Formed in 1992, The Choice started playing around LA and caught the attenti… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1992, The Choice started playing around LA and caught the attention of Steve from the band The Gain, and partner Tim, from the start up label Brapp Records. The Choice released a 4 song 7inch LP titled "Looking out my Window" in early 94 on Brapp Records. That record found it's way to England where Bob Burridge owner of Helen of Oi! Records came calling. The Choice signed with Helen of Oi in Sept of 94, and went into the studio on a $1000 budget to record The LP "Sunday Soccer". The album was well recieved across Europe where it was mainly distributed. Helen of Oi! then rereleased the fist 7inch Looking out my Window. The Choice would go on and play about 50 shows a year, becoming one of the best known West Coast Oi bands in the 90's. They were asked to play on many compilations in the U.S. and Europe, appeared in various fanzines, spotlighted in the movie: Oi! the movie vol2 as one of the best upcoming U.S. Oi bands. In 1998 the band broke up, even as they had just recorded some songs in anticipation of a new LP for GMM Records. One of the last shows they played was with good friends Bovver Wonderland & The Business. Miguel Hell currently plays with the band The Bombshells from LA, putting down the bass and singing out front. Screwy Louie lives in Pamona and plays drums for the Disgustingtons. Mike Snow played in Schleprock & The Generators after The Choice broke up, touring Europe a few times with The Generators. He left the band & moved to Iowa to care for a family member where he continues to make & play music. Smitty continued to play in Prop13 while in The Choice & went on to play for Instigator & The Goods. He currently lives in Santa Maria Ca. (1hr north of Santa Barbara) and plays in the band Crisis Point.

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Elegia
The Choice Lyrics

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Oh, God, I haven't read your book
I'm sure it was divine
Especially the part where you turned water into wine

Oh, God, I want you to clear my mind
It's covered up with dirt
And I want to taste your skin
One time before I taste the earth

Oh, God, I apologize
I didn't knock when I arrived
Oh, God, I apologize
I didn't say goodbye last night
Oh, God

Now I guess you have your way
As I taste the earth today

Now I guess you have your way
As I taste the earth today

Now I guess you have your way
As I taste the earth today

Now I guess you have your way
As I taste the earth today

Overall Meaning

The song Elegia by The Choice delves deep into themes of faith, regret, and mortality. The lyrics are addressed to God, with the singer expressing his remorse for not having read God's book, apologizing for not knocking when he arrived and not saying goodbye last night. There is a sense of urgency in the singer's words, as he seeks a connection with God before he tastes the earth. He longs to taste God's skin, to experience the divine, before he passes away.

The lyrics are deeply introspective, with the singer questioning his own faith and seeking redemption. The part where he mentions God turning water into wine is a reference to the biblical miracle performed by Jesus, which demonstrates the power of God.

Overall, Elegia is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the desperation and yearning of the human spirit, as we seek to understand our own mortality and confront our deepest fears and regrets.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, God, I haven't read your book
I haven't followed your teachings as outlined in your holy book

I'm sure it was divine
Your holy book was likely spiritually inspiring

Especially the part where you turned water into wine
The part of your holy book where you performed the miracle of turning water into wine was particularly impressive

Oh, God, I want you to clear my mind
I need your help to free me from my troubled thoughts

It's covered up with dirt
My mind is muddled with worries and fears

And I want to taste your skin
I desire to experience your divine presence and feel your love

One time before I taste the earth
I want to experience your presence before I die and return to the earthly realm

Oh, God, I apologize
I ask for forgiveness for my mistakes and wrongdoings

I didn't knock when I arrived
I came to you without proper respect or permission

I didn't say goodbye last night
I left without bidding you farewell or showing my gratitude

Now I guess you have your way
Now that I am dying, you will have your way and take me back to your realm

As I taste the earth today
As my body returns to the earth, I reflect on my life and my connection to the divine

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERT BETTENS, SARAH BETTENS

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