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.
Unexpected
The View Lyrics
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Tack them into the frame for now, as I know that you'll be here.
It's not just me you know, there's a lot of ruined smiles,
And I remain so strong for them, even though,
I'm burst inside.
It was unexpected,
But I always should have known,
Felt I was one with you, and you reassured my head,
Didn't seem the same when you were lying in your bed.
No trips to our secret place since you left me on my own,
You said that you would never leave and your soul would linger on.
It was unexpected,
But I always should have known,
That you would lead a shortened life as your light was running low.
You should have told me when,
When you decided to give in.
I wasn't ready for the blow,
And now my sun has turned to snow.
Cut out your pictures now I know that you are near.
Tack them into the frame for now, as I know you won't be here
The View's song "Unexpected" is a poignant representation of grief and dealing with loss. The song speaks of the aftermath of losing someone close and depicts the intensity of emotions felt by the singer. The lyrics convey the pain of losing someone too soon, which has caught the singer off guard. The line, "It was unexpected, but I always should have known, that you would lead a shortened life because your light was running low" is a reflection on the inevitability of death and the vulnerability of life. The singer feels a sense of connection with the person who has passed away, and the loss has left him with a void that is hard to fill.
The singer reminisces on the times he shared with the deceased and how they used to visit their secret place, which they don't anymore since the person's departure. The singer is trying to cope with the loss, surrounded by people who have also been affected by the person's death. The line "It's not just me you know, there's a lot of ruined smiles, and I remain so strong for them, even though, I'm burst inside" speaks to the strength the singer tries to muster to support others, even if he's in tatters himself. He goes on to question the lack of warning, saying "You should have told me when, when you decided to give in. I wasn't ready for the blow, and now my sun has turned to snow," expressing his desire for warning, to prepare himself mentally for the reality that would hit him soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut out your pictures now, I know that you are near.
I feel your presence even though you're not physically here with me.
Tack them into the frame for now, as I know that you'll be here.
I want to make sure you're always a part of my life, even if it's just in pictures.
It's not just me you know, there's a lot of ruined smiles,
Your death has affected many people, not just me.
And I remain so strong for them, even though,
I try to stay strong for others, even though I'm struggling to cope.
I'm burst inside.
Inside, I'm devastated and falling apart.
It was unexpected,
Your death came as a shock.
But I always should have known,
Deep down, I knew your time was limited.
That you would lead a shortened life coz your light was running low.
Your life was cut short because you were running out of time.
Felt I was one with you, and you reassured my head,
I felt close to you and you always knew how to make me feel better.
Didn't seem the same when you were lying in your bed.
Seeing you in your final moments was not the same as our time together before.
No trips to our secret place since you left me on my own,
I haven't been back to our special spot since you passed away.
You said that you would never leave and your soul would linger on.
You promised me that you would always be with me and your spirit would live on.
You should have told me when,
I wish you had warned me that your time was running out.
When you decided to give in.
When you were ready to let go.
I wasn't ready for the blow,
I wasn't prepared for the impact of your death.
And now my sun has turned to snow.
My life has lost its brightness and has become cold and joyless.
Cut out your pictures now I know that you are near.
Even though I know you're gone, I still feel your presence and want to keep your memory alive.
Tack them into the frame for now, as I know you won't be here
I'm holding on to the pictures for now but I know you won't physically be here again.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Zebbadi
so beautiful lyrically :) i never really new this was a song on the album my mind kinda blanked it.. then i was reading the lyrics in the album cover... and its really beautiful :)
@TheDarkraver84
When I miss someone I listen to this lovely song.
@TheScunneredMan
Very good piece of music. Lyrics, tune and arrangement.
@Charka41
love to hear a pretty sad song of the view, all of their songs make me so happy. but this one make's me think of people i love. dying to see the view again <3
@hill16gav
great song >>>>> and a smashing young band last album was brilliant this song is brilliant the view are brilliant.... Long live the view
@nobanjo
amazing song...amazing band
@bhayleighwallace2399
this song is alot to me cause it's like a thing that happened to my mum but I love it even though the rough time xxxx (memorise)
@rudebox2507
what a song !!!! the view are brilliant!!
@mammothsbasement
Πολύ λυπημένο τραγούδι... αλλά και πολύ όμορφο...
@neonMETEOR
damn.. did i just cry to this song? i think i just did.. this is such a touching song.