I) A melodic … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands with this artist name.
I) A melodic punk/hardcore band from Sydney, Australia which existed in early 2000s. Releasing 3 EPs & 1 Album. Members went on to form the bands Call The Medic, Call The Nurse!! & Septembers Silence.
II) An old-school style Christian punk band on the Bulletproof (sometimes known as Bulletboy) label.
They released a self-titled album in 1997. The next year, they morphed into noise/hardcore/punk/crust band World Against World.
III) An independent Four piece band from Essex, England formed in the early 1990's who play (in their own words) "Indie style songs with a Mod twist." The band were always a crowd pulling raw live act that could never unfortunately capture that atmosphere in the studio. The members have now gone their separate ways.
Jim Ferry: Guitar and lead vocals.
Born in the east end of London, Jim quickly discovered a love of 1960's music and pop art culture. Learning to play the guitar so he could emulate his heroes, John Lennon & Steve Marriott he started to write songs at an early age. Jim played in several bands around London and Essex. He met Andy while working in Barking and they formed 'The Obvious Wigs'. He has a self confessed love affair with Rickenbackers and Lambrettas.
Jason Dunn: Bass and vocals
Born in Jersey before moving to the east end of London where he met Andy Donovan at the age of 14. Jason learned to play the guitar, and is a huge fan of The Inspiral Carpets. Switching to bass guitar, Jason joined Spudgun and was the force behind the group being brought up to date.
Andy Donovan: Drums and vocals.
Born in Ilford in Essex, Andy became interested in music at an early stage. Turning his attention to the drums he formed the band 'The obvious Wigs' with Jim Ferry. Andy has a passion for all types of music, from 'Guns & Roses' to 'The Cult', 'Go West' to 'The Jam'. However his real influence is Keith Moon from The Who.
James Park: organist.
Like Andy, James met Jim whilst working in Barking, and has various musical tastes ranging from Pink Floyd through to The Beatles.
Am I Dreaming
Spudgun Lyrics
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In "Am I Dreaming," Spudgun tackles the universal feeling of uncertainty and confusion that comes with adolescence. The lyrics reflect the singer's frustration with feeling left behind while others seem to have found their place in the world. The line "adolescent confusion is right on time" acknowledges that these feelings are normal and expected at this stage of life. However, the singer still longs for direction and wonders if there is a path for them as well.
The lyric "is there really a fish in the sea waiting for me, or am I dreaming?" is an example of the singer's questioning mind. They are unsure if there is someone out there meant for them, or if they are simply imagining this ideal match. This is a common theme in many coming-of-age stories, as young adults often struggle to find their place in the world and connect with others who share their values and interests.
The singer's struggle to find direction is further emphasized in the line "my clothes stick to my body from days of being worn." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling stuck in a rut or unable to move forward. The torn and patched jeans may represent the singer's own fragmented thoughts and emotions.
Overall, "Am I Dreaming" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. The lyrics capture the uncertainty and confusion that many young people experience during this pivotal stage of life.
Line by Line Meaning
ADOLESCENT CONFUSION IS RIGHT ON TIME, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR LIFE NOW WHERE IS MINE?
I'm a teenager and I feel like everyone else is figuring out their lives, except me. When will I find my purpose?
IS THERE REALLY A FISH IN THE SEA WAITING FOR ME, OR AM I DREAMING?
Is there really someone out there for me, or is it just wishful thinking?
I'm predestined to be questioned but I won't give my confession, my affection, this injection, I'm struggling to find direction ...
People are always asking me what I want to do with my life, but I don't have an answer. I'm trying to figure things out, but it's tough.
my clothes stick to my body from days of being worn, my jeans remind me of my thoughts, ripped patched up torn, not that I'm complaining, I'm just thinking, I'm just dreaming, recreating the scenes of my endless frustrated screaming,
My clothes are old and worn, but I don't mind. I spend a lot of time thinking and daydreaming. Sometimes, I feel frustrated and angry, and I replay those moments in my mind.
I know I'm not the only one to wonder where i stand underneath the sun, I know one day I'll have my day, then I'll wake up and throw it away,
I know that other people my age also feel lost and confused. I hope that one day I'll find my purpose, but I worry that I might not appreciate it when I do.
my life is lived each day, it's going by fast, whenever a question is asked I answer last,
Life moves quickly and I feel like I'm just trying to keep up. When people ask me questions, I often hesitate to answer or respond last.
when I lose my keys will i have an extra set?, my boredom is my Saturday night date, my lonesome arrives, it's never late, my interesting life I'm left to create,
I worry about little things like losing my keys. I spend a lot of my free time feeling lonely or bored. But I know that I can create an interesting life for myself, even if it doesn't always feel that way.
leaving out the details of my inescapable fate
I don't know what the future holds for me, but I try not to dwell on it too much.
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mathu2k
Love this album. Growing all I played was this cd
Moth829
ADOLESCENT CONFUSION IS RIGHT ON TIME, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR LIFE NOW WHERE IS MINE?, IS THERE REALLY A FISH IN THE SEA WAITING FOR ME, OR AM I DREAMING?, i'm predestined to be questioned but i won't give my confession, my affection, this injection, i'm struggling to find direction ... my clothes stick to my body from days of being worn, my jeans remind me of my thoughts, ripped patched up torn, not that i'm complaining, i'm just thinking, i'm just dreaming, recreating the scenes of my endless frustrated screaming, i know i'm not the only one to wonder where i stand underneath the sun, i know one day i'll have my day, then i'll wake up and throw it away, my life is lived each day, it's going by fast, whenever a question is asked i answer last, when i lose my keys will i have an extra set?, my boredom is my saturday night date, my lonesome arrives, it's never late, my interesting life i'm left to create, leaving out the details of my inescapable fate
joeyLJ
Thanks, man!
Andrew Siscoe
Moth829 Don't these guys have a song that goes something like "mommies having an abortion, daddies taking out the trash, the kids eat canned peas every night, a product of the lower class" ? I remember the lyrics from like 1998 or so and have been trying to find the song or band the past few years.
Moth829
Drew Sicko Yes, that is correct. The SpudGun song you are looking for is "Watch it Burn". This was their breakout single that I first heard on the radio those years ago. wow, good memory!