1. A four-piece indie rock/punk r… Read Full Bio ↴The View is the name of two bands:
1. A four-piece indie rock/punk rock band from Dundee, Scotland.
2. A five-piece alternative pop-rock band from Sydney, Australia, now known as Planet of the Stereos.
1. The View (Dundee, Scotland) have been active in the music scene since early 2005, supporting more renowned acts including Babyshambles, Primal Scream and The Undertones. The band initially based themselves at The Bayview pub in the Menzieshill district of Dundee, not too far from their native Dryburgh. From this pub, the band took their name. Shortly after they moved to The Doghouse, a respected music venue in Dundee's city centre, where they came to the attention of local music promoters, management and ever-growing fan-base. Currently signed to 1965 Records, the band's debut single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released in 2006. The single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts on tthe 9th July 2006 and climbed to top this chart the same day it reached 15 in the UK singles chart on the 13th August 2006. They have recently released their first album, 'Hats Off to the Buskers, which entered the British album chart at number one.
2. The View (Sydney, Australia) formed in March 2005, and now known as Planet of the Stereos, was an indie band. The group were voted the winners of a prominent Australia-wide unsigned artist competition. According to the band, the name change was triggered by a shift in musical direction.
Typical Time 2
The View Lyrics
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And it's starting to freak me out
I hope there's no one gelling my bird
Together with all their
Sweet and utter charm
We've flown around the world
Together we've seen a massive range of sick bags even in
Oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to The View's song Typical Time 2 describe a situation where the singer and their friend have not spoken in three weeks, and the singer is becoming anxious about their lack of communication. The line "I hope there's no one gelling my bird" suggests that the singer is worried that their friend may be involved with someone else, and the "sweet and utter charm" of this other person is causing their friend to neglect their friendship.
The next line, "together we've seen a massive range of sick bags even in Baghdad," implies that the two friends have experienced a lot together, and have been through some difficult situations. However, despite this shared history, the singer feels that their friend is unhappy and distant towards them. The repeated "oh oh oh oh" at the end of the song could suggest frustration or resignation on the part of the singer, as they continue to struggle with the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
We've never spoke in three weeks man
It's been three weeks since we've last talked, and it's making me anxious and worried about the state of our relationship.
And it's starting to freak me out
The lack of communication between us is becoming a major source of concern for me, and it's making me feel uneasy and stressed out.
I hope there's no one gelling my bird
I pray that no one is trying to seduce or attract my girlfriend while we are apart, and that she remains faithful to me.
Together with all their
If anyone is trying to pursue my girlfriend, I hope they don't succeed.
Sweet and utter charm
I hope the person(s) trying to get with her do not use any sweet or charming tactics to win her over.
We've flown around the world
We have traveled great distances together in shared experiences.
Together we've seen a massive range of sick bags even in
Together we have experienced travel-related incidents such as motion sickness evidenced by the usage of sick bags, which were seen and used even in Baghdad.
Baghdad call myself your lad but seemingly you're sad
Despite how close I consider myself to you as your friend or partner, it seems like something is bothering you and you're not as happy as you should be.
Oh oh oh oh
Musical interlude, without significant lyrical meaning.
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.