To date, Sports has garnered over 100 million streams, an impressive feat for a band who’s stayed true to their independent roots and DIY ethos. After spending the last three years split between Los Angeles, California and Norman, Oklahoma, Cale and Christian find themselves back in their hometown, but with fresh perspective gained from distance and time.
There are also other bands named Sports.
1 - Pop rock from Toronto, Canada formed in 2004
2 - A Japanese band active from 2001-2007
3 - Synth pop rock from Seattle, Washington, USA
4 - Black metal/noise band from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
5 - A rock band from Vancouver, Canada formed in 2007
6 - A rock band from Purchase, New York, USA
7 - A DJ duo from New York, USA
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City
9 - A band from England.
10 - A synth, drum machine and vocal band from Maine, USA
11 - An indie pop punk band from Gambier, Ohio
1- Toronto (2004-present):
Members of The Meligrove Band, Polmo Polpo, The Carnations, By Divine Right and The Diableros. Headlined shows at 2008 and 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion festivals, and have played shows with Crystal Antlers, Julie Doiron, Yukon Blonde and Two Hours Traffic.
"A bizarre mix of pop and rock styles... brimming with ideas" -Exclaim!
"Wicked fun pop that is about as confounding as, well, they're mashing it all up" -Yvynyl
http://sports.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/sportstheband
http://myspace.com/sportstheband
http://twitter.com/s_ports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports:_The_Band
2 - Japanese:
Sports was formed by vocalist/guitarist Itou Hiroyuki in 2001. Their popularity began to rise in 2004 when they released their first major label single, Sports Wear, on Victor Entertainment, as well as headlining a Fuji TV Factory special and making an appearance at Summer Sonic. However, their second bassist retired in mid 2005, forcing them to rotate guest bassists for the next two years.
After two full albums, three mini albums, three singles, and a best of compilation, the band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus, playing their last live at Shibuya Eggman in September 2007.
3 - Seattle (2008-present):
SPORTS started in 2008 as two fellows making electronic songs. In 2009 SPORTS started recording their music and adding vocals, guitars, and other live instruments. In 2010 SPORTS played a lot of shows in Seattle and added a third member. 2011 will see the release of their debut album, more shows, some remixes, and a tour. Their sound is a blending of different genres and eras of music.
twitter: @sportsseattle
facebook: http://facebook.com/sportsband
bandcamp: http://sportsband.bandcamp.com
4 - Little Rock (2005-?):
The drone/noise trio, referred to as SPORTS formed in 2005 and released several short-run albums and splits via various American tape and CD-R labels. All releases are out of print. The band recorded a full-length album in 2007 which was never officially released and the status of the band is currently unknown.
More information can be found at www.myspace.com/sportsprimal
5 - Vancouver, CAN (2007- Present):
Sports is a rock band based out of Vancouver. They share members with Ladyhawk. They have an LP out on Triple Crown Records.
http://www.myspace.com/sportspoo
6 - Purchase, NY:
Sports was formed in October of 2009 by Dave Benton, Alkis Meimaris (both of Ridgewood, NJ post-punk band Little City Fires), Kyle Seely (Philosoraptor), and Jake Sachs-Michalanie (of Utica, NY hisound and tofu deluxe). All they're trying to do is be a bunch of serious guys and have a regular time.
http://myspace.com/letsgosports
7 - American:
In September 2007, NY based DJ/production team SPORTS (comprised of Nick Hook, Daryl Palumbo & Glue) released their debut mix CD entitled, "I'm Hungry." This eclectic mix is a 70+ minute selection of breakbeats, freestyle, electro, ghettotech and funky house/disco. "I'm Hungry" will be a hand numbered, limited edition pressing of 1,000 copies with full color art!
After many talks about working on some music together, the stars aligned and we were all home at the exact same time. We spent some time in the lab and hammered out a mix full of music we love, cut up/remixed/re edited for your listening and dancing pleasure. We also hope to come play music in your town on a bunch of turntables, keyboards, vocoders, and whatever else will fit in our carry on bags.
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City.
9 - English:
Sports first arose from nowhere with the release of the "Shirk" EP in 2005. Featuring the tracks Magic Tricks, Steven Grout, Caroline, Mardi Gra, and 1982, the SHIRK EP was written and produced in Darlington, UK by Wayne Coulson, somewhat of a mythical figure in the North-East. When the band did arise from the shadows to play in smaller venues they were sold out. But the band went on hiatus just when the big waves were beginning. Word has it they will return with new material late 2007 and will be releasing an EP in early 2008 as well as singles on a number of independent labels.
10 - Maine, USA
Vocal, synth and drum machine sounds from Maine’s Clare Hubbard, who also records as Caethua, and is a member of Ancestral Diet and (D)(B)(H).
11 - Gambier, Ohio
SPORTS, now Remember Sports is punk band from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. SPORTS consists of Carmen Perry, Benji Dossetter, Catherine Dwyer, and James Karlin, and Jack Washburn.
More info and music at: http://therealsports.bandcamp.com/
Saturday
Sports Lyrics
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You come over when I'm not home on Saturday
Maybe I'm just scared of making plans we may never keep
But I can't find a reason not to stay
Saturday (when I thought of nothing else)
Saturday (and I could take care of myself)
And you'll come over when you say you will
Tell me don't be angry to stop being so sentimental
I just hope we stop drifting apart
Saturday (I'll herd myself away)
Saturday (when I didn't have a thing to say)
Saturday (and I didn't want a thing to change)
Saturday (everything I have is spilling out today)
In "Saturday" by Sports, the singer is reflecting on a complicated relationship with someone who they care about deeply but can't seem to make plans with. The first line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing disappointment that their friend isn't reaching out anymore. They then mention how this person tends to come over on Saturdays when the singer isn't home, making it clear that their relationship is not as straightforward as they would like it to be. The line "maybe I'm just scared of making plans we may never keep" suggests that the singer is afraid of being let down or disappointed by this person.
The chorus repeats the word Saturday, which adds to the sense of repetition and frustration that the singer feels. However, there is also a sense of comfort in the phrase "and I could take care of myself," which suggests that the singer enjoys solitude and independence. The second verse brings up the idea of "babysitting stress dreams" and how they hope to overcome them in the future. This section also emphasizes the singer's desire for their friend to be more reliable and not to "drift apart."
Overall, "Saturday" is a poignant reflection on a complicated relationship and the way that unfulfilled plans can cause frustration and disappointment. The singer's desire for connection and their fear of being let down are themes that many people can relate to, and the song captures these emotions in a simple but effective way.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it's too bad that your friend aren't calling you anymore
It's unfortunate that your friends don't call you anymore
You come over when I'm not home on Saturday
You visit me when I'm not home, specifically on Saturdays
Maybe I'm just scared of making plans we may never keep
Perhaps I'm afraid to make plans that we might not follow through on
But I can't find a reason not to stay
Despite my fear, there's no reason for me to leave
Saturday (when I thought of nothing else)
I was solely focused on Saturday, and nothing else came to mind
Saturday (and I could take care of myself)
I felt independent and capable of taking care of myself on Saturday
Maybe next summer I'll stop having babysitting stress dreams
Perhaps in the future, my stressful dreams about babysitting will cease
And you'll come over when you say you will
I hope you'll visit when you promise to do so
Tell me don't be angry to stop being so sentimental
Advise me to let go of my emotional attachment and not become angry
I just hope we stop drifting apart
I hope our relationship doesn't continue to separate
Saturday (I'll herd myself away)
I'll remove myself from the situation on Saturday
Saturday (when I didn't have a thing to say)
I had nothing to communicate on Saturday
Saturday (and I didn't want a thing to change)
I was content with everything staying the same on Saturday
Saturday (everything I have is spilling out today)
All my emotions are overflowing on this particular Saturday
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Joseph Bayerle
Discovered them on bandcamp a couple months ago, now I have their second record coming to me in October. P.S. I got the splatter version!
Screeners
This song is wonderful
Joseph Bayerle
Sports are my favorite band I love them sm ty for the music
Wizard of Loneliness
Reminds me of early REM and that’s a great thing
voco
PLS
005connect
Waking up on Saturday, smoking a lil before going to the skate shop to meet up with your buddies for the day
matthew
listening to this song on a Saturday rn
efcpepperjack
so amazing
Dylan Zielonko
Cannot wait for October 30. Thanks All Songs Considered. SPORTS! Coming to St. Louis?
Cameron Robson
The SEO's a nightmare on this one. Worth the effort though!