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).
Nature 10
Severed Heads Lyrics
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In sickness and in health, there's a wealth in staying true
Who's the water to your fire?
Who's the earth to your air?
How can you be without some symmetry?
Hold me now or ever hold your peace
When the honeymoon is over
It takes more than a friend to make it to the end
Back into the country. There were a few brain cells missing, among other
Things. "
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Involuntary celibacy is the leading cause of insanity. Help stop the madness
The lyrics to Severed Heads' song Nature 10 seem to be about the importance of finding balance and symmetry in a relationship. The singer calls for their partner to hold them now or hold their peace, emphasizing the need for commitment and fidelity. They suggest that sticking together through sickness and health is a form of wealth, suggesting that true love is more valuable than material possessions. The questions "Who's the water to your fire?" and "Who's the earth to your air?" highlight the need for complementary qualities in a relationship, indicating that each partner should be different yet complementary to the other. However, the singer acknowledges that maintaining a relationship takes more than just friendship, suggesting that it takes effort and dedication to make it work.
Interestingly, the song's title "Nature 10" is explained in the accompanying note as the form to be filled out when declaring equipment being brought back into the country. This suggests that the song may be touching on themes of reentry, perhaps after a trip abroad, or even immigration or relocation. The line "there were a few brain cells missing, among other things" adds a feeling of confusion or disorientation to the mix, creating a sense of uncertainty or even vulnerability.
Overall, Nature 10 is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of love, balance, and uncertainty, all connected through the metaphor of paperwork and official forms.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me now or ever hold your peace
Either be with me forever or let me know if you don't want to be with me at all
In sickness and in health, there's a wealth in staying true
There is value in loyalty and commitment, no matter the circumstances
Who's the water to your fire?
Who balances out your personality and brings you back down to earth?
Who's the earth to your air?
Who grounds you and helps you feel connected to reality?
How can you be without some symmetry?
Balance is necessary in life, and finding someone who complements you is important
Hold me now or ever hold your peace
Either commit to me or end things between us definitively
When the honeymoon is over
After the initial excitement and newness wears off
It takes more than a friend to make it to the end
A successful relationship requires more than just a friendly connection
"Nature 10 is the form you fill in when declaring equipment being brought
The song's title is a reference to a customs form used for declaring the equipment being brought into a country
Back into the country. There were a few brain cells missing, among other
The customs form in question may have been filled out incorrectly due to a lack of intelligence or attention
Things. "
The incomplete sentence implies that there were further mistakes beyond just the customs form
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.