Reamonn was a German rock and pop band that is well known all over Europe. They recorded six albums and disbandoned in 2010.
In 1998, Rea Garvey left his band The Reckless Pedestrians and home town of Tralee, Ireland to go to Germany with not a lot money and a demo CD in his pocket. He put an ad into local paper Stockacher Anzeiger stating, "Singer requires band for recording and live shows." Mike Gommeringer (Gomezz) saw this ad and accurately assumed it must have been Garvey, whose original band he had once seen play live. The twosome met up and subsequently recruited Uwe, Sebi and Phil. Their first gig was played on New Year's Eve 1998 in Stockach.
In order to secure a recording contract, they set up a showcase at Logo, a small club in Hamburg, in front of 16 representatives from various record labels in 1999. The band was quickly offered several contracts, settling on signing with Virgin Records Germany. As of 2006 they are now releasing their music through Universal Music.
Their best known songs are: Supergirl and Tonight(2006).
In 2011, Rea started his solo career and as of 2018, released 4 albums so far: Can't stand the silence, Pride, Prisma and Neon. Rea continues to work with national and international artists like Kool Savas, Jam & Spoon, Paul van Dyk or Mary J. Blige.
In the past, he recorded a new version of "All good things come to an end" with Nelly Furtado.
For several German movies he provided solo tracks even before Reamonn disbandoned.
He regularely appears at a coach of the German Version of "The Voice" or "The Voice Kids".
Rea married in 2002 and together with their child, they live in Berlin.
Sorry Days
Rea Garvey Lyrics
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In your child like eyes
You´re running away
From your sorry days
You feel alive
As you walk inside
You know this place
You do it anyway
You don´t know how to stop
And you never get enough
But heavens gonna hate you
If you don´t come home tonight
Cause when you get high
When you get high
You love the world like a beautiful girl
Oh oh oh
But when you get high
When you get high
All that remains is a pocket of change
Oh no
You wake up late
You face the pain
Did you say what you said?
Did you do what you did?
Another sorry day
You spoke you mind
There´s no rewind
You sat on your throne
You couldn´t leave alone
Another sorry day
Cause when you get high
When you get high
You love the world like a beautiful girl
Oh oh oh
But when you get high
When you get high
All that remains is a pocket of change
Oh no
You said you´d change your ways
And you swore upon the graves
There´s nothing to defend
And your sick of sorry ends
She´s the one who holding all your broken pieces
She´s the one who wants you coming home tonight
Cause when you get high
When you get high
You love the world like a beautiful girl
Oh oh oh
And when you get high
When you get high
All that remains is a pocket of change
Oh no
All that remains is a pocket of change
Oh no
The song "Sorry Days" by Rea Garvey talks about the struggles of addiction and self-destructive behavior. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song. The "bright city lights" and "child like eyes" are representative of the reckless abandon that comes with addiction. The singer of the song is running away from their problems, their "sorry days," and seeking refuge in drugs or some other kind of escape. The euphoria that comes with getting high is compared to the exhilaration of falling in love with a beautiful girl. However, the consequences of the addiction are severe, and the singer is left with nothing but a "pocket of change."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the conflicting emotions of getting high. On one hand, it makes the singer feel alive and energized; on the other hand, it leaves them with nothing. The lyrics "heaven's gonna hate you if you don't come home tonight" are a somber reminder of the self-destructive nature of addiction. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer vowing to change their ways and return home to the one who loves them.
Overall, "Sorry Days" is a poignant look at addiction and the damage it can cause. It portrays the highs and lows of addiction in an honest and compelling way, ultimately showing that change is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Those bright city lights
The bright city lights catch your attention, and draw you in.
In your child like eyes
Your eyes light up with childlike wonder as you enter the city.
You´re running away
You are escaping your problems by immersing yourself in the city life.
From your sorry days
You are running away from the pain of your past.
You feel alive
The city makes you feel like you are really living.
As you walk inside
As you step into the bright lights of the city, you feel invigorated.
You know this place
You are familiar with the city and know your way around.
Is where you fall from grace
The city is where you often make mistakes.
You do it anyway
You continue to indulge in the city life, despite its negative effects.
You don´t know how to stop
You are addicted to the adrenaline rush of the city.
And you never get enough
The city always leaves you wanting more.
But heavens gonna hate you
Your destructive behavior is not approved of by the higher powers.
If you don´t come home tonight
If you don't return to a safer place, you might face consequences.
Cause when you get high
When you become intoxicated by the city life,
You love the world like a beautiful girl
You see the world as wonderful and exciting.
Oh oh oh
But when you get high
However, when you get too high,
All that remains is a pocket of change
All that is left is a tiny bit of your former self, and not much else.
Oh no
You wake up late
You sleep in and struggle to face the day.
You face the pain
You confront the aftermath of your poor choices.
Did you say what you said?
You question whether you said or did anything regrettable the night before.
Did you do what you did?
You question whether you did anything irresponsible the night before.
Another sorry day
Another day that you must apologize for your mistakes.
You spoke your mind
You shared your thoughts and opinions.
There´s no rewind
You can't take back what you said or did.
You sat on your throne
You acted arrogantly.
You couldn´t leave alone
You couldn't resist temptation.
Cause when you get high
Once again, when you indulge in the city life,
She´s the one who holding all your broken pieces
A person you care about is the only one helping you through your problems.
She´s the one who wants you coming home tonight
The person you care about wants you to come back to a safer place.
You said you´d change your ways
You promised you would improve yourself.
And you swore upon the graves
You made a very serious promise.
There´s nothing to defend
You have no excuse for your actions.
And your sick of sorry ends
You're tired of constantly apologizing for your mistakes.
Cause when you get high
Once again, when you indulge in the city life,
You love the world like a beautiful girl
You see the world as full of love and beauty.
And when you get high
But when you get too high,
All that remains is a pocket of change
All that is left is a tiny piece of you, and not much else.
Oh no
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAYMOND GARVEY, DENIS ARCHER
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