Their music is inspired by artists of the 70's, primarily early Genesis, owing to an incredible similarity between Simone Rossetti's vocals and those of a younger Peter Gabriel. Despite this similarity, however, the band has its own style, combining classical prog atmospheres with a sprinkling of modernity.
During interviews, the guys are often asked how they manage to attain such a high production level both in-studio and on stage. They like to say that they simply try to compose nice songs and nothing more.
The Watch's 2004 effort, Vacuum, instantly received excellent reviews. With its release in November 2004, The Vacuum Tour took off, bringing the band to perform in several European countries as well as in the U.S.A.. 2007 saw the release of Primitive, which marks the return to the origin of progressive music. A long tour in Europe followed the release of this album and the band decided to add some covers from Genesis to the shows. The undoubtedly similarities between Rossetti's and Peter Gabriel's voices and the great success of the performances brought The Watch to the decision of building up a tour based on some early Genesis's successes, such as Trespass, Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot.
In 2010 the band released a new album called "Planet Earth?" which saw the contribution of John Hackett on flute. Together with this album a long tour started touching Europe, USA and Canada.
Wonderland
The Watch Lyrics
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Wonderland
And the cash tills pray
Shooting fish you are
Shot downs from the stars
Bargaining with good buys
Time not mine
Preacher man preach
Drowning at the bar
Chain reaction on the razor′s edge
Sugar babes and dirty fairy cakes
So much sweatness
Merry gentleman
Overflowing
(In a world full of hate)
But let's party
Anyway
Spheres of gold, silver stars
So familiar
From year to year
Hear me shoppers
I can tell you
Spinning wheels in motion
Helping me to feel
There′s a promise I can keep for you
I could sell you
That dream so cool
This empty blue sphere
Falls through time
And the faithful pay
Shooting stars through space
Shot down from on high
Big fat hole in the sky
Hurtling grace
Drown out the pain
So familiar
So spectacular
Chain reaction o the razor's edge
Sugar babes and dirty fairy cakes
So much sweatness
Merry gentleman
Overflowing
(In a world full of hate)
Land of planty
(We could do with less)
But let's party
Anyway
You′ve heard this before
So familiar
From year to year
Stated mildly
To say the least
Empty spheres
Spinning world
Help us to see
That great big hole inside me
The stuff we′ll need
The void we feel
The misguided few
An unlikely crew
As the night comes down
Falling to save
Even you
And so it goes
The Watch's song, Wonderland, is a beautiful yet complex composition that reflects the modern life and its problems. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and nostalgia for a time when things were more straightforward. It presents a world of "bright lights and street signs" that signify modernity and civilization. However, the "cash tills pray" line hints at the obsession with materialism and consumerism, which makes people too busy to notice their spiritual needs.
The song's lines "chain reaction on the razor's edge" and "drowning men you are drowning at the bar" evoke a sense of danger and urgency, highlighting the risks involved in modern lifestyles. The lyrics express that people are "shooting fish," trying to make sense of their lives and finding meaning in a world that seems devoid of it. The mentions of "preacher man preach" and "hurtling grace" suggest a search for spiritual answers to escape this feeling of emptiness.
The lines "spheres of gold, silver stars, so familiar from year to year" bring to mind the constancy of the universe and the passing of time. Furthermore, the lyrics "empty spheres, spinning world, help us to see that great big hole inside me, the stuff we'll need, the void we feel" express that even in this world of confusion and materialism, people still seek to fill the emotional and spiritual void inside of them. The song's closing line "and so it goes" leaves a poignant effect about the cyclical nature of life and its struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright lights and street signs
The excitement and hustle of the city at night.
Wonderland
A world of adventure and possibility.
And the cash tills pray
The relentless pursuit of money and material goods.
Shooting fish you are
Taking advantage of easy opportunities or prey.
Shot downs from the stars
Moments of success or inspiration from unexpected sources.
Bargaining with good buys
Trying to find the best deals or bargains in shopping.
Time not mine
Feeling like time moves too quickly and is beyond our control.
Preacher man preach
The influence of religious figures and their teachings.
Drowning men you are
Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by life's challenges.
Drowning at the bar
Trying to escape problems through alcohol or other vices.
Chain reaction on the razor's edge
Balancing on the brink of chaos or disaster.
Sugar babes and dirty fairy cakes
Indulging in pleasures that may not be good for us.
So much sweatness
Being surrounded by temptation and desire.
Merry gentleman
People who enjoy life and bring joy to others.
Overflowing
Experiencing abundance or having more than enough.
(In a world full of hate)
Despite the negativity and darkness that exist around us.
But let's party
Enjoying life and celebrating despite the challenges.
Spheres of gold, silver stars
The beauty of the universe and its treasures.
So familiar
Something that we have experienced or seen before.
From year to year
Recurring over time and consistent in nature.
Hear me shoppers
Trying to get people's attention and sell products.
I can tell you
Confidence in one's ability to persuade and convince.
Spinning wheels in motion
The constant movement and activity of life.
Helping me to feel
The experiences that shape our emotions and perspectives.
There's a promise I can keep for you
Offering hope and reassurance to others.
I could sell you
The ability to convince or market products or ideas.
That dream so cool
An appealing and desirable vision of the future.
This empty blue sphere
The vastness and emptiness of the universe.
Falls through time
The passage of time and the fleeting nature of life.
And the faithful pay
The commitment and devotion of religious believers.
Shooting stars through space
The majesty and wonder of the cosmos.
Shot down from on high
Inspiration or ideas that come from a higher power or source.
Big fat hole in the sky
The mystery and unknown aspects of the universe.
Hurtling grace
The beauty and elegance of nature in motion.
Drown out the pain
Escaping from or avoiding emotional distress.
So spectacular
The awe and wonder inspired by the universe and its mysteries.
Land of planty
A place of abundance and opportunity.
(We could do with less)
Despite the abundance, recognizing the need for moderation and simplicity.
You've heard this before
A familiar and recurring message or warning.
Stated mildly
Expressed in a gentle or subtle way.
To say the least
An understated or simplified way of describing something complex or significant.
Empty spheres
The absence of meaning or purpose in life.
Spinning world
The constant activity and motion of life on Earth.
Help us to see
The importance of gaining perspective and understanding in life.
That great big hole inside me
The emptiness or void that exists within us.
The stuff we'll need
The material goods and possessions that we desire or believe we need.
The void we feel
The emotional or existential emptiness that we experience.
The misguided few
People who are lost or misguided in their beliefs or actions.
An unlikely crew
A group of people who are unlikely to come together or work well together.
As the night comes down
The onset of darkness or difficult times.
Falling to save
Making sacrifices or taking action to help others.
Even you
Including everyone, regardless of their situation or background.
And so it goes
The endless cycle of life and its challenges.
Contributed by Julian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I wish it was real
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I would love to go there if it was a real place
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It is real
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