1. Formed in 1978, The… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called The Odds.
1. Formed in 1978, The Odds were a British new wave / ska band from Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, fronted by Simon 'Sam' Leyland. Their début single, 'Saturday Night' (1979), was the first release on Red Rhino Records. This was followed by a ska version of 'Yesterday Man' (1980) and a third single called 'Dread In My Bed'. There were line-up changes for every single; Leyland was always there. Guitarist and saxophonist on 'Saturday Night' was Stewart Matthewman, who left in 1980, teamed up with a singer called [artist}Sade[/artist] and co-wrote many of her biggest hits.
2. The sound of The Odds is brought to you by four musicians drawing influence from a diverse array of bands and artists from the last 60 years. They initially formed in 2005. 2009 saw a collection of profile gigs and small festivals around the United Kingdom. They are past winners of the British 'Battle of the Bands' final.
The Odds is also a misspelling for Odds. Please make sure you scrobble correctly.
Do You Know?
The Odds Lyrics
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Come have you heard the news?
Have you been hittin' the booze?
Your politics have all gone sour
Well, I see you getting sicker by the hour
Take a look now it's raining in my shower
Take a look at that, do you wanna take a bite?
If I make my poem rhyme will you think it's...
Will you think it's strange? Oh alright
Do you know or
do you wanna know?
Do you know or
do you wanna know?
Tell your friends it's the brainy hour
Here, I got a face that you can scour
Then drive your car all over my flowers
And maybe if we call a truce
I'll take your head out of the noose
and let your shoulders dangle loose
Now the sun in shining
And it's a beautiful night
Take a look at that
Here, take a bite
my body's aching
and my time is just about right
yeah alright
Do you know or
do you wanna know?
Do you know or
do you wanna know?
The lyrics to The Odds's song "Do You Know?" seem to be addressing someone who is struggling with their personal demons. The opening lines "Take off your old black shoes / Come have you heard the news? / Have you been hittin' the booze?" suggest that the person in question is slipping into despair and possibly substance abuse. The lyrics also reference the person's "politics" going sour, which could be a nod to their belief system no longer providing them with guidance or comfort.
The chorus of the song asks a simple question - "Do you know, or do you wanna know?" - which could be interpreted as the singer trying to find out whether the person is aware of the destructive path they are on, or if they are willing to seek help and make changes in their life. The lyrics throughout the song are somewhat cryptic, but they all seem to be pointing towards a message of hope and a desire for the person to turn their life around.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your old black shoes
Remove whatever is hindering you from being present and open to what's happening.
Come have you heard the news?
There's something momentous going on! Have you got wind of it yet?
Have you been hittin' the booze?
Is your current state of mind clouded by something you've indulged in?
Your politics have all gone sour
Your once-flawless principles no longer hold up to scrutiny.
Well, I see you getting sicker by the hour
Your disorientation and increasingly erratic behavior make me worry about you.
Take a look now it's raining in my shower
Even my most intimate space is being invaded by unpleasantness, suggesting some kind of cosmic disharmony.
The sun is shining and it's a beautiful night
The dichotomy of beauty and unpleasantness suggests that anything could happen now, and it could be wonderful.
Take a look at that, do you wanna take a bite?
There is something incredible on offer - are you adventurous enough to try it?
If I make my poem rhyme will you think it's...Will you think it's strange? Oh alright
My attempt at making something coherent out of a senseless world feels odd and possibly futile, but I'm undeterred.
Do you know or do you wanna know?
Are you aware of what's going on, or are you hungry for information?
Tell your friends it's the brainy hour
Spread the word; this is the moment to show off your intellectual prowess.
Here, I got a face that you can scour
Uncover whatever truths you can by scrutinizing what outward appearances suggest.
Then drive your car all over my flowers
Despite the potential to harm or destroy even beautiful things, it's important to move forward confidently.
And maybe if we call a truce
A pause in conflict could lead to an unexpected solution.
I'll take your head out of the noose
I'll help you escape from harm's way and keep you safe.
and let your shoulders dangle loose
I'll let you relax and feel unburdened while we work through these challenges.
my body's aching and my time is just about rightyeah alright
I'm feeling physically and emotionally taxed, but I'm still willing to push through to reach an endpoint.
Do you know or do you wanna know?
It's important to continuously assess what you know and seek out new information - are you doing that?
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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