After spending months crafting their new songs Sick City's long awaited full-length album, NIGHTLIFE, is scheduled for release September 18. Youngson gives a glimpse into what fans can expect. "We like to say our music is 60% evil 40% pop. Kind of a joke... but actually very accurate. All I really want is to make the kids clap their hands, dance and maybe think a little bit on the way."
In March, Sick City headed to Atlanta, Georgia where they recorded NIGHTLIFE at Tree Sound Studios with producers Kenneth Mount & Zach Odom (Cartel, Jimmy Eat World). According to guitarist Dave Grabowski working with Kenneth and Zach was a match made in rock and roll heaven. "It was amazing to work with people who shared the same vision of big drums, and sweet all around tone. They helped us focus some of our songs and got us stoked to be there every day." Bassist TJ Stevenson concurs, "Every single element of this album sounds better than I envisioned it."
Winnipeg, Manitoba's Sick City formed in early 2005 with Josh Youngson (vocals), Joel Neufeld (drums), Dorian Paszkowski (guitar), Dave Grabowski (guitar) and T.J Stevenson (bass) and they released their 5 song EP, "Where Do We Go From Here" the same year. Joel, who is the brother of Comeback Kid frontman Andrew Neufeld, secured the band their first show opening at the CD release party for Comeback Kid's "Wake The Dead." A year later they played to a crowd of 800 dancing fans for their own EP release party. According to Stevenson, "there isn't a show to date that we all haven't been drenched in sweat by the end. We put on a show that lets people know how much we love to do this."
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Turning Heads
Sick City Lyrics
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That's her blowing smoke ring, and alone you can't imagine the things
Well I'll talk and you will listen cause you know, you know that I care
I'll talk and you will feel it.... cause I'm here
Woah-oh oh oh oh oh-wa-oh woah-oh oh oh-wa
It means all oh all the world just to meet her, to meet here
Oh-wa-oh
But it's not my failt if it happens, not to me
That's her looking back in the skirt, but watch out she's a hell of a flirt.
Well I'll talk and you will listen cause you know, you know that I care
I'll talk and you will feel it.... cause I'm here
Woah-oh oh oh oh oh-wa-oh woah-oh oh oh-wa
It means all oh all the world just to meet her, to meet here
Oh-wa-oh
But it's not my failt if it happens, not to me
Come here baby oh oh oh I don't know(oh no it just don't feel right)
Come here baby oh oh oh oh don't go(Oh no it just don't feel right)
I've got the words to say(just come with me)
My place or your place(Hurry up girl oh I can't wait)
Lets get this started
Get this started, get this started
Not to me
Not to me
Not to me
In "Turning Heads" by Sick City, the lyrics begin by asking if the listener has a friend who might be interested in the things that the singer says. This is followed with a reference to a woman who is "blowing smoke ring" and is speculated to "imagine the things". The singer then promises to talk while the listener listens, as he cares about the listener's well-being. He states that he wants to meet this woman and that it would mean everything in the world if he did. However, the singer also acknowledges that if anything were to happen between them, it would not be his fault.
The second verse of the song continues with the same theme. The singer again asks if the listener has a friend, this time with a "light and some eyes" for which the singer would fight. This woman is described as a flirt, and the singer again promises to talk while the listener listens. He repeats that he wants to meet her and that it would mean everything in the world if he did. The singer invites the woman to come to his place or the listener's place to get things started.
The overall message of the song appears to be about the power dynamics between men and women in relationships. The singer is interested in meeting these women and describes their physical appearance, but he also acknowledges that any action taken would not be his fault. There is a subtle element of coercion in the lyrics, as he repeatedly promises to talk while the listener listens - indicating that the listener should acquiesce to his desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Does your friend have a friend, with some legs and an interest in the things that I say?
Is there someone you know who has a friend, who is physically attractive and shares my interests?
That's her blowing smoke ring, and alone you can't imagine the things
That woman smoking a cigarette and you can't even imagine what she's capable of doing.
Well I'll talk and you will listen cause you know, you know that I care
I'll speak and you will listen because you know I genuinely care about this topic.
I'll talk and you will feel it.... cause I'm here
When I speak, you will feel it, because I am present in the moment.
Woah-oh oh oh oh oh-wa-oh woah-oh oh oh-wa
This is a repeated section of the song and does not convey a specific meaning.
It means all oh all the world just to meet her, to meet here
It would mean everything in the world to meet her face to face.
But it's not my fault if it happens, not to me
If something happens between us, it's not my fault, it just happened naturally.
Does your friend have a friend, with a light and some eyes for which I would fight?
Do you know anyone who has a friend with beautiful eyes that I would be willing to fight for?
That's her looking back in the skirt, but watch out she's a hell of a flirt.
That woman looking back in that skirt is flirting with you, but be careful, she is quite a flirt.
Come here baby oh oh oh I don't know(oh no it just don't feel right)
Come closer to me, but I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do (oh no, it just doesn't feel right).
Come here baby oh oh oh oh don't go(Oh no it just don't feel right)
Please come closer, don't leave (oh no, it just doesn't feel right).
I've got the words to say(just come with me)
I know exactly what to say, just come with me and you'll see.
My place or your place(Hurry up girl oh I can't wait)
Should we go to my place or yours? (Hurry up girl, I can't wait).
Lets get this started
Let's begin and get this party started.
Get this started, get this started
Let's continue moving forward and get this party started.
Not to me
This is a repeated section of the song and does not convey a specific meaning.
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abby7070
Miss these guys so much
@sexystephie12
sick city rocks my world man! yeah yeah !
@amyoley
i will always love how Teej is on the swings and everyone is more upscale for their dates. I love these guys so much!
@ChienneRoyaIe
i've never heard of this band before..but i was jus wonderin around watchin music videos..and i fell in love with their music. cant wait to see them at warped tour this yr..looking forward to that. =D
@BelieberBros
i miss this band. so much.
@nicoletom4ever
i ♥ this song
@zertus543
This band is one of my favorite bands. I also live in there home town!!!!
@OriginalKrauser
Good Song Never Heard It Before :D Good Band lol
@DillonPatton
Pretty cool! They are pretty good!
@Girxdoomx3
la encooooontreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! wooowowowowowoowowowowowoow yujuuuuuu!!! yupiii!!