The Good Natured, recently signed to Regal/Parlophone Records, offer a catchy gothic twist on electropop with their new EP titled Skeleton, released on 20 June 2011. In the songs featured on the Skeleton EP, Sarah displays her compellingly mature command of the nuances of serious pop music, combined with the darker, and often more sensual, emotional and lyrical content of the gothic. Both "Skeleton" and "Wolves" are produced by Patrik Berger, known for his work with Robyn.
The title track "Skeleton" has an energetic blend of raw passion, synthpop and a murky, driving rhythm section. The track describes being stripped of emotional and physical coverings, leaving you with nothing to hide; metaphorically stripped down to two skeletons standing alone.
"Wolves" is a fast-paced, intimate dance track which sees Sarah in the deep dark wood, “dancing ’round fires, lost in desire” and ready to surrender to the howling of the wolves. The clarity of the interplay between the instruments is a stark contrast to the cheerfully morbid metaphor for escapism – feral and sensual.
The band have already been making a name for themselves with their previous EPs; Be My Animal, Your Body Is A Machine and their cover of Sufjan Stevens's "For the Widows in Paradise", retitled "For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti". These have helped their popularity on music blogs so much that they were in the top 10 most searched acts on Hypemachine last December. The band have also received strong support from Nick Grimshaw, Huw Stephens and Jo Whiley on Radio 1 amongst others on Radio 1, plus XFM and 6 Music.
With such catchy songs able to stay true to the dark pop theme it's no surprise that The Good Natured’s fans are so loyal, or that blogs and forums and all over the web are already clamouring for more music.
"A compelling new talent” The Sunday Times
"A talented and passionate force to be reckoned with" The Fly
"Swirling exciting Synth pop” The Times
"An exciting prospect indeed" Artrocker
"This is how pop should be done" Time Out
Official site: http://www.thegoodnatured.co.uk
She Drives Me Crazy
The Good Natured Lyrics
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Things you do don't seem real
Tell me what you've got in mind
'Cause we're running out of time
Won't you ever set me free
This waiting 'round is killing me
She drives me crazy
She drives me crazy
I can't help myself
I can't get any rest
People say I'm obsessed
Everything you say is lies
But to me, it's no surprise
What I had for you was true
Things go wrong, they always do
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
I can't help myself
I can't make it on my own
No one likes to be alone
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
I can't help myself
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
I can't help myself
In The Good Natured's song She Drives Me Crazy, the singer is expressing their overwhelming feelings of infatuation for somebody who doesn't reciprocate their feelings. They can't control the way they feel and can't help but be obsessed with this person. They are waiting around for this person to give them a sign or let them go, but the waiting is killing them. The person they are infatuated with drives them crazy like nobody else and even though they know that the things said to them are lies, they still can't help but feel the way they do. They feel alone and unable to make it on their own without this person.
The song explores the idea of unrequited love and the toll it can take on a person. The singer's feelings of obsession are consuming and they can't seem to escape them. The repetition of the phrase "she drives me crazy" emphasizes the intensity of these emotions. The chorus also includes the line "I can't help myself" which further emphasizes the loss of control the singer feels over their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop the way I feel
I am unable to control my emotions towards you
Things you do don't seem real
Your actions appear to be unbelievable and surreal
Tell me what you've got in mind
Please share your thoughts and intentions with me
'Cause we're running out of time
Our time together is limited, making it crucial to communicate our feelings
Won't you ever set me free
Please release me from this emotional turmoil
This waiting 'round is killing me
The anticipation and uncertainty is causing me distress
She drives me crazy
You make me feel delirious and insane
Like no one else
Your effect on me is unique and incomparable
I can't help myself
I have no control over my emotions
I can't get any rest
My feelings for you are preventing me from sleeping peacefully
People say I'm obsessed
Others believe I have an unhealthy fixation on you
Everything you say is lies
I suspect that you are dishonest with me
But to me, it's no surprise
I am not shocked by your lies
What I had for you was true
My feelings and intentions towards you were genuine
Things go wrong, they always do
Unfortunately, circumstances often do not go as planned
I can't make it on my own
I am unable to function independently without your presence
No one likes to be alone
Being alone is unpleasant for most people
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bia -
gosto de todas do The Good, mas essa se tornou minha favorita ^^
iffdelta
I was skeptical during the opening but you all rock. I would put the guitar into the foreground a little more but nonetheless great cover.
betters93
I don't usually say this, but this is better than the original
T O
I have a feeling that you usually say this.
betters93
@T O I don’t
T O
@betters93 I know, just checking
Sigma Ape 🦍
I Love this Version !!!!!!!
♥️ Andy Sánchez ♥️
Yeeep...
Tomáš Novák
this is absolutely great!
Sara MADbouli
This cover is the shizzle. I love it!