Formed late in 1998, Solabeat Alliance'… Read Full Bio ↴(formerly known as Spankboy)
Formed late in 1998, Solabeat Alliance's sound was a reflection of their travels to the sunshine lands, combined with a thirst for rock. SBA drew influences from Caribbean culture through to Calypso Ska and Punk Rock. In the summer of 2002 The 'Alliance' hit the road for their longest ever headline tour playing over 70 shows including the Sound Club in Leicester Square, winning the National Battle of the Bands and getting signed to Moon Ska Europe.
Solabeat Alliance are:
* Tim - Vocals
* Paul - Guitar
* Dan - Bass
* Oli - Drums
* Rick - Saxophone
* John - Trombone
* Jeremy - Trumpet
To coincide with their support on the Nov / Dec 2002 Spunge tour, Solabeat Alliance, then known as Spankboy, released the 'Rise on Up' EP, featuring two old favourites from the now sold out 'Adventures in Blue Flash' EP, 'Tongue Tied' and 'Perfect Day', and two newer cuts 'Set it Off' and 'Summer Nights'. This 'Rise On Up' EP went down a treat on the now legendary 'Over The Moon Tour 2003', a tour featuring Solabeat Alliance as main support for Whitmore.
Since then, the band lost a bassist before spending what seemed like 3 years in the studio, working on what was rumoured to be "one of the most sensational albums ever" in the making·backed up of course with some low-key gigs to give us a taste of what's to come. With a little help from a certain Phil Johnstone producer of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, the album "Island Fire" was eventually finished and released in March 2004.
The end of 2003 saw Solabeat Alliance supporting NY Ska legends The Toasters, and fellow American Acoustic-Ska artist Chris Murray, on tour in the UK followed shortly by the Moon Ska Europe All Dayer "Lift Off Into 2004" at the london Carling Academy Islington.
Summer Nights
Solabeat Alliance Lyrics
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Beating down now the day has begun,
Just as long as i catch those rays i'll be good,
Just as long as this felling stays,
You got me thinking about those summer nights that seemed so long,
As we listened to marley as he sing his song say,
Let's together and fell alright,
Won't you come follow my lead as we dancethrough the night,
Won't you know i never felt so high,
Just as long as we rockit again,
Can't get enough of this love to my brain,
You got me thinking about those summer nights we spent by the sea,
Jumping wave after wave with the sand in our feet,
Here we go again, i remember when it felt like this could never end
The lyrics of Solabeat Alliance's "Summer Nights" evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing for the carefree and happy days of youth. The song begins with the singer waking up to the heat of the sun indicating the start of a new day, and the possibility of happiness and contentment. The lyrics also suggest that as long as he catches the rays of the sun, he will be good. The singer then reminisces about the summer nights that seemed everlasting, where they listened to Bob Marley's music while dancing through the night. These memories are significant as they were moments of unbridled freedom and unity with people closest to them.
The song also speaks of the beauty of nature as the singer takes us through how he feels staring at the sky with a sense of euphoria. The alluring charm of love that brings this high and unforgettable feeling is a representation of how special summer nights can be. Moreover, the waves of the sea and sand on their feet add to the purity of the moment. It represents how summer is a time of natural innocence and enjoyment of simple pleasures. The lyrics express a longing to relive these unforgettable moments once again and experience the joy they brought.
Line by Line Meaning
As i open my eyes to the heat of the sun,
I wake up to warmth of the sun as it rises in the sky.
Beating down now the day has begun,
The sun is getting hotter and the day has started.
Just as long as i catch those rays i'll be good,
If I manage to get some sunshine, I'll feel happy.
Just as long as this felling stays,
If this happy feeling stays, everything will be alright.
You got me thinking about those summer nights that seemed so long,
I'm remembering those beautiful summer nights that felt endless.
As we listened to marley as he sing his song say,
We were listening to Bob Marley singing and enjoying ourselves.
Let's together and fell alright,
Let's come together and feel great.
Won't you come follow my lead as we dance through the night,
Dance with me all night and follow my steps.
Take my hand as we stare at the sky,
Take my hand and let's look at the sky.
Won't you know i never felt so high,
You know I've never felt so elated.
Just as long as we rock it again,
As long as we continue to enjoy ourselves.
Can't get enough of this love to my brain,
I can't get enough of happiness to my brain.
You got me thinking about those summer nights we spent by the sea,
I'm thinking about the summer nights we spent by the ocean.
Jumping wave after wave with the sand in our feet,
We had so much fun jumping waves while feeling the sand under our feet.
Here we go again, i remember when it felt like this could never end
I remember the time when this moment felt like it's going to last forever.
Writer(s): G. P. Moore
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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