2. Rooster were an English rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴1. Alias of Swedish producer Gud.
2. Rooster were an English rock band. They rapidly gained popularity in countries like Japan ,Singapore and Australia, among other East Asian countries.
Rooster were formed in 2002 by Nick Atkinson (vocals), Luke Potashnick (guitar), Dave Neale (drums) and Ben Smyth (bass). Atkinson and Potashnick were former school friends who reunited while living in London, after both admitted they were struggling to make an impact with their respective bands. They formed Rooster with Neale and Smyth and, after only a few live shows, were signed to the new BMG affiliate label Brightside.
The band's self-styled "griff rock" combined hard rock with pop but was marketed primarily at the UK teen rock market recently cornered by Busted and McFly. Rooster's debut single, "Come Get Some", reached the UK Top 10 in November 2004. Live shows saw the band improvising and extending songs; Neale often performed a four minute long drum solo during "Drag The Sunrise Down". Rooster were known to incorporate covers, such as, Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love", Free's "All Right Now", Jamiroquai's "Deeper Underground", Blackstreet's "No Diggity" and The Rolling Stone's "Satisfaction" into their live sets. Perhaps one of their problems was the fact that on CD they were one band but on stage they were very much another, giving much confusion to their predominantly teen fanbase.
Rooster's self-titled first album reached no. 3 in the UK charts. However, after spending time in Japan, they had become less well-known in the UK, and their second album "Circles and Satellites" only reached number 193 in the charts, mainly through record stores and websites having little or no stock of the album. This was due to a severe delay in its release. The album, recorded in LA ,was totally remixed and the record company was less than impressed by the route the boys were taking. As a consequence they parted company with their record label who refused to support their change from pre marketed Busted types to fully fledged rockers. Inevitably, the band announced their split via their MySpace on 24th January 2007.
Staring At The Sun
Rooster Lyrics
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Makes me feel alive
You kept me standing in your shadow
And it's a cold cold place to hide
I'm running away from this messed up place
I'm breaking free, yeah yeah
Can't stand the way you burn my eyes so I can't see
Stealing every breath I breathe
You push me into overdrive
And I don't need this kind of high 'cause now I'm done
You took everything while I was staring at the sun
I know you won't let me
Just turn and walk away
You tie me up kick me around
Trying to kill my dreams and break me down
But I won't hang around
I'm running away from this messed up place
I'm breaking free, yeah yeah
I'm tired of staring at the sun
Can't stand the way you burn my eyes so I can't see
Stealing every breath I breathe
You push me into overdrive
And I don't need this kind of light 'cause now I'm done
You took everything while I was staring at the sun
I was staring at the sun
Daylight on my shoulder
I know its time to run
Yes I know its time to run
I'm tired of staring at the sun
Can't stand the way you burn my eyes so I can't see
Stealing every breath I breathe (stealing every breath I breathe)
You push me into overdrive
And I don't need this kind of high 'cause now I'm done
You took everything while I was staring at the sun
Yeah, yeah staring at the sun
You took everything while I was staring at the sun
The lyrics of Rooster's song "Staring at the Sun" speak to a feeling of being stuck in a suffocating, unfulfilling situation. The singer is in a relationship where they feel trapped and overshadowed. They want to escape the oppressive environment and break free from the cycle of being used by their partner who is stealing their every breath. They realise they need to leave and run towards the daylight on their shoulder, because it is time to escape this situation that is "cold cold place to hide."
The repetition of the phrase "staring at the sun" is a metaphor for being blinded by the love and affection they once shared with the person they are leaving. However, now that their eyes are open, they can see the harsh reality of the situation, that their partner is taking everything they have and not giving anything in return. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination to escape, despite the adversities and pain that come with leaving a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight on my shoulder
The presence of light makes me feel alive and hopeful.
Makes me feel alive
The light is a source of inspiration and energy for me.
You kept me standing in your shadow
I stayed with you despite being overshadowed by your influence and control.
And it's a cold cold place to hide
Being in your shadow and under your control is a lonely and miserable experience.
I'm running away from this messed up place
I am trying to escape this situation that has caused me pain and distress.
I'm breaking free, yeah yeah
I am determined to finally gain my freedom and independence.
I'm tired of staring at the sun
I can't handle the intense, blinding brightness and heat that you emanate anymore.
Can't stand the way you burn my eyes so I can't see
Your actions and words have hurt me to the point where I can't see clearly or be objective.
Stealing every breath I breathe
Your actions are taking away my ability to breathe and live freely.
You push me into overdrive
Your influence and demands are causing me to work too hard and too much.
And I don't need this kind of high 'cause now I'm done
I have realized that I don't need this level of intensity and stress in my life anymore.
You took everything while I was staring at the sun
You exploited me and took advantage of me while I was blinded by your bright and intense presence.
I know you won't let me
I know you will try to prevent me from leaving or gaining my independence.
Just turn and walk away
I wish I could easily leave and walk away from this situation, but I know it won't be that simple.
You tie me up kick me around
You physically and emotionally abuse and control me in every way possible.
Trying to kill my dreams and break me down
You are actively trying to destroy my ambitions and spirit to gain more control over me.
But I won't hang around
Despite all of this, I refuse to stay and accept this treatment any longer.
I know its time to run
I have come to terms with the fact that I need to leave and escape this toxic situation.
Lyrics ยฉ DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICK ATKINSON, LUKE POTASHNICK, STEVE ROBSON
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@selamarieway2858
I usually catch this song play on weekend mornings on MTV while the sun was shining brightly outside and the air was so fresh. Was grade9 back then and had the best year and friends in high school. Pls take me back ๐
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@nobuhikoshinota2998
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@wolfonthemoon1
These were such a great band.
@kantiyatinazwa5438
my Favorite song ๐... MTV I miss u
@indonesiankaraokelounge3936
ahh... my favorite song from Rooster. Back to that day, where MTV Indonesia often played this song. And for this channel, I gladly say thanks for the memories that you shared here :)
@nadiyahasanah2278
Omg yes, I remember this from MTV ๐
@rindidanika3131
Yeah. It was the best time.
@frederickfiliph3798
One of the best time in my life โค
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