Stars and The Sea presents an enticing blend of gothic-drenched post-punk rock & roll with lyrics that are melancholy as they are romantic, as sweet and saccharine as they are bitter and black.
Stars and The Sea's song "Beautiful Odd Girl" was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
Stars and The Sea's influences are a mix of Bauhaus, Peter Murphy, Iggy Pop, Jeff Buckley The Church and AC/DC Their sound is described as a mix of post punk and British influenced Rock.
Stars and The Sea from Glasgow UK
Stars and the Sea are also a 4-piece band from Glasgow with a 5-track EP available here -
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Naked
Stars And The Sea Lyrics
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Stealing clothes
Goin' down drain pipes
Followin' my nose
Goin' underneath
Where the slow ones go
Throwin' rocks at houses
Runnin' down the street
In the pourin' rain
Burnin' down the houses
In the neighborhood again
Stealin' pet food
Draggin' my chain
Bathin' in the light
Of the naked flame
You see our enemies are many
And my friends are few
But look into my eyes
I'll fall in love with you
Checkin' out my brothers
For the taste of glue
Hangin' round the pub house
Buy a schooner of new
Mamma was criminally insane
No one new her troubles
And no one new her pain
But she gave me something
That I will never lose again
And that was the love
Of the naked flame
Oh here we go again
Oh where there's
Smoke there's flames
So when we steal your things
And break into your home
I can reassure you
That you are not alone
Many many people
And the proof can be shown
There's no such thing as safety zones
Runnin' down the street
In the pourin' rain
Burnin' down the houses
In the neighborhood again
Stealin' pet food
Draggin' my chain
Bathin' in the light
Of the naked flame
Oh here we go again
Oh where there's
Smoke there's flames
The song "Naked" by Stars And The Sea is a raw and energetic track that tells a story of rebellious youth and possibly a troubled childhood. The lyrics describe the singer's daring and reckless behavior such as jumping over fences, stealing clothes, and breaking windows. The line "goin' underneath where the slow ones go" suggests that the singer is seeking excitement and adventure beyond what is considered "normal".
The song takes a darker turn as it reveals that the singer's mother was "criminally insane" and had troubles and pain that nobody knew about. However, despite this, the singer was given "the love of the naked flame" which could be interpreted as the love of life or a passionate nature. The chorus "oh where there's smoke there's flames" is a nod to the destructive nature of the singer's behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "Naked" paint a picture of a troubled youth and a hunger for excitement and danger. Yet, it also reveals an underlying theme of resilience and the ability to find joy and passion even in the darkest of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumpin' over fences
Taking bold risks and breaking rules
Stealing clothes
Committing petty theft
Goin' down drain pipes
Venturing into unknown territories
Followin' my nose
Pursuing one's instincts and desires
Goin' underneath
Where the slow ones go
Going to underground and shunned areas in search of excitement
Throwin' rocks at houses
Breakin' windows
Vandalizing and causing destruction for fun
Runnin' down the street
In the pourin' rain
Engaging in reckless and dangerous behavior without regard for consequences
Burnin' down the houses
In the neighborhood again
Committing arson and causing mayhem
Stealin' pet food
Draggin' my chain
Resorting to desperate measures to survive and feel a sense of power
Bathin' in the light
Of the naked flame
Finding comfort and belonging in destruction
You see our enemies are many
And my friends are few
But look into my eyes
I'll fall in love with you
Feeling isolated and alone, but longing for connection and affection
Checkin' out my brothers
For the taste of glue
Seeking escape through drug use and connection with like-minded individuals
Hangin' round the pub house
Buy a schooner of new
Spending time in a familiar and comforting environment, seeking temporary relief from struggles
Mamma was criminally insane
No one knew her troubles
And no one knew her pain
Growing up in a dysfunctional and abusive household with no understanding or support
But she gave me something
That I will never lose again
And that was the love
Of the naked flame
Developing a destructive and all-consuming love for chaos and danger as a result of childhood trauma
Oh here we go again
Oh where there's
Smoke there's flames
Acknowledging the cycle of self-destructive behavior and the inevitability of consequences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL ATKINS, GREGORY PERKINS, JAMES G. CRUICKSHANK
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