And now 20 years down the road they have popped up again with a new album Pop Fiction released in December 2014 on Matinee Recordings.
Back in 88 after a number of local gigs and a flexi-disc release, the band managed to catch the attention of Manchester label Medium Cool and released Landslide, which made it into John Peel's Festive 50 at an admirable 46.
Medium Cool managed to go under on the first day of the band's recording session for their first album. Fortunately Midnight Music were there to pick up the slack and presided over a string of singles and two albums, Eugenie and Snog before going the same way as Medium Cool. During this period, two John Peel sessions confirmed the band status as not complete rubbish.
Charman left after 3 years to be followed by a Tap-like procession of drummers, notably Bill Cox who recorded on Love Junky and A Plus de Cent, both released on 3rd Stone.
Landslide
The Popguns Lyrics
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Caught a landslide, nothing is real
You say I'm not what my clothes say
I know it anyway, you don′t have to tell me
Why can't you just hold me
I'm feeling empty
I′m gonna need some reassurance
Catch me, please
I think I′m falling down
First wage, as distant as old age
Turning a new page is so hard to do
Your smile, soft as a lullaby
Whispering goodbye, lulling me through
The lyrics to The Popguns' song "Landslide" convey a sense of disconnection and vulnerability. The opening lines suggest a feeling of being lost and out of control, as if being caught in a landslide where nothing feels real anymore. The singer acknowledges that their outward appearance may not reflect who they truly are, but they are already aware of it and don't need anyone to point it out to them.
The chorus expresses a longing for emotional support and reassurance. The singer feels empty and in need of someone to hold them and provide comfort. They acknowledge their own fragility and ask to be treated gently, as if afraid of breaking. The line "Catch me, please, I think I'm falling down" emphasizes their vulnerability and the desire for someone to be there for them as they navigate their struggles.
The second verse brings in themes of transition and growing up. The mention of "first wage" as distant as old age suggests a sense of time passing and the difficulties that come with moving forward. Turning a new page and starting afresh can be challenging, as indicated by the line "so hard to do." The mention of a soft smile as gentle as a lullaby adds a bittersweet touch, implying a farewell or the ending of something significant.
Overall, "Landslide" captures a sense of internal turmoil, longing for support, and the complexities of navigating life's changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like I've lost my grip on life
I feel as though I have completely lost control and direction in my life
Caught a landslide, nothing is real
I have been overwhelmed by a sudden and intense wave of emotions, causing everything around me to feel unreal
You say I'm not what my clothes say
You suggest that my outward appearance does not reflect who I truly am
I know it anyway, you don't have to tell me
I am already aware of this fact and do not need you to remind me
Why can't you just hold me
Why can't you provide comfort and support by simply embracing me
I'm feeling empty
I am experiencing a profound sense of emptiness and loneliness
I'm gonna need some reassurance
I will require some form of validation and reassurance to alleviate my doubts and fears
Break things to me gently
Please deliver any difficult news or information to me in a sensitive and gentle manner
Catch me, please
Please be there to catch and support me as I struggle and potentially fall
I think I'm falling down
I believe I am spiraling into a state of emotional turmoil and instability
First wage, as distant as old age
My initial income or financial success feels utterly distant and unattainable, like something that can only be achieved in old age
Turning a new page is so hard to do
Starting a new chapter or making significant changes in my life seems incredibly challenging and difficult
Your smile, soft as a lullaby
The warmth and comfort conveyed by your smile is reminiscent of a soothing lullaby
Whispering goodbye, lulling me through
Your gentle farewell is providing me with some solace and helping me navigate through my emotions
Writer(s): Stevie Nicks
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erikkennedy
Feels like I've lost my grip on life
Caught a landslide, nothing is real
You say I'm not what my clothes say
I know it anyway, you don't have to tell me
Why can't you just hold me
I'm feeling empty
I'm gonna need some reassurance
Break things to me gently
Catch me, please
I think I'm falling down
First wage, as distant as old age
Turning a new page is so hard to do
Your smile, soft as a lullaby
Whispering goodbye, lulling me through
Why can't you just hold me
I'm feeling empty
I'm gonna need some reassurance
Break things to me gently
Catch me, please
I think I'm falling down
I think I'm falling down
I think I'm falling down
@matthewrichardson4461
2019 and it still sounds great.
@paulgiblin5450
What a cracking band....Energy, jangles, tunes.... And still going strong :)
@herbertrichard614
Saint Wendy. English nobility means less squabbling about money. Ripping good group!
@grooviefan
jangely guitars, hooks, great lyrics, sweet vocals, does it get any better then this ??
@kagokass
Unbelievable i had´nt heard them until today! They got all the qualities of a sound i am adoring. Some bliss comes later to one who keeps seeking...:)
@gmartinz01
I know. How did I miss this?
@gmartinz01
In 2020 and I finally hear about this band. Boy, I have lost touch. Where was Rodney Bingenheimer when I needed him the late 80s playing their records. I love everything about this band. Kinda has a Sixpence None the Richer sound, but that just might be the jangly guitars and the female singer.
@user-hv5uy7ct6g
this is so uplifting
@shihankev
my first proper London gig. still love them
@panagiotischaralampopoulos7152
TRUE POP GEM