1) Punk band from Dundee Scotland playing in your face P… Read Full Bio ↴The Eddies-
1) Punk band from Dundee Scotland playing in your face Punk and Oi....just as it should be Oi Oi Oi
2) The best rock music, at its heart, has a youthful exuberance, matched with skillful playing and a good sense of melody. It's a winning combination, but it's a rare one. And it's all there in The Eddies. What they offer is a sonic explosion of lush, atmospheric mod inspired melodies. True, there is more than a smidge of post punk, surf and power-pop to be found amidst this trio's music. They wear their influences on their sleeve with pride. But at the core of their songs is a clear affinity to the classic tune-smithing of the likes of Townshend and Weller.
Built around brothers Dean (l vox, bass) and Dale (b vox, guitars) Hoth, The Eddies released their first album, “In The Sunshine,” in 2004. The disc showcased the bands original material to good effect, highlighted by tight pop-edged rockers such as “All Alone,” and “Life Could Be So Good.” The album picked up favorable press and airplay in 23 countries, including the U.S., as well as Yugoslavia, England, France, Germany, Scotland, Portugal, Spain and Australia.
Crucial to their sound, the recordings marked the beginning of a long relationship with producer Earle Mankey (The Beach Boys, The Cramps, Sparks, Concrete Blonde, 20/20 etc). Several drummers have kept time for The Eddies live show since their inception, with Mankey himself providing drums for the group's most recent studio recordings.
The Eddies next released an EP in 2006, Modern Music for Modern Times, and kept busy through 2007 with appearances on a several compilation albums, including “News of the World MKII” (“Queen of Hearts”) as well as tribute albums to Neil Diamond (“Sweet Caroline”) and Squire (“Debbie Jones”). The latter was a top ten hit on Mod Radio UK.
2008 found The Eddies looking at their roots. For their sophomore release, “Twice Around the World,” the group paid tribute to some of their favorite artists, covering eleven classic tracks from the early eighties, including tunes from Squire, Manual Scan, The Risk, The Jetset, Chardon Square, The Little Murders and The Times. This is a Friday night album, meant to play loud, sing-a-long with and maybe even strum the occasional air guitar.
Since then, Eddies tracks have appeared on three further tribute albums, with a single, “I Want You And I Want You,” released in 2010.
The future? It does indeed look bright ahead. Next up, a single, featuring new versions of “Debbie Jones” and “Don't Know Where To Start” (originally by Manual Scan, here in a duet with Mark Le Gallez). You'll also find the band on upcoming tribute albums to The Risk and 20/20. Meanwhile, production has begun on The Eddies third disc, Return. The band also has their sights on releasing a concept album, as well as a Christmas album. All of which should be hotly anticipated by music fans the world over.
Whether you are charmed by their driving originals or admiring their taste in covers, it's clear The Eddie's continue to be a group to watch. They are firmly in the small group of bands who manage to capture the joyful spirit of rock that made us all fans of the music in the first place.
-Bart Mendoza 2011
Valentine
The Eddies Lyrics
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Thing I never gt from you
Cuz you left me for somebody else
You'll never know the pain I felt
When I imagined he was grabbing you
All the things that I had used to do
Hope you know that I don't blame myself
That you ain't here and there's nobody left
I'm not enough for you
Just know I tried
I tried
I tried
Wasn't much for you
No valentine this time
I trusted you
Just know this time
This time
This time
I'm done with you
Say my name
Oh I miss it when you say my name
Ain't no point in trying to fix up things
All the broken pieces still remain
I can't lie I'm really hating you
For all the things that you done put me through
I gave up love don't want nobody else
I'm guessing only time will tell
No valentine this time
I'm not enough for you
Just know I tried
I tried
I tried
Wasn't much for you
No valentine this time
I trusted you
Just know this time
This time
This time
I'm done with you
No valentine this time around
This time around
This time around
The lyrics to "Valentine" by The Eddies deals with the pain and hurt caused by a failed relationship. The singer in the song expresses their longing for the simple things that they never got from their former partner. The lyrics painfully remind the listener that the person they loved so dearly has left them for someone else. The vivid descriptions of the singer imagining their ex-partner with someone new, the broken pieces that still remain, and ultimately, the anger towards the former lover for putting them through so much pain. The chorus of the song highlights the fact that the singer is alone for Valentine's Day and is not enough for their former lover. Despite trying their best, they feel they weren't enough for their partner. However, the singer is determined to move past the failed relationship and is done with the former lover.
Overall, the lyrics to "Valentine" are raw and emotional, conveying the pain and heartbreak that comes with a broken relationship. The song is a powerful reminder that sometimes love can hurt, but with time and determination, we can move past the pain and find our way to healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I just want the simple things
Perhaps all I ever wanted was the basic, uncomplicated aspects of life.
Thing I never gt from you
These are the exact things that you never provided me with.
Cuz you left me for somebody else
Because you decided to walk away from me and be with someone else.
You'll never know the pain I felt
You can never comprehend the agony that my heart endures.
When I imagined he was grabbing you
The mere thought of him holding you hurts me so much.
All the things that I had used to do
All the things I used to do to make you happy.
Hope you know that I don't blame myself
I do not hold myself responsible for your departure.
That you ain't here and there's nobody left
It's painful that you're not here anymore and there's no one left for me.
No valentine this time
I will not have a Valentine this time.
I'm not enough for you
I know that I am not sufficient for you.
Just know I tried
Please understand that I did my best.
Wasn't much for you
I acknowledge that I wasn't enough.
I trusted you
I had complete faith in you.
Just know this time
Please understand that this time around things will be different.
This time
Things will be different from what they were before.
I'm done with you
I have completely finished with you.
Say my name
I miss you saying my name.
Oh I miss it when you say my name
I long to hear you say my name again.
Ain't no point in trying to fix up things
There is no point in trying to repair what has already been broken.
All the broken pieces still remain
The shattered pieces are still there and can't be fixed.
I can't lie I'm really hating you
I cannot deny that I feel hatred towards you.
For all the things that you done put me through
I am resentful because of everything you put me through.
I gave up love don't want nobody else
I no longer believe in love nor do I want anyone else.
I'm guessing only time will tell
Time alone will provide answers and solutions.
No valentine this time around
I will not have a Valentine this time.
This time around
Things will be different compared to before.
This time around
Things will be distinct from what they were previously.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Eddy Haddad
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