The original members were Richard Fielding and Andrew Wright, and were soon joined by Tom Ellard. This later changed to Garry Bradbury, Paul Deering, and Tom Ellard; Ellard has been the only one to remain throughout the group's career, with changing lineups throughout its two and a half decades of existence, later working mainly with Stephen Jones. Robert Racic was an integral part of the band during the late eighties/early nineties.
Severed Heads performed a final concert in Sydney in January 2010. Tom Ellard uploaded a farewell video of Sevs in Space to Youtube, which may be considered as a requiem of sorts.
In early 2008, Ellard added the following text to the bottom of the official site's front page, "Severed Heads do not have a MySpace page. It is a fake. The band is dead,". (www.sevcom.com).
4.W.D
Severed Heads Lyrics
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Cut my heart in automobile
Tear the bones make way
Drive a path through flesh
Seed the Earth take steps
Blue sky red land
I hold in my hands
I give as my gift to you
Strive for good
In "4.W.D." by Severed Heads, the lyricist paints a vivid image of making their way through harsh terrain in a four-wheel drive. However, the lyrics quickly take a turn to the grisly and violent as the singer describes cutting their heart with the car and driving a path through their own flesh and bones. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the physical toll that pursuing an ambitious goal or dream can have on a person, sacrificing one's own well-being and even sanity at times. Despite this dark image, the singer also describes sowing the earth and striving for good, perhaps suggesting that the harsh journey is ultimately worth it when it leads to positive change or growth.
Line by Line Meaning
In four wheel drive
Driving in a vehicle with all four wheels providing power to the move the car forward
Cut my heart in automobile
Feeling emotionally wounded while driving
Tear the bones make way
Breaking through obstacles with force and determination
Drive a path through flesh
Pushing through difficulties despite personal pain and discomfort
Seed the Earth take steps
Planting seeds of progress and growth while taking small but steady actions towards a goal
Blue sky red land
A scenic view of contrasting colors that inspire a deep appreciation for nature and its beauty
I hold in my hands
Having physical possession and control over something
I give as my gift to you
Sharing something valuable and meaningful with others as an act of generosity and kindness
Catch my breath in transit
Using moments of rest while in motion to recharge and gather one's thoughts
Strive for good
Working hard towards positive outcomes and making a meaningful impact on the world
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