On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles "In the Meantime" and "Cruel to be Kind". The band's second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band's popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more "artsy" sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song "Almond Kisses".
In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.
In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways, but reformed in 2008.
Zeroes
Spacehog Lyrics
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I meant no harm in being born
As world falls open wide
Like a wounded solider falls
Breaks backs in silence
Don't fall around me this time
Don't fall around me this time
I've found the same as life before
When after another lonely wounded solider falls
Like light fantastic
That falls upon my shoulder
Fall
Don't fall upon my shoulder
She gave me a call
So I gave her a smile
When I asked her for love
And what I should dial
She said 'Zero, zero, zero, zero, zero'
Please excuse me
I meant no harm in being born
As world falls open wide
Like a wounded solider falls
Breaks backs in silence
Don't fall around me this time
Don't fall around me this time
I gave her a car
So she gave me a smile
When I asked her for love
And what I should drive
She said 'Zero, zero, zero, zero, zero'
The lyrics to Spacehog's song "Zeroes" could be interpreted as a meditation on the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of life. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that being born is a kind of accidental harm, because it means being thrown into a reality that is "wounded" and broken. The image of the "wounded soldier" falling suggests a kind of helplessness in the face of forces beyond one's control.
The singer also seems to be struggling with feelings of loneliness and alienation, as he describes himself as a "lost awakening" and references "another lonely wounded solider." The repetition of the phrase "don't fall around me this time" highlights the singer's fear of being abandoned or left behind.
The chorus of the song introduces a new character: a woman who the singer asks for love. However, she responds by telling him to dial "zero," suggesting that there is no real hope or connection to be found. The repetition of the word "zero" creates a sense of emptiness and futility.
Overall, "Zeroes" is a melancholy and introspective song that touches on some of life's most difficult and universal themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Please excuse me
I apologize for my existence
I meant no harm in being born
I did not choose to be here to cause any trouble
As world falls open wide
As the world becomes more chaotic
Like a wounded solider falls
Like a person who is hurt and helpless
Breaks backs in silence
Causes pain without notice or explanation
Don't fall around me this time
Don't let bad things happen near me again
My lost awakening
The realization that I have been living without purpose
I've found the same as life before
I am stuck in the same cycle as before
When after another lonely wounded solider falls
When another person who is alone and hurt suffers
Like light fantastic
Like something wonderful and magical
That falls upon my shoulder
That I am responsible for
Fall
Referring to something bad happening
Don't fall upon my shoulder
I don't want to take the blame for anything bad that happens
She gave me a call
She contacted me
So I gave her a smile
I responded positively
When I asked her for love
When I asked her if she loved me
And what I should dial
What phone number I should call
She said 'Zero, zero, zero, zero, zero'
She did not give me an answer
I gave her a car
I gave her a gift
And what I should drive
What type of car I should drive
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SOEREN CHRISTENSEN, PER JOERGENSEN, ALLAN VILLADSEN, STEFFEN WESTMARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Freddy Zapata
Every song in this album is just amazing track after track
Mike Snicer
I fell in love with this album upon it’s release…
My love has never waned. ❤️🔥
Leonado Music
Agreed
undecided content
It's an extremely underrated album
suziex sparkles
This band got me thru high school & life at home. Thanks spacehog 😊 Music made me survive.
Suzanne Annette
@Edgain oh definitely these as well... Sooooo much these
Jr Coggins
AGREED!
Adam Frazer
Likewise - received the album spring of grade 12, music can have impacts we're completely unused to in all other aspects of life.
Edgain
suzie xsparkles Same here, Slayer and Nine Inch Nails also saved me. Lol.
shafroman81301
great song underrated band