Founde… Read Full Bio ↴The Frank and Walters are a pop/rock band from Cork, Ireland.
Founded in 1990 the group (named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters) are Paul Linehan (vocalist/bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitar) (replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004) and Ashley Keating (drums).
Signing to the Setanta label in 1991, the group debuted with album EP1, and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an indie hit. The follow-up album EP.2 was quickly forthcoming.
Shortly after signing to the Go! Discs label, The Franks partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. Success in the UK was not far away, and following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie remix of the LP track After All reached the top twenty in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 11.
After a long sabbatical, the group returned with Grand Parade (with contributions from Gus Dudgeon), and the Indian Ocean EP in 1997. This was followed with Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in 2000. Setanta released a well received "Best of" in 2002.
In 2004 Niall Linehan left the band and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records in Ireland, and released a B-sides triple album, Souvenirs, in October 2005.
The band released a new album, Renewed Interest In Happiness, on October 27th 2006 possibly their most complete work to date.
High Is Low
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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Torn with everything
And it's haunting my
Flesh and bones
I am growing jaded
With being bossed around
How can someone make me feel both
Beating on inside
Like wicked hammerhajs*
Taking hold of my feelings
Oh like poisonous snakes
Crawling inside my veins
Seems so hard to find meaning
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooooooooo
You are
You You You
The reason why I'm...
You are
You are
You are
The reason why I'm aching
You are
The reason why I'm waiting
You are
The reason by I'm breaking
You are
The reason why I'm aching inside
You are
The reason why I'm waiting
In vain, insane
I'm fading
Yet I fell for your silly ways a hundred and times (I'm tired)
Cause all you do is playing cruel games with my heart
And as time pass by I see my life in a different light (light light)
Now there's no more waiting, fading, keeping me on the line
Oh I fell for your silly ways a hundred and times (oh my god)
But all you do is playing cruel games with my heart
The lyrics to "High Is Low" by The Frank and Walters express a deep sense of inner conflict and emotional turmoil. The opening lines, "I am torn, Torn with everything, And it's haunting my Flesh and bones," suggest a feeling of being torn apart by conflicting emotions and thoughts. The singer feels overwhelmed and haunted by these internal struggles.
The chorus emphasizes the contradictory nature of their emotions, as they sing, "How can someone make me feel both High and low?" This could refer to a complicated relationship where the person brings both happiness and pain, causing the singer to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. The imagery in the following lines, such as "Taking hold of my feelings, Oh like poisonous snakes Crawling inside my veins," further reinforces the idea of being trapped and controlled by these conflicting emotions.
The second part of the song introduces the person who is causing these emotional struggles. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and pain, as they repeat, "You are the reason why I'm aching, waiting, breaking inside." The singer acknowledges that they have fallen for this person's manipulative games, but now they see their life in a different light. The repeated line, "All you do is playing cruel games with my heart," highlights the emotional manipulation and cruelty experienced in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I am torn
I am emotionally conflicted and uncertain
Torn with everything
Feeling torn about every aspect of my life
And it's haunting my Flesh and bones
The internal conflict is deeply affecting me physically and emotionally
I am growing jaded
I am becoming weary and disillusioned
With being bossed around
Feeling frustrated with being controlled or manipulated
How can someone make me feel both High and low?
Baffled by the emotional rollercoaster caused by someone's actions
Beating on inside
Intense emotions pounding within me
Like wicked hammerhajs*
Similar to a relentless and merciless pounding
Taking hold of my feelings
Gaining control over my emotions
Oh like poisonous snakes Crawling inside my veins
Feeling overwhelmed by toxic thoughts and emotions
Seems so hard to find meaning
Struggling to find a sense of purpose or significance
You are You You You The reason why I'm...
You are the cause of my emotional turmoil
You are The reason why I'm aching
You are the source of my pain and longing
You are The reason why I'm waiting
You are the reason I am patiently hoping for something
You are The reason by I'm breaking
You are the reason I am falling apart emotionally
You are The reason why I'm aching inside
You are the cause of my inner pain and distress
In vain, insane
Feeling hopeless and crazy
I'm fading
I am losing my strength and resilience
Yet I fell for your silly ways a hundred and times (I'm tired)
Despite knowing better, I repeatedly fell for your manipulative behavior
Cause all you do is playing cruel games with my heart
You continuously toy with my emotions in a cruel manner
And as time pass by I see my life in a different light (light light)
Over time, I gained a new perspective on my life and our relationship
Now there's no more waiting, fading, keeping me on the line
I am no longer waiting for you, losing hope, or allowing you to control me
But all you do is playing cruel games with my heart
You persistently engage in heartless manipulation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amanda Blomqvist, Anni Elif, Stina Koistinen
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