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).
First Steps
Severed Heads Lyrics
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Hope it's for the best
Someone I fell for
Such falls won't pass muster
Scrutiny and I need all I can get
Nil by mouth she said
And when you tell lies an angel dies
Maybe I could take a loan
See somebody where love is money
But you can't pay yourself
to fill yourself with desire for someone--C
"Oh oh, another woe is me, maybe. At least no one is flying, for
Christ's sake.
The lyrics of the song "First Steps" by Severed Heads describes the feelings of someone who has just taken their first steps in a new relationship. They express a sense of hope and anticipation, hoping that everything will work out for the best. However, the singer is unable to shake off their skepticism and self-doubt, fearful that their adoration for the person they fell for might not be enough to pass scrutiny. The line "Nil by mouth she said" perhaps indicates that the person whom they have feelings for has rejected them.
The next line, "And when you tell lies an angel dies," is a powerful statement that suggests the singer has been lied to or has been a liar themselves, resulting in a significant loss. It is unclear who the line refers to, whether it is the person they are in love with or anyone else in the singer's life. Then the singer contemplates borrowing money to see a therapist or counselor, hoping that love could potentially replace money to fill the emptiness they might feel inside. However, they realize that love cannot be bought or superficially induced as the heart wants what it wants.
Line by Line Meaning
My first steps
I am taking the first steps towards something new or different.
Hope it's for the best
I hope that my choice or decision will turn out to be the best one.
Someone I fell for
I have developed feelings for someone I am interested in romantically.
Such falls won't pass muster
But I am unsure whether or not this person will reciprocate those feelings in the future.
Scrutiny and I need all I can get
I need to be cautious and skeptical about what lies ahead to avoid any disappointment or heartbreak.
Nil by mouth she said
The other person is not interested in starting a relationship with me, and I should move on.
And when you tell lies an angel dies
Lying may have severe consequences that can damage relationships and reputations irreparably.
Maybe I could take a loan
Perhaps I could borrow some money to pay or impress the person I am interested in.
See somebody where love is money
I might look for a service that can help me win someone's heart with money or gifts.
But you can't pay yourself
The desire to be wanted or loved does not come with a price tag that anyone can afford.
to fill yourself with desire for someone--C
to crave someone's attention or seek their affection is a deeply personal feeling that cannot be bought or bargained.
"Oh oh, another woe is me, maybe.
I might be feeling sorry for myself or expressing sadness over this situation.
At least no one is flying, for Christ's sake.
At least I am not dealing with a situation that is much worse, such as a catastrophe or disaster.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOM ELLARD
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