The band announced their break-up on February 18, 2007. Although have recently reformed and played gigs in Melbourne.
Sunday Best
Sodastream Lyrics
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It's been years since I felt my own
Musclebound I'm in the lake
Skating on thin stones again
Skating on thin stones again
Fully clothed, I'm your river by the sea
Ready to move when things go wrong
Running up steep slopes again
Running up steep slopes again
I see, I see you
I see, I see you
Sunday best, it was a good one
Magazine, it was a good one
Changes here, I'll be around so don't come near
Selling my songs for a day
Happy to please, I'm happy to pay
Cause it's hollow me
And it's shallow you and this song isn't making me whole
So don't punish me
Don't bring the fighting near
Don't call to find me and say
Cause many men have tried but they never want to understand
Cause it's hollow me
And it's shallow you and this song isn't making me whole
Cause it's hollow me
And it's shallow you and this song isn't making me whole
So don't punish me
Don't bring the night in here
Don't call to find me and say
Cause many men have tried but they never want to understand
The lyrics of Sodastream's song "Sunday Best" recount the struggle of the singer to find fulfillment and meaning in their life. The first stanza opens with the singer acknowledging that they have turned to alcohol to fill a void that they cannot find in their relationship with a specific person. They admit to feeling like their own sense of self has vanished, leaving them to feel like they are skating on thin ice, and that their state of being is temporary and uncertain. In the second stanza, the singer continues this theme of uncertainty and vulnerability, stating that they are always ready to move when things go wrong, fully aware that changes are on the horizon. They are prepared to face whatever comes their way, even if it means running up steep slopes.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Cause it's hollow me, And it's shallow you and this song isn't making me whole" twice, emphasizing the importance of self-fulfillment and the singer's realization that the relationship they are in is not satisfying them emotionally. Although they are happy to please and pay for their art, they recognize that it does not make up for the emptiness they feel. The final stanza reinforces this, with the singer pleading for their partner not to call, as they will not understand what they are going through.
Overall, "Sunday Best" is a startlingly honest and introspective exploration of a person trying to understand their place in the world and their relationship with others. The imagery of skating on thin ice, running up steep slopes, and being hollow, all contribute to an overall sense of fragility and vulnerability, while the repetition of the song's refrain highlights the importance of introspection and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had a drink I don't need any more from you
I have consumed your product in the past but I no longer require it
It's been years since I felt my own
I have not felt an authentic connection with myself for a long time
Musclebound I'm in the lake
I feel restricted and trapped in my current situation
Skating on thin stones again
I am taking a risky path that could lead to failure
Fully clothed, I'm your river by the sea
I am prepared to support you even in challenging situations
Ready to move when things go wrong
I am prepared to take action when things do not go according to plan
Changes ahead, I'll be your walking man
I am ready to face whatever changes come my way
Running up steep slopes again
I am facing significant challenges that require effort and persistence
I see, I see you
I am aware of your presence and acknowledge you
Sunday best, it was a good one
I have pleasant memories associated with the past
Magazine, it was a good one
I have pleasant memories associated with the past
Changes here, I'll be around so don't come near
I am ready for change but I need to focus on myself for now
Selling my songs for a day
I am willing to compromise my artistic integrity for temporary gain
Happy to please, I'm happy to pay
I am willing to satisfy others at my own expense
Cause it's hollow me
I feel empty and unfulfilled
And it's shallow you and this song isn't making me whole
Your actions are insincere and this situation is not resolving my underlying issues
Don't punish me
Please do not retaliate against me
Don't bring the fighting near
Please avoid confrontation
Don't call to find me and say
I do not want to hear from you at this time
Cause many men have tried but they never want to understand
Others have attempted to help but they do not truly comprehend my situation
Don't bring the night in here
Please avoid negative energy and darkness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALEB SPEIR, GEORGE JR PAJON
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