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).
Casey's Ion
Severed Heads Lyrics
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At every turn a helping hand
A world of Casey's ion in the past
A message written on the wall
A turn and turn and turn again
An echo in the dark
K. C. Casey's eye on you
"This is about KC and the Sunshine Band."
While the lyrics of "Casey's Ion" by Severed Heads may seem nonsensical at first glance, there is a deeper meaning behind them. The repetition of "K. C. K. C. I. O. You" seems to be a reference to the abbreviation for "Kansas City," which could signify the idea of a specific location or state of mind that the lyrics are exploring. The following line, "At every turn a helping hand," suggests that this location or state of mind is one in which people are friendly and supportive. However, the phrase "A world of Casey's ion in the past" implies that this location or state of mind is no longer present in the present day and instead exists only in memory.
The subsequent lines continue to build on this theme, with "A message written on the wall" possibly symbolizing a reminder of this lost world. The repetition of "turn and turn and turn again" could represent the cyclical nature of memories and how they continue to resurface in one's mind. The final line, "K. C. Casey's eye on you," could be interpreted as a sort of warning to not forget about this lost world and its values.
Overall, "Casey's Ion" appears to be a nostalgic reflection on a time or place that was once cherished but is now gone. The lyrics use repetition and symbolism to convey the cyclical nature of memories and the importance of holding onto the values and lessons learned from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
K. C. K. C. I. O. You.
I am watching you closely, as if your presence is a reflection of KC, the frontman of the disco group KC and the Sunshine Band.
At every turn a helping hand
You are constantly offered assistance at every opportunity, no matter what direction you take.
A world of Casey's ion in the past
In the past, there existed a world influenced by Casey, perhaps referring to Casey Kasem, a previous radio host and voice actor.
A message written on the wall
There is a piece of writing or art on the wall that conveys a certain message.
A turn and turn and turn again
There are many twists and turns in the situation, constantly changing and evolving.
An echo in the dark
Something from the past still resonates and has an impact on the present situation.
K. C. Casey's eye on you
Once again, the focus remains on you, as if Casey himself is keeping a watchful eye upon you.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.