1. The Bees (… Read Full Bio ↴There have been several bands with the name The Bees.
1. The Bees (known as A Band of Bees in America, owing to a rights conflict over their name) are a UK band from the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. Formed in 2000, the band members are Aaron 'Fletch' Fletcher (bass), Paul Butler (vocals, keyboards, guitars), Kris Birkin (guitar), Tim Parkin (trumpet), Michael Clevett (drums) and Warren Hampshire (keyboards). Known for harking back to the 60s and 70s, with cheery pop and trips into the psychedelic, The Bees record their albums in analog, notably recording their debut album in a garden shed.
To quote an Amazon review: "The best word to describe the music is bouncy -- the Bees call on snappy drums and cheery basslines and guitar riffs for their sound, as well as some deeply moving Hammond organ. To finish off the sound, they inject some harmonies that would make the Zombies wipe away a tear of pride."
Their influences cover soul, reggae, funk and Motown, with artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Burt Bacharach, Up the Junction era Manfred Mann, The Kinks and Small Faces.
In the USA The Bees are known as "A Band of Bees" to avoid confusion with two local bands of the same name (see below):
2. The Silver Seas, formerly the Bees, are a pop-rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed by producer-musician Jason Lehning and singer-songwriter Daniel Tashian. They played their first show as the Bees in 1999 and toured as an opening act for Guster in 2004 after the independent release of their debut album, Starry Gazey Pie. Their second indie release, High Society followed in May 2006.
On May 2, 2007, the Los Angeles-based label Cheap Lullaby announced that it had signed the Bees and intended to reissue High Society. Copyright issues involving the British band the Bees had already forced the Nashville group to add "U.S.," in parentheses, to the end of their name (even though the Bees of the UK are marketed as A Band of Bees stateside), so Cheap Lullaby encouraged Tashian and his bandmates to come up with a new moniker, hence the Silver Seas. The label reissued High Society under the band's new name on October 9, 2007.
Metromix gave the reissue of High Society a "Pick" rating and mentioned that the Silver Seas had a reputation as "one of the best unsigned bands in their hometown of Nashville," while Performing Songwriter magazine raved that the band had "made the catchiest album of the year." High Society was nominated at the seventh annual Independent Music Awards in 2008 for best pop-rock album of the year.
In July 2010, shortly after reissuing Starry Gazey Pie under their new name, the Silver Seas independently released their third album, Château Revenge! (in Europe it was released by the Lights Label via EMI, which also distributed the band's subsequent two releases. It was followed six months later by a "blue edition" featuring acoustic versions of Château's 12 songs. BBC Radio presenter Danny Baker called the Silver Seas "the best group in the world" in 2011.
3. The Bees was a San Gabriel Valley garage band that released one single in October of 1966, "Voices Green And Purple" backed with "Trip to New Orleans" as the B-side, on the Covina, California-based Liverpool Label. No other singles by this band were issued.
4. Quirky New Wave/Punk band from New York with three 7" releases on their own label Obey My Brain - 4 song EP (1978), "TV Mentality" (1979), "Already In Love" (1979).
5. The Bees were an R&B act that released a version of "My Ding-a-ling" in 1954 on the Imperial label, entitled "Toy Bell."
Left Foot Stepdown
The Bees Lyrics
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Crumbles down for my love
The pressure's down when your love
Lifts me up to the moon like a dove
When your feelings get put to the ground
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
If you're being held back with the crowd
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
The word is love when your life
Needs to be full of light
And when the sun meets the night
Prepare yourself for the world and the fight
When your feelings get put to the ground
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
If you're being held back with the crowd
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
Now you found out your sound
Don't be too proud to turn around
Don't let it pass, it's here to last
Raise it up like a flag on the mast
When your feelings get put to the ground
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
If you're being held back with the crowd
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
When your feelings get put to the ground
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
If you're being held back with the crowd
You can do the left foot stepdown
Do yourself some right
The song "Left Foot Stepdown" by The Bees is a cheerful and motivational tune that celebrates the power of love, self-belief, and determination. The lyrics suggest that even when faced with difficult situations, we have the ability to lift ourselves up and move forward with confidence. The opening lines "I tremble down if your love / Crumbles down for my love" express a sense of vulnerability and dependence on others, but then the chorus kicks in with the message that we can take control of our own lives by doing the left foot stepdown and "doing ourselves some right."
The left foot stepdown is a metaphorical dance move that symbolizes taking a step back, regaining composure, and then moving forward with renewed energy and focus. The lines "Now you found out your sound / Don't be too proud to turn around" suggest that sometimes we need to reassess our goals and motivations in order to find our true calling. Overall, the song is an uplifting reminder that we all have the power to overcome obstacles and pursue our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I tremble down if your love
I feel scared and uncertain when your love is not there for me.
Crumbles down for my love
If my love falls apart, it affects you too and that hurts me.
The pressure's down when your love
I feel less stressed and tense when you love me and give me support.
Lifts me up to the moon like a dove
Your love makes me feel so happy and free, like flying up to the sky.
When your feelings get put to the ground
When you feel down and unhappy,
You can do the left foot stepdown
You can take a step back from what's causing you pain and try a different approach.
Do yourself some right
Take care of yourself and do what's right for you.
If you're being held back with the crowd
If you're surrounded by people who don't support you or hold you down,
The word is love when your life
Love is the most important thing in life.
Needs to be full of light
If your life is dark and unhappy, love can bring light and joy.
And when the sun meets the night
Even in dark times, love can shine through and make things better.
Prepare yourself for the world and the fight
Get ready for the challenges and struggles of life, but know that love can help you through them.
Now you found out your sound
You've discovered who you are and what makes you happy.
Don't be too proud to turn around
Be humble and willing to change direction if something isn't working out.
Don't let it pass, it's here to last
Don't miss out on the good things in life, they're meant to be a part of your future.
Raise it up like a flag on the mast
Celebrate and embrace the good things you've found in life, like a flag raised high for all to see.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON FLETCHER, KRISTIAN DAVID BIRKIN, MICHAEL JOHN CLEVITT, PAUL JAMES BUTLER, TIMOTHY DAVID PARKIN, WARREN MICHAEL HAMPSHIRE
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