The band formed in Liverpool, England in 2001, taking their name from Magic Band guitarist Bill Harkleroad, better known as Zoot Horn (or "Zuton") Rollo. With all the members being Liverpudlian, this led to comparisions with The Coral, especially as both bands were signed to the same record label - Deltasonic - and had the same producer - Ian Broudie. Their debut album - Who Killed The Zutons? - was released on October 18th 2004, and reached number 9 in the UK album chart.
Line up
David McCabe on lead vocals and guitar Abi Harding on saxophone and vocals
Sean Payne on drums, percussion and vocals
Russell Pritchard on bass guitar and vocals
Don't Get Caught
The Zutons Lyrics
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Don't let them find you breathing
You've gotta have a place in the back of the aisle
And the bus has gone out all evening
I sleep with the chief or the leaders
In my old clothes, I lay there just dreaming
My thought are off somewhere, But I'm going nowhere
Don't get caught
They might lock you down there forever
And you have to keep it together
Just because one day you've done it your own way
You made all the other workers jealous
The sun wakes you up in the morning
And now all the gates need securing
Now don't waste my time, now you've caught the first line
But don't them catch you yawning
Don't get caught
Don't get caught in the crossfire
Just cause you felt tired today
You're sleeping on barbwire
You don't need to get fired away
Don't get caught
The Zutons's song 'Don't Get Caught' appears to be a warning to someone not to get caught engaging in some transgressive activity. It encourages the person to continue believing in themselves even when faced with opposition. The song warns that if the person is caught, they will be locked up for a long time and will have to keep it together. The lyrics suggest that the person in question may be an employee or a worker, and their actions have somehow caused jealousy among their colleagues. The singer urges them not to let their guard down, not to get caught sleeping, or yawning.
The lyrics reveal a sense of danger, where the singer is urging someone not to take their guard down, keeping an eye out for those who may want to catch them. It appears to be a call for caution when engaging in some activities, reminding that there might be consequences to face, that may impact the rest of the person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let them stop you believing
Don't allow others to discourage you from pursuing your beliefs and dreams.
Don't let them find you breathing
Do not let others discover your presence or existence.
You've gotta have a place in the back of the aisle
You must have a spot reserved for you, regardless of where it may be located.
And the bus has gone out all evening
The vehicle has been operating for hours and is not available at the moment.
I sleep with the chief or the leaders
I have intimate relations with those in power or authority.
In my old clothes, I lay there just dreaming
I am lounging around in my shabby attire, daydreaming about my aspirations.
My thought are off somewhere, But I'm going nowhere
My mind is wandering, but I am not making any progress.
But don't let them catch you sleeping
However, do not let others witness you slumbering.
They might lock you down there forever
They could possibly incarcerate you perpetually.
And you have to keep it together
You must remain composed and collected.
Just because one day you've done it your own way
Merely because one time you pursued your ideas and goals independently.
You made all the other workers jealous
Others on the job may have become envious of your achievements.
The sun wakes you up in the morning
You are awoken by the sun rising each day.
And now all the gates need securing
Currently, every door or entrance needs to be locked or fastened.
Now don't waste my time, now you've caught the first line
Do not waste my time now that you understand the initial concept or instruction.
But don't them catch you yawning
However, do not let others see you with your mouth open wide, indicating you are tired.
Don't get caught in the crossfire
Be mindful of potentially damaging consequences or situations involving others.
Just cause you felt tired today
Simply because you were feeling exhausted today.
You're sleeping on barbwire
You are in a hazardous or uncomfortable situation.
You don't need to get fired away
You should not allow yourself to become overly emotional or overwhelmed.
Don't get caught
Do not allow others to apprehend or ensnare you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABIGAIL HARDING, DAVID MCCABE, RUSSELL PRITCHARD, SEAN PAYNE
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