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)
She is Gone
The Vines Lyrics
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All the way to nowhere
Searchin' with a heart
Ain't that hard to know it
She is
She is gone
Lookin' for a meanin'
Fate tore us apart
Ain't no use pretendin'
She is
She is gone
She is
She is gone
The lyrics of The Vines' song "She is Gone" depict the feeling of searching for something or someone that is no longer there. The opening line, "On my way to God, all the way to nowhere," suggests a sense of being lost and directionless in life. The singer is embarking on a spiritual journey or seeking higher meaning, yet feels a sense of aimlessness.
The chorus, "She is gone," repeats throughout the song, creating a haunting and melancholic feel. The "she" in the lyrics could refer to a lost love or a symbol of something that has disappeared in the singer's life. The second verse, "Wishin' on a star, lookin' for a meanin', fate tore us apart, ain't no use pretendin'," further reinforces the idea of longing for something that is no longer attainable. The feeling of loss and regret is palpable throughout the song and is further emphasized by the raw and gritty vocals of lead singer Craig Nicholls.
Overall, "She is Gone" is a poignant reflection on the feeling of being unable to let go of something or someone that is gone. The song's lyrics and delivery evoke a sense of emotional depth and rawness that make it a standout track in The Vines' discography.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to God
Heading down a path of uncertainty towards the unknown.
All the way to nowhere
Traveling with no specific destination in sight.
Searchin' with a heart
Looking for answers or direction guided by emotions, rather than logic.
Ain't that hard to know it
It's quite easy to understand.
She is
Referring to a specific woman.
She is gone
That woman is no longer present or available.
Wishin' on a star
Hoping for a positive outcome or wish fulfillment through seemingly impossible means.
Lookin' for a meanin'
Searching for significance or purpose in life.
Fate tore us apart
The force of destiny caused separation between two people.
Ain't no use pretendin'
It's pointless to try to deceive or act as if everything is okay.
She is
Again, referring to the woman in question.
She is gone
Reiterating the fact that she is no longer present or available.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CRAIG ROBERT NICHOLLS
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