A further single, Then, and debut album Some Friendly, were released later that year to great commercial .So "then" was the 2nd single from some friendly but "then" was actually their 3rd single in all. R.I.P Rob Collins fuckin legend! gone but never forgotten!
Then
The Charlatans Lyrics
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You don't do anything for me
You were sometimes hard to find
You were never safe to be with, then
You, you're nothing next to me
I'm a phenomena you see
You were sometimes hard to find
Furious again, furious again
You don't do anything for me
We are a phenomena you see
You were sometimes hard to find
You were never safe to be with, then
Furious again, furious again
And you
You give it all to me
You never listen to a thing I said
You're furious, I'm glorious
You never hurt me that much
The lyrics to The Charlatans' song "Then" are quite cryptic and abstract, but seem to revolve around the dynamics of a tumultuous, passionate relationship. The opening line, "I wanna bomb your submarines," reads as an aggressive, potentially violent gesture, but could also be interpreted as a passionate desire to break through the barriers and defenses of the other person. The following line, "You don't do anything for me," sets up a contrast between the intensity of the singer's feelings and the perceived indifference or inadequacy of the other person.
As the song progresses, the relationship is depicted as a volatile but addictive force, with both parties being drawn to each other despite the dangers and risks involved. The repetition of the lines "You were sometimes hard to find / You were never safe to be with" underscore the sense of uncertainty and even threat that permeates the relationship. The chorus, "Furious again, furious again," suggests that fights and conflicts are a recurring pattern in the relationship, but that they also have a certain allure or excitement.
Overall, the lyrics to "Then" portray a relationship that is both destructive and irresistible, with the singer basking in the intensity of their feelings and reveling in the drama and danger of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna bomb your submarines
I want to destroy the hidden parts of yourself that you are trying to protect
You don't do anything for me
You do not contribute anything significant to my life
You were sometimes hard to find
It was difficult to connect with you and understand you sometimes
You were never safe to be with, then
Being around you was always a risk or uncomfortable
You, you're nothing next to me
You are insignificant compared to me
I'm a phenomena you see
I am extraordinary, evident for all to see
Furious again, furious again
I am constantly angry and agitated
We are a phenomena you see
Together, we are an extraordinary pair
And you
Referring back to the subject being addressed
You give it all to me
You are completely devoted to me
You never listen to a thing I said
You completely disregard my opinions and feelings
You're furious, I'm glorious
You are constantly angry, while I am highly impressive and successful
You never hurt me that much
Your actions have not caused me significant pain or distress
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@corinnehansen4316
After 30 plus years of listening to this I have come to the conclusion this song will always move me in a way that music does. Spine tingling, still.
@playstationxboxdelmar
🎸🎶🎵
@deevonhasseln1913
Facts
@illegalLettuce
Superb brit psy-pop! I listen to this album STILL
@claralaclette4918
@@illegalLettuceAnd the lettuce always helps! 👍😁💖
@duluxdog71
Amen brother classic music 18 at the time......musci takes us back to our youth and always will.happy mondays and stone roses .great to be alive in manchester at that time❤❤❤
@michaeltomas4021
The sound of that Hammond organ combined with the bass make this song a masterpiece
@tracya4087
yes it does
@caesarsmith4711
Their drummer is amazing too
@larskirk6268
true for most Charlatans tracks