Live, Seaweed were a full-on rock experience, a bouncing, bounding post-hardcore rock outfit who combined double fast melodic punk with crunching guitars.
Recall
Seaweed Lyrics
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Too much work to revise
Not all passion is lost
Just my youth is at cost
*chorus*
Before you speak
Recall what you said
Recall and I'll tighten the knot
Check the first latch
Does it let in the gray
The excitement we lack
Could be made up in pain
*chorus*
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak and I don't think so
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak where I don't
We did get along
Common ground not the plea
If you learn to forgive
Caution could be replaced
The song Recall by Seaweed speaks about a person who is reflecting on their past and how it affects their present. The first verse talks about revising a chapter, which is a metaphor for life, and not being interested in repeating the same things. The singer wants to move forward but acknowledges that some aspects of their youth will be lost. The chorus is a plea to whoever they are speaking to, to remember their past experiences and hold on to the connection they shared. They ask them to recall the moments they had together, both good and bad, and to hold on to that bond.
In the second verse, the singer uses a latch metaphor to describe how the person they are speaking to is blocking them from feeling complete. The “gray” that the latch lets in represents the dullness and lack of excitement that they experience in their relationship. The singer acknowledges that although they have differences, they were able to connect on some level but has now reached a point where they desire more in life. The final verse is about forgiveness and how caution can be replaced if one is open to forgiving others.
Overall, the song Recall is about recalling memories, both good and bad, and using them as a means to move forward in life. It speaks about relationships, forgiveness, and moving on from what no longer serves us.
Line by Line Meaning
This chapter is trite-I don't want that
I am tired of repeating the same story, I am not interested in doing that anymore
Too much work to revise
It's too much effort to fix what's already been done, I don't want to do it
Not all passion is lost
There is still some drive and desire left in me
Just my youth is at cost
I am sacrificing my youth for the sake of my passion and work
Before you speak
Think before you say something
Recall what you said
Remember the words you spoke earlier
Recall how we held
Remember the way we used to hold each other
Recall and I'll tighten the knot
If you remember our past, I will strengthen our relationship
Check the first latch
Examine the first step we took and see if it was faulty
Does it let in the gray
Did it allow doubt and uncertainty in?
The excitement we lack
We don't have the same energy as before
Could be made up in pain
We could use the difficulties we face to ignite our passion
I wish he'd leave today
I want him to leave and never return
But his manners speak and I don't think so
He is polite, so I think he will stay
We did get along
We used to have a good relationship
Common ground not the plea
Finding similar interests is not enough to save our relationship
If you learn to forgive
If you can find it in your heart to forgive me
Caution could be replaced
Our hesitancy could turn into trust if we are able to forgive each other
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charlie Drake
This chapter is trite-I don't want that
Too much work to revise
Not all passion is lost
Just my youth is at cost
Chorus
Before you speak
Recall what you said
Recall how we held
Recall and I'll tighten the knot
Check the first latch
Does it let in the gray
The excitement we lack
Could be made up in pain
Chorus
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak and I don't think so
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak where I don't
We did get along
Common ground not the plea
If you learn to forgive
Caution could be replaced
deathmetaldouglas69
One of my fav albums of 1992 and that is saying quite a bit. Great year for music.
Benton JA
absolutely amazing
Dave Arlandria
Extraño los 90s y descubrir este tipo de bandas,cuando descubri Seaweed fue un gran dia,los ame desde que empezo "Recall" y despues fueron sacando cada vez mejores discos! Spanaway es una obra de Arte! Los amo!!!
Juan Andrés Campo Restrepo
Someone told me about this band, but I never thought it'll be that good
Max Maexchen
Saw them in the days, they'r awesome
Hannai Young
Me encanta!
Bryan Jones
Man, I wish they would reissue this on vinyl.
Swamp_Rat_Fla
Epic song.
GERARDO DISORDERLY
genial!!!!
Charlie Drake
This chapter is trite-I don't want that
Too much work to revise
Not all passion is lost
Just my youth is at cost
Chorus
Before you speak
Recall what you said
Recall how we held
Recall and I'll tighten the knot
Check the first latch
Does it let in the gray
The excitement we lack
Could be made up in pain
Chorus
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak and I don't think so
I wish he'd leave today
But his manners speak where I don't
We did get along
Common ground not the plea
If you learn to forgive
Caution could be replaced