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.
Bye Bye Girl
The Sharks Lyrics
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But now it's done, just go away!
Bye, bye Girl, why can't you see
A one night stand, that's all you'll be
Cause I don't love you baby!
No, I don't want you girl!
(Bye, bye girl)
Just stay away, away from my home
Don't call me up. Leave me alone!
Cause I don't want you baby!
No, I don't love you girl!
And I don't need you baby!
(yeah, get away from me!)
Well, since last night, my feelings changed
I look at you, and I feel ashamed!
Cause I don't love you baby!
No, I don't want you girl!
(Bye, bye girl)
(Bye, bye girl)
Just go away!
(Bye, bye girl)
Leave me alone!
The Sharks's song Bye Bye Girl is a brusque breakup song that speaks to the fleeting nature of relationships that are solely based on physical attraction. The opening lines, "Well, at the time it seemed okay, but now it's done, just go away!" encapsulate the singer's change of heart about the relationship. The singer tells the girl to "just go away" several times in the chorus, highlighting their desire for the relationship to end once and for all. The song's title and repetitive use of "bye bye" further emphasize the singer's desire for the girl to leave.
The singer takes a very blunt approach in telling the girl that the relationship was solely a "one night stand." They make clear that there is no love or attachment involved, saying "Cause I don't love you baby! No, I don't want you girl! And I don't need you baby!" The lyrics convey a sense of shame and disappointment when the singer looks at the girl, indicating that their relationship was not a fulfilling one.
Overall, Bye Bye Girl is a straightforward and somewhat harsh breakup song that emphasizes the impermanence of relationships based purely on physical attraction. It serves as a reminder of the importance of emotional connection in meaningful relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, at the time it seemed okay
The singer thought it was fine to engage in a fling with the girl at first
But now it's done, just go away!
The encounter is over and the singer wants the girl to leave
Bye, bye Girl, why can't you see
The singer is saying goodbye to the girl and implying that she doesn't understand the nature of their encounter
A one night stand, that's all you'll be
The artist views the girl as just a one-time sexual partner
Cause I don't love you baby!
The artist is not in love with the girl
No, I don't want you girl!
The singer doesn't want the girl around anymore
(Bye, bye girl) Just Go Away!
The singer is telling the girl to leave
(Bye, bye girl)
This line is a repetition of the earlier sentiment of wanting the girl to leave
Just stay away, away from my home
The artist doesn't want the girl coming to their home
Don't call me up. Leave me alone!
The artist doesn't want the girl to contact them anymore and wants to be left alone
And I don't need you baby!
The singer emphasizes that they do not need the girl in their life
(yeah, get away from me!)
The artist is further emphasizing that they want the girl to stay away
Well, since last night, my feelings changed
The singer's feelings towards the girl have shifted since their encounter
I look at you, and I feel ashamed!
The singer now feels ashamed when they look at the girl
(Bye, bye girl)
This is another repetition of the sentiment of wanting the girl to leave
(Bye, bye girl)
The artist is saying goodbye to the girl for the final time
Just go away!
The artist is reiterating that they want the girl to leave
Leave me alone!
The singer wants to be left alone after their encounter with the girl
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@trex8282
One of the greatest Sharks tune.Love that guitar!
@rodrigocruz3483
Great band, very cool track!
@gardenia5674
Amazing track!!!!
@louplei4427
God damn. It’s been years since I’ve heard this!!
@vanessaishott
I know same for me as well
@lapickleslol
just bought the cd on ebay fuck yes love them!
@Didi52590
Wish I would've seen there last show. But no mula and they played on my daughters birthday:( this song though, who dosent like it? Fucken awsome!
@amandamuth4103
last show they'll be performing ever in LA!!!
@nblumer
A similar riff is not the same thing as a rip off, especially in the rockabilly genre. If it were a copy, it would have already been sued
@Steve_305
It's a cover you fool