The Presets have been one of the biggest indie bands for the past few years in Australia, touring with and supporting many well known bands such as Daft Punk, 2 Many DJ's and Ladytron. Their first LP Blow up combines electro, rock, techno, pop and a handful of other genres together in a seamless manner. Their second album, Apocalypso, was released on 12 April 2008. The album was a commercial and critical success, winning the ARIA Awards for "Best Dance Release" and "Album of the Year" that year.
Eucalyptus
The Presets Lyrics
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Said em loud but I never believed em
I wore an old band of black around my heart
I wore a frown but it never relieved me
Suddenly I got everything I want
Yeah once again we can see the big picture
Its gonna take all the good in all of us
And I recall, if I remember the sound
If you could make me smile, its like a dream
But I remember the ??
We'll send you off in a rotten leaky boat
With all the lies we could never deliver
We'll float away and we'll never forget
We'll never trust and we'll never forgive ya.
And I recall, if I remember the sound
If you could make me smile, it's like a dream
But I remember the ??
The saddest times and the worst times suited you well. x4
The dispossessed and the poor times suited you well. x2
Yeah all the pain and the hard times suited you well.
Yeah all the ?fares? and the hate crimes suited you well.
The overboard and the downtrodden suited you well.
The dispossessed and the poor times suited you well.
The devastated the ?? suited you well.
The saddest times and the worst time suited you well.
The saddest!
The Presets' song "Eucalyptus" is a powerful commentary on the environmental and political issues facing Australia. The lyrics reference tales that have been told from the start that the singer never believed, as they wore an old band of black around their heart, representing their cynicism towards what they've been told. However, suddenly there is a shift and the singer gets everything they want, seeing the big picture that it's going to take the good in all of us to tear away the damage that's been done. The song then takes a more confrontational turn, as the singer describes sending those responsible off in a rotten leaky boat, with all the lies they could never deliver. Ultimately, they'll float away and the singer will never forget or forgive what has been done to them and Australia.
The lyrics speak to the frustration felt by many Australians, who have been witness to destructive policies and environmental degradation that has gone unchecked. It's a call to arms that we all have a role to play in making things right and that the perpetrators must be held accountable. The repetitive nature of some of the lyrics, as well as the use of a driving beat and distorted vocal effects, add to the urgency and intensity of the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
All the tales you've been tellin from the start
Despite all the stories you've been telling since the beginning, I have never believed a word of any of it.
Said em loud but I never believed em
Your words may have been forceful, but they have never convinced me.
I wore an old band of black around my heart
I carried a burden of sadness and despair within me for so long.
I wore a frown but it never relieved me
Despite my best efforts, my sadness never dissipated.
Suddenly I got everything I want
Out of nowhere, my desires have been fulfilled.
Yeah once again we can see the big picture
Now we comprehend the whole situation.
Its gonna take all the good in all of us
We all must come together and use our best qualities to solve this issue.
To tear away all the damage you did here
The objective is to remove the negative impacts you've caused here.
And I recall, if I remember the sound
I can still remember the sound of it all.
If you could make me smile, its like a dream
The idea of you making me happy seems surreal.
But I remember the ??
Something happened that I cannot put my finger on.
We'll send you off in a rotten leaky boat
You will be exiled and abandoned in a deteriorating and unreliable vessel.
With all the lies we could never deliver
We will send you away with all the falsehoods we could never follow through on.
We'll float away and we'll never forget
You will drift away and be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
We'll never trust and we'll never forgive ya
We will never put our trust in you again and will not forgive you for your actions.
The saddest times and the worst times suited you well. x4
Four times reiterated: times of distress and misery seemed to be the most fitting circumstances for you.
The dispossessed and the poor times suited you well. x2
Twice reiterated: times when one is without possessions or impoverished were highly suitable for you.
Yeah all the pain and the hard times suited you well.
You thrived in times of agony and struggle.
Yeah all the ?fares? and the hate crimes suited you well.
You seemed to feel comfortable during acts of vengeful aggression and hate.
The overboard and the downtrodden suited you well.
You found yourself well-adapted to situations involving sacrifices and oppression.
The dispossessed and the poor times suited you well.
You found a strong footing in situations of impoverishment and loss.
The devastated the ?? suited you well.
You were seemed to feel content when others were in states of ruin.
The saddest times and the worst time suited you well.
Overall, the times of sorrow and adversity suited you quite well.
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.