The use of a drum machine seems to have been a determining feature of bands coming out of Leeds, England (the Sisters of Mercy and The Three Johns are other examples).
In 1982, independent record label Red Rhino signed the band based on the strength of some of the group's demos. Their first single "Beating My Head" made a strong appearance on the influential New Musical Express (NME) independent record chart. Fagan and Smith soon departed the band, to be replaced by Dave Wolfenden and Paul Southern respectively. In 1983 and 1984, several more singles would be released by the band (including "He's Read" and "Monkeys On Juice"). In 1985, the band's debut album, Talk About The Weather, was released and reached #1 on the NME indie rock chart. The album received generally positive reviews and sold extremely well for a small label offering. The single "Hollow Eyes" obtained good sales as well, as did follow-up non-LP singles "Chance" and "Spinning Round", the latter of which is generally felt to be the Lorries's strongest song.
The band released one more album on Red Rhino (Paint Your Wagon) in 1986, a single ("Cut Down") and a four track EP ("Crawling Mantra", released as by The Lorries), before signing to Situation Two, an off-shoot of major label Beggars Banquet Records. Two albums followed, 1988's Nothing Wrong and 1989's Blow. These albums proved to be a slight change in direction for the band. The songs here were a little slower, with stronger, more conventional melodies sweetened by occasional female backing vocals. Reed's lyrics were less downbeat, almost optimistic. Overall, Blow is a warmer album than the band's previous, somewhat dour offerings; the Lorries pretty much left their specious gothic rock trappings behind for good. Neither one of the Beggars Banquet albums appeared on any mainstream pop charts. Singles, including "Only Dreaming (Wide Awake)" and "Open Up" (which upon its release was chosen by NME as the magazine’s Single of the Week), also failed to chart, and the band was subsequently dropped by the label. In 1991, the band released Blasting Off on the tiny Sparkhead label. Despite the relative strength of the song "Talking Back" (released as a single prior to the LP), the album was considered a major disappointment by fans and sold poorly. Reed broke up what was left of the band at that point.
In 2004, Reed revived the band and released four new songs on their website and then toured Europe and a DVD, "Thunder in the Black Cave" soon followed. The band recently announced they will tour again in 2009.
Sometimes
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Lyrics
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Sometimes I could just
Sometimes I can see you in motion
Sometimes I can look straight through you
Sometimes you stand beside me and
Sometimes you are solo
Sometimes I can see you in motion
Sometimes you are so empty and
Sometimes you are so cold
Sometimes I can see you in motion
Sometimes I can look straight through you
The lyrics to Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's song "Sometimes" are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about the fluctuating emotions and unpredictability of a relationship. The repetition of the lines "Sometimes I could just" and "Sometimes I can see you in motion/Sometimes I can look straight through you" suggests an internal struggle or ambiguity in the singer's feelings towards the subject of the song. The imagery of seeing through someone or them being empty and cold could imply that there is a lack of depth or connection in the relationship, leading to feelings of confusion and frustration.
The use of the word "sometimes" highlights the uncertainty and instability of the relationship, which may be why the song title has been chosen. The song creates a sense of tension and unease with its repetitive structure and dissonant guitar riffs, which could mirror the turmoil and uncertainty of the singer's emotions. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of conflict and confusion in a relationship that is both intense and unstable.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I could just
Occasionally, I feel like
Sometimes I can see you in motion
At times, I perceive you in action
Sometimes I can look straight through you
I have moments where I can easily see past your facade
Sometimes you stand beside me and
Occasionally, you stand next to me
Sometimes you are solo
At times, you remain alone
Sometimes you are so empty and
Sometimes, you appear unfulfilled and hollow
Sometimes you are so cold
At times, you exude a distant and chilly demeanor
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
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@CaffeineNightOwl
I´m a big RLYL-Fan since the eighties and they have many amazing songs. This one and "generation" are my favourites....
@andersjansson6629
My favorite record ever made in the hole bloody world
@abisire
exelente cansion hase un lustro no la escuchaba digna de una decada mas alla de la oscuridad y el tiempo
@eliasiv
my official breakup song
@MrLewooz
Tanto Tutto il primo album e monumentale.
@davidfoucart3932
Sometimes I can sleep, sometimes i can not the beers, sometimes i can just.STOP
Enchti, defois je fais une crise de foi avec des cannetes de pières , dès fois je dors.
@davidfoucart3932
Ichti straight des to you, in chti straigth de to you, i see straight day to U.
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David Foucart
sometimes.
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David Foucart
merde trough true true true true outhrough i'm devlilish
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David Foucart
sometimes ma cannette de bière est vide , moi , pas content!