The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin' the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992's Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic's Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit "Jump Right In" which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
Following the release of Too Much Stereo in mid 2000, the band toured for nearly a year before calling it quits. After the annual St. Louis Christmas shows, the Urge disbanded for the first time since they formed in 1987.
The band played several Midwest reunion shows from 2003-2005 that included a headlining spot at Pointfest, a large semi-annual outdoor rock festival in St. Louis. Frontman Steve Ewing has made several solo records while guitarist Jerry Jost formed LucaBrasi, featuring former members of Adair and Helmet. The other members still resided in St. Louis and are involved in several musical projects.
On July 15, 2011, St. Louis' KPNT 105.7 FM proclaimed that the Urge would be headlining Pointfest XXIX on September 10, 2011, marking their sixth festival appearance. The Urge also confirmed that they are once again an active band and they have been recording new music in the studio for several months.
My Apology
The Urge Lyrics
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If she only knew that I wear a tattoo, a latter if you will, still. A rain cloud looming, assuming to knock me down.
I forgot the words to my apology, just to say I'm sorry. Looking forward maybe I can see. In the future, there's forgiveness for me.
A character in a daytime soap, acting obscenely. Dramatized, it seems in high hopes, praying that your conscience comes clean. A rain cloud, looming, assuming, to batter me down.
I forgot the words to my apology, just to say I'm sorry. Looking forward maybe I can see. In the future, there's forgiveness for me.
I confess, under duress. Condemning faces looking up at me. A real hanging by my peers. Payment for crimes of impurities, enjoying the spectacle that's made of me.
I forgot the words to my apology, just to say I'm sorry. Looking forward maybe I can see. In the future, there's forgiveness for me.
The lyrics of My Apology by The Urge depict a feeling of regret and chaos after a good day gone bad. The singer feels like things have gone out of control and they wish they could apologize to someone important in their life, but they've forgotten the words to their apology. The singer feels like a rain cloud looms over them, with the assumption that it will knock them down. They wear a tattoo that serves as a reminder of their mistake, making them feel even more like they can't escape their remorse.
The second verse takes a more metaphorical approach, comparing the singer's situation to that of a character in a daytime soap opera. They feel like they're being dramatized, and they're praying for forgiveness. The rain cloud continues to play a role in this verse, battering the singer down even more. The third verse takes a more confessional turn, with the singer confessing to their wrongdoings under duress. They feel like they're being condemned by those around them and that they're enjoying a spectacle that's made of them.
Overall, the lyrics of My Apology paint a picture of regret and despair. The singer wishes they could apologize for their mistake but feels like they're unable to articulate their remorse. They feel like they're being punished for their wrongdoings, with the rain cloud symbolizing the guilt and regret that's weighing them down.
Line by Line Meaning
A good day gone bad, something that's gone out of control.
The day started well but something happened that caused it to spiral out of control.
If she only knew that I wear a tattoo, a letter if you will, still. A rain cloud looming, assuming to knock me down.
If only she knew that I have a permanent reminder of my mistake. I feel like bad luck is always following me and waiting for another opportunity to bring me down.
I forgot the words to my apology, just to say I'm sorry. Looking forward maybe I can see. In the future, there's forgiveness for me.
I can't even remember how to apologize properly, but I hope she can find it in her heart to forgive me in the future.
A character in a daytime soap, acting obscenely. Dramatized, it seems in high hopes, praying that your conscience comes clean. A rain cloud, looming, assuming, to batter me down.
I feel like a character in a soap opera, acting in an exaggerated and inappropriate way. I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me and that I can move on from this difficult time.
I confess, under duress. Condemning faces looking up at me. A real hanging by my peers. Payment for crimes of impurities, enjoying the spectacle that's made of me.
I am confessing under immense pressure and fear of judgment. I feel like I'm being hung out to dry and being punished for my mistakes. People are enjoying watching me suffer and it's painful to experience.
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