Steve Whitehouse and Hodge joined in 1982, replacing the original drummer and bassist. This was now the classic Sharks line up that we have all grown up with.
The band's first album 'Phantom Rockers' was recorded in 1982 and released soon afterwards on Nervous Records. The band later spilt in 1983.
Steve went on to form Frenzy and has made a big success of it. Alan went on to carve a career as a record producer. Hodge could often be found playing in either Frenzy or some of Alan's studio and live projects.
The Sharks re-formed in 1993 with Alan Wilson on Guitar/vocals, Morrissey's bass player Gary Day on bass and Hodge on drums and released the album 'Recreational Killer' on Cherry Red/Anagram records and the 12" EP 'Bitch Attack' (Vinyl Japan).
In 1995 Steve returned when Gary left to re-join Morrissey. The next album was 'Colour My Flesh' in 1995 - again on Cherry Red/Anagram. Other releases included 'Ruff Stuff' - an album of demos and the vinyl EP 'Sir Psycho' (Fury).
Nowadays, Steve can still be found touring and recording with his band Frenzy. Hodge lives in Spain where he runs his own business. Alan is a producer and also owns a studio and label called Western Star.
Blue Water
The Sharks Lyrics
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you never know just what's inside
No love, no hate
no emotion no night, no day
New kid in town
no money just hangin' around
It's dark, he knows
Surf calls and away he goes
But there's a cold blooded killer cruisin' around
Hide 'n' seek's over and you've been found
Movin' in closer but you won't hear a sound
Blue Water White Death
Blue water runs red
Panic inside your head
Blue Water White Death
Cold water runs hot
Panic is all you've got
Blue Water White Death
It's deep it's wide
Board floats on the rip-tide
No noise no fight
Disappears in the black night
'Don't Surf'
Day breaks, high tide
Hot buttered board with a hole in the side
New kid, same game
Surf keeps callin' again and again and again...
The Sharks's song "Blue Water" depicts the reckless experience of surfing in the vast, unknown waters of the ocean. The lyrics refer to the unpredictability of the sea, as one can never know what lies beneath the surface. The absence of emotions and distinctions between day and night reflects the inherent emptiness and isolation that can be felt in such an environment. The singer is a young surfer with no money, who is drawn to the dark, mysterious allure of the sea. All the while, there is an ominous presence lurking in the water, referred to as a "cold blooded killer". The line "Hide 'n' seek's over and you've been found" suggests that this presence has already caught up to the surfer, evidenced by the panicked and visceral imagery of "blue water runs red", "panic inside your head", and "cold water runs hot".
The chorus repeats the phrase "Blue Water White Death", which was also the title of a 1971 documentary film about shark attacks. This further emphasizes the danger of the sea and the deadly encounters that can occur. The final verse brings the focus back to the addictive nature of surfing, as the singer is shown to return to the beach with a new board after his last one was damaged. The repetition of "Surf keeps callin'" reflects the irresistible pull that the ocean has on this surfer, even in the face of its dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
It's deep, it's wide
The waters are vast and immeasurable, with no discernible boundaries.
you never know just what's inside
The ocean conceals its secrets and surprises its inhabitants.
No love, no hate
The ocean is neither pleased nor displeased with its inhabitants; it simply is.
no emotion no night, no day
The ocean is indifferent to concepts like night and day or emotions like joy and sorrow.
New kid in town
A newcomer has arrived in search of adventure.
no money just hangin' around
The adventurer is penniless but determined to enjoy what the ocean has to offer.
It's dark, he knows
The adventurer is familiar with the risk of the unknown depths.
Surf calls and away he goes
The adventurer cannot resist the allure of the waves and sets out into the open water.
But there's a cold blooded killer cruisin' around
A predator prowls in the unfamiliar depths.
Hide 'n' seek's over and you've been found
The predator has discovered its prey after a period of pursuit.
Movin' in closer but you won't hear a sound
The predator closes in undetected, ready for the attack.
Blue Water White Death
A phrase that signifies danger and unease.
Blue water runs red
Violence and death have entered the once peaceful water.
Panic inside your head
Desperation and fear creeps over the adventurer.
Cold water runs hot
The cold ocean suddenly becomes a place of terror.
Panic is all you've got
The adventurer struggles to cling on to hope in a situation that seems bleak.
Board floats on the rip-tide
The adventurer rides the ocean's waves, oblivious to the danger lurking beneath.
No noise no fight
The predator strikes silently and unprovoked.
Disappears in the black night
The adventurer is swallowed into the abyss.
'Don't Surf'
A warning to those who take on the challenge of the ocean to proceed with caution.
Day breaks, high tide
Morning arrives and the tide is high, providing a new opportunity for risk-taking.
Hot buttered board with a hole in the side
Despite setback and painful injuries, the adventurer persists.
New kid, same game
The newcomer is still eager to take on the ocean, no matter what dangers it poses.
Surf keeps callin' again and again and again...
Despite the risks and costs, the adventurer cannot resist the lure of the waves and will continue to return time and time again.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Early Riser
Beautiful work! Amazing to watch! Thank you for putting this up.
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Jacopo Di Nardo
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