1) The Flames was a mus… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band with this name:
1) The Flames was a musical group from Durban in South Africa. The band was originally formed in 1963 by guitarist Steve Fataar, bassist Brother Fataar (real name Edries Fataar), drummer George Faber and guitarist Eugene Champion. However this line-up would only be together to record a couple of songs. Ricky Fataar replaced George Faber as the band's drummer around 1964 and Edries Fredericks replaced Eugene Champion as the guitarist. Baby Duval briefly replaced Edries Fredericks in 1967 although it is unclear whether he was involved in any of the recordings that were released. Blondie Chaplin then replaced Baby Duval in 1967. This was to be the line-up from 1967 until their demise as a group in 1970.
Steve Fataar has confirmed that Baby Duval is featured as a performer on the Flames second album "That's Enough", which was released in early 1967.
Official website: http://www.the-flames.com/
2) The Flames are a German band.
3) The Flames are a Swedish blues band.
4) The Flames (GB) were a Solihull, UK based Indie band. They consisted of Richard Blaikie - Lead Vocals/Backing Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Chris Hadfield - Lead Guitar/Strings/Backing Vocals, Pete Aitken - Bass/Backing Vocals. Stuart Buddrige - Drums/Percussion. The Band enjoyed some local sucess until their split in late 2005
Restless
The Flames Lyrics
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Restless,gotta move on
I've been tied on up in this one place
With this no good woman too long
I've been taking yeah, all I can take
I got to move on, before it's too late
Restless, soul child
My baby put the hurt on me
There's only so much a good man can stand
I got to move on, I can't stand the pain
I got to move on, get away from this girl yeah
Restless, can't take it anymore
Restless, gotta move on
I've been tied on up in this one place
With this no good, woman too long
I've been taking yeah, all I can take
I got to move on, before it's too late
Restless, got to move on
Got to, got to, got to move on alright yeah
Got to
Restless, can't take it anymore
Restless, gotta move on
I've been tied on up in this one place
With this no good, woman too long
I've been taking yeah, all I can take
I got to move on, before it's too late
Restless, got to, got to, got to move on
The Flames's song "Restless" is about a man who is fed up with his current situation and is ready to move on. He feels trapped in a relationship with a woman who has hurt him, and he cannot take it anymore. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a desire for change. The singer is restless, and he knows that he needs to leave in order to find the peace and happiness he deserves.
The first verse reveals that the singer has been tied down in one place for too long with his unfaithful woman. He knows that he has to move on before it's too late. The second verse emphasizes that the singer's soul is restless and he needs a good lift to get out of his current situation. This is followed by the chorus, which repeats the message that he has been taking all he can take and needs to move on.
In the final verse, the singer declares that he can't take it anymore and he has to move on. He is determined to leave his current situation and start fresh. The repeating message in the song is that he has to move on before it's too late.
Overall, "Restless" is a song about coming to a breaking point in a relationship and realizing that it's time to move on. The song has a powerful message about the importance of standing up for oneself and knowing when it's time to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Restless and drained
Feeling tired and exhausted, and in need of a change.
Restless, gotta move on
Feeling uneasy and restless, and realizing it's time to move on from the situation.
I've been tied on up in this one place
Feeling trapped in one situation without any way of changing things.
With this no good woman too long
Having been stuck in a relationship with a woman who causes nothing but trouble for too long.
I've been taking yeah, all I can take
Having dealt with the situation or person for as long as possible and having reached a breaking point.
I got to move on, before it's too late
Realizing that it's time to make a change before the situation becomes irreparable.
Restless, soul child
Feeling restless as if one's soul is yearning for something more.
Restless, need a good lift
Feeling restless and in need of some kind of positive change to lift one's spirits.
My baby put the hurt on me
Having been hurt by someone who was supposed to love and care for you.
There's only so much a good man can stand
Having been pushed to one's limit and realizing that everyone has a breaking point.
I can't stand the pain
Having reached a point where the pain of the situation is too much to bear.
Get away from this girl yeah
Realizing that it's necessary to remove oneself from a situation or relationship that is causing harm.
Restless, can't take it anymore
Feeling completely worn out and exhausted by the situation.
Got to, got to, got to move on alright yeah
Feeling a sense of urgency and necessity to make a change and move on from the current situation.
Restless, got to, got to, got to move on
Reiterating the need to take action and move on from the current situation.
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Raymond Volshenk
What a soul singer. He still has a trmendous voice, singing with. Brian Wilson band.
Jan Eloff
The best years ever
DJ Waterman
That is impressive.