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*The Exploders are a rock band from Australia
A lot has happened to us since TJ decided we were starting a band in 2004…
- We recorded a demo at TJ’s home studio using a couple of hundred bucks worth of recording equipment
- We played our first gig at the National Hotel, Geelong in May 2004
- We recorded some more demos
- We broke into the tough and cultured Melbourne music scene
- We recorded some more demos
- We played a heap of gigs
- We signed with Rubber Records in June 2005
- We played more gigs
- We released the demos in album form in November 2005 to a lot of favourable attention from Triple J radio, street press and other music media all over the country
- We played even more gigs including some massive festivals, such as Falls, Come Together and Splendour in the Grass
Needless to say, the first two years of the groups existence has been a bizarre experience, especially seeing we had no expectations and literally no knowledge of the music industry that stood before us when we began.
Fast-forward to mid-2006 where the prospect of album number 2 was becoming a reality. As some overseas interest was shown in the group, from producers and labels alike, it was agreed that an overseas trip would be quite beneficial for the band.
After much deliberation we found the man we where to record with and had arranged some showcase gigs in the hope of snagging a US deal. It was a big move for the group. For one, it saw the first time we spent time in a studio with a producer, the first time in America for the whole band and the first time two members of the group had been overseas… two passports needed sorting, sharpish.
As album one was an album of demos, we treated this album as if it was our first. We planned to record a selection from the older demos, the heavily increasing new material and a lot of ground in between. We had only 3 weeks to complete the tracking for this part of the album – needless to say the pressure was on. There were adversities along the way, such as week one being sleepless due to the Texas heat, an almost curse like sensation that made guitars impossible to tune by any who dared try, and constant illness thrown in for good measure. Stepping out the other side of that we found ourselves holding the foundations of a solid album.
Oh yeah, and the showcases went well… we secured the debut album’s US release while we were there…
Some of us dealt with the new pressures bestowed upon the band better than others. On return we literally walked off a plane and onto a national tour. A session drummer was found to complete this tour and we pushed on again, gigging heavily for the remainder of the year. Unfortunately Matt did not return to the group.
Upon returning from the states, somehow new material was developed and the chance to work with up and coming Australian producer Dave Parkin presented itself, and was taken. This new material complemented and completed the foundation laid in the states.
The result is ‘Easy and the Sun’, a psychedelic electric country and rock ‘n’ roll record, which represents another interesting chapter in our story.
Listen to it Loud please…
Paul and TJ,
The Exploders.
* Exploders are a grindcore/power violence band from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Stepping Out
The Exploders Lyrics
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If what you say is true then Im sorry
Had I have known
This is what you would say
If I asked you to explain all about
When we were going out
How many people did you sleep with?
Dont forget I know everything a-bout stepping out
Well I went back once more
Just to see if you were sure, but you were laughing
until you saw me
And then you began pretending to cry
But I could see in your eye, that you didnt care
And that joke you shared its me!
The Exploders' song, Stepping Out, is a melancholic tune that tells the story of a failed relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who have gone their separate ways, and one of them has moved on, leaving the other feeling hurt and confused. The song's opening line, "Well, I don't remember you," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to not having any strong feelings or memories of their former partner. However, the singer is willing to listen and apologise, acknowledging that they would be sorry if what their former partner is saying is indeed true.
The chorus of the song sees the singer become more confrontational, as they question their former partner about their actions while they were together. They ask, "How many people did you sleep with?" and "How many more did you kiss with?" These lines suggest that the relationship may not have been a faithful one, and the singer may have been hurt by their partner's actions. However, the line "Don't forget I know everything a-bout stepping out" implies that the singer may also have been unfaithful at some point during their relationship.
The song's final verse sees the singer return to their former partner, hoping to find some closure. However, their former partner is unresponsive and appears to be only pretending to be emotional. The final line, "And that joke you shared, it's me!" suggests that the singer has finally realised that their former partner has moved on and is finding humour in their pain.
Overall, Stepping Out is a song that explores the complicated emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are poignant and honest, and the music perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and regret that comes with moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't remember you
I do not recall having any memory about you.
If what you say is true then Im sorry
If the information that you claim is accurate, then I apologize.
Had I have known
If I were aware
This is what you would say
This is what you would express
If I asked you to explain all about
If I inquired about
When we were going out
The time period of our romantic relationship
How many people did you sleep with?
How many individuals did you engage in coitus with?
How many more did you kiss with?
How many additional people did you kiss?
Don't forget I know everything a-bout stepping out
Do not overlook the fact that I am aware of your infidelity.
Well I went back once more
I visited you again for a second time.
Just to see if you were sure, but you were laughing
I wanted to confirm your affirmation, but you were chuckling.
until you saw me
Up until you noticed me.
And then you began pretending to cry
Then, you feigned tears.
But I could see in your eye, that you didnt care
However, I perceived that you were indifferent based on your expression.
And that joke you shared its me!
The humorous anecdote that you divulged was about me!
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.