Their debut "Lay of the Land" was released in 2004 by Matador Records. In 2006 their second album "On Fire, with Love" was released by the German label Glitterhouse. In 2007 Seachange recorded a farewell live album, also released by Glitterhouse, aptly titled 'Disband in Bonn'. The set, recorded at the Harmonie in Bonn, features songs from both their albums as well as B-sides and the previously unreleased 'Half A Love'.
In March 2007 they announced to split up, leaving the stage after three full releases and two EPs.
Their final release which features a collection of records from throughout their career is available as a free download: http://www.soundmap.co.uk/fileshare/thestarswhiteout.zip.
In late 2014 it was announced that the debut album of post-Seachange group, Dearest, would be released in February 2015 on their own A is for Artist record label via Bandacmp: https://dearest1.bandcamp.com/releases
Carousel
Seachange Lyrics
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Useless descriptions of the things you own
Chosen the branch that points to the sun
Hack with the ax with one eye on
How are the planets moving this year?
To protect your money, help your career?
Bar coded destiny, boxed up for sale
If you look at the sky there's nothing to say
Come live with me and be my love
And we will all the pleasures prove
Truth in every shepard's tongue
As if all the world and love were young
First you say you can't handle it
You can't handle it because you need it - you need it
Then you say you don't believe in it
Don't believe in it because you want it - you want it
Could it be your just playing me, playing me until you ditch it, ditch it
Hey I'm going to get through with you, through with you
Until you get it, you get it.
Get back to nature and invent some crimes
Find all the meanings in the nursery rhymes
Sit in the church when the sun shines through
Start to believe that its all for you
Live more like this, be more like this
Listen to this, get with this, with this
Exotic ideas they come and go
Then left behind like bargain clothes
And so I feel so warm inside
And the guides to living make it feel alright
Come live with me and be my love
And we will all the pleasures prove
Truth in every shepherd's tongue
As if all the world and love were young
First you say you can't handle it
You can't handle it because you need it - you need it
Then you say you don't believe in it
Don't believe in it because you want it - you want it
Could it be your just playing me, playing me until you ditch it, ditch it
Hey I'm going to get through with you, through with you
Until you get it, you get it.
The lyrics of Seachange’s “Carousel” delve into the themes of consumerism, materialism, and the search for meaning in life. The first verse speaks about the emptiness that comes with obsessing over material possessions and the pursuit of wealth. The line “Bar coded destiny, boxed up for sale” encapsulates the notion that our lives are packaged and sold to us, with predetermined paths and expectations that restrict our true potential. However, the following verse suggests an alternative way of living, one that’s closer to nature and values the intangible, such as the imagery of finding meanings in nursery rhymes and sitting in church to appreciate the sun shining through.
The chorus brings a sense of hope, inviting the listener to “come live with me and be my love” and to experience the pleasures and joys of life in a more authentic manner. The use of the phrase “truth in every shepherd’s tongue” evokes an idyllic simplicity, a return to a more innocent time when life was less complicated. The second verse explores the dichotomy of wanting and needing things, and how they can be interchanged or confused. The repetition of “you need it” and “you want it” indicates the struggle to find what truly satisfies us, and the deeper meanings that we seek. However, the song ends on a positive note, with the determination to “get through with you” and to continue to search for those elusive answers.
Overall, “Carousel” presents a powerful commentary on the modern human condition, grappling with our often-futile attempts to fill the void within ourselves through material possessions, and the possibility of finding fulfillment through simpler, more meaningful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Made out of something never known
This thing is not something anyone has seen or heard before
Useless descriptions of the things you own
Descriptions of your possessions are irrelevant
Chosen the branch that points to the sun
You've selected the path to success
Hack with the ax with one eye on
You're working hard with determination
How are the planets moving this year?
What's coming up in your life based on the stars?
To protect your money, help your career?
Is your only goal to be financially successful?
Bar coded destiny, boxed up for sale
Your fate is predetermined and sold as a commodity
If you look at the sky there's nothing to say
Sometimes there are no words to describe the beauty in the world
Come live with me and be my love
Join me in a life together filled with love
And we will all the pleasures prove
Together we will experience all the joys in life
Truth in every shepherd's tongue
The wisdom of simple people is often the most profound
As if all the world and love were young
We should approach love with the same enthusiasm as a child
First you say you can't handle it
At first you believe you are unable to deal with the situation
You can't handle it because you need it - you need it
In reality, you can't handle it because you are emotionally invested in it
Then you say you don't believe in it
You later claim you no longer believe in the situation
Don't believe in it because you want it - you want it
However, you still actually desire the situation
Could it be your just playing me, playing me until you ditch it, ditch it
Are you manipulating me until you decide to walk away from the situation?
Hey I'm going to get through with you, through with you
Despite your emotional games, I will persist
Until you get it, you get it.
I will not give up until you understand the situation for what it is
Get back to nature and invent some crimes
Spend more time outside and be creative in your pursuits
Find all the meanings in the nursery rhymes
There is wisdom to be found in even the simplest things
Sit in the church when the sun shines through
Take time to reflect and find peace in the world around you
Start to believe that its all for you
Recognize that the world is here for you to explore
Live more like this, be more like this
Embrace this lifestyle and attitude
Listen to this, get with this, with this
Pay attention to what is being said and join in
Exotic ideas they come and go
New and unique thoughts are fleeting
Then left behind like bargain clothes
They are quickly forgotten like cheap clothing
And so I feel so warm inside
This lifestyle brings happiness and contentment
And the guides to living make it feel alright
The advice and guidance of those who came before us help us find our way
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