After becoming instant Top 40 material with their driving hit Right Now and the lesser-known Politically Correct on their first album, the band slowly shied from the limelight for its second album, part of the reason the third album was not released in the US.
In recent days lead singer Mitch Allan has pursued a solo career, reworking some SR-71 songs and creating some of his own. SR-71 split in 2007, but reformed in 2009.
The name of the band came from SR-71 Blackbird, a retired supersonic surveillance aircraft of the United States Air Force.
Current Members:
* Mitch Allan - lead vocals, guitar
* Pat DeMent - guitar, backing vocals
* Mike Ruocco - bass, backing vocals
* John Allen - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Former members:
* Dan Garvin - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1998–2001)
* Mark Beauchemin - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
* Jeff Reid - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
What A Mess
SR-71 Lyrics
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I'm a mess, what a fool
Now what do I do
I need your help to get up from my knees
I can't seem to see the forest for the trees
As I wait in my silent misery
All I'm asking is please, forgive me
Now she knows me
She wants me to be
Someone I can't be
And she wants me
And she needs me
And she wants me
Because she loves me
Shattered
Now you see inside
I no longer hide
Or fall between the cracks you left behind
Shattered, now you're out of time
You've come this far to be denied
What a shame, I'm to blame
In SR-71's song What A Mess, the singer confesses his mistakes and begs for forgiveness for lying to his loved one. He admits that he is a mess and a fool, and he doesn't know what to do to make things right. The chorus shows his desperation and need for help to get back on his feet. He cannot see the solution through the pain and misery he's in. The singer also acknowledges that his lover wants him to be someone he cannot be, which makes his situation even more complicated. The bridge of the song tells us that the singer has been shattered by his wrongdoing, and now he is exposed to his lover, revealing his true self.
The song talks about the difficulty of fixing a shattered relationship and the desperation caused when things fall apart. It also highlights the importance of forgiveness in relationships and how it can lead to healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I confess it's all true.
I admit that what people are saying about me is correct.
I'm a mess, what a fool
I am in a state of chaos and feeling ashamed of my actions.
Now what do I do
I'm unsure how to correct the mistakes I've made.
I need your help to get up from my knees
I require support and encouragement in order to regain my confidence.
I can't seem to see the forest for the trees
I'm having a hard time seeing the big picture due to focusing on the small details.
As I wait in my silent misery
I'm suffering and dealing with pain inwardly instead of seeking help.
All I'm asking is please, forgive me
I regret what I have done and I ask for forgiveness.
Now she knows me
The girl that I'm interested in has gotten to know me better.
She wants me to be
She envisions me to be a certain way.
Someone I can't be
However, I am not ready or able to fulfill her expectations.
And she wants me
Regardless of my flaws, she still desires to be with me.
And she needs me
She is reliant on me for her emotional well-being.
And she wants me
Despite all of the obstacles, her love for me persists.
Because she loves me
Her love for me is the reason why she wants and needs me.
Shattered
I am emotionally broken.
Now you see inside
The person causing my troubles finally understands my perspective.
I no longer hide
I am no longer concealing my true self or feelings.
Or fall between the cracks you left behind
I am not going to let my past problems consume me anymore.
Shattered, now you're out of time
The person that caused me pain no longer has any control over me.
You've come this far to be denied
The person who hurt me will not receive another chance to do so again.
What a shame, I'm to blame
I feel a sense of guilt and regret for causing pain to others.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY E REID, MARK J BEAUCHEMIN, MITCHELL ALLAN SCHERR
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