They released their debut album She Doesn’t Care, She Wants to Dance in July 2010, subsequently securing a national distribution deal with Look and Listen stores. They have received significant radio play on stations like 5fm, TUKSfm, Ujfm and their first single “Can I Kiss You”, made it to Number 1 on Jon Savage’s Local Rock Chart on 5fm. The band has played on some of the biggest stages in the country including Splashy Fen and Thornfest. They’ve performed with such luminaries as Shaun Morgan , Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel, Taxi Violence, Aking, Straatligkinders, CrashCarBurn, Stealing Love Jones, Prime Circle, Cassette, and many more.
They are currently working on an acoustic album, due for release later in the year, as well as their first music video for the single “Can I Kiss You”.
Crimson
The Otherwise Lyrics
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I don't wanna be the one to say it.
I don't wanna be the one to make you,
Take it so bravely.
How am I supposed to feel when you're gone?
I don't wanna see you live like this for long,
To live this way is wrong.
Losing your silent war.
Go and find your freedom now,
Now it's your time to break away.
There's nothing I can do to make you stay,
Go and find your fury now.
Now it's your time to let it out,
Never look back, don't turn around.
Slowly but surely,
I just wanna help you find your way home.
I don't wanna see you laid out to the bone.
You know you're not alone.
Crimson is on the floor and falling,
Losing your silent war.
Go and find your freedom now,
Now it's your time to break away.
There's nothing I can do to make you stay,
Go and find your fury now.
Now it's your time to let it out,
Never look back, don't turn around.
Crimson is on the floor,
Losing your silent war.
Go and find your freedom now,
Now it's your time to break away.
There's nothing I can do to make you stay,
Go and find your fury now.
Now it's your time to let it out,
Never look back, don't turn around.
(Crimson is on the floor) Don't turn around.
(Losing your silent war) Don't turn around.
(Crimson is on the floor) You're free right now.
(Losing your silent war) You will be found.
The Otherwise's song Crimson is a powerful and emotional plea to someone who is struggling to break free from a difficult or dangerous situation. The singer is waiting for this person, perhaps a loved one, to find their own way and their own star, instead of relying on the singer to be the one to initiate change. The singer is hesitant to push this person too hard and make them take bold actions they may not be ready for, but at the same time cannot bear to see them suffer any longer.
The repeated lines of "Crimson is on the floor and falling, losing your silent war" paint a vivid picture of someone at the breaking point, metaphorically represented by the color red. The desperation in the singer's voice is clear as they urge this person to take control of their life and find freedom and fury, letting go of the pain and hurt they have been carrying. The tone is ultimately one of support and love, with the singer offering to help this person find their way home and reminding them that they are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for your very own star,
Anticipating your success or happiness.
I don't wanna be the one to say it.
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news.
I don't wanna be the one to make you,
I don't want to push you to do something you're afraid of.
Take it so bravely.
I don't want you to face difficulties alone.
How am I supposed to feel when you're gone?
I am not sure how I will react when you leave.
I don't wanna see you live like this for long,
I don't want to see you suffer for an extended period.
To live this way is wrong.
Living like this is not the right way to live.
Crimson is on the floor and falling,
Blood is flowing on the ground, implying injury or death.
Losing your silent war.
You're losing, but you won't or can't ask for help.
Go and find your freedom now,
Now is the time for you to find your freedom.
Now it's your time to break away.
Now you can disconnect from the past and move forward.
There's nothing I can do to make you stay,
I cannot compel you to stay against your will.
Go and find your fury now.
Discover and release the anger that you have been bottling up.
Now it's your time to let it out,
It's time for you to stop holding back.
Never look back, don't turn around.
Don't look back on the past, focus on the future.
Slowly but surely,
We'll take it one step at a time.
I just wanna help you find your way home.
I want to help you find your way back to yourself.
I don't wanna see you laid out to the bone.
I don't want to see you exhausted and stressed.
You know you're not alone.
You have support, and you don't have to deal with this alone.
(Crimson is on the floor) Don't turn around.
Don't look back or hesitate, stay focused.
(Losing your silent war) Don't turn around.
Don't hide from what is happening or pretend everything is okay.
(Crimson is on the floor) You're free right now.
You can choose to be free of your problems right now.
(Losing your silent war) You will be found.
You're not lost forever, and help is available to you.
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