Formed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
NEW WORLD
Saigon Kick Lyrics
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Isn't it grand and sometimes unfair?
Climb as high as you can
Talk to the stars and kiss them for me
Is this your world? So far away
All that you know, all gone away
Life isn't it vague?
Haziness, thoughts of one's reason to live
Fly so far away
Over the clouds and wait for me there
Is this your world? So far away
All that you know, all gone away, so far away
As I watched the sun touch down
To the last point of a dark, pale, violent night
Endless thoughts flowed through my mind
Like faint rainbows caressing the skies
We are the new world love clan
Crimes based on position
Not of a constant just a transition
Love is what they say
Binding the last safe thing but steals it away
Is this your world? So far away
All that you know, all gone away
Is this your world? So far away
All that you know, all gone away
Is this your world?
The lyrics of Saigon Kick's New World depict a sense of disillusionment with the state of the world and the human experience. The lyrics begin by questioning the concept of time as being both grand and unfair, suggesting a deep-seated frustration with the limitations and constraints of life. The chorus asks whether the world one exists in is truly their world, given the overwhelming sense of distance and disconnection from it.
The verses describe a desire to escape the confines of reality, to reach for the stars and transcend the haze of uncertainty surrounding existence. The ending lines of the verse and chorus, which repeat the phrase 'all gone away', suggest a pessimistic perspective on the state of things, with the human experience feeling hollow and fleeting. The second verse describes the corrupting influence of power and the notion of love as a fleeting, elusive force that can be both binding and destructive.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of restlessness and yearning for a more meaningful existence beyond the boundaries of everyday life. It speaks to the alienation and disillusionment that many people feel in modern society, and the difficulty of finding a sense of belonging and purpose in an ever-changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Time people might say
Some people might say that time is grand and wonderful, while others might argue that it is unfair.
Climb as high as you can
Do everything you can to achieve your dreams and aspirations.
Talk to the stars and kiss them for me
The stars represent hope, wonder, and beauty. Kiss them for me means to embrace those things on behalf of someone who can't do it themselves.
Is this your world? So far away
Do these things seem like they belong to a distant world or reality?
All that you know, all gone away
Everything you understood or believed in has disappeared or changed in some way.
Life isn't it vague?
Isn't life somewhat uncertain in its meaning or purpose?
Haziness, thoughts of one's reason to live
Feeling unsure, unclear, and questioning one's own purpose or existence.
Fly so far away
Escape the chaos, confusion, or troubles of the everyday world and fly away to freedom or peace.
Over the clouds and wait for me there
Past the clouds is a metaphorical representation of a place of hope, safety, or refuge. Wait for me there could imply that the artist wants someone to come along with them.
As I watched the sun touch down
Watching the sun set, which can signify the end of something or the beginning of a new day.
To the last point of a dark, pale, violent night
A vivid and descriptive way of describing the end of something difficult or painful in one's life story.
Endless thoughts flowed through my mind
Thoughts that never stopped, kept going and going without end or interruption.
Like faint rainbows caressing the skies
Rainbows are a symbol of hope or beauty, and a faint one could represent something that is barely visible in one's life. Caressing the skies can mean gently touching or embracing the vast and infinite universe.
We are the new world love clan
We are a group of people who believe in love and positivity for the future.
Crimes based on position
Crimes that are committed because of someone's social status, wealth or power, rather than being punished based on their actions like a normal person.
Not of a constant just a transition
People's positions or status in society are not a constant, but a transition that can change over time.
Love is what they say
People say that love is important or valuable in life.
Binding the last safe thing but steals it away
Love can be the last thing that we believe is safe and protected, but it can also take it away or cause hurt and pain.
Is this your world? So far away
Do these things seem like they belong to a distant world or reality?
All that you know, all gone away
Everything you understood or believed in has disappeared or changed in some way.
Is this your world? So far away
Do these things seem like they belong to a distant world or reality?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, LARS VON TRIER, SIRGURJON BIRGIR SIGURDSSON
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