Indie rock-pop from Belgium with great songs.
Stadium chants (… Read Full Bio ↴SHARKO
Indie rock-pop from Belgium with great songs.
Stadium chants ("Excellent", "Spotlite"), phony storytelling ("Rip off a phone call"), epic hit-single ("I went down"), one clean uppercut ("Motels"), witty funny titles ("Bootleg of AC/DC"), moody retro stuff ("Love is a bug"), cartoonish tunes ("Clash P"), intense songwriting ("President"), power emo rock ("Sweet protection"), tear-jerking melodies ("I need someone") and many more.
"Meeuws2 isn't the life and soul of the party, but the guy sitting in the corner with a wry smile and a nice line in dry put-downs. Amiable Belgian's UK debut." 7/10 NME April 2003
David Bartholomé: vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards?Teuk Henri: guitars?Julien Paschal: drums??1999: "FEUDED" - the first album is released in Belgium. ?A "one-man-band" then, Bartholomé plays almost all instruments and gets help from engineer Rudy Coclet to produce most of his songs. "Such a bone" which is included, gets noticed much due to its weird sexy lyrics.?The album is also released in Netherlands and France to positive reviews all over.??2000: Single "Wake up" released in January. With the help of guitar player Teuk Henri, Sharko tours as much as they possibly can. Supporting Paul Weller and Muse in France, Netherlands and Belgium, the two men develop a growing live reputation based on bizarre humorous performances by Bartholomé shrouded with wild guitar sounds by Teuk.??2001: "MEEUWS2" - the second album released in march in Belgium, France and Netherlands. Produced by U.S. producer Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes - whose reputation grows in the U.S.), "MEEUWS2" gets wild reviews. Built around Teuk's guitar playing and intense songwriting by Bartholomé, it includes crowd favorites such as "Bootleg of AC/DC", "Clash P" and "Queen is coming".?Video "I went down" gets airplays on MCM, MTV and other local music stations.?Single "Minute" is released in France and catches airplays.
Feeling it's time to get stronger on stage, Julien Paschal joins on drums.?A tour of more than 75 concerts is scheduled.?
2003: "MEEUWS2" released in Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Canada. ?In the springtime, "MEEUWS2" also gets a release in the U.K. and receives more than warm reviews from the press (The “NME” rates it to a fine 7/10, “The Independent” raises up to an 8/10). ?Sharko then tours in july with English band Black Nielson thoughout England and Scotland. The tour ends at the Metro club in London (regarded as "concert-of-the-week" for “Time Out” magazine). During that tour, UK magazine “The Face” notices "that crazy promising belgian band" and writes an article.?"Meeuws2 isn't the life and soul of the party, but the guy sitting in the corner with a wry smile and a nice line in dry put-downs. Amiable Belgian's UK debut." ?NME April 2003??2004: "III", Sharko's third album is out in Benelux and France. ?This new album reveals a much more mature songwriting.?Mixed by Ben Findlay (Peter Gabriel), it includes epic songwriting ("President"), phony storytelling ("Rip off a phone call"), funny songs “à la Prince-Beck” (“Luv Mix”), intense alienation (“Bath”), lynchian colours (“Car Was”) and crowd sing-alongs such as “Excellent”.
Lucent single "Spotlite" is released and gets heavy radio airplays in France.?A massive tour is scheduled.
2006: After a one-year hiatus, Sharko returns. Having dealt with a severe breakdown, Bartholomé comes back reluctantly with uncertain feelings.
Sensing an urgency to reach a new (if not higher) level, Sharko contacts and convinces London-based producer Dimitri Tikovoi (Placebo, Goldfrapp, The Horrors) to take control. Songs are heavy and dark, expressing issues Bartholomé no longer wants to hide, Tikovoi pushes them even further.
He dares the band to love the idea of vertigo before guiding them towards breath-taking heights.
2007: Brutal, profound, moody, but definitely sincere, fourth album "MOLECULE" is released in Belgium in january.
Single "Motels" is embraced by radios all over their home-country.
Praising the strong production and the straighter songwriting, "MOLECULE" gets wild reviews from convinced critics.
After having sold out the mythical "Ancienne Belgique" in Brussels, they embark on a massive tour to promote the album.
March 2007 sees the release of "MOLECULE" in France and Switzerland.
Soon followed by Australia and New Zealand in may 2007.
u got us
Sharko Lyrics
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Interrupted peter pan
And you shake your body
And it's not that fair
Have a beep this big
Interrupted be a man
Have a solid sore
And it's not that far.
U got us on the moon
U got us drinking booze
U got us teacher's pet
U got us with respect
U got us on the moon, U got us
And you move your body
Ain't it upstairs silicone?
And you move that up
Makin' too much noise
U got us on the moon U got us with a spoon
And you shake your honey
Makin' "Springer ?s oil".
The lyrics of Sharko's song "U Got Us" are somewhat enigmatic and open to interpretation. However, there are some possible meanings that can be derived from these lyrics. The song seems to be somewhat critical of individuals who use their physical appearance or sexuality to manipulate others. The opening lines: "So you move your body, Interrupted peter pan, And you shake your body, And it's not that fair," suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is using their body as a weapon to get what they want. The reference to "Interrupted Peter Pan" could imply that this person is immature or self-absorbed. The next lines: "Have a beep this big, Interrupted be a man, Have a solid sore, And it's not that far," suggest that this person has some physical attribute that they are using to manipulate others. The phrase "interrupted be a man" could imply a lack of masculinity or integrity.
However, despite the criticism, the song also contains an element of admiration for this person. The chorus repeatedly affirms that "U got us on the moon," suggesting that this person has achieved some kind of incredible feat or has an uncanny ability to control others. The lines "U got us drinking booze, U got us teacher's pet, U got us with respect" suggest that this person is able to influence people from all walks of life and elicit various reactions from them.
The lyrics also contain some surreal imagery, which further adds to their cryptic quality. The line "Ain't it upstairs silicone?" seems to make little sense in the context of the song, but could be a metaphor for something artificial or fake. The phrase "Makin' 'Springer ?s oil'" is also unclear, but could be a reference to the controversial talk show "The Jerry Springer Show," which often featured guests engaged in provocative behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
So you move your body
You are dancing and grooving to the music
Interrupted peter pan
Your dance moves are so wild and carefree, you seem like the fictional character Peter Pan who never grew up
And you shake your body
You are moving your body in a way that makes others want to dance too
And it's not that fair
Your dance skills and energy are so exceptional, it's not fair to compare yourself to others
Have a beep this big
You have so much confidence and self-assuredness that it's impressive
Interrupted be a man
You are breaking gender norms and expectations by dancing with such freedom and expression
Have a solid sore
Despite any physical pain or discomfort, you continue to dance because you are so dedicated and passionate
And it's not that far
Your success and talent are not far out of reach, they are within your grasp
U got us on the moon
Your dance moves are out of this world and have taken us to another level of excitement and enjoyment
U got us drinking booze
Your energy and enthusiasm are infectious, causing us to let loose and enjoy ourselves with alcohol
U got us teacher's pet
Your ability to command attention and engage others is so impressive, it's like you are the favorite of the teacher
U got us with respect
Your talent and dedication command our utmost respect and admiration
U got us on the moon, U got us
Your dance moves are so powerful and inspiring, we can't help but follow your lead and enjoy the ride
And you move your body
Your dancing is so spellbinding and captivating, we can't take our eyes off of you
Ain't it upstairs silicone?
Your dance moves are so smooth and effortless, it almost seems like your body is made of silicone
And you move that up
As you dance, you bring the energy of the whole room up to another level
Makin' too much noise
Your dancing is so exuberant and joyful, it's almost like you are making a ruckus
U got us on the moon U got us with a spoon
Your dance moves have taken us to a place of pure joy, and we are savoring every moment like it's a delicious treat
And you shake your honey
With every move, you are exuding sweetness and charm that we can't resist
Makin' "Springer ?s oil"
Your dancing is creating a sensation that's comparable to the infamous Jerry Springer show, in a good way
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, PEERMUSIC FRANCE
Written by: DAVID BARTHOLOME, LUC THEUWIS
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