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)
Scream
The Vines Lyrics
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Last time that we met you'd more important things to do
Ah
Ah
I don't really know just what it is you're lookin' got
Next time come to me and I will show you to the floor
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
I know ya got it Yeah I want it
But you are colder than no other
If I were older would you bother?
But now I know it's fuckin' over!
Ba ba do wup ba ba ba ba do wup ba ba ba
The lyrics of The Vines's song "Scream" talks about a relationship that has taken a turn for the worse. The first time the couple met was exciting and new, but the last time they met, the other person had more important things to do. The singer is confused about what the other person wants, and suggests that they come to him and he will show them what they want. The chorus of the song repeats, "I know ya got it, yeah I want it, but you are colder than no other. If I were older would you bother? But now I know it's fucking over!" The singer seems to be realizing that the relationship is over and that they are better off without this person in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
First time that we met it was excitin' and was new
Our initial encounter was thrilling and fresh
Last time that we met you'd more important things to do
During our most recent meeting, you were preoccupied with other matters
Ah
Ah
I don't really know just what it is you're lookin' got
I'm uncertain of what it is that you're searching for
Next time come to me and I will show you to the floor
The next time we're together, I'll lead you to the dance floor
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
I know ya got it Yeah I want it
I acknowledge that you possess what I desire
But you are colder than no other
You exhibit a level of coldness unlike any other
If I were older would you bother?
I wonder if you would pay attention to me if I were more mature
But now I know it's fuckin' over!
However, I now recognize that it's all finished and done with
Ba ba do wup ba ba ba ba do wup ba ba ba
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Written by: CRAIG ROBERT NICHOLLS
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