Dylan, fresh from N.Z. and not yet 18, was on the streets with his guitar and crack pipe busking for coin outside the pub. “We met him,” Paddy says, “when the Coopers Arms bouncer started hassling us to give the dude money".
Since then the band have spent their time re-fining and re-defining their sound, a mega-hectic, psychedelic, reggae that’ll have you trading your flat screen for a ticket to ride, surrendering your dignity to your urges, throwing shapes around rooms with people you’ve never met.
The Sticky sound is doused in textural, psyche-y and atmospheric melodies that push out the S.F. rhythm section’s blunt soundscapes.
Loose Ends
Sticky Fingers Lyrics
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Nowhere
Yeah
Well, it's no wonder they're killing our newborns
It's a matter of fact that we die
I'll make a promise to break like the law does
This is a government's world
And so you better get a job
And no more acting like a nuisance
You got me tangled in your loose ends, ah
Big speak stamina, easy go hangover
The Molly's in the mirror, she picked me for a scavenger
Had enough, bag it up, loaded like a caliber
Simi situation, she shoot me like a camera
Murder on the seven seas I been to heaven
Took a picture, prove it wasn't a dream, I won't forget it
As the day gets old that's when I get young
I come alive with the setting sun
This is a government's world
And so you better get a job
And no more acting like a nuisance
You got me tangled in your loose ends
This is a government's world
I'm gonna rid the world of all your love
(I'm gonna cut you in, I'ma suck you dry)
I'm gonna tuck you in and out a touch and such
(I'm gonna lift up your heart up into your head)
I'm gonna give you a hand, now I'm your man
(I'm gonna give you hope from a godless soul)
I'm gonna make you a dad, then I'll take your kids
(I'm gonna fuck you up now you won't be so pretty)
This is a government's world
And so you better get a job
And no more acting like a nuisance
You got me tangled in your loose ends
This is a government's world
And so you better get a haircut
And no more acting like a nuisance, nuisance
You got me tangled in your loose ends, ah
The song "Loose Ends" by Sticky Fingers reflects on the current state of society, where the government controls and manipulates the population. The lyrics criticize the system and express a sense of hopelessness. The opening lines, "it's no wonder they're killing our newborns, it's a matter of fact that we die," suggests that death is a common occurrence in this world, and there is no hope for change.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "This is a government's world, and so you better get a job," emphasizing the idea that one must conform to the system and work for the government to survive. The song also disapproves of people who act like nuisances and lose their way in life, leading to them being tangled in their loose ends. The theme of giving up hope and feeling lost is prominent in the lyrics.
The following verses speak of drug use, lust, violence, and the feeling of being alive only during the setting sun. The reference to taking a picture in heaven proves that the character in the song experiences moments of clarity and true joy. However, it fades away as the day progresses, and the character is left feeling despondent and hopeless once again.
Overall, the song is both a call to action and a warning. It urges individuals to take control of their lives and break free from the grip of the system, but it also acknowledges the difficulty of doing so. The lyrics offer a bleak outlook on life under a government-controlled world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's no wonder they're killing our newborns
It's not surprising that innocent lives are being taken
It's a matter of fact that we die
Death is an undeniable reality
I'll make a promise to break like the law does
I'll do whatever it takes to survive, even if it's against the rules
Like the rest of us under the sky
Just like any other person on this earth
This is a government's world
The system is rigged in favor of those in power
And so you better get a job
To survive, you need to play by the rules of the game
And no more acting like a nuisance
Stop causing trouble and conform to society's rules
You got me tangled in your loose ends, ah
Your problems are becoming my problems, and I can't seem to escape them
Big speak stamina, easy go hangover
Talking big doesn't lead to long-term success
The Molly's in the mirror, she picked me for a scavenger
A mysterious woman has chosen me for some unknown purpose
Had enough, bag it up, loaded like a caliber
I'm fed up and ready to take action
Simi situation, she shoot me like a camera
My situation is like a snapshot - it captures and immobilizes me
Murder on the seven seas I been to heaven
An intense experience, like being on a journey to the underworld
Took a picture, prove it wasn't a dream, I won't forget it
I have concrete evidence of what I've seen, and I'll always remember it
As the day gets old that's when I get young
I feel more alive as the day comes to a close
I come alive with the setting sun
The end of the day ignites a sense of energy within me
I'm gonna rid the world of all your love
I'll do everything in my power to destroy all the love you have
(I'm gonna cut you in, I'ma suck you dry)
I'll manipulate and take advantage of you until there's nothing left
I'm gonna tuck you in and out a touch and such
I'll use every form of physical and emotional manipulation to control you
(I'm gonna lift up your heart up into your head)
I'll play mind games to make you love me more
I'm gonna give you a hand, now I'm your man
I'll pretend to help you, but really I'm going to become your ruler
(I'm gonna give you hope from a godless soul)
I'll make you believe things will get better, but I don't actually believe in something greater
I'm gonna make you a dad, then I'll take your kids
I'll force you to take on responsibilities, then take them away from you
(I'm gonna fuck you up now you won't be so pretty)
I'll destroy you until you're nothing and no longer hold any power
And so you better get a haircut
Conform even to the smallest details, or suffer the consequences
And no more acting like a nuisance, nuisance
You must act within the boundaries set by those in power, even if they're arbitrary
You got me tangled in your loose ends, ah
You're causing me problems and I can't seem to escape them
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Neurath, Dann Hume, Dylan Frost, Eric Gruener, Patrick Cornwall, Seamus Coyle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oskarks1211
I'm not from Chile, but it seems that you boys gotta pay them a visit xD
@skylerstokman2869
If not Chile, then surely Brazil 😂
@Giftedandchosen
HAHAHAHAHA
@mozzihrivers9968
Im chilean, and we love this guys bruh
@boarderandynz
The boys could easily conquer South and Central america by the looks of it 🇲🇽 🇨🇴 🇵🇪 🇨🇱 🇦🇷 🇧🇷 ♥ from NZ 🇳🇿
@katemate5609
Yeah where ever I go all I see if people from Chile wanting them to come aha
@DanHunterSportsWriter
I always knew the Stickys were well capable of rocking out if they wanted. Dizza Frost's vocals are bullet proof and guitarist Seamus Coyle is world class (how many great bands have had that lead singer-lead guitarist combo at their core? The Stones, Led Zep, Sabbath, The Smiths, The Verve, The Stone Roses, U2 etc etc) and the rest of the band are rock-solid. What's more is Sticky Fingers are chameleons who have about five different styles ranging from reggae to chillwave.
I'm just waiting for them to have their "Who Can It Be Now?" moment, then things will never be the same!!
@Barretvention
I swear to god there ain’t a single fukn style that stifi can’t conquer.. these fellas are enroute ta bein the best band alive atm, nothins gnna stop it
@Rekke_yt
holy shit this comment is so accurate, they won't stop proving how good they really are, time and time again
@RoFLPoTTaMi
Sylumm apart from the fact they’re piece of shit humans