misfortune, and in this case, it seems that this brush with death only gave a voice to something that was already there, revealing the darker motivations of the singer.
The following lines, "Felt good enough to go and do some damage / Releasing that important crowing noise," continue to suggest that there is an underlying desire for vengeance or retribution. The following verses expand on this theme, with references to lies, hunting, and mining someone else's seam, all pointing towards a sense of betrayal and the need for justice.
The repetition of the lines, "It's gonna hurt me / As much as it hurts you," in the chorus emphasizes the idea that there will be consequences for these actions, and that the singer is willing to bear the brunt of that pain in order to achieve their desired outcome.
Overall, "Hurt Me" is a song that seems to explore the themes of betrayal, revenge, and justice, with a dark and somewhat ominous tone.
Line by Line Meaning
A brush with death should make me beautiful
Surviving a near-death experience should make me appreciate life and improve myself
Who gave the crow that telling voice?
Who decided that the crow's voice would be so significant and recognizable?
Felt good enough to go and do some damage
Felt confident and powerful enough to cause harm or destruction
Releasing that important crowing noise
Making a loud and significant announcement or declaration
It's gonna hurt me
I know that this will cause me pain
It's gonna hurt me
I am aware that this will cause me suffering
As much as it hurts you
I understand that this will also inflict pain upon you
Low on meat and high on flies
Experiencing scarcity and having to make do with whatever is available, no matter how unappetizing or unpleasant it may be
You were hunted down by packs of lies
You were relentlessly pursued and attacked with false accusations and fabrications
Falling like fruit bats in a bright sunbeam
Losing control and failing in a very public and embarrassing way
Caught for mining someone else's seam
Caught and exposed for stealing or profiting from someone else's work or ideas
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CRAIG WILLIAM ANDREW NORTHEY, DOUG ELLIOTT, PAT STEWARD, STEVEN DRAKE
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