Their 1992 album Casual Sex in the Cineplex contained much of their best material, including Stupid Kid, You Talk Too Much and the perennial student-night favourite Where's Me Jumper?, but many amazing b-sides were great too: Turnip Fish, Armitage Shanks & Riot at the sheepdog trials
The live performance was the stuff of legend: usually playing to small, packed venues, the Sultans' frontman Niall O'Flaherty would unleash the anarchic Sultans of Ping sound whilst strutting, leaping and diving around and sometimes off the stage. The very literal "dance routine" which accompanied Wake Up And Scratch Me managed to keep the crowd entertained if a little unnerved by the blood loss.
Their name was later changed to simply "Sultans of Ping" for the second album Teenage Drug.
For the third album, Good Year For Trouble they became The Sultans.
They disbanded in 1996 but then started playing again in 2005. The current line-up includes Niall O'Flaherty, Morty McCarthy, Pat O'Connell, Sam Steiger (ex Golden Horde) and Ian Olney (ex Power of Dreams)
They released a single in 2007 called Girlwatching.
They continue to play to packed out audiences.
Miracles
Sultans Of Ping F.C. Lyrics
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It could hit you nearly any day
Startin' out young, you might get the real Voodoo
Or you might melt into midlife decay
I was wastin' time on what had gone by
Thinkin' that could change what happens here
I looked up and there was only 1 guy
Who knew what in the world there is to fear
In Carolina, the best month is October
You can still swim, and you can be barefoot all night
It didn't even matter that I was three weeks sober
Stayin' up pickin' n' grinnin' and we were all right
What could be any better than a group song
Time wrapped so tight around our tongue?
The only life we have- it has to belong
enough to make sure nothing's left unsung
In Carolina, the best month is October
You can still swim, and you can be barefoot all night
It didn't even matter that I was three weeks sober
Stayin' up pickin' n' grinnin' and we were all right
Stayin' up pickin' n' grinnin' and we were all right
The lyrics to "Miracles" by Sultans Of Ping F.C. speak to the idea that discovering one's passion and purpose in life is a miraculous experience. The song recognizes that this realization can come at any age, and that holding onto fear and regret for past actions will only hinder personal growth. The line "Who knew what in the world there is to fear" suggests that living in fear is a waste of time and that inevitably, we will all face our fears, but it is important not to let them define us.
The song also touches on the joys of simple pleasures and spending time with loved ones. The reference to October in Carolina invokes memories of warm, pleasant evenings spent enjoying life's pleasures, such as swimming or playing music with friends. The line, "enough to make sure nothing's left unsung" reminds us to cherish life's fleeting moments and to make the most of every opportunity to express ourselves and be creative.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a miracle when you know what you want to do
Realizing one's calling is a miraculous feat
It could hit you nearly any day
The epiphany of one's passion can strike unexpectedly
Startin' out young, you might get the real Voodoo
Finding one's true purpose at a young age is rare and magical
Or you might melt into midlife decay
Without finding purpose, one's life may feel unfulfilling and stagnant
I was wastin' time on what had gone by
Reflecting on the past cannot change the present or future
Thinkin' that could change what happens here
Focusing on the past distracts from living in the present
I looked up and there was only 1 guy
Realizing the importance of having a clear purpose and direction
Who knew what in the world there is to fear
Having a clear purpose gives one confidence and lessens fear
In Carolina, the best month is October
The beauty of October in Carolina is unparalleled
You can still swim, and you can be barefoot all night
The weather in October allows for outdoor activities like swimming and being barefoot
It didn't even matter that I was three weeks sober
Enjoying life's simple pleasures does not require alcohol or substance use
Stayin' up pickin' n' grinnin' and we were all right
Having fun with family and friends is all one needs to be content
What could be any better than a group song
Singing together with others brings joy and fosters a sense of community
Time wrapped so tight around our tongue?
The experience was so enjoyable and memorable that it seemed to stop time
The only life we have- it has to belong
Life is finite and thus must be lived with purpose
enough to make sure nothing's left unsung
One must live life to the fullest, leaving no potential experiences or achievements unrealized
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Charles Hassell
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Paul Bailey
good cover of SK song.cheers