1. The Tapes … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts/artists called The Tapes.
1. The Tapes were an Italian experimental electronic/industrial outfit consisting of brothers Giancarlo Drago (the only permanent member) and Roberto Drago (the biggest supporter and collaborator over the years). They were active between 1982-1993, releasing over twenty cassettes, mainly produced in a 'DIY' manner on their own Industrial Tapes label. In later years (1987-1993) they moved to such legendary labels as
Minus Habens, Technological Feeling, RV, Amen and THX 1138. Their music is mixture of post-punkish mutant synths / gurgling cold beats / distorted voices and bleeping noises, tearing metallic fields apart: the soundtrack for images of consumers control, medical experiments, psychological warfare and other highlighted themes of modern industrial era. Main tools were: synths, drum machines, shortwave radios, loops, TV noises and self-built effectors.
2. The Tapes were a Dutch new wave band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, active from 1977 to 1982. They enjoyed success with their albums, You Just Can't Sleep (1978) and Party (1980), but disbanded after disappointing sales of their album, On A Clear Day (1981), produced by John Leckie. Personnel: Rolf Hermsen (guitar, vocals), Michiel Brandes (guitar), Igor Roovers (bass), Dennis Duchhart (keyboards) and Peter Meuris (drums).
3. The Tapes are a four-piece rock outfit from northwestern Ohio in the United States. The members of the band grew up together and were friends for a number of years before deciding to unite as a band in early 2005. Their debut EP, The Wave of the Future, was released on New Year's Day of 2006. The EP was recorded locally by Michael Edwards. The band was subsequently able to play the New Artist Showcase of two festivals during 2006: the Cornerstone Music Festival in Illinois and the Purple Door Festival in Pennsylvania. They were also invited to open one show for Audio Adrenaline (on their farewell tour). Personnel: Greg Jenkins (keys, vocals), Brett Horner (guitar), Daniel Lyon (bass) and Mark Dally (drums).
4. The Tapes, from Ostrava, Czech Republic. Biographical information in Czech: Kapela byla založena na podzim roku 2009 na popud Mata, který skládá hudbu i texty. Obsazení se po dobu od založení hodně měnilo, obzvláště v roce 2010 při nahrávání desky – Tales, facts and things that were worth it (recenze alba v časopise Rock&Pop červen 2011), která vyšla v květnu 2011. Nyní je skupina už delší dobu stmelená a kompletní: Mat (kytara, piáno, zpěv, harmonika), Jarda (kytara, zpěv, piáno), Kuba (basa, zpěv) a Klára (bicí). V roce 2010 se ‘Tapesy’ umístili na 6. místě v celonárodní soutěži image kapel, zahráli si na Majálese OU a měli spoustu příjemných koncertů. Nedávno poskytli živý rozhovor na Českém rozhlase Olomouc a stále pilně pracují.
Let Go
The Tapes Lyrics
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Can't you see the party's over
Let me go
Can't you get it through your thick head
This affair is finished - dead
Hey, let me go
I tried giving you the velvet gloves
I tried giving you the knockout punch
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
I find it hard to be cruel
I find it hard to be cruel
With a smile, don't you?
You'll never find that perfect love
That you read about
That you dream about
Maybe I'll become a playboy
Hang around in gay bars
And move to the west side of town
You're gonna get it straight from the shoulder
Can't you see the party's over
Hey, let me go
Let me go
So you think I'm giving you the brush off
Well I'm just telling you to shove off
Hey, let me go
This ain't no time to waste my breath
We're going into sudden death
Hey, let me go
Can't you get it through your thick head
This affair is dead as a doornail
Hey, baby won't you let me go
The bell has rung, and I've called time
The chair is on the table, out the door baby
Baby won't you let me go
Let me go...
The Tapes’ song Let Go is about a man trying to end a relationship, but the other person is not willing to let go. The song is very assertive in its message with lines like “Can’t you see the party’s over, Let me go,” and “This affair is finished-dead, Hey, let me go.” Throughout the song, the singer tries to make it clear that he has given chances to the other person, but he still can't find the perfect love that he dreams about. The song suggests that he is going through this break-up to find himself and explore other options.
The song has a classic rock vibe with a catchy tune, a hook that is repeated throughout the song. The song’s message of ending a toxic relationship that has run its course is relatable to most people. The mention of becoming a playboy and hanging around gay bars suggests that the singer is trying to find his identity and come to terms with his sexuality. The lyrics, “I find it hard to be cruel, With a smile, don't you?” suggest that he is trying to end this relationship amicably but the other person just won't let go.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna get it straight from the shoulder
I am going to be direct with you and tell you how it is.
Can't you see the party's over
Our relationship is finished and it's time to move on.
Let me go
I need to move on and end this relationship.
Can't you get it through your thick head
I have explained this to you already, why can't you understand?
This affair is finished - dead
Our romance has come to an end and there's no hope of rekindling it.
Hey, let me go
I am asking you to let me go and move on.
I tried giving you the velvet gloves
I tried to be gentle with you and soften the blow, but it's not working.
I tried giving you the knockout punch
I tried being forceful with you and telling it how it is, but you still don't get it.
I find it hard to be cruel
I don't want to be mean to you, but I need to be honest.
With a smile, don't you?
I'm trying to be polite and make this as painless as possible for you.
You'll never find that perfect love
You have unrealistic expectations of love and will never find what you are looking for.
That you read about
The romantic novels and movies you see are just fiction and not reality.
That you dream about
Your idealized version of love is impossible to achieve.
Maybe I'll become a playboy
Perhaps I will change my lifestyle and start dating multiple people.
Hang around in gay bars
I might start hanging out in places where I can meet new people.
And move to the west side of town
I am considering a change in location to start fresh.
This ain't no time to waste my breath
I don't want to waste any more time talking about this and just want to move on.
We're going into sudden death
Our relationship is ending abruptly and there's no going back.
So you think I'm giving you the brush off
You might think I'm ignoring you or avoiding you, but I'm not.
Well I'm just telling you to shove off
I'm telling you directly that I want you to leave me alone.
The bell has rung, and I've called time
I have decided that our relationship is over and it's time to move on.
The chair is on the table, out the door baby
I am leaving now and there's nothing you can do to stop me.
Baby won't you let me go
I'm asking one last time for you to let me go and move on.
Let me go...
I need you to let me go and start a new chapter of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
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