1) The Mess is a French girl band… Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 bands called the Mess:
1) The Mess is a French girl band who took part in season 5 of French reality television series Popstars in 2013 on French channel D8 winning the final on 2 July 2013 against eventual runner-up, the electro pop-rock duo Oslo made up of Eugénie and Vincent. The 3-member jury made up of La Fouine, Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Philippe Gandhilon opted for The Mess made up of Megan, Léa, Chéraze and Kendy.
The group was awarded a record deal that includes at least a debut single and a studio album. The debut single of the winning formation was “Au top” written by Maître Gims and Renaud Rebillaud. It entered the French SNEP official singles chart at number 34 the week following the finale.
2) From the ashes of Novice and Conway rose a unique blend of electronica and hard rock known as The Mess. Honest, open and always sentimental, The Mess have a knack for connecting with the listener in a way few have done before. The band's debut full length, "Songs for Healing," is expected in April of 2009.
3) Side project for Dramarama in 1992
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4) A hardcore punk band from the 1980's.
Seaward
The Mess Lyrics
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An empty frame of fear
A heart that's barely beating
A useless organ writhing year to year
She's long since gone
I'm waking from deep sleep
A dream I can't remember
Memories not worthy of repeat
I'm leaving no survivors
Here's your fleeting flash of fame
I can't stand the sound of your name
So when things fall down around you,
Don't say that you've missed me
You'll never do better
(I know you'll know, I know you'll know)
And when the voices surround you
The shame and what could-bes
Laments and the sorrow
(I know you'll know, I know you'll know)
I'm nothing more than skin and bone
Apathy sets in
A body void of feeling
Out of date emotions lie within
There's nothing wrong
A heart that's good as new
Back to its rightful owner
A life not branded by the thought of you
I'm leaving no survivors
Here's to the best move I never made
A fresh start and brighter days
Your flaws now exposed
I consider the matter closed
The lyrics of The Mess's song Seaward appear to be about letting go of a toxic relationship and moving on. The first verse describes the singer's realization that the person they were with is no longer present physically or emotionally. The metaphor of an "empty frame of fear" suggests that the person has become hollow and frightened. The line "A heart that's barely beating, a useless organ writhing year to year" speaks to the idea that the person is no longer capable of feeling love or connecting to others.
The chorus seems to be directed at the person who hurt the singer, indicating that they will not be forgiven or forgotten. When the world crumbles around them, they will not be able to turn to the singer for comfort or support. The lines "Here's your fleeting flash of fame, I can't stand the sound of your name" communicate a sense of disgust and anger towards the person.
The second verse is more reflective and introspective, describing the singer's own feelings and experiences. They acknowledge that they too are not perfect, but they are ready to move on and leave the past behind. The line "Out of date emotions lie within" suggests that the singer has grown beyond the toxic emotions that were present in the relationship. The final lines of the song, "Here's to the best move I never made, a fresh start and brighter days, your flaws now exposed, I consider the matter closed" suggest a sense of closure and hopefulness for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I know she's cold and all alone
The singer is aware that someone is feeling isolated and detached
An empty frame of fear
The singer pictures this person as an empty shell consumed by anxiety and apprehension
A heart that's barely beating
Emotionally, this person is close to death and has lost their vitality
A useless organ writhing year to year
The artist believes that this person's heart is in constant discomfort, but it is no longer useful to them
She's long since gone
The person has left or departed for a long time
I'm waking from deep sleep
The singer has been oblivious to the reality of the situation for a long time
A dream I can't remember
The singer has no memory of their past relationship
Memories not worthy of repeat
There are some memories that are not worth remembering or revisiting
Here's your fleeting flash of fame
The person is receiving a brief moment of attention, but it will soon fade away
I can't stand the sound of your name
The artist is repulsed by the mere mention of this person's name
So when things fall down around you,
If things start to go wrong in your life
Don't say that you've missed me
Don't try to rekindle the relationship
You'll never do better
This speaker is convinced that the person will never find someone better than them
And when the voices surround you
If you are plagued by doubts and criticism
The shame and what could-bes
Feelings of disappointment and regret
Laments and the sorrow
Expressing mournful emotions
I'm nothing more than skin and bone
The artist is describing themselves as a physical body with no spiritual or emotional depth
Apathy sets in
The singer is becoming indifferent to the situation
A body void of feeling
This person is numb and without emotions
Out of date emotions lie within
The artist is still carrying feelings that are no longer meaningful
There's nothing wrong
The situation is now resolved and the artist feels nothing negative towards this person
A heart that's good as new
The artist's heart has healed and is now in perfect condition again
Back to its rightful owner
The heart belongs to the singer and no one else
A life not branded by the thought of you
The artist no longer prioritizes this person in their life
Here's to the best move I never made
The singer is glad that they did not pursue a relationship with this person
A fresh start and brighter days
The singer is looking forward to a new beginning
Your flaws now exposed
This person's weaknesses and faults are now clear to the singer
I consider the matter closed
The artist has let go of this relationship and is moving on
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.