Rock band hailing from New Zealand noted for their quirky sound and hit son… Read Full Bio ↴Rock band hailing from New Zealand noted for their quirky sound and hit song "Walkie Talkie Man" which was featured on Apple's iPod advertisement. The video for "Walkie Talkie Man" was directed by Michel Gondry (White Stripes, Bjork, Foo Fighters) and garnered 5 MTV award nominations and 1 Grammy nomination. It was also included in the Nintendo DS rhythm game Elite Beat Agents, as covered Jason Paige as well as being used in the animated film Robots and used heavily by the BBC.

They have done a cover of AC/DC's Back In Black.

Formed in 1999, Steriogram got their name from two bands that members had previously performed with - Rogergram and Steriosugar.

Steriogram's first single release, Soccerstar was mediocre but upon the release of their second single, White Trash saw the group success soar. Like many bands, Steriogram toured New Zealand in a friend's van without any support crew, doing gigs where they could. In 2002, still unsigned, they joined several other New Zealand bands in the annual Boost Mobile School's Tour, playing for free during high school lunch hours to get exposure, as well as at bars at night.

In 2002, while recording at a rented beach house they were spotted by an American Label Scout for Capitol Records who had come upon their music video for White Trash on the internet and were signed to Capitol Records later that year.

2004 also saw the release of their debut album, Schmack! which has seen six singles released from it.

There were two main factors contributing to Steriogram’s immediate success. Firstly, the national secondary school tour they went on helped to generate a wider fan base, as it allowed many who hadn’t heard of Steriogram before to enjoy their unique sound. The other factor was due to their internet site and the use of fans' loyalty. On the site fans were able to join up for the band’s newsletter and then eventually to what was known as a 'fan street pack'. This was sent to the fan via mail and contained promo CDs that had five of the tracks to be featured on their upcoming CD, and large amounts of stickers. This was where Steriogram relied on the support of fans, to hand out the promo CDs and stickers. These points proved to be very successful and rewarding for Steriogram as a new band.

Tsunami
Steriogram Lyrics

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So I'm here alone again
I was wondering if you think I'm a mess
What is the point of this?
Did I miss it was going wrong
And it had been this bad for so long
When you place the blame
Well it's such a shame
When you act this way

So what's the point of this
Tsunami all in front of me
Sit alone with a brewsky for the change its in the air
It's around me
It's all I want to be
I'll carry on maybe not that far to go now
You said it to me
Give it up will work
It's all changed
Too much, never ends
Well I'm here alone again
I was wondering if you think I'm a mess
What is the point of this?
Soon it'll become clear
But until we get there
We gotta work through the fear
Well I know its rough
When you must confront
All the stuff you can bluff
But I'm not here to impress you with fakeness
I thought that this was real
Assumed too much
What is the point of this?
Well it seems worse than it is
And I hope I'm right
Because this I will miss
But if we push on through
Then we can prove
There is too much to lose
So what's the point of this?
Waiting watching almost sleeping
Lonely hurting hope I'm keeping

I run falling over
Here comes that tsunami again

Overall Meaning

The song "Tsunami" by Steriogram is a deeply introspective song that grapples with the feelings of isolation, fear, and self-doubt that can accompany a difficult break-up. The singer of the song is alone and wondering if their former partner thinks they are a mess, and they reflect on the fact that they may have missed the signs that things were going wrong in the relationship. As the song continues, the imagery of a tsunami takes on a symbolic meaning, representing the overwhelming and destructive force of the emotions the singer is feeling. They struggle to work through these feelings and confront the issues that led to the break-up, but ultimately they seem resigned to the fact that they may not be able to overcome them completely.

One of the most striking aspects of the song is its use of metaphor and imagery to convey the emotional states of the singer. The tsunami is a particularly potent symbol, representing both the suddenness and destructiveness of the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The repeated use of the phrase "what is the point of this?" also underscores the sense of futility and helplessness that is underlying the singer's struggles. Despite these feelings, however, there is also a glimmer of hope in the song, as the singer recognizes that if they are able to push through their fear and confront the issues in their relationship, there is still a chance for resolution and healing.

Line by Line Meaning

So I'm here alone again
The singer is alone again, probably in a situation they'd rather not be in.

I was wondering if you think I'm a mess
The singer is self-conscious and worried about what others think of them.

What is the point of this?
The singer questions the purpose or significance of their current situation.

Did I miss it was going wrong
The artist realizes that something may have been going wrong but they didn't see it at the time.

And it had been this bad for so long
The situation has been bad for a long time, but the artist may have been in denial or unaware of it.

When you place the blame
The singer is referring to someone else who may be placing blame on them for the situation.

Well it's such a shame
The singer feels that it's unfortunate or sad that someone is placing blame.

When you act this way
The other person is behaving in a negative way that is affecting the artist.

So what's the point of this
The artist is questioning the purpose or benefit of the current situation and its outcome.

Tsunami all in front of me
The artist feels overwhelmed by a sudden and powerful force or change, like a tsunami.

Sit alone with a brewsky for the change its in the air
The singer is alone and drinking beer, possibly to relax or cope with the situation.

It's around me
The overwhelming force or change is all around the artist.

It's all I want to be
The singer may want to become a part of the force or change that is around them.

I'll carry on maybe not that far to go now
The singer will continue on, but believes that the end of the situation may be near.

You said it to me
Someone has said something to the singer, but it's unclear what it was.

Give it up will work
Someone has suggested that the artist should give up in order for things to work out.

It's all changed
The situation has changed in some way.

Too much, never ends
The singer feels overwhelmed by the situation and it seems like it will never end.

Soon it'll become clear
The singer believes that things will become clearer in the near future.

But until we get there
Until things become clearer, the artist and the other person involved will have to work through their fear and uncertainty.

Well I know its rough
The artist acknowledges that the situation is difficult and unpleasant.

When you must confront
The artist is referring to confronting someone about the situation, likely the person placing blame.

All the stuff you can bluff
The singer acknowledges that it's possible to bluff or deceive others in certain situations, but they don't want to do that.

But I'm not here to impress you with fakeness
The artist is being honest and genuine and doesn't want to pretend to be someone they're not.

I thought that this was real
The singer believed that the situation was genuine and authentic.

Assumed too much
The singer realizes that they may have made assumptions about the situation that were incorrect.

Well it seems worse than it is
The singer believes that the situation is not as bad as it seems.

And I hope I'm right
The artist is hopeful that their belief is correct.

Because this I will miss
The artist believes that they will miss the situation once it's over, or they may be referring to missing the person involved.

But if we push on through
The singer and the other person involved need to keep going and not give up.

Then we can prove
If they keep going, they will be able to demonstrate or show something.

There is too much to lose
If they give up or don't keep going, the artist will lose something important.

Waiting watching almost sleeping
The artist is waiting, watching, and possibly near sleep, indicating a lack of action or movement in the situation.

Lonely hurting hope I'm keeping
The artist is lonely and in pain, but still has hope for the situation.

I run falling over
The singer is running but falls over, possibly indicating a lack of control or direction in the situation.

Here comes that tsunami again
The overwhelming force or change is happening again, returning to the artist and intensifying the situation.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRAD CARTER, JACOB ADAMS, JARED WRENNALL, TIM YOUNGSON, TYSON KENNEDY

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