1. The Sub… Read Full Bio ↴There has been more than one band known as The Submarines
1. The Submarines are composed of John Dragonetti, who previously performed as Jack Drag, and Blake Hazard, who is the great-granddaughter of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. The romantically involved couple collaborated on Hazard's 2002 album Little Airplane, but ended their relationship soon after. After they resumed their relationship, the duo recorded Declare A New State! in 2006 as The Submarines. Since then, Hazard and Dragonetti have married and recorded two further albums as The Submarines: Honeysuckle Weeks (2008) and Love Notes/Letter Bombs (2011).
In 2006, the duo's song Brighter Discontent was used in the fourth season finale of the American television series "Nip/Tuck", in which the characters of the show lip-synched the entirety of the song.
The duo's song You Me & The Bourgeoisie was used in a commercial for the Apple iPhone 3GS in 2008. Another Submarines song, Submarine Symphonika was used in a subsequent commercial for the iPhone 3GS later that year.
2. The Submarines are also a band formed in Glasgow, UK in 1985. Members include Paul MacNeil, Craig Keaney, Brian Kane and Scott Blane. They released their debut single on Head Records in 1987.
In 1989 they changed their name to Compass Flow, recording a session for the BBC Janice Long show. Since 2004, there has been renewed interest in this band since Firestation Records included their song I saw the children on The Sound of Leamingtom Spa Vol 4 Compilation, and Egg records released a compilation of their material, titled Telegraph Signals along with a couple of tracks Take Me Away, Down Through the Room on their label compilation Souvenirs from Egg Records.
1940
The Submarines Lyrics
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Things that haven't happened yet
It's a glorious day when morning comes
Without the feeling of alarm
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while, and smile
You couldn't sleep for the awful fright
That kept you up in bed last night
Well, curious shape shift in the dark
They vanish with the sunrise spark
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while, and smile
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while, and smile
Somethings wrong
when you regret things that haven't happened yet, and that's the sentiment that The Submarines convey in their song "1940". The opening lines describe a feeling of anxiety that often plagues individuals - the kind that makes you worry about the future and regret things that haven't even taken place yet. It's a feeling that's common to all of us and one that can be hard to shake, but the song suggests that it's possible to do so. The chorus urges the listener to rise and shine and appreciate the present moment, to be alive and stay awake for a while.
The second verse describes a restless night of someone who can't sleep due to their fears or worries. The "curious shape shift in the dark" could refer to those abstract fears that seem to take on a life of their own in the darkness. But, come morning, the light of day brings with it hope and clarity as these worries vanish "with the sunrise spark". The song emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and being present to enjoy each day, rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.
Overall, "1940" is an uplifting track that celebrates life and encourages living in the present moment. It acknowledges the fears and worries that come with being human, but it urges the listener to rise above them and to appreciate the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong
Starting with a line that conveys a sense of unease or discontent, hinting that something is amiss or not quite right.
when you regret
Things that haven't happened yet
Imagining future scenarios and already feeling remorse or disappointment over them, indicating an anxious or pessimistic mindset.
It's a glorious day when morning comes
Without the feeling of alarm
Contrasting the previous lines by suggesting that there can be joy and beauty in everyday moments, particularly in waking up without fear or anxiety.
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while, and smile
Giving a motivational exhortation to seize the day and appreciate life, inviting the listener to share in this positive outlook and experience a brief moment of connection and happiness.
You couldn't sleep for the awful fright
That kept you up in bed last night
Returning to the earlier theme of fear and dread, depicting a sleepless night spent in terror and vulnerability.
Well, curious shape shift in the dark
They vanish with the sunrise spark
Introducing a surreal and mysterious element, possibly a reference to nightmares or supernatural entities, but also implying that such terrors can be fleeting and temporary, disappearing with the dawn of a new day.
So rise, and shine
Now's the time to be alive
To stay awake with me a while, and smile
Repeating the chorus as a reassuring chant, reminding the listener of the healing power of positivity and companionship, and inviting them to share in this sense of hope and joy.
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Written by: John Dragonetti, Eleanor B. Hazard
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