Their music has featured on numerous film and TV soundtracks. The song "Dry the Rain" from their 1997 debut EP, Champion Versions, later to be released on the 3 EP's album, was possibly their most popular track and was famously featured in the John Cusack film, High Fidelity. The song "Smiling" from the self titled album "The Beta Band" is the background music to the UK's Soccer AM, Cross-Bar challenge. "Needles in My Eyes" was featured on a fourth season episode of House MD.
Well known fans include John Cusack, Mani, from Primal Scream and Stone Roses and Noel Gallagher.
Their live performances were legendary, often ending with the whole band playing percussion. Their dancing and energy got the whole audience moving, often in the same style as their idols on stage. Their "Best of" CD contains a CD of them playing live at the Shepherds Bush Empire in one of their final gigs and manages to capture some of this energy. It has been suggested, sometimes by the band themselves, that they were better live than recorded.
Steve has now released an album under his own name after his post-Beta Band projects Black Affair and King Biscuit Time, John, Robin and Gordon Anderson aka Lone Pigeon have formed The Aliens (www.myspace.com/thealiens1) and Rich is The General & Duchess Collins.
Push It Out
The Beta Band Lyrics
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I wanna beat ya wanna hug ya wanna hold ya to me
Gone to hell thats where I'll be
I'll be fine then come with me
With a double shot of power and he's over me
The repetitive phrase "Push it out" in The Beta Band's song can be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to pushing out the negative thoughts that threaten to overwhelm us, or pushing out our fears and doubts to make room for better ideas and positive emotions.
The next lines "I wanna beat ya, wanna hug ya, wanna hold ya to me" could be interpreted in a few ways. Perhaps the singer is addressing a lover who they want to both beat and embrace, expressing the complex emotions of a passionate relationship. Alternatively, they may be referring to an internal struggle with their own desires and motivations.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more cryptic. "Gone to hell that's where I'll be" could be interpreted as both a warning and a boast, with the singer declaring their intention to embrace their own darkness. The line "With a double shot of power and he's over me" is particularly enigmatic, perhaps hinting at a power dynamic between two individuals or a struggle for control.
Overall, the lyrics of "Push It Out" offer a glimpse into the complex emotions and motivations of the songwriter, leaving much to interpretation and speculation.
Line by Line Meaning
Push it out [repeated approx 70 times]
Repetitive chorus indicating the desire to push something out, potentially referring to emotions or energy.
I wanna beat ya wanna hug ya wanna hold ya to me
Expresses conflicting emotions of wanting to physically harm and also hold the person close.
Gone to hell thats where I'll be
Acknowledging a state of despair or turmoil and accepting that as the current reality.
I'll be fine then come with me
Confidently stating the ability to overcome the difficult state and inviting the listener to join in that positive outcome.
With a double shot of power and he's over me
Suggests using a strong energy or mindset to overcome a difficult or negative experience and achieve success or control.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD GREENTREE, ROBIN JONES, JOHN MACLEAN, STEPHEN MASON
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