1. 'The … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that perform under the name 'Damned'
1. 'The Damned', punk rock band from London, UK.
2. 'DAMNED', a visual kei/J-rock band from Tokyo, Japan.
1. The Damned are a punk rock band started in 1976 in London, UK. Despite being one of the definitive early punk bands they were also one of the most ambitious; with their later albums moving away from gothic rock to psychedelic rock.
They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. Their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, was released six months before The Sex Pistols' debut, Never Mind The Bollocks.
The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. They have incorporated many styles in their music, most notably garage rock, psychedelic music, the British theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and New Romantic.
In addition to serving as inspiration for many of the young bands who created hardcore punk in the US, The Damned are also generally regarded as one of the founders of goth music.
Original members Dave Vanian (David Lett), Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns), and Rat Scabies (Chris Millar) were all members of the semi-legendary Masters of the Backside which included future Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde.
Original guitarist Brian James (Brian Robertson) was a member of the early punk band London SS, a unit that never played live, but whose members later found fame in bands including The Clash and Generation X. Rat Scabies was also tried as the drummer for London SS, but was rejected.
Maintaining the goth connection, between 1996 and 2004 the bass guitarist of the Damned was one-time the Sisters of Mercy / the Sisterhood / Gun Club member Patricia Morrison. Morrison married Dave Vanian in 1996 but left the band after the birth of their daughter Emily. She originally joined the band after bassist Paul Grey was injured during a concert.
Discography:
Damned, Damned, Damned โ February 25, 1977 (# 36)
Music For Pleasure โ November 18, 1977
Machine Gun Etiquette โ November 2, 1979 (# 31)
The Black Album โ October 20, 1980 (# 29)
Strawberries โ October 1, 1982 (# 15)
Phantasmagoria โ July 15, 1985 (# 11)
Anything โ December 5, 1986 (# 40)
Not of This Earth โ November 11, 1995 (Retitled I'm Alright Jack & The Beanstalk in the UK, Germany and Sweden)
Grave Disorder โ August 21, 2001
So, Who's Paranoid? โ October 28, 2008
Evil Spirits โ April 13, 2018
Darkadelic - April 28, 2023
2. DAMNED are a visual kei, J-rock band starting activities with the concept of "V-kei Loudcore" on September 16, 2022.
Actual members:
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The Damned Lyrics
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On the streets with something that's on your mind
Don't you think that I'm being fresh?
Only want to lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish
Well I don't want you to think I'm being obscene
Feeling kind of cold need something hot to hold
Only wanna lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish
(Instrumental Break)
Fish
Fish
Well I've seen you hanging round and round
On the streets with something that's on your mind
Don't you think that I'm being fresh
Only wanna lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish
I said fish
I said fish
The Damned's song "Fish" is a catchy tune that features clever wordplay and innuendo. The song is about a man who has noticed a woman he's interested in and wants to hook up with her. The opening verse establishes that he has seen her around and wants to approach her, but is worried about being perceived as inappropriate. He assures her that he doesn't want to offend her, and just wants to have a physical relationship with her. The repeated refrain of "promise you won't smell no fish" suggests that the woman might be reluctant to get intimate due to hygiene concerns, but the man is assuring her that there won't be any issues.
The second verse plays on the idea of physical contact, with the man expressing a desire to hold the woman's hand. He describes feeling cold and wanting something warm to hold, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting physical affection. Once again, he reiterates his desire for a physical relationship, while reassuring the woman that there won't be any unpleasant smells.
Overall, "Fish" is a fun and lighthearted song that manages to be suggestive without being explicit. The innuendo and wordplay give the song a playful quality, and the musical backing is lively and upbeat.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've seen you hanging round and round
I have noticed you walking around aimlessly
On the streets with something on your mind
I can tell that you're preoccupied with something
Don't you think that I'm being fresh?
Do not assume that I am being too forward
Only want to lay with you
My intention is merely to spend the night with you
Promise you won't smell no fish
I swear that there will not be any unpleasant odors
I said fish
To be clear, I am referring to a scent commonly associated with women's genitalia
Well, I don't want you to think I'm being obscene
I hope not to come across as indecent
When I say, say, say I wanna hold your hand
All I mean is that I want to touch you affectionately
Feelin' kinda cold,need somethin' hot to hold
I am feeling lonely and need someone to cuddle
Fish, fish
Again, I am making reference to the aforementioned scent
I said fish
To reiterate, I am talking about a particular smell
I said fish
Once again, I want to stress the topic being discussed
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