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.
Modern Inventions
The Submarines Lyrics
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But I dug myself a hole
With a modern invention
Baby did I make you feel that
You didn't have the mind
To reconcile the truth
In a troubled time?
Skipping messages...
Good machines don't lie
From here we roll on
From here we roll on
From here we roll on
From here we roll on
The Submarines' song "Modern Inventions" is a reflection on how technology and modern communication devices have both helped and hindered human interaction. The song's narrator admits that despite their good intentions, they have been caught up in the fast-paced world of technology and as a result, have "dug themselves a hole." They recognize that their reliance on modern communication has caused them to miss out on the nuances of human emotion and connection, asking their partner if their dependence on technology has made them feel undervalued and incapable of communicating in difficult situations.
The lyrics, "Skipping messages...Good machines don't lie," suggest that, although technology can be efficient in transmitting information, it lacks the honesty and authenticity of human communication. The final lines of the song, "From here we roll on," imply a sense of acceptance and resignation with the current state of things. Despite recognizing the drawbacks of modern technology, the singer seems resigned to the fact that this is the world in which they exist, and they must find a way to navigate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin' I had the best intentions
My dear, I had the purest motives and desires.
But I dug myself a hole
However, I ended up getting into trouble.
With a modern invention
Due to a newly invented device or technology, which caused my problems.
Baby did I make you feel that
Honey, did I give you the impression that
You didn't have the mind
You were not intelligent enough
To reconcile the truth
To understand or accept the reality of the situation
In a troubled time?
During a difficult or challenging period?
Skipping messages...
Ignoring or neglecting important messages or information...
Good machines don't lie
Reliable and efficient technical devices do not deceive or mislead.
From here we roll on
We continue moving forward from this point
From here we roll on
We advance or progress further
From here we roll on
We move forward confidently
From here we roll on
We carry on with our journey or path.
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