The music played here are the varying prophecies and sentiments of a now missing ex-banker and his allies who quit in disgust during the hedonism, inauthenticity and callousness of the boom years. Songs such as Dreamer and Shame on You eerily foretold the crash to come in poetic tones, while the distraught time spent on the other side of the tracks is penned beautifully in songs such as Did you Ever.
Where are they now, these unsung heroes of our time? With no money to continue and a curse of tinnitus in the ears the singer became unhinged and impossible to work with. He hasn't been seen for 2 years as he left drowning his pain in the only medication he could find... leaving behind these unfinished tapes and a story incomplete...
For now, it's our little secret... but the recent financial crisis has made these visions seem all the more coherent and while we cannot find the singer, we are attempting to resurrect the story with remastered tapes and a talented producer... we'll post the results here in due course.
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www.last.fm/music/Creel+Commission - previous band
Sticks and Stones
The Dog Days Lyrics
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Wake me up when you hit the ground
Cause I'll be there to lend a hand
Somewhere I can understand
What's this whole world coming to?
Scramble of the chosen few
Take a seat and be my friend
Cup of tea we're on the mend
But it needs a friend
Build you up, they knock you down
It's just the way they built this town
Sorry if I'm less concerned
The only place where I am found
Doctor tell me if its true
Is this what I must do?
A bitter pill that never will
Release me from the blues
I'd like to live alone and reminisce
Lie alone in bliss
A constant meditation of the chances that I've missed
(Can you talk about it yet?)
I don't know what used to go in days that went before
That was ???
And now there's just no choice
All the family's sacrificed
And took pleasures that we knew
All gone
All gone
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Names will never hurt me
Names will never hurt
Names will never hurt
The lyrics to The Dog Days's song Sticks And Stones speak to the realities of life and the ways in which we must navigate through the challenges and hardships that come our way. The opening lines of the song, "What goes up, must come down / Wake me up when you hit the ground / Cause I'll be there to lend a hand / Somewhere I can understand" convey a sense of empathy and support for those who may be struggling. The singer understands that life is not always easy, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to get back on our feet.
As the song continues, the lyrics touch on themes of disappointment, sacrifice, and the need for companionship. The line, "No matter how I try, I disappoint you every day" speaks to the pressure we often feel to live up to the expectations of others. However, the singer also acknowledges the importance of having a friend to lean on, saying "Build you up, they knock you down / It's just the way they built this town / Sorry if I'm less concerned / The only place where I am found."
The chorus, "Sticks and stones'll break my bones / Names will never hurt me" is a familiar childhood phrase meant to toughen us up against bullying and mean words. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is not immune to the pain of words and actions. The lines, "All gone / All gone" convey a sense of loss and sadness, while the repeated refrain of "Names will never hurt me" feels like a mantra - a way to steel oneself against further pain.
Overall, Sticks and Stones is a song about the human experience - the good, the bad, and the ugly. It is a reminder that we all need help sometimes, and that even when things are tough, we can find solace in friendship and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up, must come down
Everything that rises will eventually fall
Wake me up when you hit the ground
Let me know when you need my help
Cause I'll be there to lend a hand
I will assist you in any way that I can
Somewhere I can understand
I need to empathize with your situation
What's this whole world coming to?
I don't understand where this world is headed
Scramble of the chosen few
Life seems to favor a select group of people
Take a seat and be my friend
Let's sit down and talk about our problems
Cup of tea we're on the mend
Drinking tea can help us heal and feel better
No matter how I try, I disappoint you every day
Despite my efforts, I still let you down constantly
But it needs a friend
Everyone needs a companion
Build you up, they knock you down
People will support you one day, and criticize you the next
It's just the way they built this town
The societal norms of this place breed negativity
Sorry if I'm less concerned
Forgive me if I seem indifferent
The only place where I am found
I feel comfortable being alone
Doctor tell me if its true
Please confirm if my suspicions are correct
Is this what I must do?
Do I have no other choice?
A bitter pill that never will
A harsh reality that cannot be changed
Release me from the blues
Free me from this feeling of sadness
I'd like to live alone and reminisce
I wish to be alone with my memories
Lie alone in bliss
Find peace in solitude
A constant meditation of the chances that I've missed
I often think about the opportunities I've lost
(Can you talk about it yet?)
(Are you ready to discuss your feelings now?)
I don't know what used to go in days that went before
I'm unsure about what happened in the past
That was ???
And now there's just no choice
I've run out of options
All the family's sacrificed
My loved ones have made sacrifices for me
And took pleasures that we knew
We used to enjoy many things together
All gone
We've lost everything
All gone
We've lost everything
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Physical pain can be endured
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Physical pain can be endured
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Physical pain can be endured
Sticks and stones'll break my bones
Physical pain can be endured
Names will never hurt me
I won't let hurtful words affect me
Names will never hurt
I won't let hurtful words affect me
Names will never hurt
I won't let hurtful words affect me
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.