There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an Irish rock and blues… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an Irish rock and blues band formed in 1966 that featured talented guitarist Rory Gallagher
2) an Australian classic-style rock band based in Melbourne
3) a British Christian rock outfit
4) an independent Japanese musician
5) a Swedish AOR band
6) a Japanese death metal band
7) a Japanese doujin arranger
8) a Polish disco polo artist

1) Taste was formed in Cork, Ireland in August 1966 as a trio consisting of Rory Gallagher on guitars & vocals, Eric Kitteringham on bass, and Norman Damery on drums. In their early years Taste played around the UK before becoming regulars at Maritine Hotel, an R&B club in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1968 the original lineup split. The new lineup formed with Richard McCracken on bass and John Wilson on drums.

The new Taste moved permanently to London where they signed with the record label Polydor. In 1969 Taste released their first two studio recordings, the self-titled 'Taste' first with 'On the Boards' soon following, the latter showing Rory and the band's jazz influences with Gallagher playing saxophone on numerous tracks. In November 1968 the band opened for Cream at Cream's farewell concerts in London. Taste then began touring the United States and Canada opening for Eric Clapton and Ginger Bakers new band Blind Faith.

Perhaps their most notable performance came in 1970 as part of the Isle of Wight Festival, joining such notable musicians as Jimi Hendrix and The Who. They were well-received by those in attendance, ultimately being called back for five encores. Later the same year Taste would once more tour Europe before performing their last show on New Year's Eve in Belfast. In 1970] Taste split leaving front man Rory Gallagher to pursue his solo career. Gallagher received a liver transplant in 1995, but died of complications later that year in London, England aged 47.

In the August 2006 issue of Blues in Britain it was revealed that John Wilson had made Taste active once again. John has been at the fore front of the Irish Blues and R&B scene ever since his days in Them with Van Morrison,and of course in Taste with Rory Gallagher. Along with with Richard McCracken on bass and Belfast guitarist and singer Sam Davidson,who worked with John in the Belfast Blues Band.

They are still performing at Blues and R&B festivals around the world with both Richard McCracken (when his other commitments allow), and Albert Mills on bass.

Taste have since signed to label Bad Reputation and released the album 'Wall to Wall'.

Official Site: http://www.taste.uk.com

2) Taste is the name of an Australian classic-style rock band based in Melbourne. http://www.taste.us.com

3) Taste is the name of a British Christian Rock outfit.

4) taste is the name of an independent Japanese musician that specializes in orchestral arrangements of Anime songs and Touhou music.

5) Taste is a Swedish AOR band, grounded by Christopher Borg and Felix Borg. They released their self-titled album in 2012. Taste's music is heavily inspired by mid 1980's AOR and melodic hard rock bands.

6) Taste is the name of a Japanese death metal band.

7) Circle: Melodic Taste Website: http://taste-f.sakura.ne.jp/Melodic/

Eat My Words
Taste Lyrics

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EAT MY WORDS
On The Boards - 1970 (Taste)

I'll eat my words,
I swear I will,
If I am wrong,
I'll pay the bill.
No cards for me,

I'll look what's dealt,
There's one here up my sleeve.

Well, if I'm wrong,
I'll never win,
But I've been round,
One time for sin.

Will I miss you?
I bet I will,
I might even lose some sleep.

I'll eat my words,
I swear I will,
If I am wrong,
I'll pay the bill.

No cards for me,
I'll look what's dealt,
One here up my sleeve.

I'll eat my words,
If I am wrong,
You can count,
When I sing my song.

You don't hate me,
You hate my tongue,
You won't even read my will,
Won't even read my will,
Won't even read my will.

Eat my words,
Eat my words,

Eat my words,
Eat my words.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taste's song 'Eat My Words' are about regret and the fear of being wrong in a relationship. The singer starts off quite confident and brash, proclaiming that they will 'eat their words' if they are wrong and will 'pay the bill'. This could be interpreted as them admitting that they may have said things they didn't mean in the past and are willing to make amends. They also state that they won't try and cheat by using cards, suggesting they won't try to manipulate their way out of the situation.

However, as the song progresses, the singer becomes more vulnerable, admitting that they will miss the other person and may lose sleep over the situation. They are still willing to 'eat their words' and acknowledge their wrongs, but they are more hesitant now, admitting that they may never win. The line 'You don't hate me, you hate my tongue' suggests that the other person doesn't actually dislike them but is perhaps irritated by something they said. This ties into the idea of the singer regretting their past words and actions.

Overall, the song seems to express a fear of being wrong and damaging a relationship, but also a willingness to make amends and 'eat their words' if necessary.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll eat my words,
I will take back what I have said

I swear I will,
I promise to retract my statement

If I am wrong,
In case my opinion is incorrect

I'll pay the bill.
I will bear the consequences of my mistake

No cards for me,
I won't rely on chance or luck

I'll look what's dealt,
I will deal with what I am given

There's one here up my sleeve.
I have a secret or an ace in the hole

Will I miss you?
Will I feel your absence?

I bet I will,
I am certain that I will

I might even lose some sleep.
It could even disturb my peace at night

If I am wrong,
If I have misjudged the situation