Most Recent: The Metros (London, UK)
Were a teenaged south London five-piece consisting of Saul Adamczewski (vocals), Jak Payne (guitar), Joe Simpson (guitar), Freddi Hyde-Thompson (drums) and Charlie Elliott (bass). When lead singer Saul Adamczewski discovered his dad's old vinyl collection, the sound of south London five-piece The Metros took a different twist. Initially inspired by ska, The Strokes and The Libertines, Saul and friend Jak began listening to the sounds of Squeeze, The Specials and Ian Drury and The Blockheads. The result is a fusion of pop, punk, funk and rockabilly and captured the ears of 1965 Records boss James Endeacott who also signed The Libertines and Mercury Prize nominees, The View. The band split in 2009, however.
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1980's : The Metros (Fargo, ND, US)
A popular band in the upper Midwest in the mid-80s. Originally called "The Metro All-Stars", they gained quite a following in their home of Fargo, ND. They became a part of the burgeoning Minneapolis music scene and got signed by MTM Records. They released their only album, "The Metros" in 1986. It was produced by Tommy West & Warren Peterson.
1960's : And...The Metros (Detroit MI, US) , co-produced by Motown scribe Jack Ashford, and famous for their first single Sweetest One and the northern soul classic, 'Since I Found My Baby' who released one album on RCA.
Talk About It
The Metros Lyrics
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Like yeah I'm glad about the things I've had
Like Parking tickets and microwaves
Things that get me through the day
I'm like
Naaa man not looking for a fight like
Yeah Brother came out tonight like
Naaa but you look like you want it
When your feeling mashed up
Looking kinda washed up
Off to the (?) before he gets snogged up
Knockin' Back the class eyes
Talkin' bout the old days
Woman don't phase me up
And you always say we'll talk about it
Always say we'll talk about it
Mmm maybe yeah we'll talk about it
And we don't worry about the news
We got the 2 bop Pound Shop non stop blues
Woah
One pound two pound 3 pound 4
Got dust in my pockets to the back to the floor like
Somebody don't care anymore, Somebody don't care no more wha
And you always say we'll talk about it
Always say we'll talk about it
Mmm maybe yeah we'll talk about it
My shoes are breaking out my feet
My clothes are dirty ain't been home for weeks and
I got a ticket from the transport police an'
My shoes are breaking out my feet and a
My clothes are dirty ain't been home for weeks and
I got a ticket from the transport police an'
And you always say we'll talk about it
Always say we'll talk about it
Mmm maybe yeah we'll talk about it
The Metros' "Talk About It" is about a group of young people who are trying to navigate their way through life's challenges, while attempting to avoid confrontation with authority figures. The song takes on a carefree tone, and the lyrics create an atmosphere of lightness and humor. However, there is a deeper meaning to the lyrics that reflect the struggles of young people in modern society.
The first verse highlights the singer's desire to avoid conflict with a strict father figure, while also expressing gratitude for the small comforts in life. The following verses continue to describe this group of young people, who are trying to forget their troubles by getting drunk and reminiscing about the past. The chorus repeats the phrase, "we'll talk about it," implying that the issues that the characters face will eventually need to be addressed.
The song features a unique blend of upbeat indie rock and Northern soul, creating a sound that is both retro and modern. The catchy melody and lively instrumentation make it impossible not to dance along. The catchy chorus has led to the song being played at numerous festivals and dance clubs across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mum's the word but don't tell Dad
I don't want my dad to know what I'm doing, but don't worry about it.
Like yeah I'm glad about the things I've had
I appreciate the small things in life, like parking tickets and microwaves, that make my day a little easier.
I'm like Naaa man not looking for a fight like Yeah Brother came out tonight like Naaa but you look like you want it
I'm not trying to start anything, but my friend is here with me and we're having a good time. You seem like you're looking for trouble, though.
When your feeling mashed up Looking kinda washed up Off to the (?) before he gets snogged up Knockin' Back the class eyes Talkin' bout the old days Woman don't phase me up
When you're feeling down and out, sometimes it's best to have a drink and reminisce about the good old days. Women don't bother me when I'm in this state of mind.
And you always say we'll talk about it Always say we'll talk about it Mmm maybe yeah we'll talk about it
We keep saying we'll address our issues, but we never do. Maybe we will eventually, though.
And we don't worry about the news We got the 2 bop Pound Shop non stop blues Woah One pound two pound 3 pound 4 Got dust in my pockets to the back to the floor like Somebody don't care anymore, Somebody don't care no more wha
We're not concerned with the current events or politics. We're just living our own lives and enjoying ourselves, even if we're broke and don't have much to our names. Someone may judge us for it, but we don't care.
My shoes are breaking out my feet My clothes are dirty ain't been home for weeks and I got a ticket from the transport police an' My shoes are breaking out my feet and a My clothes are dirty ain't been home for weeks and I got a ticket from the transport police an'
I've been living a rough lifestyle lately, traveling and neglecting my appearance. I've even gotten a ticket from the police. Life's tough, but I keep moving forward.
Writer(s): W. Passley, Ricky Myrie, M. Wolfe, Eric Delisser
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.