In 2006 after a successful solo performance at Manchester’s “In the City” music industry festival, Lawrence was invited by producers to record a live session at the famous BBC Maida Vale studios in West London. A three piece band was formed for this session adding bass and drums. Following this recording the three-piece went on to record their acclaimed 2006 debut “Without a Baedeker”, which included the single “Wasted Time”.
The release of “Without a Baedeker” was followed by extensive radio play on BBC Radio 2, amongst others, national radio sessions and a 50+ date national theatre tour. Following the tour, which yielded album sales in the thousands; the decision was made to turn the project into a fully fledged band. The addition of lead guitar, keyboards and backing vocals expanded their sound to create a fuller and warmer tone.
The release of second album, “Catch As Catch Can” sees rich and dynamic instrumentation add to the ‘melodic, raw and emotional song writing ‘that was the hallmark of the fantastic 2006 debut “Without a Baedeker”.
Drawing comparisons to artists such as Wilco, The Jayhawks and The Lemonheads, Streebeck continue to evolve. They will be playing a number of national dates in December followed by a more extensive tour in spring 2010.
One Fine Day
Streebeck Lyrics
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I don't know where to start, to build this up again
And every day I hope
I wake up from this dream
Then my phone will ring
You'll want to talk to me
Talk to me
Telephones away, and I can't sleep again
The drink it numbs the pain,will help it go away
It's just a dumb routine
It helps to numb the pain
Keeps the dream alive
Something's got to change
And every day I hope
I wake up from this dream
That my phone will ring
You'll want to talk to me
Talk to me
Maybe one fine day, all of this will change
And I can't stand the way
And I can't take this
Maybe one fine day
All this pain will fade
Time gets in the way
And I won't need this
I won't make this
I won't need this
And every day I hope
I wake up from this dream
Then my phone will ring
You'll want to talk to me
You'll want to talk to me
You'll want to talk to me
Talk to me
The lyrics to Streebeck's song One Fine Day describe a person who has opened up their heart and lost everything as a result. The lyrics express the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that come with trying to rebuild after such a loss. Every day the singer hopes to wake up from the dream and receive a phone call from someone who wants to talk to them. This person is longing for connection, perhaps hoping for someone to help them find their way.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of addiction, with the singer using drinking to help numb the pain and create a routine. The repetition of the phrase "something's got to change" indicates that the singer is aware that they need to alter their habits, but might not know how to do so. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, with the singer dreaming of a day where the pain will fade and they won't need their current coping mechanisms anymore.
Overall, the song explores the emotional turmoil that comes with losing everything and trying to rebuild while navigating addiction and a lack of connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Opened up my heart, and I lost everything
I was vulnerable and now I have nothing left
I don't know where to start, to build this up again
I have no idea how to recover from this
And every day I hope, I wake up from this dream
I wish this was not my reality
Then my phone will ring, You'll want to talk to me
I long for someone to reach out to me
Telephones away, and I can't sleep again
I cannot rest without someone to talk to
The drink it numbs the pain,will help it go away
Alcohol is my only escape from the pain
It's just a dumb routine, It helps to numb the pain
My coping mechanism is pointless, but it's all I have
Keeps the dream alive, Something's got to change
I'm holding onto hope but know something needs to change
Maybe one fine day, all of this will change
I have hope for a better future
And I can't stand the way, And I can't take this
The unbearable pain is too much to bear
All this pain will fade, Time gets in the way
I hope things will get better, but time is a barrier
And I won't need this, I won't make this, I won't need this
I hope I won't resort to this coping mechanism in the future
You'll want to talk to me, You'll want to talk to me
Having someone to talk to is my only wish
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Ronald
The funniest part is when they reenact the "Pagan" dance for the Chief back at HQ....
C.T. Warren
I still think it's hilarious how Streebeck scoops all that evidence off the drug tray, but Friday begs off with "I had a big lunch."
tommyt1971
Yeah, he maintained their cover pretty well. If they'd been on the street, Joe would've given the guy a lecture about how drugs are bad for you, just like he did with those kids who try to bum smokes off him.
flyingking
me and my dad would laugh our asses off when the guy said, don't forget your goat leggings
Marshall Bates
My wife says this to me when I need to find my car keys
greengrassofhome
On the Sick and Wrong Podcast, Episode 608, they were talking about a recent (October 2017) Anton LaVey retrospective exhibition in which a Black Mass by Stephen Johnson Leyba was performed. Apparently, during the Black Mass, there were some dancers wearing goat masks and the host said that the dancers reminded him of the People Against Goodness And Normalcy (P.A.G.A.N) from the Dragnet movie. 😂
Craig_M
The tray of pills always cracked me up!
Wintis Swizzle
“I see there are two here who’ve not yet sipped the nectar of Shaytan”. Love that quote.
Ted Wojtasik
I hate that crap, they ALWAYS use too much triple sec and Grenadine 🙂
Worse Than Hitler pt. 2
"People against goodness and Normalcy" I totally want that on a T-shirt