In 1999, he released his first solo album, "Teenage Snuff Film", which he followed up with the album "Pop Crimes" a decade later. The second album was released in October 2009, only 2 months before his passing.
He passed away on December 30th, 2009 after a long battle with liver cancer.
White Wedding
Rowland S. Howard Lyrics
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Hey little sister who's the only one
Hey little sister who's your superman
Hey little sister who's the one you want
Hey little sister shot gun!
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
Hey little sister what have you done
Hey little sister who's the only one
I've been away for so long
I've been away for so long
I let you go for so long
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again.
There is nothin' safe in this world
There is nothin' sacred in this world
And there's nothin' sure in this world
And there's nothin' pure in this world
Look for something left in this world
Start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again.
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again
Rowland S. Howard's song White Wedding is dark and raw, and explores themes of love, loss, and starting anew. The song's protagonist, addressed as "hey little sister," is looking for a fresh start, after having been away for a long time. The song begins with a series of questions, demanding to know who her superman is and who she wants. The lines "Hey little sister who's the only one / I've been away for so long / I let you go for so long" suggest that the singer has neglected their relationship for an extended period. However, it is unclear whether the "hey little sister" addressed throughout the song is a literal sister or a more figurative one.
The song carries a nihilistic undercurrent with the lines "There is nothin' safe in this world / There is nothin' sacred in this world / And there's nothin' sure in this world / And there's nothin' pure in this world." These lyrics hint at a sense of disillusionment that the singer is feeling. The song's chorus, "It's a nice day to start again / It's a nice day for a white wedding," is stark and jarring, bringing together the concepts of death and new beginnings. The phrase "white wedding" may refer to a funeral, while the phrase "start again" suggests that the singer is ready for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little sister what have you done
Asking a younger sibling about their recent actions
Hey little sister who's the only one
Asking a younger sibling about their favorite person
Hey little sister who's your superman
Asking a younger sibling about their hero
Hey little sister who's the one you want
Asking a younger sibling about their crush
Hey little sister shot gun!
Expressing excitement and ready to go
It's a nice day to start again
Optimistic about a new beginning
It's a nice day for a white wedding
A wedding on a beautiful day
I've been away for so long
Admitting to being gone for a while
I let you go for so long
Acknowledging a mistake of neglecting someone
There is nothin' safe in this world
The world is unpredictable and dangerous
There is nothin' sacred in this world
Nothing is held as sacred or holy
And there's nothin' sure in this world
No guarantees or certainties exist
And there's nothin' pure in this world
The world is tainted and impure
Look for something left in this world
Search for something of value that remains
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
santiagobenites
And that's the way you do a cover song. It's brilliant! Mel Siotis, you rock.
LeetPatches
I just watched the documentary. He was incredible, wasn't he? :) and thank you very much! Looking forward to it.
anthicide
rowland’s a genius im honestly kinda upset more of his work isnt on spotify for me to listen to oof
Anna Hohwü-Christensen
buy a record.
Matus Burroughs
That´s great, thanx so much :)
Mel S
I completely forgot about this until you reminded me. Thank you! I'm very, very busy at the moment and haven't gotten much free time lately but as soon as I do I shall put up a link in rapidshare (which unfortunately doesn't last very long...) Meh, I don't benefit from the views, but I think each view is another exposure to Rowland S Howard. =]
Drake Philips
fuck hes just the best
goga goga
🖤
Mel S
Did you try looking for the album on Rapidshare?
Maximus Khan
I always thought this was the original. huh