Ambition was never the Pastels' strong suit, and luck was rarely on their side; as the group's members -- now including bassist Martin Hayward and drummer Bernice Simpson -- devoted their primary focus to their studies, new music appeared only sporadically and to little notice, on a seemingly random series of labels. After 1983's "I Wonder Why" was released on Rough Trade, they moved to Creation, where they hit their stride with the 1984 drone-pop gems "Something's Going On" and "A Million Tears." After one further single, 1985's "I'm Alright with You," the Pastels split with Creation, moving to the tiny Glass label. In 1986, their track "Breaking Lines" appeared on the influential C-86 collection assembled by the New Music Express, transforming the anorak movement into an overnight media sensation quickly accompanied by intense critical backlash.
Regardless of prevailing musical trends, however, the Pastels soldiered on: after recruiting one-time Shop Assistants keyboardist Aggi Wright, they recorded the 1986 single "Truck Train Tractor," followed by Crawl Babies and Comin' Through. Finally, in 1987 the group found time to assemble an LP, Up for a Bit with the Pastels, followed in 1988 by Suck on the Pastels, a collection of unreleased Creation-era material. In 1989, former Vaselines frontman Eugene Kelly and ex-Shop Assistant David Keegan joined the fold for Sittin' Pretty, the final LP to include Superstar, Hayward, and Simpson. The remaining duo of Pastel and Wright expanded to include Katrina Mitchell for the 1991 collaboration Jad Fair and the Pastels, followed by the 1994 EP Olympic World of Pastelism. Their third album, Mobile Safari, was released in 1995 by Domino in the U.K. (which began a long-running alliance) and Up Records in the U.S. It featured a lineup including longtime band associates Norman Blake and Gerald Love (both from Teenage Fanclub) and ex-Shop Assistant guitarist David Keegan, and a guest appearance from Luna's Dean Wareham.
Their next album, 1997's Illumination, was issued by the same configuration of record labels and featured a similar lineup, only with the addition of guitarist Jonathan Kilgour and guest shots from Belle & Sebastian's Isobel Campbell and pianist Bill Wells. A remix album, Illuminati, was released in 1998 and featured reworks of tracks by Kevin Shields, Stereolab, Cornelius, and other A-list indie rockers. This burst of recognition and activity was derailed when Wright decided to leave the band in 1998, throwing Mitchell and Pastel into a spin. Instead of jumping back into making music right away, the band went on hiatus while figuring things out. The duo next formed Geographic Records in 2000 as an offshoot of Domino, and began releasing records by friends (Future Pilot AKA, International Airport) and obscure acts (Nagisa Ni Te, Maher Shalal Hash Baz.) The band reappeared at last in 2003 with the mostly instrumental soundtrack for the film The Last Great Wilderness. The album was produced by the Sea and Cake's John McEntire and featured International Airport's Tom Crossley along with a vocal feature for Jarvis Cocker. A friendship with Japanese band Tenniscoats led to their next release, 2009's collaborative effort Two Sunsets. The core band was expanded to include Crossley and Mitchell's sister Alison, with Love still there, too. With the record label slowing its pace and releasing one album a year, the band turned toward recording an album of their own, and in 2013 their fifth record, Slow Summits, was released. McEntire was again in the producer's chair and guitarist John Hogarty had joined the ranks. Also on board as guests were To Rococo Rot's Stefan Schneider and Robert Lippok, as well as Norman Blake (again), and original bandmember Annabel Wright. (c)Jason Ankeny
2) An American 50s pop group formed by Dee Irwin while he was serving in the military. Consisted of DiFosco "Dee" T. Ervin Jr. himself, Richard Travis, Tony Thomas and Jimmy Willingham. They toured widely until splitting up in 1959.
Worlds Of Possibility
The Pastels Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And your inventions will never be too far flung
Imagination's worthwhile taking
And gravitation, cause I don't want you to fall
I'll surprise you
Gliding through
I'll surprise you
Unbounded by languor or longitude
Everywhere is the center of someone's world
Panorama getting calmer
Senses warmer
I don't want us to fall
We'll be true
Never blue
We'll be true
The Pastels' song Worlds of Possibility is a reflection on the importance of imagination and self-belief in a world that is full of endless potential. The lyrics suggest that truth is like a shimmering palace in the sun, something that is hard to reach but always worth striving for. The lines "And your inventions will never be too far flung/Imagination's worthwhile taking" encourage listeners to pursue their wildest dreams and push the boundaries of what they believe is possible.
The second stanza describes the idea that everywhere is "the center of someone's world," emphasizing the diversity and richness of the world around us. The lines "Panorama getting calmer/Senses warmer" suggest a sense of peace and comfort that comes from being fully present in the moment. Finally, the song ends with a promise to always be true and never give up on the potential for a better future.
Overall, the lyrics to Worlds of Possibility are both optimistic and thought-provoking. They encourage listeners to embrace imagination, pursue their dreams, and discover the beauty in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth shimmers like palaces in the sun
The truth is powerful and radiant, like a palace in the sun.
And your inventions will never be too far flung
Your creative ideas and inventions will always be within reach, never too ambitious or impossible to achieve.
Imagination's worthwhile taking
Exploring and utilizing your imagination is a valuable and worthwhile pursuit.
And gravitation, cause I don't want you to fall
Gravity is important to consider, as I care about your safety and don't want you to fall.
I'll surprise you
I will bring joy and unexpected moments to your life.
Gliding through
Moving effortlessly and smoothly through life's challenges.
Unbounded by languor or longitude
We are not limited by weariness or physical distance in our endeavors.
Everywhere is the center of someone's world
No matter where we go, we hold significance and importance to someone as the center of their world.
Panorama getting calmer
The view of the world around us is becoming more peaceful and tranquil.
Senses warmer
Our senses are heightened and more attuned to the beauty and goodness around us.
I don't want us to fall
I care about our well-being and want to prevent any harm or failure.
We'll be true
We will stay committed and loyal to one another.
Never blue
We will never feel sad or depressed with each other's support and love.
We'll be true
We will stay committed and loyal to one another, repeating the importance of this value.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNABEL KAREN WRIGHT, KATRINA MITCHELL, STEPHEN MCROBBIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RootbeerPugLove
Stephen's smile <3
Soloryo
Interesting... A little funkier than the studio version π€π
Jack Dubz
YT - the time travelling jukebox, strikes again.
ohfoolishworkerbee
This video is my happy place.
ModMokkaMatti
I've been coming back to this even more often than usual, in this very messed up, reconfigured, increasingly unrecognizable world of 2020, for that same reason. Although it was a far from perfect time in itself (preparing to begin my Senior year, majoring in a demanding field of study, just as one of my parents was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma), I would do nearly anything to go back to my Uni years of the early and mid '90s, when possibilities were still in abundance, and I was laying the foundations for a sustained appreciation for the number of bands I was exposed to at that time - including The Pastels.
David Cowan
Anni Runaway I only have the Scottish version but it has been well played.
γγγγ
π
E'than Kootenhayoo
Damn this shits bussin b
J.J. Mac
Thankyou so much for this upload this vid keeps being removed anyone wanna email me it lol only joking great Vid and Epic Tune!!! thanks again
VΓctor Cid
Almost 20 years ago