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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What Goes Around
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics
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Trying to find the words, I know you'll discover,
It somewhere on the way, mind that you don't fall,
Go on and have your cake and eat n all
What goes around my friend, is coming round again
Provide your alibi's, and make them all pretend,
We know that you would lie, to further your own ends,
If it's all been decided by forces beside us there's nothing that I can do
What goes around my friend, is coming round again
The lyrics of Reverend and the Makers' song What Goes Around seem to suggest a feeling of resignation towards a situation that is beyond one's control. The mention of being in one's own universe and not needing to bother searching for words indicates a sense of detachment and perhaps even apathy towards interacting with others. Instead, the suggestion is to go on and enjoy one's life, regardless of the consequences that may come from one's actions. This attitude is mirrored in the chorus of the song, where the idea of karma is presented as an inevitable force that will catch up with one eventually. Despite the potential for lying and deceit, the notion of destiny is ultimately presented as all-encompassing, with no room for intervention.
Interestingly, this song was released as a single in 2007 and became the band's first top 20 hit in the UK. It was later included on their debut album, The State of Things, which reached number 5 in the UK album charts.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in your universe, I won't need to bother,
I won't try to reach out to you since you're living in your own world.
Trying to find the words, I know you'll discover,
You'll eventually find the right words or solution to your problems.
It somewhere on the way, mind that you don't fall,
The answer or solution is on the way, but be careful not to fail or make mistakes along the way.
Go on and have your cake and eat n all
You can enjoy the benefits or enjoyments of your actions or decisions, but you have to face the consequences too.
What goes around my friend, is coming round again
The consequences of your actions will come back to you eventually.
Provide your alibi's, and make them all pretend,
You'll try to make everyone believe your excuses or lies to get away with the consequences.
We know that you would lie, to further your own ends,
We're aware that you have a self-serving agenda or motive, and you're willing to deceive others to achieve it.
If it's all been decided by forces beside us there's nothing that I can do
If fate or external factors are controlling the situation, then I have no control over it, and I can only accept the outcome.
You're in your universe
You're solely focused on your own world and not aware of what's happening outside of it.
What goes around my friend, is coming round again
The consequences of your actions will come back to you eventually.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ED MAYM COSENS, JODY MAYM WILDGOOSE, JON MAYM MCCLURE
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benjamenplus10 - Lisa
beautiful and mellow. I like it. You really grabbed me years ago with Champion of The World...nice to hear you do stuff with this vibe too ;o)
Asta Matilda
They are all so unnaturally cool.. This is good music as well! I love them all so much. How Laura can stand and so nought and yet not seem awkward is a mystery!
soozimay
brilliant track, excited for their new album out now! would love them to do an acoustic album, it'd be amazing
soozimay
Great to hear this tonight on the live living room sesh :)
X X
Love this! ❤️
Jake Shephard
Awesome :) Guys you need to get Life in Film to do a session!!
Teona
Wonderful.
Ralph Durgaram
Nice, can anyone tell me with which camera this was filmed? Gorgious !!
Bobsypuff
amezzin!! wowwwww I love this
CaptainOatwright
Glad these guys have stuck around...some of their songs are so diverse but all excellent. HArd Time for Dreamers from the last album is awesome - my favourite. cheers