The group was formed in late 1996, and has had a relatively steady line-up ever since. They played many shows in the Toronto, Ontario region, eventually deciding to start recording.
In 1998, The Salads entered the studio for the first time, and recorded their debut full-length album, titled "Meanwhile...The Salads". The album went relatively unnoticed, as the band was just beginning to make a real name for themselves. However, the group went on, and continued to write new music, culminating with the release of an EP, "Who's That?", in 2001, and a second full-length album, "Fold A to B", in 2003.
This album had a much bigger impact than the self-titled debut. Catchy songs such as "Get Loose" and "The Roth Kung Fu" allowed the band to break through and get some airplay throughout Canada. Indeed, the first single, "Get Loose", was featured in a Labatt Blue commercial, which allowed the band to gain an even bigger fanbase. At this point, back-up vocalist Libydo left the band, for personal reasons. The band embarqued on a massive worldwide tour, which ended with a few dates in Australia, in October 2005.
In November 2005, the band re-entered the studio, and began recording their third full-length album, "The Big Picture". By January 2006, the album was completed. The band began a small tour of the province to try out the new material, and then released the album on May 9th. The first single from the album, "Growing Up", is currently a mild succes, and is getting a decent amount of airplay, as well as being featured on MuchMusic, MTV, and more.
Seasons
The Salads Lyrics
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Like a storm with no thunder
All the little things that you do
Are unique to no other
When I close my eyes I see
A clear image of you
My life is just not the same without you
With the seasons
Smiling as bright as the summer
To see you again
Holding my hand
Telling me words of wonder
I'll miss you my friend
You see, I'm very fond of you
Like a tree needing water
Vibes you bring are long overdue
Find it hard to recover
Wanna be all I can be
But I'm lost here without you
My life is just not the same without you
There's too much heartache and pain to go through
With the seasons
Smiling as bright as the summer
To see you again
Holding my hand
Telling me words of wonder
I'll miss you my friend
With the seasons - Smiling as bright as the summer
With the seasons - Telling me wonders of wonder
Yeah, yeah, yeah
With the seasons
As bright as the summer
Holding my hand
Like no other
With the seasons
Smiling as bright as the summer
To see you again
Holding my hand
Telling me words of wonder
I'll miss you my friend
My life is just not the same without you (with the seasons)
There's too much heartache and pain to go through (with the seasons)
My life is just not the same without you
I wish I could hold you again
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The Salads' song "Seasons" talks about missing someone special who has gone away. The lyrics describe the feeling of longing for that person like a storm without thunder, indicating that there is no physical manifestation of the feelings, which can be as powerful as a storm. They highlight how unique that person's little things were and how they are missing them dearly. When the singer closes their eyes, they can still see the person's clear image in their mind. The absence of the significant other has caused the singer's life to be incomplete and filled with heartache and pain.
The lyrics also express the desire to be everything that the singer can be, but the absence of the person is holding them back. The song emphasizes how important the person is to the singer and how their absence has left a significant void in their life, making it incomplete. The song dives into the various emotions and feelings the singer experiences, which are related to their longing for the person they are missing.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm missing you - missing you
I am longing and yearning for your presence
Like a storm with no thunder
The emptiness left by your absence feels like a storm without its signature sound
All the little things that you do
Your unique quirks and behaviors are missed
Are unique to no other
They are special to only you
When I close my eyes I see / A clear image of you
Memories of you are fresh and vivid in my mind
My life is just not the same without you
Your absence has significantly impacted my life
There's too much heartache and pain to go through
The hurt and suffering caused by your absence is overwhelming
With the seasons / Smiling as bright as the summer
Even though seasons change, the memories and hope of seeing you again are ever-present
To see you again / Holding my hand / Telling me words of wonder
The longing to be reunited with you is so strong that I yearn for even the simplest of interactions, just to hear your voice and feel your touch
I'll miss you my friend
The sadness of missing you is coupled with the loss of a dear friend
You see, I'm very fond of you
The deep love and adoration I have for you is undeniable
Like a tree needing water
The need for your presence is essential, like a tree requires water to survive
Vibes you bring are long overdue
Your positive energy and influence have been absent for too long
Find it hard to recover
The pain and hurt caused by your absence is challenging to overcome
Wanna be all I can be / But I'm lost here without you
Without you, it is difficult to reach my full potential and find my way in life
With the seasons / Telling me wonders of wonder
The hope and longing to see you again is coupled with the anticipation of hearing your wise words and insightful thoughts
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An affirmation of the strong emotions being felt
As bright as the summer / Holding my hand / Like no other
The warmth and brightness of summer is symbolic of the happiness and joy that reuniting with you would bring
I wish I could hold you again
The desire to feel your embrace and physical presence is strong and unyielding
Contributed by Asher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.