In 1996 the band released their second studio album "Home" to rave reviews on the ska scene. In 2000 the band released their next studio album,"Screams, Dreams and Custard Creams" getting in the top 10 in the Zoom charts in Germany. In 2003 they had their most recent and dynamic line-up change to date with the addition of Stuart Brown on guitar and Marc Carew taking over on lead vocals. The band continued to build up their following in Europe, headlining both ska and rock festivals and are due to headline festivals in Germany and the Czech republic in the summer. Being described as influenced by The Clash, The Specials, The Cure and Madness as well as original 60s ska, the band are currently working on their fourth studio album to be released later this year.The Hotknives have just returned from their first tour in Japan and would like to thank all their new mates there. What lovely lovely people you are.
The Hotknives are: - Marc Carew - Vocals,bass.
Richard "Bosky" Allen - Vocals, keyboards.
Stuart Brown - Guitar, backing vocals
Clemmy - Drums, backing vocals
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In My Dreams
The Hotknives Lyrics
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I heard a shout, a girl cried out, and woke me in my bed.
And then I woke and she's not there.
It isn't right, it isn't fair.
No-one's hurt and no-one died.
No-one's poor or so it seemed.
You and I could be intimately dangerous.
Captured by a photograph, a moment lost in time.
Guilty of this thing I've done, and punished for my crime.
And when the jailor turns the key.
It isn't right, it wasn't me.
Cause no-one's hurt and no-one died.
And no-one's poor or so it seemed.
But you and I could be intimately dangerous.
I'll be with you, in my dreams.
They take back cool their bombs and guns, and put them all away.
One afternoon of silence, just to let the children play.
And when the ceasefire turns to war.
Another cause worth fighting for.
Cause no-one's hurt and no-one died.
And no-one's poor or so it seemed.
But you and I could be intimately dangerous.
I'll be with you, in my dreams.
No-one's hurt and no-one died.
No-one's poor or so it seemed.
You and I could be intimately dangerous.
I'll be with you, in my dreams.
The Hotknives's song, In My Dreams, depicts the blending of the dream world with reality. The lyrics show that the person is having a dream where a man comes to them and tells them that they are dead but they are then waking up in their bed to find out that it was just a dream. They feel like something is missing as the girl they love is not with them, and they believe that it's not right and fair. However, they still feel intimate with the girl, even though their physical presence is missing.
The song also touches on guilt and punishment. The person in the dream is guilty of something and punished for their crime, but it's unclear what the crime is. The lyrics bring up the idea that we all have something we're guilty of, whether it's big or small, and that we will be punished for it. We get caught and locked away in jail, both literally and metaphorically, and we don't feel like we deserve it at times.
The song also has a political commentary on war and violence. The lyrics state that, for a moment, the bombs and guns are put away, and there is an afternoon of silence for children to play. However, this ceasefire eventually turns to war, and there is always another cause worth fighting for. The song suggests that violence is never the answer and that we need to find better solutions to our problems.
Line by Line Meaning
A man came to me in my sleep, and told me I was dead.
I had a dream where a man told me that I had passed away.
I heard a shout, a girl cried out, and woke me in my bed.
I was awakened by the sound of a girl screaming.
And then I woke and she's not there.
After waking up, I realized the girl was not actually there.
It isn't right, it isn't fair.
The situation doesn't feel just or reasonable.
No-one's hurt and no-one died.
No one was physically harmed or killed.
No-one's poor or so it seemed.
No one appeared to be struggling financially.
You and I could be intimately dangerous.
The relationship between us could be passionate and possibly risky.
I'll be with you, in my dreams.
I feel a strong connection to you even if it's only in dreams.
Captured by a photograph, a moment lost in time.
I am fixated on a picture that represents a moment in the past that can never be relived.
Guilty of this thing I've done, and punished for my crime.
I regret the mistakes I've made and feel like I am paying for them.
And when the jailor turns the key.
When I am released from the hold of punishment and regret.
Cause no-one's hurt and no-one died.
No physical harm was inflicted on anyone.
It wasn't me.
I wasn't the one responsible for the harm that was done.
They take back cool their bombs and guns, and put them all away.
The people involved in the fighting have decided to lay down their weapons and end the conflict.
One afternoon of silence, just to let the children play.
A moment of calm and peace is created, allowing children to enjoy their childhood.
And when the ceasefire turns to war.
When the temporary peace is broken and the fighting resumes.
Another cause worth fighting for.
The people involved in the conflict believe that what they are fighting for is worthwhile.
Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donmuertoferoz
One of my top 5 favorite songs, love it
@asparan5793
Amazing!
@kentokie
fucking love it
@1977feldman
<3
@djma.t1889
I be with you in my dreams...
@attilamaraz7420
Back in 79
@kentokie
No one hurts no one dies, no on
@pedroesm8006
Cool, over there say that this band will be in Mexico, this will be true? we'll see.
@Pzaikovski
Ihan tiedoksi, Ylä-ale sijaitsee osoitteessa Hämeenkatu 5.
@thoraparchert352
im 12 years old and DropkickMurphys where my 2favorit band and hotknives the first