In October 2006, following extensive touring and having built up a hardcore fanbase, the band signed to Wall of Sound records. Their first single "Heavyweight Champion of the World" recieved good airplay on Radio 1 and hit the UK Top 10, and has become of this summer's anthems for many clubbers and festival goers alike, appealing to fans of both dance and indie.
Another single (He Said He Loved Me) is to be released at the end of August, alongside an album (State Of Things) in September.
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Mermaids
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics
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The man it seems that I've become
Despite the fact that we are one
I turn my back and I try and run away
Don't make me put 'em on
The trousers you bought yesterday
Probably won't fit me anyway
The scourge of the sailors
You better stay away
I'll be the butt of the playground jokes today
But I'll be a mermaid and I will have my way
When I slip back to the sea again
There's nowhere I can run
To beat the taunts that you find fun
And to be the daughter and not the son
I wonder if that's what you really crave
There's no escaping from
The man it seems that I've become
Despite the fact that we are one
I close my eyes and I hope that I might change
The scourge of the sailors
You better stay away
I'm the butt of the playground jokes today
But I'll be a mermaid and I will have my way
When I slip back to the sea again
The scourge of the sailors
You better stay away
I'll be the butt of the playground jokes today
But I will be a mermaid and I will have my way
When I slip back to the sea again
In Reverend and the Makers' song "Mermaids," the singer reflects on the challenges of trying to escape societal expectations and gender roles. The song begins with the admission that the singer is unable to escape the "man" that he has become, despite the fact that "we are one." This suggests that the singer feels trapped by his own identity and struggles to break free from it. The chorus features the repeated refrain "I'll be a mermaid and I will have my way / When I slip back to the sea again." This line can be interpreted as a desire to escape the constraints of human society and limitations of traditional gender roles by transforming into a mythical creature associated with freedom and the sea.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing frustration with the taunts and teasing he faces for not conforming to traditional expectations. He wonders if his family secretly longs for him to be a daughter instead of a son, suggesting that his struggle is not just with societal restrictions but also with the expectations of those closest to him. However, the chorus once again provides a glimmer of hope, with the repeated assertion that the singer will one day reclaim his true self by becoming a mermaid and returning to the sea. Overall, "Mermaids" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that tackles themes of identity, conformity, and personal liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no escaping from
I find it impossible to escape from who I've become
The man it seems that I've become
I don't feel like myself anymore and have taken on this new persona
Despite the fact that we are one
Even though we may be connected, I still feel trapped in this identity
I turn my back and I try and run away
I attempt to escape from this version of myself
Don't make me put 'em on
Please don't make me wear those clothes
The trousers you bought yesterday
I don't want to wear the pants you purchased recently
Probably won't fit me anyway
They likely won't even fit me in the first place
If I close my eyes and I hope that I might change
Maybe if I ignore it, I can become someone else
The scourge of the sailors
I am known as a nuisance to those who sail the seas
You better stay away
It's best for you to avoid me
I'll be the butt of the playground jokes today
I will be mocked and laughed at by others today
But I'll be a mermaid and I will have my way
Despite everything, I will transform into a mermaid and have control over my life
When I slip back to the sea again
Returning to the ocean is where I feel most comfortable and free
There's nowhere I can run
I have no place to go where I can escape the teasing and expectations
To beat the taunts that you find fun
Trying to overcome the teasing that you enjoy giving me is futile
And to be the daughter and not the son
I wonder if you'd accept me more as your daughter instead of your son
I wonder if that's what you really crave
I'm unsure if you truly want me to be happy or if you just want me to fit a certain mold
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.