After receiving some minor chart positions on the UK Singles Chart, Phil Packham and Don Fardon left the band. Fardon then went on to have a UK chart hit with "Indian Reservation". Wez Price took Phil Packam's place on bass guitar, whilst Roger Lomas became lead guitarist and Pip Whitcher focused on vocals. The band relocated to Italy and received minor success. Following the band's break-up Whitcher and Lomas went on to record at Air Studios under Mike Sullivan.
Lomas in the early 1980s became a record producer for his own company, ROLO productions, and produced 1980s ska bands such as Bad Manners.
One of the most overlooked bands of the British Invasion, the Sorrows offered a tough brand of R&B-infused rock that recalled the Pretty Things (though not as R&B-oriented) and the Kinks (though not as pop-oriented). Their biggest British hit, "Take a Heart," stopped just outside the U.K. Top 20; several other fine mid-'60s singles met with either slim or a total lack of success. With the rich, gritty vocals of Don Fardon, taut raunchy guitars, and good material (both self-penned and from outside writers), they rank as one of the better British bands of their era, and certainly among the very best never to achieve success of any kind in the U.S. After their sole LP (also titled Take a Heart), they issued a couple of singles with psychedelic and Dylanesque overtones, and had somehow relocated to Italy in the late '60s, where they played out their string with material in a much more progressive (and less distinctive) vein. Don Fardon had a Top 20 hit in America with a pre-Raiders version of "Indian Reservation" in 1968.
Let Me In
The Sorrows Lyrics
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I'm restless
Just let me breathe
Cause I'm breathless
Take a look at me
Icy chains in the rain
Chain gang til' I die
East side lullaby
Ain't no love where I come from
Heal my pain, I feel so numb
Every day just passing by
No point to cry
I just wanna die
Because they gon' bury me all alone
Six feet deep in the earth Nowhere left to go
Lying in my diamonds with tears of gold
I just want someone to hold
Cause I'm restless
Just let me breathe
Cause I'm breathless
Take a look at me
Icy chains in the rain
Chain gang til' I die
East side lullaby
Smoking right between the white lies
I'm too busy saving girls
Didn't really see how much my own heart hurts
I just want to see her smile
Don't worry 'bout me
I'll be just fine
She gon' think about me when I'm gone
Don't worry it wont be long
Can't save myself
I'm not that strong
Can't stand myself
I'm so damn lost
Cause I'm restless
Just let me breathe
Cause I'm breathless
Take a look at me
Icy chains in the rain
Chain gang til' I die
East side lullaby
Smoking right between the white lies
The Sorrows's song Let Me In speaks about a person who is feeling restless and breathless, wanting to find a way out of their pain and struggles. The opening lines are an expression of the person's search for a solution and a plea to be allowed to breathe. The mention of icy chains in the rain and chain gangs suggests a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the situation. The East side lullaby and smokin' right between the white lies hint at a life of hardship and struggle, with no love or comfort to be found.
The second half of the song sees the person acknowledging their inability to save themselves, admitting that they are lost and not strong enough to stand on their own. The lyrics express a desire to be remembered and to have someone hold them, indicating a yearning for human connection and affection. Despite their struggles, the person seems to be resigned to their fate and is not looking to cry or draw attention to their pain.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of hopelessness and loneliness in the face of challenging circumstances. It speaks to the struggles of many people who find themselves feeling trapped and unable to escape their problems. However, despite the bleak tone, the song also hints at the possibility of finding some comfort and solace in human connection and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the next step
I am unsure of what to do next in my life
I'm restless
I am feeling anxious and cannot stay still
Just let me breathe
I need space to think and calm down
Cause I'm breathless
I am overwhelmed and cannot catch my breath
Take a look at me
I want you to see my struggles and pain
Icy chains in the rain
I feel trapped in a cold and uncomfortable situation
Chain gang til' I die
I feel stuck in a difficult situation and it feels like a never-ending cycle
East side lullaby
I am from a neighborhood with a tough reputation
Smoking right between the white lies
I am engaging in unhealthy habits to cope with my problems
Ain't no love where I come from
I have not experienced much love or kindness in my life
Heal my pain, I feel so numb
I am asking for relief from emotional pain that has left me feeling numb
Every day just passing by
I am going through the motions without feeling fulfilled or purposeful
No point to cry
I feel like my tears won't change anything
I just wanna die
I am experiencing thoughts of suicide and feel hopeless
Because they gon' bury me all alone
I fear dying without anyone there to mourn or care for me
Six feet deep in the earth Nowhere left to go
I feel like I have hit rock bottom and have nowhere else to turn
Lying in my diamonds with tears of gold
Even though I may appear to have material success, I am still deeply unhappy
I just want someone to hold
I am seeking comfort, love, and support from another person
I'm too busy saving girls
I have been focusing on helping others instead of taking care of myself
Didn't really see how much my own heart hurts
I did not realize how much pain and hurt I was experiencing myself
I just want to see her smile
I care about someone deeply and want to make them happy
Don't worry 'bout me
I don't want other people to worry about me or my problems
I'll be just fine
I will be okay and can handle my struggles on my own
She gon' think about me when I'm gone
I hope to leave a lasting impression on someone I care about
Don't worry it wont be long
I am experiencing suicidal thoughts and may not live much longer
Can't save myself
I am feeling helpless and unable to improve my own situation
I'm not that strong
I am feeling weak and unable to handle my struggles alone
Can't stand myself
I am unhappy with who I am and my current situation
I'm so damn lost
I feel directionless and unsure of where to turn
Cause I'm restless
I am feeling anxious and cannot stay still
Just let me breathe
I need space to think and calm down
Cause I'm breathless
I am overwhelmed and cannot catch my breath
Take a look at me
I want you to see my struggles and pain
Icy chains in the rain
I feel trapped in a cold and uncomfortable situation
Chain gang til' I die
I feel stuck in a difficult situation and it feels like a never-ending cycle
East side lullaby
I am from a neighborhood with a tough reputation
Smoking right between the white lies
I am engaging in unhealthy habits to cope with my problems
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jake Nagy
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@garysmith3173
Love them! Great drummer.
@sergioquijano3348
Amazing. The 60s, what a decade to be alive.
@russcohen3779
Love love lovec❤❤❤
@DreBDrums
First time hearing them. Love it. Freakbeat, baby!
@onazram1
killer drummer....
@supermamamaxi
Man, these guys take you to the rock & roll woodshed! Great energy! Freak Beat City!
@GuilhermeCayres
Wow! What a band! What a punch!
@metube2824
Loving on this group.They were really good.Thanks for this!
@ivanyrsanto8236
Super Cool! Thanks.
@ronrimsite6948
Gods!!!