The band was not formed until after the recording of the album Black Leather Mojo, and despite the name only ever had 4 members.
Their debut album was produced by Tim Smith of the Cardiacs, who Ginger counted as one of his biggest influences. It was claimed by Ginger himself in an interview with Kerrang! magazine, that the audition for Wildhearts bassist Danny McCormack consisted of taking LSD and attending a Cardiacs concert.
The link with the Cardiacs continued with the group's guitarist Random Jon Poole playing bass on Black Leather Mojo.
Inside Out
Silver Ginger 5 Lyrics
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the sun, the moon in Chinatown
But after three or four go down there's you
And you'll always stay in view,
the great incentive
Now and then the seconds tick
but it sometimes hits you way too quick
And sticks you down with air as thick as glue
For maximum effect I guess it's
what it likes to do
I feel a little inside out,
but that's okay baby
I feel a little inside out,
but I'll make it through baby
Oh but those times you can taste the edge
That copper/sweet
that never leaves your teeth
Nothing new or special here,
it's common around this time of year
It's just like getting shit on your new shoes
It's my old friend the blues
or rainy Mondays
Left for good, well now it's back,
that insecure insomniac
Feels just like running out of crack can do
And there is no fast lane through
I know because I've been there
more occasions than a few
I feel a little inside out,
but that's okay baby
I feel a little inside out,
but I'll make it through baby
Oh but those times you can taste the edge
That copper/sweet that never leaves your teeth
I feel a little inside out,
but that's okay baby
I feel a little inside out,
but I'll make it through baby
Oh but those times you can taste the edge
That copper/sweet that never leaves your teeth
Silver Ginger 5's song "Inside Out" is a reflection of the ups and downs of life, the moments of feeling lost and out of sorts, and the struggle to regain control.
The first verse sets the scene, with the singer finding beauty in the world around them but still feeling incomplete without someone they care about. The seconds tick by, and time can feel both too fast and too slow. The chorus reveals the internal turmoil with the phrase "I feel a little inside out, but that's okay baby" repeated twice. The verse then moves on to describe feelings of depression, insecurity, and insomnia, likening them to a drug addiction. The chorus is repeated again, followed by a bridge that highlights the bittersweet taste of life's struggles, with the line "That copper/sweet that never leaves your teeth."
Throughout the song, there's a sense of acceptance that life isn't always easy but the assurance of the singer that they will "make it through." It's a song that speaks to the human experience, acknowledging the darkness and pain but also the strength to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking around today I found the sun, the moon in Chinatown
I was wandering around aimlessly and came across something unexpected and fascinating in the midst of the everyday hustle and bustle of the city.
But after three or four go down there's you And you'll always stay in view, the great incentive
Despite all the distractions in the world, you are the constant motivation that keeps me going and focused on my goals.
Now and then the seconds tick but it sometimes hits you way too quick And sticks you down with air as thick as glue
Time can move slowly or quickly, but when it hits you like a ton of bricks, it can be almost suffocating and hard to escape.
And the timing's always screwed For maximum effect I guess it's what it likes to do
Time seems to have a perverse sense of humor, always messing with the best laid plans and causing maximum chaos and disruption.
I feel a little inside out, but that's okay baby I feel a little inside out, but I'll make it through baby Oh but those times you can taste the edge That copper/sweet that never leaves your teeth
Sometimes life feels upside down and inside out, but even in those moments, I know I can get through it. There are times when the anxiety and stress feel almost tangible, like a metallic taste in my mouth that won't go away.
Nothing new or special here, it's common around this time of year It's just like getting shit on your new shoes
This feeling of being off-kilter and out of sorts is nothing new and happens to everyone, especially during certain times of year. It's like an unpleasant surprise, similar to stepping in something unpleasant on your brand new shoes.
It's my old friend the blues or rainy Mondays Left for good, well now it's back, that insecure insomniac Feels just like running out of crack can do And there is no fast lane through
This feeling is familiar and unwelcome, like an old acquaintance who you thought was gone for good. It can be both mentally and physically draining, like the come down from a drug. Unfortunately, there's no easy or fast way to deal with it.
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.