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
Fog
Seachange Lyrics
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Set to stay
Keeping all away
Autumn wind
Drying lips
Waking business
Thick moon hanging in the air tonight
Sirens wailing alive, alive
Keep in contact with the corners of eyes
Stripped of luck wrong place wrong time
Marker to marker draws a country line
We could find a quiet place
Out here where the soil is good
Mr stand fast
Mr worldly wise
Avoid the slough of despond
Beige book says
Spending is down
On the ship Ford Maddox Brown
You could call it a family thing
You could say its done nothing at all
Ebb and flow if you want to
Don't be afraid to just go
Stripped of luck wrong place wrong time
Marker to marker draws a country line
We could find a quiet place
Out here where the soil is good
The song "Fog" by Seachange is a haunting and introspective piece that paints a vivid picture of a misty autumn evening. The lyrics describe how the fog settles in and keeps everyone away, creating a sense of isolation and separation. The wind is described as drying lips and waking business, possibly implying a sense of urgency or restlessness. Despite the activity outside, the singer of the song seems disconnected from it all, only able to keep in contact with the corners of their eyes.
The second verse introduces the characters of Mr. Stand Fast and Mr. Worldly Wise, and includes references to a "Beige book" and the ship Ford Maddox Brown. These allusions are somewhat cryptic, but they add to the sense of mystery and intrigue in the song. The chorus repeats the lines about being stripped of luck and drawing country lines, possibly referring to the idea of being trapped by circumstance or societal expectations. The song ends on a hopeful note, encouraging the listener to embrace the ebb and flow of life and not be afraid to go where their heart takes them.
Overall, "Fog" is a deeply introspective song that uses vivid imagery and cryptic references to create a sense of isolation and restlessness. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is searching for something, but isn't quite sure what it is or how to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Fog dug in
The fog has settled in and taken up a strong position
Set to stay
It doesn't seem like the fog is going anywhere anytime soon
Keeping all away
The fog is preventing anyone from being able to see or travel through it
Autumn wind
The wind during this time of year
Drying lips
The wind is causing people's lips to become dry
Waking business
The wind is causing people to get up and start their workday
People shout on the streets outside
There are people yelling and making noise outside
Thick moon hanging in the air tonight
The moon tonight looks very large and prominent in the sky
Sirens wailing alive, alive
There are emergency vehicles with sirens on that are active and responding to something
Keep in contact with the corners of eyes
Be alert and keep checking your surroundings
Stripped of luck wrong place wrong time
Someone has had a stroke of bad luck and is in the wrong place at the wrong time
Marker to marker draws a country line
Markers have been placed to indicate the boundary of a country
We could find a quiet place
There must be somewhere we can go to find peace and quiet
Out here where the soil is good
Perhaps in a rural area where the soil is fertile for growing crops
Mr stand fast
Someone who is steadfast and doesn't easily give up
Mr worldly wise
Someone who is knowledgeable about the ways of the world
Avoid the slough of despond
Stay away from despair and hopelessness
Beige book says
A book that contains important information
Spending is down
People are not spending as much money
On the ship Ford Maddox Brown
Possibly referencing a specific ship with this name
You could call it a family thing
This could be seen as a tradition among a family
You could say its done nothing at all
This might not seem like it's had any impact or result
Ebb and flow if you want to
Things may fluctuate, it's up to you whether to go with the flow or resist it
Don't be afraid to just go
It's okay to take a leap of faith or try something new without fear
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dan Eastop, Dave Gray, James Vyner, Simon Aldcroft
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