Releasing a one-off limited edition EP for Best Before Records in late 2004 called "Suck It Up Buttercup", the band worked with engineer Gareth Parton (The Beta Band, The Go Team, The Pipettes, Mojave3) and producer Pritpal Soor.
They released Tuned to Love (2007), Getting Over Being Under (2011),
Ballad Of The Dumb Angel
The Loose Salute Lyrics
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Wish you'd turned and walk right back
Does it haunt you in the middle of your day
Do you wish you could rewind and stay
I never joined in on parties
No, I never felt need
I was happy to go see
If you don't need the struggling
Pray tell, for I am here
God's own Dumb Angel, that's quite good
Hey, what's the news and who's holding you tonight
Think I know him, hope he's good to you in time
Dreamt I saw you in a passin'
Parade, feather, wings, and silver shoes
I didn't read the small print
And I didn't sign forms
Didn't take the right turns
'Cause I couldn't wait that long
And if you don't need a rich man
Pray tell for I am here
God's own Dumb Angel
God's own Dumb Angel
God's own Dumb Angel, that's quite good
The Loose Salute's song "Ballad Of The Dumb Angel" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad about regret, longing, and missed opportunities. The lyrics describe the feeling of walking away from someone, only to realize too late that you should have turned back and tried to make things right. The sense of loss and longing is palpable in lines like "Does it haunt you in the middle of your day/Do you wish you could rewind and stay." The singer is filled with a deep sadness and longing, and the regret they feel is something that follows them every day.
The second verse adds another layer of complexity to the song, as the singer talks about missed opportunities and the things they should have done. They describe themselves as someone who "never joined in on parties" and "wouldn't have the language." They seem to be someone who is reserved and introverted, and perhaps missed out on opportunities for connection and joy because of this. The lyrics "And if you don't need a rich man/Pray tell for I am here" add yet another layer to the singer's character, suggesting that they feel like they have little to offer and are unworthy of love.
Overall, "Ballad Of The Dumb Angel" is a deeply poignant and emotional song that captures the feeling of regret and longing brilliantly.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, did you ever walk away from someone
Have you ever left someone and wished you turned back and stayed?
Wish you'd turned and walk right back
Do you have a feeling of regret for not returning?
Does it haunt you in the middle of your day
Do you feel tormented by thoughts of leaving?
Do you wish you could rewind and stay
Would you like to reverse your decision and stay?
I never joined in on parties
I never participated in any social events
No, I never felt need
I never had the desire to join in on these events
I wouldn't have the language
I lacked the ability to communicate effectively in those situations
I was happy to go see
I still wanted to experience things, but in my own way and on my own terms
If you don't need the struggling
If you don't require the hardships that come with life
Pray tell, for I am here
Please let me know because I am present and available
God's own Dumb Angel, that's quite good
I am like an angel without the intelligence that heaven requires
Hey, what's the news and who's holding you tonight
What's going on? And who are you with tonight?
Think I know him, hope he's good to you in time
I think I know who you're with, and I hope he treats you well in the future
Dreamt I saw you in a passin'
I dreamt I saw you briefly
Parade, feather, wings, and silver shoes
You were adorned with items that symbolize freedom, hope, and beauty
I didn't read the small print
I didn't pay attention to the details
And I didn't sign forms
I didn't complete the necessary documentation
Didn't take the right turns
I made poor choices and didn't follow a successful path
'Cause I couldn't wait that long
I lacked the patience to follow a lengthy process
And if you don't need a rich man
If you don't require someone wealthy
Pray tell for I am here
Please let me know because I am present and available
God's own Dumb Angel
I am like an angel without the intelligence that heaven requires
God's own Dumb Angel
I am like an angel without the intelligence that heaven requires
God's own Dumb Angel, that's quite good
I am like an angel without the intelligence that heaven requires
Writer(s): ian mccutcheon
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.