Hailing from the Glaswegian satellite town of Cumbernauld, they comprise of two brothers – Brian (vocals/synths), and Andrew Henderson (bass) – and two childhood friends, Steven Ramsay (guitar) and John Kerr (drums), all aged between 20 and 25. There were originally 5 members but Alan Henderson (guitar) left in December 2008.
Since they formed in the summer of 2005, The Dykeenies have played numerous sold out shows around Scotland, as well as supporting the likes of Maxïmo Park, The Fratellis and Mystery Jets.
The band got their big break when they played the “Your Sound” night - a platform for unsigned talent, at Glasgow’s legendary King Tuts, the venue where an unknown Oasis were signed on the spot by the then head of Creation Records, Alan Mcgee in 1993. The Dykeenies became the first signing to the King Tuts’ Recordings label, whose aim is to release one off singles by new bands with a view to bringing them to the attention of other labels.
The double A side single, “New Ideas/Will It Happen Tonight” was released in July 2006 and was a perfect showcase for their angular punk pop melodies. It did the trick. They have secured reams of glowing press from the Scottish media as well as a playlist on XFM Scotland and London. The single also brought them to the attention of Steve Lamacq, who supported the release and invited the band to do a live session.
The Dykeenies are now turning their attention south of the border. Having been championed by the New Music editor at NME after he received an early demo, they secured an opening slot on the NME Rock ‘n Roll Riot tour with The Horrors, The Maccabees and The Fratellis.
Now signed to Lavolta Records, The Dykeenies released debut EP “Waiting For Go”, on the label on November 27th. Written by the band, the eighties inspired lead track was produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys/Kasabian/Editors) and mixed by Cenzo Townshend (New Order/U2/Kaiser Chiefs). The EP also features “Things You Cannot See”, “Feels Like Sleep” and “Dark Time”, which showcase the band’s unique brand of spiky, indie pop and flair for infectious choruses that whirl around your head long after the CD has left your stereo.
In April of 2007 the band released "New Ideas", which debuted at #54 in the UK, whilst entering at #2 in Scotland. They have since embarked on two UK tours and have just released "Clean Up Your Eyes", with the album "Nothing Means Everything" due for release in September 2007.
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Safe
The Dykeenies Lyrics
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Where do you get your passion when you're so headstrong?
So so strong
You're not wrong no never ever wrong now
Swing my way and I will let you pass on through now
Just love me with the time I will learn to love you too now
Swing my way
How do you make your ends meet when they fray?
Where do you get your strength from when the feelings fade?
Go go gone
You're not wrong no never ever wrong
Swing my way and I will let you pass on through now
Just love me with the time I will learn to love you too now
Swing my way and I will let you pass on through
Swing my way and I will learn to love you too now
Swing my way
The song "Safe" by The Dykeenies portrays the theme of vulnerability in a relationship. The first verse opens with a question where the singer asks his partner where she gets her strength and passion from when everyone else is gone. It shows how the singer admires his lover's unwavering dedication and loyalty. The line "Where do you get your passion when you're so headstrong?" plays on the idea that the partner is strong-willed and determined, and the singer wants to know where she draws her strength from.
In the chorus, the singer implores his lover to come to him and let him love her. He promises her that he will be patient and will learn to love her in time. The repetition of the phrase "Swing my way" emphasizes the sincerity of the singer's plea, showing his vulnerability and willingness to make himself available to his partner.
The second verse carries on with the idea of vulnerability and questions where the singer's partner gets her strength from when things go wrong. He highlights the fragility of relationships and how it's essential to have someone to rely on when the going gets tough. The line "How do you make your ends meet when they fray?" portrays how the partner navigates difficult times and how the singer sees her as a secure and reliable person.
In conclusion, "Safe" by The Dykeenies is a song about the emotional dependency and vulnerability that comes with being in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do you get your eyes from when we're all gone?
Where do you find hope in a world that seems hopeless?
Where do you get your passion when you're so headstrong?
What motivates you to be so committed to your beliefs?
So so strong
Your strength is admirable.
You're not wrong no never ever wrong now
You have confidence in yourself and your decisions.
Swing my way and I will let you pass on through now
Come towards me and I will accept you into my life.
Just love me with the time I will learn to love you too now
Give me time and I will reciprocate your love.
How do you make your ends meet when they fray?
How do you cope with financial struggles?
Where do you get your strength from when the feelings fade?
What gives you the resilience to keep going even in tough emotional times?
Go go gone
Despite obstacles, you keep pushing forward.
Swing my way and I will let you pass on through now
Come towards me and I will accept you into my life.
Swing my way and I will learn to love you too now
Give me a chance to get to know you and I will love you in return.
Swing my way
Come closer to me.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kittylikescream
Think they only ever played it twice, at this gig and at the instore the day before... never seems to've made an appearance again m'afraid.