1) Formed in … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands that go by the name of 'The Pale'
1) Formed in Dublin in 1990,The Pale began with a unique and unusual style recording a mini album called βWhy Go Bald?β which grabbed the attention of both the public and record companies alike. They soon signed on the dotted line with A&M Records and in 1992 The Pale released an award winning debut album (Hot Press awards 1992; Best Single award for Butterfly and Best Album Production) called βHereβs one we made earlierβ.
Three singles from this debut soon followed (βDogs With No Tailsβ, βButterflyβ and βShut Up Venusβ) launching the band on an international trek which took them the length and breadth of the UK, mainland Europe, Scandinavia and as far afield as Japan and the USA taking in many festivals including Glastonbury and Transmusicales.
1994 saw the band depart from the world of major record companies to pursue a more independent path by creating their own label. The vehicle of Gudenfast Records was to carry the hopes of the band for the next three albums, Cheapside (1996), Cripplegate (1997) and Spudgun (1998), which was enough for the band to see out the remainder of the twentieth century.
Lead Singer Matthew Devereux released a solo record called βTap Tap Tapβ(2003) on the highly respected dance label Psychonavigation Records. In typical Pale fashion this album was in the improbable genre of experimental electronica. Normal service resumed for The Pale when they released βLonely Space Ageβ(2004) followed by a comprehensive tour schedule. So it was with a newfound determination that The Pale launched into a new stage of their career releasing The Final Garden EP on Devereux Records in 2005, which gave a hint of the musical and lyrical torrent to come.
The Pale found a new home with the excellent Irish independent label β1969 Recordsβ.
They have so far released two well-respected albums on this label βThe Contents Of A Shipwreckβ(2007) and βProper Orderβ(2009).
The Paleβs music has always remained accessible with natural pop tendencies,
but some hilarious terms have been coined along the way in a vain effort to describe an elusive sound that is more esoteric than most of their contemporaries. βPolkβ (a fusion of punk and folk), βzoukibillyβ (rockabilly with bouzoukis) and βpunkranianβ are just a few of the phrases conjured up by some of the more inventive journalists. βTom Waits at a Bar Mitzvahβ, quipped one enthusiastic scribe, while another equally inventive journalist likened the experience of a Pale gig to that of seeing βa Ukrainian wedding band on acidβ.
Over the last twenty years, The Pale have also had the pleasure of supporting some very eclectic acts most notably The Frames, Antony and the Johnsonβs and The Beautiful South. The band have also worked with many different musicians who have added some interesting ingredients to the Pale sound, while the mainstay of the group has remained Matthew Devereux (Vocals), Shane Wearen (Mandolin) and Darren Flynn (Bass).
Indeed, if necessity is the mother of invention, then The Pale have always found it necessary to think outside the box. In an effort to satiate their broad musical leanings The Pale has used many different traditional instruments. Mandolin, bouzouki, Turkish oud, banjo, viola and sitar have all made an appearance on Pale recordings, but not always played in the βtraditionalβ way.
A brand new album from The Pale called βI Woke Up And I Was Goneβ was recently recorded in the Czech republic and will be released in 2010.
2) Bellingham, WA based indie-rockers The Pale Pacific released albums under the name of 'The Pale' until legal complications with The Pale (above) required a name change, lest lawyer letters and territorial knife-fights ensue. For more information on The Pale Pacific follow one of the links in this paragraph.
Trash
The Pale Lyrics
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The Pale's song "Trash" is a melancholy tune that expresses the pain and heartbreak of lost love. The opening lines mention Beach Boys singing "you left me for a better man," which suggests that the singer's love interest has moved on to someone else, leaving them feeling rejected and alone. This theme of unrequited love is further emphasized by the sweet girl who doesn't come around much anymore, as she is preoccupied with other suitors vying for her attention.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fact that they still haven't been able to move on, despite it being a year later. They're struck by the realization that their infatuation runs much deeper than they ever imagined, and they're unable to function without their former lover. The phrase "holy infatuation" suggests that the singer may have placed their love interest on a pedestal, elevating them to a god-like status in their mind.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I need this like I need a kick in the knees, you got me feeling like a fool for the first time," emphasizing the extent of the singer's emotional pain. The final lines, "still need you like I need the air that I breathe, you got me singing all my songs for the first time," suggest that the singer is consumed by thoughts of their former lover, unable to escape from the pain of their absence.
Overall, "Trash" is a powerful exploration of the emotions associated with lost love, and the pain that can linger long after a relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Beach boys singing "you left me for a better man"
The singer hears songs on the radio about a girl leaving a guy for someone better, which resonates with their own situation.
these songs on the radio they, they get me going
The singer is inspired and energized by the music they hear on the radio.
they get me singing along
The singer becomes so engrossed in the music that they sing along with the lyrics.
About the sweet girl who don't come around much anymore
The artist thinks about a girl they used to know who they rarely see anymore.
she got her bible study pining boys at her door at her door
The girl in question is being pursued by religious boys who are interested in her.
I need this like I need a kick in the knees
Despite the pain it causes, the singer feels a compulsion to think about the girl they miss.
you got me feeling like a fool for the first time for the first time
The singer is feeling vulnerable and foolish because of their feelings for this girl.
It's been a year now still can't seem to like a day off without you
Even after a year, the artist still feels incomplete and unhappy without the girl in their life.
this holy infatuation running deeper than we ever knew
The artist's feelings for the girl are intense and profound, perhaps even spiritual or transcendent.
those songs on the radio are trash, trash
The artist's cynicism and bitterness about their situation is reflected in their opinion of the music on the radio.
still need you like I need the air that I breathe
The singer's need for the girl is vital and essential, like the need for oxygen.
you got me singing all my songs for the first time.
The girl's absence has made the artist see their life and their music in a new way, with a fresh perspective and renewed passion.
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