1) The Opposition were … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with this name.
1) The Opposition were a long running post-punk band from London, England that featured Ralph Hall, Marcus Bell and Mark Long, and mixed new wave sounds with reggae rhythms.
Founded in 1979, The Opposition released their first single on the independent record label Double Vision records. This was called "Very Little Glory" which the NME (New Musical Express) reviewed and said that it was "a song recorded before its time".
With the press picking up on the band, they switched from indie to major and secured a contract with the Ariola Record label in Europe. A single called "This Year" came out by Ariola, followed by the self produced "Breaking The Silence" album, and a French tour.
In 1984 the band signs to Virgin Records offshoot Charisma Records and released firstly "Intimacy" in 1983. The "Promises" album was released a year later, and another album called "Empire Days" the following year. On these releases the band worked with Producer Kenny Jones.
After a hiatus, when band members Marcus Bell and Mark Long recorded a more commercial sounding album under the name SO, the band regrouped and released the album "Blue Alice Blue" album, again recorded with Producer Kenny Jones. Also, a number of re-issues get the deluxe treatment with extra tracks on Virgin Records.
Although working separately (Mark in London and Marcus in France) they released two albums together: "War Begins At Home" in 1993 and "Blinder" in 2003.
Then Marcus and Mark parted their ways. Marcus Bell released new album "Love and Betrayal" in 2011 under the name The Opposition, equally Mark Long released few Albums under same band's name containing some unreleased material, demos and live tracks.
Marcus Bell died from cancer in December 2014.
Mark Long continued touring under The Opposition name and released further albums: "Somewhere In Between" in 2016 and "Hope" in 2021
Mark Long died from cancer n September 2022
2) Opposition was a 90's hardcore band. Their discography includes mini LP "Better Days & Bad Advice", "Pre-Packaged" EP, and splits with Dive, Ipecac, Converge and Daltonic.
3) Opposition = DC Breaks + Loadstar drum & bass duo.
4) 90's New York hardcore band featuring members that went on to play in Home 33.
Very Little Glory
Opposition Lyrics
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You tell me not to worry well I don't much
It's a laugh it's all show really
You watch TV I wonder what you see
You've found your place I'm having trouble finding mine.
It's the same, the same old story
Life and love with very little glory.
Sometimes I wonder if you're happy.
You say friendship is all you really need but I've been hurt more once
I look at you and I wonder what I'll be;
carrying bags somewhere than just another little bore
It's the same...
Well laugh I almost cried it's so easy it's so simple
Well laugh I almost died it's so easy it's so simple
Then you get to the point where I think you're wrong.
In Opposition's song "Very Little Glory," the lyrics describe a sense of disillusionment with life and relationships, as well as a desire to find purpose and meaning in one's existence. The opening lines suggest a certain degree of self-reflection and self-awareness, as the singer sees themselves in the other person but notes that there are "one two extra lines maybe," suggesting that there are some differences between them.
The chorus of the song reinforces this sense of dissatisfaction, with the repeated refrain of "It's the same, the same old story / Life and love with very little glory." This line conveys a sense of resignation and disappointment, as if the singer feels that life and love are ultimately unsatisfying and unfulfilling.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing some frustration with their friend's simplistic outlook on life ("You say friendship is all you really need but I've been hurt more than once"), as well as their own struggles to find meaning and purpose ("I look at you and I wonder what I'll be / carrying bags somewhere than just another little bore"). The final lines of the song suggest a conflict between the singer and their friend, with the singer stating, "Then you get to the point where I think you're wrong," perhaps indicating a fundamental disagreement about the nature of life and relationships.
Overall, "Very Little Glory" is a song that explores themes of disillusionment, dissatisfaction, and a search for deeper meaning in life. While there is a sense of sadness and resignation in the lyrics, there is also an underlying sense of hope that suggests that the singer is still searching for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you and I see me, one two extra lines maybe
When I look at you, I see myself, with a few minor differences
You tell me not to worry well I don't much
You tell me not to worry, but I still worry a little bit
It's a laugh it's all show really
It's funny, but it's not real
You watch TV I wonder what you see
You watch TV and I wonder what you're getting out of it
You've found your place I'm having trouble finding mine.
You seem to have found where you belong, but I'm still struggling to find my place
It's the same, the same old story
Life and love always seem to follow the same predictable pattern
Life and love with very little glory.
The ups and downs of relationships often lack the grandeur we imagine
Sometimes I wonder if you're happy.
I sometimes question whether or not you're truly content
You say friendship is all you really need but I've been hurt more than once
You claim that friendship is all you need, but I've been hurt before and require more from relationships
I look at you and I wonder what I'll be;
When I look at you, I ponder what my future holds
carrying bags somewhere than just another little bore
I don't want to end up just another ordinary person, carrying bags around for a living
Well laugh I almost cried it's so easy it's so simple
It's so easy to be amused, but it almost makes me want to cry
Then you get to the point where I think you're wrong.
Eventually, you say something that I believe is incorrect
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.