The band announced their break-up on February 18, 2007. Although have recently reformed and played gigs in Melbourne.
Otherwise Open
Sodastream Lyrics
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Pack up your doubts don't let them find their feet again
All this division isn't helping me to mend
And old time religion is begging to depend
I rode through the summer waiting for the end
And I spent
Before I swiftly got bored
So little time with this one lately
Maybe that's why I needed
Why I wanted to be ignored
Maybe that's why I feel so jaded
I'm otherwise open
Rescue rangers come again
Asked them to teach me and then turn them all away
All this confusion is tucked into the fray
And all these revisions had never been made
Bound by the news and the worry lines of age
And I paid
Paid no mind to this one
So I could never get bored
Paid no mind to this your lady
Maybe that's why I needed
Why I wanted to be ignored
Maybe that's why I feel degraded
I'm otherwise open
All this rain won't let me in
Spent no time with this one
Before I swiftly got bored
Spent no time with this your lady
Maybe that's why I needed
Why I wanted to be ignored
Maybe that's why I feel so jaded
I'm otherwise open
All this rain won't let me in.
The song "Otherwise Open" by Sodastream is about the singer's struggle to come of age and leave behind their doubts and divisions. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer urging themselves to pack up their doubts and move on from old time religion. The second verse shows the singer's regret for not spending enough time with someone and feeling bored with them, but also realizing that this may be why they feel so jaded and ignored. The chorus ties in the idea of being "otherwise open," suggesting that the singer wants to be open to new experiences and people, but is held back by their own doubts and the rain symbolizes the obstacles they face.
The song has a melancholic feel, with a slow tempo and the use of minor chords. The lyrics are introspective and reveal a vulnerability about the singer's inner struggles. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of being "otherwise open," but also highlights the difficulty in achieving this state of mind.
Overall, "Otherwise Open" is a thoughtful and introspective song that encourages the listener to confront their doubts and fears and embrace new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
The time is now to come of age
It's time to step up and be mature
Pack up your doubts don't let them find their feet again
Don't let your doubts control you or take over your mind
All this division isn't helping me to mend
The division in the world is making it harder to heal
And old time religion is begging to depend
The traditional ways of religion are no longer reliable or helpful
I rode through the summer waiting for the end
I spent a long time waiting for something to change, but nothing did
And I spent so little time with this one
I didn't invest enough time in this person
Before I swiftly got bored
Before I lost interest quickly
So little time with this one lately
Recently, I haven't spent much time with this person at all
Maybe that's why I needed
Maybe that's why I felt the need to do something else
Why I wanted to be ignored
Why I wanted to be left alone
Maybe that's why I feel so jaded
Maybe that's why I feel tired and unenthused
Rescue rangers come again
People come to help, but it doesn't always work out
Asked them to teach me and then turn them all away
I asked for help, but then didn't want it
All this confusion is tucked into the fray
There is a lot of confusion and chaos in the world
And all these revisions had never been made
People haven't made the necessary changes to improve things
Bound by the news and the worry lines of age
We are all affected by the constant news and stress of the world
And I paid paid no mind to this one
I didn't pay enough attention to this person
So I could never get bored
So I always found something interesting about this person
Paid no mind to this your lady
I didn't pay enough attention to your lady
Maybe that's why I feel degraded
Maybe that's why I feel less important or respected
All this rain won't let me in
The obstacles in my life are preventing me from moving forward
Spent no time with this one
I didn't invest any time with this person
Before I swiftly got bored
I lost interest immediately
Spent no time with this your lady
I didn't invest any time with your lady
Maybe that's why I feel so jaded
Maybe that's why I feel tired and unenthused
I'm otherwise open
I am looking for something new and different
All this rain won't let me in.
The challenges in my life are preventing me from moving forward
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