They appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in October 2002 (the first Australian band to do so since Men at Work in 1983) with the words "Rock is Back: meet the Vines" boldly emblazoned underneath. Referred to as the 'The' bands, The Strokes, The Hives, The White Stripes and The Vines combined "old fashioned punk and adrenaline fuelled riffs" to be ushered in at the beginning of 2002 as the "saviors of rock".
The Vines have been moderately successful in the Australian recording industry, winning an ARIA in 2002 for Breakthrough Artist and receiving nominations for six other awards in as many years. In 2003, their debut album Highly Evolved went double platinum in their home country of Australia, and since then the band has released six albums and a "Best-Of" compilation from their time at Capitol Records.
The band started to record their 5th album in February 2010. The album recording was completely finished in mid March, with mixing taking place in Sydney at the end of March and mastering taking place in early April. The album, "Future Primitve," was released in June 2011.
Discography
Highly Evolved (2002)
Winning Days (2004)
Vision Valley(2006)
Melodia (2008)
Future Primitive (2011)
Wicked Nature (2014)
In Miracle Land (2018)
Anysound
The Vines Lyrics
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All twisted and frayed
Lookin' for light
A million ways
Time hangin' around
Been getting' me down now baby yeah
Show me any sound
Keep for yourself
Or throw it away
Damage your health
Or manage your brain
Time hangin' around
Been getting' me down now baby yeah
Show me any sound
Kill me now I'm dead
The Vines's song "Anysound" is a reflection of the confusion and frustration the songwriter feels about their life. The metaphor of the vine represents the songwriter's feelings of being twisted and frayed, searching for light and direction. The repetition of "Time hangin' around" highlights the songwriter's feeling of stagnation and lack of progress. The line "Show me any sound, kill me now I'm dead" is a dramatic expression of the overwhelming desire for change, even if it means risking everything and starting anew. The songwriter acknowledges that change can be damaging, but it's a necessary risk to manage their life and brain.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a Vine
I am a person who is like a twisted and frayed vine, looking for something to grow towards.
All twisted and frayed
I am all tangled up and worn out, in need of direction.
Lookin' for light
Searching for something to guide me and give me purpose.
A million ways
There are countless possibilities for me to explore and ways for me to grow.
Time hangin' around
I feel stuck and stagnant, with time passing slowly.
Been getting' me down now baby yeah
It's been affecting my mood and bringing me down.
Show me any sound
I am open to any kind of inspiration or motivation to break free from this state.
Kill me now I'm dead
If I'm unable to escape this state, I feel like I'm already dead.
Keep for yourself
You have the option to hold onto something for your own benefit.
Or throw it away
Alternatively, you could discard it if it's not serving you.
Damage your health
Holding onto things that aren't good for you can harm your physical and mental well-being.
Or manage your brain
On the other hand, being mindful of what you allow into your mind can help you maintain good mental health.
Time hangin' around
I am still feeling stuck and not making progress.
Been getting' me down now baby yeah
This feeling is still weighing me down and affecting my mood.
Show me any sound
I am still searching for any kind of inspiration or motivation to help me move forward.
Kill me now I'm dead
Without finding a way out of this state, I feel like I am already dead.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CRAIG ROBERT NICHOLLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@felipenk25
I just found this band 2 years ago. The app Deezer offered me. What a nice surprise. Too many excellent hits.
@daniB5000
Man, that riff ROCKS.
@kanjastudio7076
The Vines is one of my best bands. I hope they'll get on their feet and make more of their great music.
@j___g
First video I ever watched on YouTube back in 2006.. crazy coming back to this after nearly 13 years so much has changed! I am a viiiine all twisted and frayed!!!!
@theedwardian
Song hit me randomly. Never forgot the title either.
@CafeBertrandOfficiel
Michel Gondry created this clip, love it !! And The Vines are just magnifiques ^^ !!! Stay rock, stay wild
@ithoato6920
My fav song
@EuphoricTincture
it's like punk rock meets The Beatles..
@annatheemogirl8904
Sue G. Is that robot chicken
@annatheemogirl8904
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