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.
You Me and the Bourgeoisie
The Submarines Lyrics
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Laid out before me who am I to breakdown?
Everyday I wake up,
I choose Love
I choose Light
And I try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Were done with politesse
It's time to be so brutally honest about
The way we think long for something fine
When we pine for higher ceilings
And bourgeois happy feelings
And here we are with the pleasures of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Plastic Bottles
Imported Water
Cars we drive wherever we want to
Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor
Drugs from corporate enablers
We're not living the Good life
Unless we're fighting the Good fight
You and Me just trying to get it right
In the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Love can free us from all excess
From our deepest debts
Cause when our hearts are full we need much less
Yea i know we long for something fine
When we pine for higher ceilings
And bourgeois happy feelings
But Here we are in the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Here we are in the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
The song “You Me And The Bourgeoisie” by The Submarines discusses the idea of living in a first world country and having all the luxuries and pleasures that come with it. The chorus continuously reminds the listener that they choose love and light every day, despite how easy it can be to fall apart. The lyrics suggest that people living in developed countries tend to crave more, but in reality, they have everything they need to be content and happy.
The band highlights the hypocrisy of living in excess while ignoring the struggles of those who make our consumer goods. The lyrics make it clear how much we rely on consumerism and how much we overlook the negative impact it has. The chorus states, “Plastic Bottles, Imported Water, Cars we drive wherever we want to, Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor, Drugs from corporate enablers, We're not living the Good life Unless we're fighting the Good fight,” which challenges the listener to think about their actions and how they contribute to society.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that we should appreciate what we have and that love and light can help us overcome the desire for excess. The song encourages listeners to be more mindful of their privilege and the impact that it has on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am with all the pleasures of the first world
I have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a developed country.
Laid out before me who am I to breakdown?
Given such privilege, I have no right to feel overwhelmed or defeated.
Everyday I wake up,
I choose Love
I choose Light
I start each day with the intention to choose positivity and kindness.
And I try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still challenging to maintain a positive outlook.
Oh my baby don't be so distressed
My dear, there is no need to worry or be upset.
Were done with politesse
We no longer want to sugarcoat or pretend that everything is perfect.
It's time to be so brutally honest about
We need to confront and acknowledge the truth about our lifestyles and desires.
The way we think long for something fine
We have a desire for things that are exquisite or refined.
When we pine for higher ceilings
We yearn for spaces that are open and expansive.
And bourgeois happy feelings
We crave the comfortable and contented emotions associated with wealth and status.
And here we are with the pleasures of the first world
We have all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Given such privilege, we should not despair or fall apart.
Plastic Bottles
Imported Water
Cars we drive wherever we want to
Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor
Drugs from corporate enablers
We indulge in products that harm the environment or are created through unethical means.
We're not living the Good life
Unless we're fighting the Good fight
We won't truly experience a fulfilling existence unless we stand up for what's right and just.
You and Me just trying to get it right
Together, we're striving to live ethically and conscientiously.
In the center of the first world
We reside in a developed country with all its advantages.
Love can free us from all excess
From our deepest debts
Through love and connection, we can break free from materialistic and emotional burdens.
Cause when our hearts are full we need much less
When we feel fulfilled in our relationships and emotional lives, our desire for material things dwindles.
But Here we are in the center of the first world
We have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
Each morning, we approach the day with the intention to be kind and positive.
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still a challenge to maintain a positive outlook.
Here we are in the center of the first world
We have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Given such privilege, we should not despair or fall apart.
Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
Each morning, we approach the day with the intention to be kind and positive.
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still a challenge to maintain a positive outlook.
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.