There are many bands named Still Life.

1) Still Life was a three pie… Read Full Bio ↴There are many bands named Still Life.

1) Still Life was a three piece emotional hardcore band out of Los Angeles, California, who were an influence on the entire mid to late nineties hardcore scene.
2) Still Life (Brzozów, Poland) alternative, metal, punk, H/C band from Poland (Subcarpathia region). The band founded in 1994. Still Life as an independent band released 5 albums (Still Life, Dwie drogi, Fabryka, Tam i z powrotem, Szczelina dla światła). Current members: Jurek Sawicki - vocal, Bartek Oleniacz - lead guitar, Tomek Skiba - drums, Tomek Sawicki - bass guitar.
Official sites of Still Life:
www.still.life.prv.pl
www.myspace.com/stilllife94
3) Still Life is a recording project that boasted Dennis Duck and Tom Recchion as members. Both had ties to the Los Angeles Free Music Society in the late 1970's. Duck went on to drum for The Dream Syndicate while Recchion has since worn many hats, including visual artist and solo recording artist. In 1982, Still Life self-released a two song 10" of repetitive and rhythmic semi-ambient music using both organic and electronic instrumentation.
4) Still Life is a Spanish hardcore band from Burgos.
5) Still Life was a British progressive rock band characterized by expert Hammond organ playing, intricate and original vocal harmonies, and an agile and precise rhythm section. The had one self-titled album that was originally released in 1971 and later re-released in 2003. The record was early organ-dominated progressive rock, its lyrical themes dwelling upon uneasy doubt and sadness, the melodies colored with the gothic classicism prevalent in much of the genre during the period. The album credits kept an aura of mystery about their membership. Martin Cure (Martin Cure And The Peeps), and Graham Amos (Rainbows (band)), Terry Howells and Alan Savage were believed to be involved.
6) Still Life were a rock band from Humberside in the United Kingdom. As well as a popular band in their home town they released several critically acclaimed singles and were one of the first UK bands to embrace the internet as a means of advertising and promoting their music.
still life were formed in 1996 by a group of five musicians from Kingston Upon Hull in the UK: Vocalist Paul Terry, drummer Phil Bean, vocalist and bass player James Paddison and guitarists Andy Clark and Mike Richmond. Richmond is credited as lyricist on all of the band's recorded tracks, music was credited to the entire band.
From lowly beginnings in local pubs and clubs, still life rapidly sailed to the top of the local music scene, eventually performing as support for several major acts including Atomic Kitten, Sash! and Fine Young Cannibals. The band finally split up in 2005, with an invite only performance at The Winter Gardens club in Cleethorpes supported by up and coming Hull-based singer songwriter Emma Rugg.
The band's alternative rock sound developed from an early influence of the britpop bands of the time (particularly The Smiths and Suede) into a more mature, experimental sound as the band became more proficient in studio techniques. The band's final release, At The Wheel is considered by many to be their most proficient, featuring the kind of production wizardy that led them to be favourably compared in both the local and national music press to R.E.M. and Queen!
A common misconception, given the band's influences is that they were named after the track Still Life from Suede's Dog Man Star album. In actual fact, the band name was taken by Richmond from another Suede song, "Breakdown" ("Back where the dogs bark, where still life bleeds the concrete white")
Following the break up of the band, guitarist Mike Richmond joined up and coming country rock band The Raindogs, and has recently rejoined former colleagues Clark, Paddison and Terry, along with drummer Mick Harding in new band Circus Envy.
It should be noted that, as in the band's logo, still life was preferred by the band to be written in lower case.
7) Still life are a hard rock/heavy metal band from Dublin, Ireland. Showing obvious influences from Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden, the band comprises of Jack Walsh on Vocals and Guitar, Ralph Murphy and Guitar and Backing Vocals, Dave McGrath on Bass Guitar and Paul Price on Drums and Backing Vocals. Their Silver Lining EP is currently available.
8) Still Life are a jazz fusion group from Fairfield, Connecticut. The group is comprised of six young and talented jazz musicians from around the area, including Jarryd Torff, the son of jazz bassist and educator Brian Torff (who is known to have played with Frank Sinatra, among many others). Other members include Chris Mcclanahan (trumpet), Billy Ruegger (guitars), Scott Packham (piano, organ, synthesizer), Dennis Caravakis (bass), and Kurt Leon (drums, percussion). The group gathered a substantial following in their hometown in 2006, and has since performed alongside those such as Dave Samuels of The Caribbean Jazz Project.
9) Still Life was the early band name of 10,000 Maniacs in 1981.
10) Still Life is a mixtape DJ with a diverse taste in music
11) Still Life is an Opeth cover band.
12) Italian new wave band.

Simple
Still Life Lyrics

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In dedication, I've seen us falter for ourselves.
In conversations, I feel the underlying currents.
Manipulation, I've seen ulterior motives.
I wish we could be more like dogs.

In alienation, we know the rules of separation.
In degradation, we use historic points of reference.
My observation, we've lost all instinct for compassion.

I wish we could be more like dogs.

Simple thoughts.
Today, I do not feel so ok.
There is nothing you can say to make me change my mind.
I may never go outside again.

The beauty of honesty it makes more sense to me
Than dropping hints and fishing for complements.
A simple honesty that you could promise me,
I'll love you or I'll hate you but I'll never try to fake you.

Can I ever say what I want to say?
Can I ever feel what I feel is true.

To live my life and free myself from these chains.
Like a dog, simple thoughts, feel no shame.

Overall Meaning

The song "Simple" by Still Life is a commentary on the flaws of human behavior and social interaction. The first verse speaks about the dedication that people have towards themselves, which causes them to falter, and how conversations are tinged with manipulative undertones. The singer notes how humans have lost their instinct for compassion and wishes they could be more like dogs, who are known for their loyalty and unconditional love. The second verse talks about the rules of separation that humans follow, and how we use points of reference from history to justify such separation. The singer observes that we need to incorporate honesty, as it makes more sense to them than dropping hints and fishing for compliments. The song ends with the struggle of being able to say what one wants to say and feeling what is true, to be free from the chains of social norms and expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

In dedication, I've seen us falter for ourselves.
I've witnessed us fail by focusing too much on our own desires in our dedication to things.

In conversations, I feel the underlying currents.
When I talk to people, I sense there's something hidden beneath the surface.

Manipulation, I've seen ulterior motives.
I've observed that people often have hidden agendas when trying to control or influence others.

I wish we could be more like dogs.
Dogs are honest and straightforward in their behavior; I want humans to have similar qualities.

In alienation, we know the rules of separation.
When we feel isolated, we understand the ways in which we are disconnected from others.

In degradation, we use historic points of reference.
When we're feeling down, we often rely on ideas from the past to comfort ourselves.

My observation, we've lost all instinct for compassion.
I believe we've become less empathetic and caring as a society.

I wish we could be more like dogs.
Dogs are naturally compassionate and loving; I want humans to embody these traits.

Simple thoughts.
I want to simplify my mind and focus on the basics.

Today, I do not feel so ok.
I'm having a bad day and don't feel okay emotionally.

There is nothing you can say to make me change my mind.
I'm committed to my current feelings and beliefs, and nothing anyone says will change that.

I may never go outside again.
I feel so down that I don't want to leave my home.

The beauty of honesty it makes more sense to me
I value straightforwardness over insincerity.

Than dropping hints and fishing for complements.
I prefer people being honest with me over trying to flatter me indirectly.

A simple honesty that you could promise me,
I want people to pledge to always be truthful with me, even if it's not always comfortable.

I'll love you or I'll hate you but I'll never try to fake you.
I'll either like or dislike you for who you truly are, without pretending feelings that aren't genuine.

Can I ever say what I want to say?
I wonder if I'll ever be able to express my thoughts and feelings honestly.

Can I ever feel what I feel is true.
I'm not sure if I'm capable of truly feeling genuine emotions.

To live my life and free myself from these chains.
I want to live a life free from the emotional burdens that are holding me back.

Like a dog, simple thoughts, feel no shame.
I want to be like a dog in that they keep things simple and don't feel guilty about their basic desires.

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