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).
Goodbye
Severed Heads Lyrics
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Cost of the moment crust of the crater
Sober and gentle base of the total
Craft of the hopeful founded in style
See And air - people are waiting for me
My name will fall in the rain
Death travels slowly upwardly mobile
Pope of the gentiles, scourge of the missiles
Lost in the chases over the climb--see
The lyrics to Severed Heads' song Goodbye are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. However, some possible meanings can be derived from the words. The lines "Death travels slowly charity favours" suggest that life is short and unpredictable, and one should not waste time on meaningless activities. The phrase "Cost of the moment crust of the crater" could refer to the high price one pays for making impulsive decisions or engaging in risky behavior. "Sober and gentle base of the total" may represent the stabilizing forces in life, such as family and friends.
The verse "See And air - people are waiting for me/ My name will fall in the rain" could mean that the singer feels pressured by society to achieve a certain level of fame or success, and fears being forgotten. "Death travels slowly upwardly mobile" suggests that death is inevitable, but some people may feel they are exempt from its reach due to their status or position in society. "Pope of the gentiles, scourge of the missiles" could be an allusion to the hypocrisy and violence of religious and political leaders. Finally, the line "Lost in the chases over the climb" may indicate a feeling of being overwhelmed by the challenges and obstacles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Death travels slowly charity favours
Death comes slowly but people are kind in helping those who are dying
Cost of the moment crust of the crater
The price of living in the present can be like living in the aftermath of an explosion
Sober and gentle base of the total
The foundation of life should be stable and calm
Craft of the hopeful founded in style
Success is achieved through creativity and individuality
See And air - people are waiting for me
Others are expecting something from me
My name will fall in the rain
My legacy will be washed away and forgotten
Death travels slowly upwardly mobile
Death doesn't discriminate between rich and poor
Pope of the gentiles, scourge of the missiles
A religious figure who brings hope and destroys weapons of war
Past of the nubile told in the papers
The youthful indiscretions of women are scrutinized by the media
Lost in the chases over the climb--see
It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of success and lose sight of what truly matters
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOM ELLARD
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