1) A british indie… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band called The Williams:
1) A british indie rock band.
2) A norwegian indie rock band.
3) A Korean post-punk band.
1) Cheap guitars, stand-up drumming and a band who genuinely gave a fuck about something – the Williams formed in a grim northern town in 1987. Scunthorpe in 1987 was like any other industrial town, local bands played local public houses and the Williams didn’t want to be part of that. Brought up on independent labels, sha la la flexis, 60s classics and throwaway pop The Williams wanted to be part of something bigger. This unlikely trio consisting of brothers Alan (guitar and singing) and Paul Fairnie (two drums and a cymbal and most of the words) and bassist Ian Cummings [he sings too] were pretty much hated by the muso scene of Scunthorpe. It was always about attitude – they couldn’t play that well but managed to get three songs together for their first gig at the Baths Hall in august 1987, from then on they set about playing with most of the burgeoning indie scene. Alan’s fanzine Get That Anorak Off helped launch the flexi "I Know I’m Nothing Special to You", even getting airplay on the John Peel programme (and they thought he’d choose Esmerelda’s Kite) and they built on their reputation as enthusiastic upstarts to go on and play with Pale Saints, The Telescopes, The Sainsburys, St. Christopher, Sea Urchins and eventually a six date tour with Primal Scream by then adding additional guitarist Rob Dillam (who later joined Adorable) Having seen their sound mutate from chiming guitars and simple lyrics to a more sustained assault of noise (blame My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur) the Williams decided a change of direction was in order in late 1990. They changed their name to Sunburst, then Super Electric,[who have their own music uploaded somewhere on this site] they found the harmonies of Brian Wilson, the groove of Sly Stone and the attitude of the Who – invented Acid Modernism and promptly self destructed. Some times Northern towns get their revenge. "I Know I'm Nothing Special To You" is available on The Sound of Leamington Spa Volume 4 on Firestation Records.
2) The Williams - Of Norwegian origin, or more precisely; Norhern Norway. Though now situated in Oslo, The Williams inspiration and temperament has still much of the arctic character. As the music is in the contemporary lo-fi indie genre, things are done simple, with a clean touch. Everything is also done with real instruments and sounds. And as the lyrics goes darkways with regular people's everyday situations, you might think of...? Influences is basically all good music. The songs that made us what we are; the songs that saved our lives. The Williams is fronted by lead singer Nagel. The band was formerly known as Maverick X. http://www.myspace.com/thewilliamsno
3) After a series of well-received live shows, the group finally released their debut album, Love Child. It is inescapably indebted to the post-punk movement. while the obvious comparison for The Williams is Joy Division, the band's love of all things 80s shines through. Album opener 102 is pure Jesus and Mary chain fuzziness, 마취 is a loving tribute to The Smiths, and album closer 아진 is Cure-esque gothic.
Coming Round Again
The Williams Lyrics
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Somehow you just wont let it be
We both know it’s all in vain
But you keep coming round again
The many days & nights we’ve tried
But every time somebody’s cried
And every time should be the end
Beats any I ever saw
'Cause I know how its gonna go but it just keeps going
I guess I keep thinking well, maybe you’re not stringing me on
But if you are that string sure has been long
There’s something there within your eyes
That somehow seems to paralyze
And like before I never went
You keep coming round again
The Williams's song Still Keep Coming is a beautiful ballad about the complexity of a tumultuous relationship. The song is about a couple who have tried many times to end their relationship, but they keep coming back to each other because they cannot stay away. The singer is torn between their desire for the other person and the knowledge that they are better off without them. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship may never work, but the attraction is too strong to resist.
The opening lines, "You sure know how to get to me, Somehow you just won't let it be" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is acknowledging that they are vulnerable to the other person's charms, even though they know it's a bad idea to continue the relationship. The line "We both know it's all in vain" conveys the sense that the couple has tried and failed many times to make it work, but they keep coming back to each other.
The chorus, "But you keep coming round again" reinforces the theme of the song. The singer is resigned to the fact that no matter how many times they try to end the relationship, the other person will keep coming back. The line "Beats any I ever saw, 'Cause I know how it's gonna go but it just keeps going" conveys the sense of frustration and exhaustion that the singer feels.
Overall, the Williams's song Still Keep Coming is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the difficulty of ending a relationship that is not good for you, but that you cannot resist. The lyrics are powerful and evocative, and the melody is haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
You sure know how to get to me
Your actions or words have an intense emotional impact on me.
Somehow you just wont let it be
You're persistent in your efforts to engage with me despite the situation being futile.
We both know it’s all in vain
We both understand that our actions are pointless and will not result in a positive resolution.
But you keep coming round again
Despite our understanding that nothing will change, you continue to pursue interaction with me.
The many days & nights we’ve tried
We have repeatedly attempted to make things work between us.
But every time somebody’s cried
Our attempts always result in someone becoming emotional or upset.
And every time should be the end
Each time we have tried and failed, we should have stopped pursuing each other.
But you keep coming round again
Despite our attempts and the negative outcomes, you continue to try and engage with me.
Beats any I ever saw
This situation is unlike any I have ever experienced before.
'Cause I know how its gonna go but it just keeps going
Although I am aware of how our interactions will progress, they continue regardless.
I guess I keep thinking well, maybe you’re not stringing me on
I continue to give you the benefit of the doubt, thinking that your intentions are genuine and not just leading me on.
But if you are that string sure has been long
If you are in fact leading me on, it has been going on for a considerable length of time.
There’s something there within your eyes
There is an expression or feeling conveyed through your eyes that affects me greatly.
That somehow seems to paralyze
This expression or feeling has a debilitating effect on me.
And like before I never went
Despite my reservations and understanding of the situation, I have never refused your advances.
You keep coming round again
You continue to pursue interaction with me even though we both understand it is futile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONALD R. WILLIAMS
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