Glover developed an electro pop sound with producer Dan Grech-Marguerat (Scissor Sisters, Radiohead) and two singles followed on US indie label Neon Gold: his first single" Animal Animal / A Funny Thing", released on November 23rd 2009 and the follow up "The worst it gets / Something I'm Not", which came out on March 22nd 2010. Third single "Golden Train" was released on November 22 through Wall of Sound. He then signed to Downtown Records in the US and to Stranger Records in other territories, including the UK, Germany, Spain, Austria and Australia.
His single "Fair Warning" was released as a one-track download on June 27th 2011, with a B-side and a remix bundle on August 22.
Further remix credits can be found in relation to artists like Sébastien Tellier, Erik Hassle, Ellie Goulding, Jack Peñate, Golden Silvers, Jamiroquai, Faithless, Kimbra, The Temper Trap and Kylie Minogue.
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Caught In A Daze
Penguin Prison Lyrics
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But we don't know how
Or we could make it stop
It doesn't matter now
Cuz I've seen too much
That I can't make out
We could start again
Let me know right now
Cuz you're caught in a daze
That you can't escape
Now there's no one left
That you knew before
And you know I can't
Tell you anymore
Cuz I've said too much
You should know by now
You could start again
But you don't know how
Cuz you're caught in a daze
That you can't escape
And you're caught in a daze
Cuz you never change
And you're caught in a daze
That you can't explain
And you're caught in a daze
Cuz you never wait
And you're caught in a daze
That you can't escape
In Penguin Prison's song "Caught in a Daze", the lyrics explore the idea of being lost and stuck in a state of confusion. The opening lines "We could keep this up, But we don't know how" suggest that we're going through the motions of life without any direction or plan. The lyrics go on to say "It doesn't matter now, Cuz I've seen too much, That I can't make out". This, in a way, highlights the idea of being in a state of overwhelm where life has become too complicated to grasp. "Let me know right now" seems to be a plea for clarity or direction to move forward in life.
The chorus of the song, "Cuz you're caught in a daze, That you can't escape," repeatedly emphasizes the idea of being trapped in a mental state that's difficult to break free from. The following lyrics suggest that there's been a substantial change in the singer's life that they were not prepared for, and they're left to face the consequences without a clear plan. The line "And you're caught in a daze, Cuz you never change" may imply that the singer has failed to adapt to these changes, causing them to remain stuck in a place of confusion.
In conclusion, the overall theme of the song is about being trapped in a mental state of confusion due to unexpected events in life. The lyrics suggest a need for clarity, direction, and a desire to break free from this trapped state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
We could keep this up
We could continue like this
But we don't know how
But we are unsure of how to do it
Or we could make it stop
Or we could end it
It doesn't matter now
It's irrelevant now
Cuz I've seen too much
Because I have experienced too much
That I can't make out
That I cannot understand
We could start again
We could begin anew
Let me know right now
Inform me immediately
Cuz you're caught in a daze
Because you are stuck in a state of confusion
That you can't escape
That you cannot get out of
Now there's no one left
Now there is no one remaining
That you knew before
That you were acquainted with previously
And you know I can't
And you are aware that I cannot
Tell you anymore
Provide you with any additional information
Cuz I've said too much
Because I have already spoken too many words
You should know by now
You should be aware of this already
But you don't know how
But you do not know how to do it
And you're caught in a daze
And you are trapped in a state of confusion
Cuz you never change
Because you never alter your behavior or perspective
That you can't explain
That you cannot clarify
And you're caught in a daze
And you are stuck in a state of confusion
Cuz you never wait
Because you never show patience
That you can't escape
That you cannot get out of
Writer(s): DAVID GROSS, CHRISTOPHER GLOVER
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Aj James
This band is amazing. Listened to lost in new york album. Every song was amazing. So rare to enjoy every song on an album. Found this band today and so glad i did.
dre15253
I love this song.
Johnny LaVigne
this song is just amazing.
Richard Paul
John LaVigne It's brilliant song writing!
Gonza Valverde
80'er than the actuall 80's
Evan
True haha ^__^
Antonio Concon
💚💚💚
Deirdre Fairfax
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