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
The Key
Seachange Lyrics
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With your bright red nail varnished finger, you pointed across the pages of biblical text
You spoke with looks and smiles showing me through the passages of Ruth
And how she successfully obliged in doing all that her mother-in-law told her to do
We followed the mother's day sermons with the light streaming in from the east windows
We had been read to from the second book of Moses about how his mother saved him from the Pharaoh
Oh
Casanova
Oh
She's turned her back on you
Oh
Its over
Casanova
Oh
You're chasing the kisses that she blew
You're hard to please cutesy-coy Woolfey wink-o'-the-eye act could make any man weak at the knees
You smoke like an Italian, walk like an Egyptian, you seem to carry it all off with ease
Eastern olive skin, waxed legs, great skin, with a consistently good taste in men
You like to step out smart, look trim, but without ever following the latest high street trends
Now I realize, I'm far from qualified to bring your character into question
But it seems to me your world might end without you receiving the correct forms of attention
You have the sweetest ways, deistic sways and a perfectly holistic demeanor
But when that holier-than-thou tone creeps into you voice, I do think I could live without you
Oh
Its over
Casanova
Oh
She's turned her back on you
Oh
Its over
Casanova
Oh
You're chasing the kisses that she blew
She
Was holding the key
To this damned city
(And it looked pretty good you know)
The opening lines of The Key by Seachange describes a scene from the morning after the night before, where the singer and his companion are standing in a church at her father's request. The singer is drawn towards the young lady, with whom he has had an encounter recently, and she points towards the pages of biblical text while explaining the story of Ruth, who had followed her mother-in-law's instructions to help her. The scene is described in a poetic manner and hints at both the attraction between the singer and the young lady and her religious upbringing.
The rest of the lyrics continue to describe the singer's attraction to the young lady and his observations on her personality. He describes her physical attributes, her sense of fashion, and her confidence that radiates in everything she does. However, he also notices that she needs attention and may not always have a positive attitude. The song then ends with the line, "She was holding the key to this damned city, and it looked pretty good, you know," which could mean that the young lady has the potential to change the singer's perspective of the city, but is also representative of the power she holds over him.
Overall, The Key by Seachange is a mesmerizing and introspective song that delves into the complexities of human attraction and emotions, while also exploring themes of religion, attention-seeking behavior, and power dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
We stood in church at your father's request the morning after the night before
We found ourselves in church, per your father's invitation, the day after a wild night.
With your bright red nail varnished finger, you pointed across the pages of biblical text
Using your flashy red nail polish, you guided me through the pages of the Bible.
You spoke with looks and smiles showing me through the passages of Ruth
With only facial expressions and winks, you taught me about Ruth's story.
And how she successfully obliged in doing all that her mother-in-law told her to do
You emphasized Ruth's obedience to her mother-in-law.
We followed the mother's day sermons with the light streaming in from the east windows
We listened to Mother's Day sermons as sunlight poured in from the windows to the East.
We had been read to from the second book of Moses about how his mother saved him from the Pharaoh
We heard the story of Moses' mother and how she saved him from the Pharaoh.
You're hard to please cutesy-coy Woolfey wink-o'-the-eye act could make any man weak at the knees
Your coy behavior could easily arouse any man's affection, but you're not easily impressed.
You smoke like an Italian, walk like an Egyptian, you seem to carry it all off with ease
You have the style and confidence of an Italian smoker and an Egyptian walker.
Eastern olive skin, wax legs, great skin with a consistently good taste in men
You have beautiful skin, waxed legs, an olive complexion, and a great track record with men.
You like to step out smart, look trim, but without ever following the latest high street trends
You always look sharp but never follow the latest fashion.
Now I realize, I'm far from qualified to bring your character into question
I know I'm not qualified to judge you.
But it seems to me your world might end without you receiving the correct forms of attention
You crave the right kind of attention, and without it, your world might fall apart.
You have the sweetest ways, deistic sways and a perfectly holistic demeanor
You have a gracious personality, pious ways, and a harmonious demeanor.
But when that holier-than-thou tone creeps into you voice, I do think I could live without you
However, if you start sounding self-righteous, I might reconsider our relationship.
She was holding the key / To this damned city / (And it looked pretty good you know)
You held the key to this sinful city, and I must admit it looked enticing.
Oh / Its over / Casanova / Oh / She's turned her back on you / Oh / Its over / Casanova / Oh / You're chasing the kisses that she blew
You're desperate for attention and affection, but it's all over now. She's moved on, and you're left chasing after her.
Contributed by Samuel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.