Stables has been turning heads in all the right places since 2003: a first album Krülle Bol produced by John Parish , singles (Two Wooden Spoons) released by Rob da Bank’s label Sunday Best and a long-awaited second album on Dreamboat Records in 2010. Wriggle out the Restless was born out of a new, slower way of working. Gestated over a long period the album has drawn on This Is The Kit’s many musical friends (Rozi Plain [[label]Fence ], Jim Barr [of Portishead ] Francois [Fence] and The Liftmen [[label]Twisted Nerve]) to fill out their delicate music into a full, robust sound. “The aim was to have fun playing with people who’s work I really like” says Kate “the more you exchange and share with people the better things get and the more you learn.”
This Is The Kit perform regularly as a two-piece with Stables on vocals, guitar and banjo, and Vernon on violin, guitar, bass and percussion.
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Goodbye Bite
This Is the Kit Lyrics
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You have been here with me, seen not seen
Gnawing on your big shins, what it takes to see
The good in things
The good in things
This is a how-shit-is-this-measuring-stick?
No, you won′t, up in smoke
Wish bone broke, dancing death
People left
Back out again, black out curtains
Goodbye bite
Open your eyes and smile
Open your eyes and smile
Hold out your how-sick-was-it-measuring-stick?
This is your how-shit-is-it-measuring-stick?
None of your business, is it?
Hopeless, home sick, hopelessly stick
Homesick, hopeless, hold up your stick
The lyrics of "Goodbye Bite" by This Is the Kit depict a complex and introspective exploration of relationships and self-reflection. The repetition of "You have been here with me, seen not seen" suggests a dichotomy between being physically present but emotionally distant in a relationship. The imagery of "Gnawing on your big shins, what it takes to see the good in things" implies a struggle to find positivity and beauty amidst the difficulties and challenges of life. This line suggests that sometimes it takes effort and persistence to find the silver lining in any situation.
The line "This is a how-shit-is-this-measuring-stick?" introduces a sense of self-doubt and questioning. It reflects the internal dialogue of questioning one's worth and how they measure up to societal expectations or personal standards. The mentioning of a broken wishbone and dancing death alludes to feelings of inevitable loss and uncertainty. The repetition of "Open your eyes and smile" could be seen as a reminder to look for optimism and joy even in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Goodbye Bite" delve into themes of emotional detachment, self-analysis, and the search for hope amidst challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You have been here with me, seen not seen
You have been present in my life, but sometimes unnoticed
Gnawing on your big shins, what it takes to see
Enduring difficulties in order to gain perspective
The good in things
Finding positivity or value in situations
This is a how-shit-is-this-measuring-stick?
Questioning the reliability or effectiveness of a particular standard
Wish bone broke, yes, you did
Having hopes shattered
No, you won′t, up in smoke
Having hopes or dreams vanish
Wish bone broke, dancing death
Having hopes crushed, leading to a feeling of despair
People left
Experiencing loss or abandonment
Back out again, black out curtains
Returning to a state of darkness or despair
Goodbye bite
Parting with a last, bitter experience
Open your eyes and smile
Encouragement to be optimistic and positive
Hold out your how-sick-was-it-measuring-stick?
Extend your assessment of how negative the situation was
This is your how-shit-is-it-measuring-stick?
Questioning the usefulness or accuracy of a particular standard
None of your business, is it?
Implying that one's personal experiences or feelings are not relevant to others
Hopeless, home sick, hopelessly stick
Feeling without hope, longing for home, and being stuck in despair
Homesick, hopeless, hold up your stick
Longing for home, feeling without hope, and holding onto negativity
Writer(s): Kate Stables, Jamie Whitby Coles, Neil Smith, Rosalind Anna Leyden, David Vernon
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.