Former members: Paul Roman (vocals, guitar), Rob Peltier (upright bass) and Dave "The Ace" Hoy (drums).
Current members: Paul Roman (vocals, guitar), D.W. Ranch (drums) and Vince Orrexx (Upright Bass).
Discography:
The Quakes - 1988
Voice of America - 1990
Live in Tokyo - 1991
New Generation - 1993
Quiff Rock - 1995
Last of the Human Beings - 2001
Psyops - 2005
Negative Charge - 2009
Planet Obscure - 2012
Dark Shadows
The Quakes Lyrics
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Ill soon land on my feet, I dont make a sound
No trusting back on any kind of day
But dark sunglasses well thats my day
Nobody sees me when Im walking through this town
On emerald city, oh, no one sees me
There must other who are just like me
Let me hear you, hey, hey
Hey, hey, we are, in dimension
Hey, hey, we are, right around that corner
Hey, hey, we are, hiding in dark shadows
Im invisible, every place that I go
Im standing but fuck they dont know
All turns to black dont knowcloudy day
But thats the way glasses or thats just my way
Nobody sees me when Im walking through this town
On emerald city, oh, no one sees me
There must other who are just like me
Hey, hey, we are, hiding in dark shadows
Hey, hey, we are, in dimension
Hey, hey, we are, right around that corner
Hey, hey, we are, hiding in dark shadows
Hey, hey, we are, hey, hey, we are.
The Quakes's song "Dark Shadows" explores the themes of invisibility and hiding from society. The lyrics describe the main character as "invincible" and someone who believes they will "land on their feet" no matter what. Despite this confidence, they cannot trust others and depend on their "dark sunglasses" to conceal themselves from the world. This sense of invisibility and isolation is a recurring motif throughout the song, as the character wanders through the town unnoticed and feels like there must be others "just like" them.
The repetition of the phrase "hiding in dark shadows" reinforces this sense of obscurity and highlights the idea of a hidden community of individuals who share this feeling. The use of "dimension" and "right around the corner" also suggests a kind of parallel reality or alternate world that these individuals inhabit.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dark Shadows" suggest a feeling of alienation and disconnection from society, while also hinting at the possibility of finding a community of like-minded individuals. The use of imagery like dark sunglasses and dark shadows create a sense of mystery and intrigue, drawing the listener in and leaving them with a sense of curiosity about this hidden world.
Line by Line Meaning
Im invincible, as I walk through this town
I feel unstoppable and untouchable as I move around the town
Ill soon land on my feet, I dont make a sound
I will recover soon from any troubles I'm facing, and I move quietly and unnoticed
No trusting back on any kind of day
I cannot rely on anyone, on any day
But dark sunglasses well thats my day
I wear dark sunglasses that make me feel protected and confident
Nobody sees me when Im walking through this town
No one notices me when I'm moving through this town
On emerald city, oh, no one sees me
Even in a busy city like Emerald City, no one can see me
There must other who are just like me
There might be other people who are similar to me
Let me hear you, hey, hey
I want to find and hear from other people like me
Hey, hey, we are, hiding in dark shadows
We are a group of people who hide in the dark shadows
Hey, hey, we are, in dimension
We exist in our own dimension or world, different from others'
Hey, hey, we are, right around that corner
We are always nearby, just around the corner
Im invisible, every place that I go
I feel invisible wherever I go
Im standing but fuck they dont know
I am standing there, but people don't even realize it
All turns to black dont knowcloudy day
Everything seems to turn dark and gloomy even on a cloudy day
But thats the way glasses or thats just my way
Wearing dark glasses is just the way I am, and it helps me cope
Hey, hey, we are, hey, hey, we are.
We, as a group of people, exist and are always around
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaleb Mickley
Wow..the quakes are rockabilly legends,
Skyler Emmons
It's psychobilly but it's alright there legends anyway
Jaime Acosta
Great to keep rockabilly alive. But like the song says essentially, no one notices anymore. The influence of cool, is history. Nothing left to shock. Been there, done that. But the music and style will live on. Still cool as fuck.
Countess Charenton
Love this song! I can relate to the Helsinki references :)
wilhelmina13
thanks for the great gig at helsinki! come back soon :)
MrGaryo78
come back home soon for a show........BUFFALO, NY