There is more than one artist with this name:
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There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Savoy is an electronic trio based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Made up by Ben Eberdt, Gray Smith and Mike Kelly, the band has played all over the United States. Their MySpace is http://www.myspace.com/savoyband, their official site at http://www.savoyband.com
2) Savoy is a Norwegian-American rock trio consisting of Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (famous from Norwegian hit machine a-ha) (vocals/guitars/bass/keyboards), Lauren Savoy (vocals/guitars) and Frode Unneland (drums/percussion/vocals).
The band has released 5 albums to date. Savoy, unlike Waaktaar-Savoy's other band a-ha, has a certain down-to-earth indie rock approach.
All songs are composed by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy with his wife Lauren Savoy. Lauren herself is known as a film maker and has, amongst other things, directed both a-ha and Savoy music videos. Frode Unneland is one of Norway's best drummers known from the Bergen music scene as drummer with Chocolate Overdose and Popium. He has also drummed for Norwegian pop sensation Sondre Lerche.
3) Savoy is a German emo band.
4) Savoy, a Romanian band, active during the Communist regime and sponsored by the Union of Young Communists. It was supposed to be the rival of dissident rock bands like Phoenix and Sfinx, it got a lot of media support. Jokes about the leader of the band concern his cheap imitation of the Dire Straits vestimentation and garments. Savoy sounded more folky and progressive rather than hard or heavy.
Underground
Savoy Lyrics
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A young wanna-be and an old has-been
I wish I had a photo of this scene
I've suffered through dependencies
I still have violent tendencies
I could sell my life to "People Magazine"
But I don't care; I don't mind
I won't forget the way you let me down
But I've gone underground
So don't come any closer
I might kick you in the nuts
Can't place your face
Can't stand your band
I hate your guts
It's just like Andy Warhol said
Fifteen minutes and a kick in the head
I hope you don't want sympathy from me
There was I time I worshipped you
But now I scrape you off my shoe
I guess that's just the way it's meant to be
And you didn't care, so don't pretend
'Cause you weren't there; you weren't my friend
In the end my only friend's a loaded gun
And I hate everyone
So don't come any closer
I might kick you in the nuts
Can't place your face
Can't stand your band
I hate your guts
Don't come any closer
Don't come any closer
Don't come any closer
Don't come any closer to me
The song "Underground" by Savoy speaks about the bitterness and frustration of an individual who used to be a fan of a musician or a famous person, but eventually felt let down after the latter became unreachable or stopped making music. The first verse sets the stage for the story with the lyricist expressing surprise to meet the subject of their past admiration, who "used to be a young wanna-be" (implying that they were once just like the fan) but is now an "old has-been." The fan reflects on their own struggles ("dependencies" and "violent tendencies") and contrasts it with the other person's seemingly glamorous life, wishing they could sell their "life to ‘People Magazine'" (a US celebrity magazine) just like them.
However, the chorus shows that the fan is not interested in reconnecting with the person or reliving their past admiration. They are bitter and resentful towards them, asking them to not come any closer or they might harm them ("kick you in the nuts"). The fan says that they can't even remember what the person looks like ("Can't place your face") or stand their music anymore ("Can't stand your band"). The bridge declares that the fan has moved on and has little sympathy for the person, echoing Andy Warhol's statement of fame lasting "fifteen minutes and a kick in the head." The fan has replaced their former obsession with a gun and now "hates everyone."
Overall, "Underground" can be seen as a commentary on the shallow nature of fame and fandom. The fan's initial adoration and projection of their own desires and hopes onto the musician is shattered once they recognize the downsides and reality of fame. The bitterness and resentment towards the person can be seen as a symptom of the disillusionment with the idolization of public figures.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought we'd meet again
I never expected to cross paths with you
A young wanna-be and an old has-been
I was once a hopeful amateur and now you're a washed-up veteran
I wish I had a photo of this scene
I wish I could capture and keep this moment to remember
I've suffered through dependencies
I've struggled with addiction and relied on substances
I still have violent tendencies
I still have a tendency to react aggressively
I could sell my life to "People Magazine"
My life is dramatic and newsworthy enough to sell for tabloid entertainment
But I don't care; I don't mind
I'm indifferent to the consequences of my actions and past experiences
Just leave me alone or leave me behind
I prefer to be left alone and forgotten
I won't forget the way you let me down
I remember how you disappointed and betrayed me
But I've gone underground
I've retreated and disappeared from the public eye
So don't come any closer
Stay away from me
I might kick you in the nuts
I'm liable to respond in a violent manner if you do approach me
Can't place your face
I don't quite remember or recognize your image
Can't stand your band
I have a strong dislike for your music and artistic works
I hate your guts
I despise and detest you intensely
It's just like Andy Warhol said
It's reminiscent of a quote made by famous artist Andy Warhol
Fifteen minutes and a kick in the head
Fame is fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying
I hope you don't want sympathy from me
I'm not interested in offering compassion or comfort to you
There was I time I worshipped you
I used to idolize and admire you
But now I scrape you off my shoe
Now I see you as unimportant and discardable
I guess that's just the way it's meant to be
This is how our relationship has inevitably turned out
And you didn't care, so don't pretend
You were apathetic towards me, so don't act like we had a deep connection
'Cause you weren't there; you weren't my friend
You weren't present or supportive when I needed it, so don't act like a friend now
In the end my only friend's a loaded gun
My only source of comfort and security is a weapon
And I hate everyone
I have contempt and disdain for everyone around me
Don't come any closer to me
Stay away from me, I don't want to interact with you
Writer(s): Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Lauren Lucia Savoy
Contributed by Ava S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@persistentpeony1997
Обожаю эту песню
@billybigtime2808
Good to see Paul let go a bit but I notice on the savoy live performances he tends to lose Pitch on the vocals a bit it becomes less tuneful and less melodic on the singing line but it’s still a great performance as his guitar playing was great as usual