In 2001 the song Take the Long Road and Walk It circulated as a demo, before being released by Fierce Panda. The band were quickly signed by EMI/Virgin imprint, Hut, who released their first EP You Might as Well Try to Fuck Me.
In 2002, following another EP, The People, they released their eponymous debut album.
In Autumn 2004, they released their second album, Welcome to the North, and the accompanying single Freedom Fighters, before touring with Incubus. One of the singles from the album, Breakin', became a hit on American rock radio.
Their eagerly awaited third album entitled Strength in Numbers was released in June 2008. However, in September 2010, singer/songwriter Robert Harvey confirmed the group's intention to split, and on 31 March 2011 the band announced a series of farewell shows in Japan and the UK.
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Middle Of Nowhere
The Music Lyrics
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I worry about the people
And how it must feel girl
When your lonely with no-one else
What is going on when
No-one is for real, man
If your'e lonely, then listen to my voice
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
I really love ya, yeah
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
Funny thing when I think
Is all these people dying
Then they wanna kill some more
Why can't we be lovers?
Why can't we be brothers?
Instead of making war
I really love ya, yeah
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
I really love ya, yeah
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
I really love ya, yeah
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
I really love ya, yeah
I really really love ya
But I'll never know your name
The Music's song "Middle Of Nowhere" is a reflection on the state of society, particularly the loneliness and violence that plagues it. The lyrics speak to the everyday worries of people and the feeling of isolation that can come with it. The singer ponders what it's like to be lonely with no one else around, highlighting the idea that in a world where people seem so disconnected, the only solace might be found in someone else's voice.
The song takes a turn towards commentary on the larger issues at play. The singer laments the senseless violence that plagues society, and imagines a world where people could come together instead of turning on each other. The repeated phrase "I really love ya" speaks to the idea that despite all the darkness in the world, there is still a capacity for love that exists.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday girl
Addressing an unspecified girl, the singer begins their contemplation
I worry about the people
The singer frets about humanity at large
And how it must feel girl
They ponder the subjective experiences of the aforementioned girl and how they may relate to broader human emotions and experiences in general
When your lonely with no-one else
The artist imagines the loneliness that may accompany being alone without company
What is going on when
The artist poses an existential question
No-one is for real, man
They express skepticism about the authenticity or sincerity of others
If your'e lonely, then listen to my voice
The singer offers their voice as a consolation for those who may be experiencing loneliness
I really love ya, yeah
The artist declares their love for an unspecified person
I really really love ya
Their love is emphasized through repetition
But I'll never know your name
Despite their deep feelings, the artist acknowledges that they may never know the object of their affection personally
Funny thing when I think
The singer comments on the curious nature of their thoughts
Is all these people dying
They ruminate on the tragedy of human mortality
Then they wanna kill some more
The singer laments the cycle of violence that begets more violence
Why can't we be lovers?
The singer questions why people can't coexist peacefully and with love
Why can't we be brothers?
They emphasize the familial language of fraternity and unity
Instead of making war
The artist offers an alternative to the destructiveness of warfare
I really love ya, yeah
The artist reiterates their love for an unnamed person
I really really love ya
Their love is emphasized again
But I'll never know your name
The singer emphasizes the bittersweet nature of their affection
I really love ya, yeah
Their emotions are repeated once more
I really really love ya
The intensity of the artist's feelings is emphasized for the final time
But I'll never know your name
The song concludes with the same poignant line, echoing the emotional paradox of loving someone but being unable to know them personally
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@goofydm
captivating song! I really love ya, yeah I really really love ya But I'll never know your name
@johnnyenglishguy1
demo version