1. Started in the la… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called The Need.
1. Started in the late 1990s, and broke up in 2000 formed by Rachel Carns and Radio Sloan as a "queercore band".
2. Originated in Brisbane, Australia by Bradley Stokes, Pharos Roche, and Steven Leslie in March, 2012. (Alternative Rock)
1. The Need was a queercore band that originated in Olympia, Washington in the late 1990s. It was formed by Rachel Carns (drums and vocals) and Radio Sloan (guitar and bass guitar); both were veterans of other indie rock bands. Carns was previously in Kicking Giant, The Fakes, Witchypoo, Slant 6. Both members of The Need were in CeBe Barnes Band along with Miranda July and Sleater-Kinney drummer Toni Gogin. The Need made their debut in Olympia, Washington, and, in the summer of 1996, they played at the Dirtybird Queercore Festival in San Francisco.
The band's first project was Margie Ruskie Stops Time, released in 1996 by Kill Rock Stars, on which The Need provided the music to accompany the words and vocals of Miranda July. July also performed with the band at the Dirty Bird Festival.
Their last album, recorded in 2000, was titled The Need Is Dead. On this recording they further expanded their range of instrumentation with the addition of synthesizer and samples contributed by Joe Preston of The Melvins; and theremin, played by producer Mike Lastra of Smegma.
After the band parted ways, Carns now performs in the band Twin, formerly called King Cobra, while Sloan has been in the bands The Circuit Side, Fact or Fiction and Courtney Love's recent all-female backing band The Chelsea. Additionally, she did a guest stint with L.A. band Scarling, and played guitar on Le Tigre's 2005 album This Island.
In 2010 the band briefly reunited for a handful of benefit shows for their friend Natalie Cox, in order to help with her medical expenses. *Bio from Wikipedia.*
2. The Need started out as an idea by Bradley, Pharos, and Steven in February, 2012. The three of them met through the worship band they played in at their local church.
Their first and current project is their six track self-titled EP which is set to be released later in 2012. They are currently unsigned, and simply enjoying playing in pubs, and schools around Brisbane promoting it themselves.
Majesty
The Need Lyrics
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better tip your hat to it!
Don't make me mad!
(We come in black
We come in blue)
(High fidelity immortality)
better lay a trap for it!
Don't make me mad!
(We come in black
We come in blue)
Call the coroner!
There's been another death in the family!
Blow the flugelhorn at the corner for your royalty!
Blow the flugelhorn at the corner for me and the chimpanzee!
Twenty-two times!
The opening line of "I met my match, better tip your hat to it" in The Need's song Majesty sets the tone for a confrontational anthem that emits a sense of power and confidence. The song is an anthem in response to those who may want to oppose or challenge the singer. They caution their opponents not to provoke them; otherwise, they will experience the brink of their rage. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not afraid nor will they back down from anything that comes their way.
As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to exemplify an unbridled sense of power and authority. The line "Call the coroner! There's been another death in the family!" hints at an environment of chaos and lawlessness where the ruling families have no regard for human life. The words "Blow the flugelhorn at the corner for your royalty!" denotes a grand entrance or approach by someone of high status. The meaning of the song may be interpreted as an expression of the singer's entity, an unattainable majesty that must not be mistaken for vulnerability.
Overall, The Need's Majesty is an intense and powerful song. The lyrics depict a fearless protagonist who demands respect and who is not to be trifled with. They signify that there is nothing ordinary about the singer, and their power is not an ability to be underestimated.
Line by Line Meaning
I met my match,
I have finally encountered someone or something that is just as formidable and powerful as I am.
better tip your hat to it!
You should show respect and acknowledge the greatness of what I have faced.
Don't make me mad!
You should be careful not to provoke or anger me.
(We come in black
Our presence can be dark and mysterious,
We come in blue)
but we also have a sense of calm and tranquility.
(High fidelity immortality)
We strive for perfection and longevity in all that we do.
I smell a rat,
I sense a deception or betrayal in the situation.
better lay a trap for it!
I must be vigilant and take action to protect myself against any possible treachery.
Call the coroner!
There has been a death and it requires official and professional attention.
There's been another death in the family!
This is not the first loss that we have experienced as a group.
Blow the flugelhorn at the corner for your royalty!
We deserve to be recognized and celebrated for our greatness.
Blow the flugelhorn at the corner for me and the chimpanzee!
Even animals, such as the chimpanzee, can be noble and deserving of honor.
Twenty-two times!
This event and our greatness should be acknowledged repeatedly and without hesitation.
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexis IzaguirreLopez
why does no one know the need