1. Satellites is an experimental rock… Read Full Bio ↴There are five bands by this name;
1. Satellites is an experimental rock group formed in Mallorca (Mediterranean Sea) in 1996.
2. Satellites is a UK post rock band formed in 2008, whose ep 'Shorelines' shows up on this page.
www.myspace.com/satellitesbanduk
3. Satellites are a UK based band formed in 2010, who have released an EP titled 'New Eyes', available to download at http://satellitesuk.bandcamp.com.
4. Satellites is in fact not a band but one man, Englishman Johnny Vic aka John Garrison who lives in Copenhagen. He writes, plays and produces as Satellites. More information can be found on https://www.facebook.com/satellites01 http://www.satellites01.co.uk/ http://www.satellites02.co.uk/
5. Satellites is a punk rock band from Brisbane, Australia who are currently signed to Penultimate Records. The band has recently launched their Debut Album 'Black Dog' https://www.facebook.com/pg/satellitesband.
This is the bio for satellites 1:
The Satellites claim to be influenced, among others, by Television, Patti Smith, the Cure, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Jefferson Airplane, etc.
Discography:
* 1998: Satellites (EP)
* 1998: The Blue Box (CD)
* 2000: Single 7" Split
* 2001: Our Very Bright Darkness (CD)
* 2001: It’s a Joy (CD single)
* 2002: Nothing Came (EP)
* 2008: The Cave and the Limehouse Recordings, vol 1 (EP)
Currently working in the mix of the Cave and the Limehouse Recordins, vol 2, and the Cicely Satellites Ep-DVD.
www.satellitesmusic.com www.myspace.com/satelliteslondon
Best Days of Our Lives
Satellites Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Take all the money and run now salesmen
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
Passions that drove a new world Extinguished by paper outdated and used
With old portraits
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives
The lyrics to Satellites' song "Best Days of Our Lives" speak to the disappointment and disillusionment that can come from the post-war era, particularly in terms of the creative industries. The opening lines of "creators of post war icons, take all the money and run now salesmen" criticize those who profit off of the iconic culture created during times of war and leave behind the very artists who created it. The song suggests that these days, ones created and shaped by passionate individuals and their art, are now being squandered and devalued by outdated systems and greedy salespeople.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "these are the best days of our lives," can be seen as ironic. The singer acknowledges that these are still the best days we have, but does so with a sense of loss and sadness. The lines "passions that drove a new world, extinguished by paper outdated and used with old portraits" serve as a lament for the lost potential of a more creative and artistic world. The song mourns a world that could have been, but instead was corrupted by commercial interests.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a longing for a time when genuine creativity and artistry were valued more than they are today. They speak to the disillusionment and disappointment that comes with living in a world where commercialism and financial gain often come before artistic expression and innovation.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world creators of post war icons
In our current society, the people who make popular figures and symbols of the post WW2 era hold great power.
Take all the money and run now salesmen
These individuals abuse their power, taking the wealth and leaving like unscrupulous salespeople.
These are the best days of our lives
Despite the corrupt individuals and their actions, these days are still the greatest we will ever experience.
Passions that drove a new world
The same passions that drove innovations and progress in the post war era.
Extinguished by paper outdated and used
However, these passions are slowly fading due to outdated traditions and systems that no longer serve the greater good.
With old portraits
These outdated systems have been in place for so long that they have become mere portraits of the past.
These are the best days of our lives
Despite the fading of progress and the pervasiveness of corrupt individuals, these days are still the greatest we will ever experience.
These are the best days of our lives
No matter how bad things may seem, these days we are living in will be remembered as the best and most important of our lives.
These are the best days of our lives
Even with all the chaos and corruption, these days are still the most significant of our lives and we should cherish them.
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.