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Red Drapes are a four-piece band currently situated in London, England. Their melancholic sound and strong lyrical emphasis takes influence from post punk and new wave bands of the 80’s, The Smiths, Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Cure. After only few live shows, Red Drapes soon earned themselves support slots with The Boxer Rebellion, O Children, White Rose Movement and The Chapman Family. A dystopian and somewhat nihilistic view of modern life is documented and encapsulated in their songs.
In the later months of 2008 after studying photography at university in their hometown, Adam (vocals, guitar) and Thomas (guitar) moved from the subdued coastal city of Southampton to London. They looked toward the capital for inspiration and creativity, and were invited by a friend to live in a derelict pub in South London shared with artists. Braving a cold winter, the empty building soon became a place of writing and a makeshift rehearsal space where their sound would resonate over the surrounding estates.
Whilst working in a record store, Adam met George (drums) who shared mutual influences. He was invited to a rehearsal and later joined. Spring 2009 saw a move from the derelict pub to a new place of rehearsal, in the form of a disused room in a Victorian building. Due to its deep crimson walls and bare floorboards, it was entitled by the band as ‘The Red Room’. Following regular writing sessions, Riley (bass) a close friend of George’s was invited to hear the band and joined shortly afterwards.
Immersing themselves in the metropolis ideal of London, Red Drapes began to create melodious portraits of lovelorn places and their inhabitants. Thoughts that were once harboured in small city life were now given a release, made apparent in early demos. People, the self, and the romanticised notion of cities failing are all subject matters and lyrical stimulus. Themes of isolation, banality and unhappiness can be felt in ‘Reflection’ and ‘Dirty windows’, whilst ‘Hush now the dockyard’ sees them write a love letter to old industries failing to function as they did in their previous light.
Red drapes are currently recording further demos with producer Laurie Latham (echo & the Bunnymen). An EP is planned for 2010 and will see the band continue with live shows throughout the year in the auk and overseas.
Red Drapes are:
Adam Heron - Vocals, Guitar
Thomas Walker - Guitar
George Latham - Drums
Riley Difford - Bass
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Reflection
Red Drapes Lyrics
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All that's here in silent and still
Look in puddles and parked cars anything so
That I can stare right back into my own eyes
I coudn't see my reflection here
Just feel like a piece of deadwood
People sit alone and don't talk to one another
So the city sinks faster with us inside
Were you looking for footsteps on the pavement
I was looking for my reflection
Then it all washes away
No one comes out when it rains
No one comes out when it rains
I couldn't see my reflection still
You soak my soul and make me (hurt) my bones
Rains drawn the city
Like it drowns my heart
Like it drowns my heart
Were you looking for footsteps on the pavement
I was looking for my reflection
Then it all washes away
No one comes out when it rains
No one comes out when it rains
Were you looking for footsteps on the pavement
I was looking for my reflection
Then it all washes away
No one comes out when it rains
No one comes out when it rains
The lyrics to Red Drapes's song "Reflection" speak to the feeling of loneliness and disconnection from oneself and others. The first verse sets the tone by describing the inability to see one's reflection, which is traditionally a symbol of self-knowledge and self-awareness. The lines "All that's here in silent and still" convey a sense of emptiness, as if the singer's surroundings are devoid of life or meaning.
The chorus speaks to the search for connection and self-understanding. The singer longs to "stare right back into [their] own eyes," suggesting a desire to understand oneself better. The mention of looking in "puddles and parked cars" is a poignant nod to the idea of finding oneself reflected in unexpected or mundane places. However, this search is ultimately fruitless, as the rain washes away any sign of the singer's presence.
The second verse expands on the theme of disconnection, describing a city where "People sit alone and don't talk to one another." The phrase "So the city sinks faster with us inside" suggests a sense of collective despair or hopelessness. By the end of the song, the repeated refrain "No one comes out when it rains" reinforces the idea that the search for connection is doomed to failure.
Overall, "Reflection" is a somber meditation on the human need for connection and the pain of feeling disconnected. The imagery of rain and the absence of reflections serve as powerful symbols of this theme.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't see my reflection so
I found myself struggling to see my own image in the surrounding environment.
All that's here in silent and still
The still and stagnant surroundings have a dull effect on me.
Look in puddles and parked cars anything so
I frantically search for anything reflective to catch a glimpse of myself.
That I can stare right back into my own eyes
To try and connect with my own self by looking into my eyes.
I coudn't see my reflection here
Still struggling to find a reflection of myself in the immediate surroundings.
Just feel like a piece of deadwood
I feel as lifeless and static as the objects around me.
Running to the (gather)
Trying to escape from this lifeless situation.
People sit alone and don't talk to one another
The absence of human connection and interaction makes the situation even more bleak.
So the city sinks faster with us inside
The collective feeling of detachment and apathy leads to a general sense of decay and decline.
Were you looking for footsteps on the pavement
Did you seek out something other than yourself to connect with?
I was looking for my reflection
I wanted to find myself amidst the surrounding desolation.
Then it all washes away
Any connection or reflection I had quickly fades and disappears.
No one comes out when it rains
Even in a moment of change or movement like rain, people do not engage or interact.
You soak my soul and make me (hurt) my bones
The drenching rain symbolizes the heavy impact this environment has on my inner self.
Rains drawn the city
Rainfall mirrors the slow decay and breakdown of the city.
Like it drowns my heart
The stagnant environment has a negative impact on my emotional and mental health.
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kristina lezama
good song...geniales!!!