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.
Lately
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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It feels like I've just been livin in a dream, hope someone can feel what I mean
It's like I'm in a room without a key
And the door it keeps jammin on me and I'm stuck inside for no one see
I scream and out shout but late-ly the cliff I climb is so steep
I barely can land on my feet
And I try to overcome the misery
That my life keeps on throwing at me
That might end with my head in a beam
So I'll try to balance life as it seems (Yeah, yeah u get that)
People told me life was easy bet they regret that
Ik life for me got crazy didn't expect that
Monetary cemetery that's where I live at
They waxin over taxin splittin wallets like a Kit Kat
I'm fr this shit be crazy I can't believe this
Life got me over here sweating bullets like seamstress
Believe me when I tell u life is not what it seems sis
I mean this my bed and my mama is all need but
Ik that's just me and not you and we not the same Ik that that is the truth
You can choose to do whatchu do like sleepin and eatin and buyin yo food
But listen to what I'm sayin to to u cause Im 18
But I'm not a damn fool and choose what I choose
And I lose what I lose for the most part I be cool
But Late-ly I've just been feelin like a fiend, chewin up and just chasin that green
It feels like I've just been livin in a dream, hope someone can feel what I mean
It's like I'm in a room without a key
And the door it keeps jammin on me and I'm stuck inside for no one see
I scream and out shout but late-ly the cliff I climb is so steep
I barely can land on my feet
And I try to overcome the misery
That my life keeps on throwing at me
But I'm fallin farther down into a stream
That might end with my head in a beam
So I'll try to balance life as it seems
The Frank and Walters's song Lately is an emotional outpouring of a young man's struggles with life, specifically with chasing money or 'chasing that green'. The first verse sets the tone of the song as the singer describes his state of mind as feeling like a fiend, living in a dream that nobody around him can relate to. He feels trapped in a room without a key, fighting to get out but unable to escape. The cliff that he tries to climb is steep, and he keeps slipping down. Despite his efforts to overcome the misery, he keeps falling farther into a stream that could end with his head in a beam. To balance his life, he tries to keep things as they seem.
The second verse speaks directly to the listener, offering a warning about the harshness of life that most people don't realize. The singer acknowledges that he wishes he were still a kid, where life was easier, and people didn't speak so full of themselves about life. He describes his living situation as a monetary cemetery, where the cost of living is so high, people are barely making it through by splitting like a Kit Kat. He recognizes that he's not the same as everyone else, with different circumstances and choices, but to listen closely to his words because he's been around long enough to know the truth.
Overall, Lately is a brutally honest song about the struggles of life that people face, with lyrics that show the depth of the singer's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
But Late-ly I've just been feelin like a fiend, chewin up and just chasin that green
Recently, I have been obsessing over making money and it feels like an addiction that I can't shake.
It feels like I've just been livin in a dream, hope someone can feel what I mean
My life feels surreal and I hope someone can understand how I'm feeling.
It's like I'm in a room without a key
I feel trapped in a situation and I don't see a way out.
And the door it keeps jammin on me and I'm stuck inside for no one see
Every time I try to escape my situation, there are obstacles blocking my path and no one seems to notice my struggle.
I scream and out shout but late-ly the cliff I climb is so steep
I try to express my frustration but it feels like every challenge I face is getting harder and harder to overcome.
I barely can land on my feet
I'm struggling to keep my balance through all the hardships I'm facing.
And I try to overcome the misery
I am constantly trying to find a way to overcome the pain and suffering in my life.
That my life keeps on throwing at me
The challenges and difficulties in my life keep coming at me one after another.
But I'm fallin farther down into a stream
Despite my best efforts, I feel like I'm losing my grip and spiraling out of control.
That might end with my head in a beam
I fear that if I don't find a way out of this situation, it might lead to self-destructive behavior or even suicide.
So I'll try to balance life as it seems (Yeah, yeah u get that)
I'll do my best to find a sense of equilibrium in my life, even though it seems like an impossible task at times.
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Written by: Franklin Stevens
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