1. An indie rock band from England<… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name
1. An indie rock band from England
2. A country band from Germany
1. The Twang are an indie rock band from Birmingham, England, formed in 2001. The band have released four studio albums - Love It When I Feel Like This (2007), Jewellery Quarter (2009), 10:20 (2012) and Neontwang (2014). Comprising vocalist and guitarist Phil Etheridge, bassist Jon Watkins, vocalist Martin Saunders, guitarist Stu Hartland and drummer Matty Clinton, the band garnered national acclaim when the influential NME magazine produced an article on music acts in the West Midlands (which also featured fellow Midlanders Ripchord and The Enemy) .
The band's debut single, "Wide Awake", was released March 19, 2007, with their debut album Love It When I Feel Like This (released on June 4, 2007) being produced by Gavin Monaghan, known for his work with Editors, Ocean Colour Scene, Robert Plant, Scott Matthews and The Holloways. The album reached #3 in the UK charts.
The Twang's second album, Jewellery Quarter, was released 3 August 2009 and reached #20 on the UK album chart. The album was produced by Neil Claxton of Mint Royale at Blueprint Studios in Salford.
2. The German Country Band Twang was founded in 1997 and released 4 regular Albums (2003 - Countryfication, 2004 - Let There Be Twang, 2007 - Twang 'Em High, 2010 - A Guide To Modern Country Living) and 6 Tour-Only discs (1999 - The Twang, 2003 - A Fistful Of Presents, 2005 - Live In Hamburg, 2005 - Smoke On The Water (with Hartmut El Kurdi), 2006 - Not Your Average Country Band, 2008 - Ten Yeeehaws After) so far. Furthermore the 2008 DVD Ten Year Ride.
Wide Awake
The Twang Lyrics
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I feel the goosebumps all over my skin
I start to fear the worst, I'm feeling so alone
I shouldn't feel like this in my own home
Feels like my teeth are falling out
From all the gibberish that's been pouring out my mouth
What was I thinking? What was I doing with that milf?
And it's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
And I feel that chill back in the air
Though I can't see no one, I feel their stares
They've sussed me out my name, know everything I've done
And this could be our secret, if they just don't tell no one
And it's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
And the sun's gone down and I'd love it to rise
Lets me know that I've survived
Every noise runs down my spine
Keep the clock to check the time
I need to talk, need conversation
Rack my brain for explanations
Need you here just holding me
Shield me so they'll leave me be
But that's the way I'll always be
And that's the way it's always been
And that's the way it'll always be
It's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
Like they always have been
Not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
I tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
The Twang’s song “Wide Awake” expresses the feeling of loneliness, anxiety, and self-doubt that the singer is facing in their life. The singer feels isolated from the rest of the world and continuously overthinks about their past actions, causing them to feel guilty and ashamed. The line "I shouldn't feel like this in my own home" highlights how the singer's feelings of insecurity have taken over even in a place they should feel safe. The use of the metaphor of "teeth falling out" portrays their feelings of helplessness and being out of control.
The lines "And the sun's gone down and I'd love it to rise/Lets me know that I've survived" depict the hope the singer still has for the future, even in the midst of their anxiety. They want someone to be there for them, to talk and hold them so that they can feel protected from their inner demons.
The song is relatable to many people who have experienced anxiety, loneliness, and the feeling of self-doubt. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the cold setting in
I feel a sense of loneliness and isolation
I feel the goosebumps all over my skin
I am anxious and scared
I start to fear the worst, I'm feeling so alone
I am afraid and overwhelmed with feelings of loneliness
I shouldn't feel like this in my own home
I feel like I don't belong, even in my own space
Feels like my teeth are falling out
I feel like I'm losing control of myself
From all the gibberish that's been pouring out my mouth
I regret things I said or did
What was I thinking? What was I doing with that milf?
I made a bad decision and now I regret it
My chin is exhausted, man it was time for filth
I am feeling ashamed and guilty
And it's not a good way to start the day
I feel burdened and overwhelmed
I know it's done me no good
I am aware that my actions were harmful
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
I am running away from my problems
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
I am struggling to change my behavior
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
I cannot escape my thoughts and worries
And I feel that chill back in the air
I am feeling scared again
Though I can't see no one, I feel their stares
I feel judged and scrutinized by others
They've sussed me out my name, know everything I've done
I feel like my secrets are being exposed
And this could be our secret, if they just don't tell no one
I am desperate to keep my secrets hidden
And the sun's gone down and I'd love it to rise
I am tired and just want a new day to start
Lets me know that I've survived
I am relieved to have made it through another day
Every noise runs down my spine
I am on edge and easily frightened
Keep the clock to check the time
I am anxious and constantly aware of time passing
I need to talk, need conversation
I crave connection and support
Rack my brain for explanations
I am trying to make sense of my thoughts and actions
Need you here just holding me
I want comfort and reassurance
Shield me so they'll leave me be
I want protection from the judgment of others
But that's the way I'll always be
I feel hopeless about changing myself
And that's the way it's always been
I feel stuck in my current state
It's not a good way to start the day
I start my day feeling drained and scared
I tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
I struggle to resist my negative behaviors and habits
Like they always have been
I am trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and actions
Like they always will be
I feel like I am unable to change
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP DAVID ETHERIDGE, JONATHAN MAX WATKIN, MARTIN SAUNDERS, MATTHEW NICHOLAS CLINTON, STUART DAVID HARTLAND
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Adam Ant
Love this track it’s my anthem for 2022 . I have to sing it everytime it comes on my playlist
T L
Pissed off they've faded away. Still listening to you boys. You were rocking at V festival...
bcfcbennjy99
Get yourself to a live gig. They and the crowd get better each time!
Daniel Brown
2021 and still loving this song. Saturday afternoon pub song
Theodore bundy
10 mins after the 1st g has arrived 🙌
Daniel Brown
@Theodore bundy oh yes 👍🏽
Natalie Shackell
Remember their first gig absolute class 🙌🏻
The Magic
Still love this track so much. One of my favourite songs of all time. Shame this upload was made with a potato.
Enrico Einnarson
Love this Song!
Anita Goodsleep
Good band ...some cracking tunes ...this my favourite