Early band interviews showed them to be a fun-loving bunch in contrast to their dark, lyrically pessimistic pop music. Guitarist Graeme Naysmith and drummer Chris Cooper described themselves as enthusiastic football fans and were perpetually excited about touring. Lead vocalist Ian Masters was often known to gratuitously lie in interviews, helping the group to successfully build up a certain party reputation.
In late 1990, the band added Meriel Barham, the original vocalist from Lush, as second guitarist and vocalist.
Ian Masters departed the band in 1993. By most accounts, he became more and more disenchanted with pop music and wanted to go in a more experimental direction with minimal drums and ambient sounds. He also seemed to have lost all joy for touring and live performance.
Pale Saints added former Heart Throbs bassist Colleen Browne in 1993. Meriel Barham departed in September of 1995 and the band eventually came to an end in early 1996, partly as a result of weak label support and relative lack of interest.
Ian Masters formed Spoonfed Hybrid, a duo who released a self titled album on the Guernica Label. Challenging and more experimental than Pale Saints releases.
Following the Spoonfed Hybrid Ian Masters and Warren Defever made an album together in Livonia, Michigan called 'ESP Summer'.
Shortly after Ian Masters moved to Japan, where he still lives. Material under the name 'Two Sun Tears' (a collaboration with Cailan Burns of Pretty Boy Crossover) has been released and Masters has been collaborating with musicians in Japan (Luminous Orange), Brazil (Gerador Zero) and America (Dive Index).
Henry
Pale Saints Lyrics
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Pressing my insides
This is much too light
[Incomprehensible] puts fear to bed
Don't let me forget [Incomprehensible]
This is much too nice
Pressing my insides
This is much too light
[Incomprehensible] puts fear to bed
The seeds left in her head
Don't let me forget [Incomprehensible]
The lyrics of Pale Saints's song Henry seem to express a sense of discomfort with something that is perceived as being 'too nice' or 'too light'. The repetition of these phrases together with the line "pressing my insides" creates a feeling of claustrophobia and suffocation. The line "fear to bed" suggests that the singer is trying to overcome some kind of fear or phobia but is struggling to do so. The reference to "seeds left in her head" evokes the idea of something growing or festering inside the mind, adding to the sense of oppression and anxiety.
At the same time, the refrain "don't let me forget" seems to express a desire to hold onto something, despite the discomfort it may cause. Perhaps there is an ambivalence here, a sense of wanting to let go of a fear or inhibition, but also fearing the consequences of doing so. It is an interesting and ambiguous text that allows for different interpretations and emotional responses.
Line by Line Meaning
This is much too nice
The situation or experience is overly pleasant and enjoyable, making me feel uneasy or uncomfortable.
Pressing my insides
Despite feeling uncomfortable, the experience is still impacting me deeply on an emotional level.
This is much too light
The feeling or emotion is not substantial enough to feel genuine or meaningful, and is therefore dismissive.
[Incomprehensible] puts fear to bed
The unknown or incomprehensible aspect of the situation is causing fear or anxiety, but once it is understood or accepted, the fear disappears.
The seeds left in her head
Memories or thoughts that linger in someone's mind, possibly causing distress or unrest.
Don't let me forget [Incomprehensible]
A plea to remember a feeling or experience that is difficult to express or comprehend, despite its impact.
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