The band have … Read Full Bio ↴The Electrics are a Celtic rock group,based Scotland.
The band have been around since 1988, and are by no means new boys on the circuit. Many years of touring around Europe and the U.S. have left an indelible mark on the festival scene, and on those who have been to an Electrics live gig.
With many albums worth of high energy Celtic Rock music, and an attitude of just going out on stage to have a good time, the band have led many an audience into 'Party Mode' and rocked the night away.
They have been referred to in the past as a 'sober version of The Pogues'.but have since amended that phrase and added 'only faster and noisier too' !!
Over the years the band have gone through a few line-up changes, leading to the current line-up which is possibly its strongest ever.
The roll call of rogues known as 'The Electrics' reads
Sam Horner - Bass and Lead Vocal
Jim Devlin - Guitar, Mandolin and backing vocals
Tim Cotterell - Fiddle
Davie McArthur - Drums
Check out the page on My Space for more at www.myspace.com/theelectrics
And the website at www.theelectrics.co.uk
(HUGE overhaul soon,honest;-)
JimmyD
End Of The World
The Electrics Lyrics
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Oh you,you don't want to play,
You were no better before,
I sent a letter before,
I sent a dream to you last night
From the end of the world.
Oh you,you keep me hangin' 'round and 'round
Oh you,look at the trouble I've found
You were no better before
I sent a letter before,
I sent a dream to you last night
From the end of the world.
I saw you last night but you couldn't answer,
You were a lonely little sidewalk dancer,
When I woke up I could not stand it
You were gone but I got to hand it to you.
Oh please if this is a game I wish someone would win
Oh please just let it fly to be upon the wind
You were no better before,I sent a letter before
I sent a dream to you baby last night
From the end of the world
The lyrics to The Electrics' "End of the World" tell the story of a relationship that is struggling due to one partner's unwillingness to fully commit. The opening lines, "you're so hard to get to, you don't want to play," suggest that the singer is frustrated by their partner's unwillingness to engage fully in the relationship. However, the singer is also willing to take some blame, noting that "you were no better before" and indicating that they may have also contributed to the relationship issues.
The chorus continues the theme of frustration and confusion, with the singer expressing their exasperation at being kept "hangin' 'round and 'round" and the trouble that they have found. The song then takes a dreamlike turn in the next verse, with the singer describing a dream that they had about their partner. They saw them as a "lonely little sidewalk dancer," but when they woke up, their partner was gone. This dream may symbolize the singer's fear that their partner is slipping away or their inability to fully reach them.
The final verse is a plea to their partner to take the relationship seriously and engage fully. The singer expresses their desire for someone to "win" the game of love and tells their partner to "let it fly to be upon the wind," indicating that they just want the relationship to be truthful and authentic. Despite their frustration, the singer still sends a dream to their partner from "the end of the world," perhaps indicating their willingness to go to great lengths to try and make the relationship work.
Overall, "End of the World" is a poignant commentary on the struggles of modern relationships and the difficulty of truly connecting with another person. The dreamlike imagery and evocative lyrics make this song a stand-out track that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you,you're so hard to get to,
You are difficult to reach and connect with.
Oh you,you don't want to play,
You are disinterested in interacting or engaging with me.
You were no better before,
You did not improve or change since our last encounter.
I sent a letter before,
I attempted to communicate with you through a written message previously.
I sent a dream to you last night
From the end of the world.
I imagined or hoped for a connection with you despite the seeming impossibility of distance.
Oh you,you keep me hangin' 'round and 'round
And 'round,
My attempts to connect with you repeatedly leave me feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.
Oh you,look at the trouble I've found
Your disinterest or resistance to connection has led to negative consequences for me.
I saw you last night but you couldn't answer,
I attempted to connect with you or reach out to you, but you were unable or unwilling to respond.
You were a lonely little sidewalk dancer,
In my perception, you were isolated or lonely in your pursuit of individualism or freedom.
When I woke up I could not stand it
You were gone but I got to hand it to you.
I experienced frustration or disappointment when I realized you could not reciprocate or respond, but I recognize your agency in making that decision.
Oh please if this is a game I wish someone would win
If our interactions are some kind of competition, I hope for a clear winner or resolution.
Oh please just let it fly to be upon the wind
I desire for the situation to be resolved or concluded without my direct intervention or control.
I sent a dream to you baby last night
From the end of the world.
I long for a connection with you despite the seemingly insurmountable distance between us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@parizaelham583
From The Sun To The World
Electric Light Orchestra
Oh you, you're so hard to get to,
Oh you, you don't want to play,
You were no better before,
I sent a letter before,
I sent a dream to you last night
From the end of the world.
Oh you, you keep me hangin' 'round and 'round
And 'round,
Oh you, look at the trouble I've found
You were no better before
I sent a letter before,
I sent a dream to you last night
From the end of the world.
I saw you last night but you couldn't answer,
You were a lonely little sidewalk dancer,
When I woke up I could not stand it
You were gone but I got to hand it to you.
Oh please if this is a game I wish someone would win
Oh please just let it fly to be upon the wind
You were no better before, I sent a letter before
I sent a dream to you baby last night
From the end of the world
@yo1347
Una tremenda canción.
Debió haber sido single ( Álbum " Time " - 1981 )
Su parte final y otros pequeños segmentos , me recuerdan al tema " End Of the world " ( 1968 ) de la banda griega Aphrodite 's Child :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWndjqMwBu4
Tienen diferentes ritmos , pero - me parece - hay ciertas similitudes e influencias.
Además , ambas canciones parecen temas de películas de los años 60´s.
De agentes secretos , de situaciones de catástrofe global o algo parecido.
Gracias por subir esta música.
Saludos desde Chile , Sudamérica.
@harleyguzz4301
One of the best albums ever... I would like to thank Jeff Lynne for his songs, and productions they have helped me and others .
Music is very important, its the sound album of your life.
@bobbyvonbobinson1555
XL much r no
@andrewvogt-saxclarinet6039
What a amazing song this is! Jeff's voice sounds almost futuristic and higher in pitch than on all of the other ELO albums. This whole album is mind blowing in how all of the songs fit together one after another. Even the extra tracks that appeared 20 years later are great and make the entire Time album that much stronger. Jeff Lynne's creativity really reached another high peak here even after all that he did in the 1970's.
@enriquejimenez8693
A "like" button is not enough. I love this. All of a sudden, ELO became one of my favorite bands ever.
@sarahkinsey5434
Same!! I knew only the hits before listening to The Traveling Wilburys, which made me fall in love with Roy Orbison. Then I saw Jeff live in July and now I am listening to all of ELO's songs! I am completely obsessed!
@SEBASTIANSSCRIPT
I concur sir!
@daymorse8
Strange magic is afoot
@ELEcomments
You know what? Same. I liked a few of their songs but lately, I find myself exploring their catalogue more thoroughly they are definitely getting up there
@whatzittooya2713
I've listened to 72 hours worth of ELO in less than two months.
@ghostface8798
Great song. I feel like this album should have been bigger then it was.