In 2008, the band released a double A-side single featuring Judy Dyble (original Fairport Convention vocalist) as The Conspirators with Judy Dyble. The single featured a remake of Fairport Convention's "One Sure Thing" and The Conspirators song "Take Me To Your Leader". It reached No.7 in the official UK indie singles chart, spending three weeks in the top 10.
In 2012 Conspirators released their debut album "What's Going On". The album featured guest performances from Dodgy lead guitarist Andy Miller, as well as Echobelly's Glenn Johansson.
As of 2018, guitarist/vocalist John Gillies and lead singer Genevieve Gillies went on to form The Doubtful Bottle
Carolina
The Conspirators Lyrics
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You got mesmerized
You forgot where you are from
And who you are
Such a tragedy
You were young and free
Did you ever think
Turn it on tonight
Carolina
Till the morning light
Carolina
I remember when
You were innocent
I remember what you were
My dirty rose
Never happy now
You're just selling out
Easy street is drenched in tears
You know it's never paved in gold
Turn it on tonight
Carolina
Till the morning light
Carolina
Just leave your dirty little secrets for a while
Just leave your dirty little secrets for a while
Let me make it alright
Turn it on tonight
Carolina
Till the morning light
Carolina
Turn it on tonight
Carolina
Till the morning light
Carolina
The Conspirators's song "Carolina" examines the impact of city life on a person's identity and sense of self. The opening lines describe how under the city lights, the singer becomes fascinated and mesmerized, leading them to forget where they come from and who they are. This feeling is likened to a tragedy, highlighting the potential dangers of urbanization and the ways in which it can disconnect people from their roots.
The chorus of the song offers a solution to this feeling of disconnection - the singer should "turn it on tonight, Carolina" and stay out until the morning. It's unclear exactly what "it" refers to, but it could be interpreted as letting loose and indulging in the city's offerings. Perhaps the song is suggesting that by embracing the city life, the singer can reconnect with their sense of identity and rediscover themselves.
The verses also suggest that the singer has changed over time. At one point, they were innocent and a "dirty rose," but now they're never happy and selling out. The promise of "easy street" has turned out to be a lie, leaving the singer with nothing but tears. The song seems to be cautioning against the dangers of city life while also acknowledging its allure.
Line by Line Meaning
Under city lights
You were in the bright city lights, distracted and consumed by their allure.
You got mesmerized
You were entranced by the city lights and their sparkle.
You forgot where you are from
You lost your roots and abandoned your hometown and heritage.
And who you are
You lost sight of your own identity and values.
Such a tragedy
It's a pity that you've ended up in this state.
You were young and free
You were once wild and untamed, living life to the fullest.
Did you ever think
Did you ever consider the consequences of your actions?
That you'd fall so far
That you would lose yourself so completely and end up in such a bad place.
Turn it on tonight
Let's party and enjoy the night.
Carolina
Let's have some fun in this place called Carolina.
Till the morning light
Let's keep going until the sun rises.
I remember when
I recall a time when things were different.
You were innocent
You were pure and unspoiled.
I remember what you were
I remember your true self, before you changed.
My dirty rose
You were once beautiful but now you are tarnished and corrupted.
Never happy now
You can never seem to find true happiness anymore.
You're just selling out
You've sold your soul for material gain and success.
Easy street is drenched in tears
Your easy life is now filled with sorrow and regret.
You know it's never paved in gold
The road to success is never easy or perfect.
Just leave your dirty little secrets for a while
Forget about your shameful past and let's have some fun.
Let me make it alright
Let me help you forget about your problems and enjoy the moment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYLES R KENNEDY, SAUL HUDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BuzzsawMoviesLtd
Slash may not be the most frequent user of the talkbox but when he does use it he uses it in the best way! My favourite song of the whole album.
brotherofdest76
awesome stuff, loving the new album, slash is just an outright legend
RECKLESSRAGE PAGE
this album rocks !!! Slash is best with myles KEEP ROCKING GUYS !!
nikol ep
i just love this song...!!! cant stop listening to it...!!!!
Jonnymcawesome
Matt Belmay is truly brilliant one of the best vocalists around at the moment but Myles kennedy is easy as incredible truly there should be more of this around at the moment. im sick of hearing stuff like flo rida and nicki minaj played on tv when two incredible voices such as these barely get played
Owen Stubbs
Sick song, don't know why this didn't make the regular cut. Still I'm glad I bought the deluxe edition if only for this.
333
Slash might not be the best and most skilled talkbox user, but I think he uses it sounds best on him.
SlashedLove
Great song. like the part 0:09 - 0:28 - great bass / talkbox / myles voice. awesome. 0:48 Pure chill again. Great with those rhythm guitar chords in left headphone. 1:31 - superb also but the reffrain doesnt fit into this, I think :/ a little pop . but still cool. last song is much more pop (15 - crazy life). but solo in it is fuckin great. so no disappointment .) btw I uploaded rest of the album ^
Thiago Ribeiro
I don't have the CD yet but this is from the DELUXE EDITION!
LAYOUT 123
great song how is it only a bonus track