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.
Fern Beard
The Submarines Lyrics
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then a tender sprout
With water, light and the hope of love,
We grow up towards the skies above
The streets of our towns like garden rows
That reach so high in the cities glowed
With climbing vines and tendrils strong
We're gonna take this town back
We're gonna take this town back
The lyrics of The Submarines' "Fern Beard" describe the growth and development of a person or a city in vivid metaphors of gardening and nature. The first verse compares human growth and potential to that of a seed that needs nurturing and support to reach its full potential. The hope of love suggests that love is an essential ingredient in the growth and happiness of a person.
The second verse shifts the metaphor towards the urban environment, where the streets are likened to garden rows, and the buildings are vines and tendrils that reach towards the sky. Despite the urbanization and chaos of the city, the imagery paints a picture of beauty in nature and the potential for growth.
The chorus expresses a sense of determination and rebellion to take back the town. It suggests that the growth and development described in the verses are not just natural progressions but that there is a need for active resistance against oppression, corruption, and injustice.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fern Beard" is a hopeful yet urgent call to action for personal and collective growth and resistance against the forces that hinder growth.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning,we all start as a tiny seed,
We start small and vulnerable, just like a seed.
then a tender sprout
Slowly, we start to grow and develop, just like a sprout.
With water, light and the hope of love,
We need nourishment, guidance, and love in order to thrive.
We grow up towards the skies above
Our potential is limitless and we can reach for the stars.
The streets of our towns like garden rows
Our environment and community can shape us, much like a garden bed.
That reach so high in the cities glowed
We can aspire to great things, even in bustling cities.
With climbing vines and tendrils strong
Our path may not always be straightforward, but we can adapt and persevere.
The sun comes up and the sun goes down
Life goes on, and we must make the most of our time.
We're gonna take this town back
We have the power to make positive changes in our community.
We're gonna take this town back
We have the responsibility to create the world we want to live in.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.