Concerning the reasoning behind the name of the band, its members have given little explanation. The band claims it was chosen at random because they thought it was amusing. The word crumpet may be unusual to some, as it is a traditional English food described in the Cambridge Dictionary as "a small, round type of bread with holes in one side that is eaten hot with butter".
Members:
Jack McEwan is the band's vocalist, main songwriter and the member credited with being the main pioneer behind the band. Born in the 1990s, he and the other band members are of the millennial generation. After the release of the band's record label, Jack is the member of the band who told the press that the idea for a record label had been around since the conception of the band, and that its creation was "only a matter of time".
Jack grew up in England, where his passion for music was kindled both by his father and through playing in bands from the age of nine onwards, before the family migrated to Australia at the age of thirteen. He also has a degree in graphic design, which he uses in creating the band’s artwork.
Luke Parish is the lead guitarist for the band. He is also a semi-professional skater, sponsored by Soggy Bones, having transitioned into the sport from surfing. He has been quoted stating that his biggest influence on the guitar is David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
Danny Caddy is the band’s drummer. He played with Jack McEwan in a band prior to the formation of the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.
Luke Reynolds was the band's bass player.
Chris Young plays the guitar/keyboard for the band in the songs that require the instrument.
Peter Coyne is the band's back-up drummer. He used to be lead but after a wrist injury during his NRL season with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, he was placed into back-up.
Gallop to Southport
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Lyrics
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Only $25 then you're dreaming
I can't feel my toungue.
Now I'm alive
Back on my terms
Into space time
On a rocket
Heading out into the Universe
The wizards coming
The lyrics of "Gallop to Southport" by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets describe a desire to experience something new and fresh. The first line, "I want to explore a new feeling," suggests a sense of stagnation or complacency, with the singer seeking something to shake them out of their routine. The next line, "Only $25 then you're dreaming," suggests that this new experience is attainable, but perhaps not in the way that we typically think of achieving our dreams. It could be interpreted as a commentary on the way that we often equate success with financial wealth, or an acknowledgement that sometimes it takes very little to make a difference in our lives.
The next line, "I can't feel my tongue," adds to the sense of disorientation and otherworldliness that pervades the song's lyrics. It's as if the singer is so absorbed in this new experience that they feel disconnected from their physical body. The chorus, however, takes on a more celebratory tone, with the singer declaring that they are now "alive" and "back on [their] terms." The following lines suggest that they have somehow escaped the bounds of earth and are embarking on a cosmic journey, perhaps aided by the "wizard" who is mentioned in the final line.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gallop to Southport" seem to be about breaking out of old patterns, exploring new territory, and embracing whatever excitement and wonder the universe has to offer. It's a song about letting go of our limitations and allowing ourselves to be swept away by the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to explore a new feeling
I am looking for novel experiences and emotions.
Only $25 then you're dreaming
The cost of this new experience is low, but the potential reward is dreamlike.
I can't feel my toungue.
The sensation of the new experience is overwhelming and has affected my senses.
Now I'm alive
The new experience has brought me to life and made me feel more present in the moment.
Back on my terms
I feel more in control and empowered than before the experience.
Into space time
The experience has altered my perception of time and space.
On a rocket
I am now on a journey powered by the new experience.
Leaving the Earth
I am leaving behind old ways of thinking and being.
Heading out into the Universe
I am embarking on a new, wide-ranging journey of self-discovery and exploration.
The wizards coming
The promise of new and exciting experiences is attracting others to join in.
Contributed by London F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.