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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Riddled With Ticks
This Is the Kit Lyrics
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We shook ourselves
We shook ourselves, we shook ourselves free
And whipped by the wind
Sand-stung and scree
We headed for, we made our way, we rolled into the sea
I know what is truth
I know what is truth, what is truth, what is truth
And I will fight you, I will fight you
Will fight you, will fight you, will fight you
Will lose
Then patches of heat in between the breeze
We dried ourselves, we dressed ourselves
We set ourselves free
And honest and true
His beauty was you
Will blame me, as I will blame you
And I will fight you, I will fight you
Will fight you, will fight you, will fight
You will lose
Riddled with ticks, and squinting to see
We shook ourselves
We shook ourselves, we shook ourselves free
The lyrics to "Riddled With Ticks" by This Is the Kit depict a journey or a struggle, both externally and internally. The repeated phrase "Riddled with ticks, and squinting to see" can be interpreted as the singer feeling weighed down by burdens and difficulties, making it harder for them to see clearly or navigate through life. However, they find a way to break free from these burdens, symbolically shaking themselves loose.
The lines "Whipped by the wind, Sand-stung and scree, We headed for, we made our way, we rolled into the sea" suggest a determined effort to escape and find freedom. The harsh elements and challenges they face along the way are represented by the wind and the sand, but they persistently push forward until they reach the symbolic sanctuary of the sea.
The chorus, with the lines "I know what is true, I know what is truth, I know what is truth, what is truth, what is truth, And I will fight you, I will fight you, Will fight you, will fight you, will fight you, Will lose," expresses a defiant attitude. The singer is steadfast in their knowledge of what is true but acknowledges that they may ultimately lose the fight. This can be seen as a reflection on the struggle between knowing what is right and standing up for it, even if the outcome may not be in their favor.
In the second verse, the mention of "patches of heat in between the breeze" suggests moments of warmth and comfort amidst the hardships. The act of drying and dressing themselves symbolizes a process of healing and self-care. The line "His beauty was you, Will blame me, as I will blame you" implies a complicated relationship or dynamic, where beauty and blame are intertwined.
Line by Line Meaning
Riddled with ticks, and squinting to see
Overwhelmed by problems and struggling to understand
We shook ourselves
We tried to free ourselves from our troubles
We shook ourselves, we shook ourselves free
We made a conscious effort to break free from our difficulties
And whipped by the wind
Harshly affected by external forces
Sand-stung and scree
Feeling pain and discomfort
We headed for, we made our way, we rolled into the sea
We sought refuge in the unpredictable and vast unknown
I know what is true
I am aware of the reality
I know what is truth
I understand the concept of truth
I know what is truth, what is truth, what is truth
I am certain about the nature of truth
And I will fight you, I will fight you
I am willing to confront and challenge you
Will fight you, will fight you, will fight you
I will not back down from the struggle
Will lose
But ultimately I will be defeated
Then patches of heat in between the breeze
Moments of warmth amidst difficult times
We dried ourselves, we dressed ourselves
We took care of ourselves and prepared for the future
We set ourselves free
We liberated ourselves from our burdens
And honest and true
Sincere and genuine
His beauty was you
Your presence was captivating and remarkable
Will blame me, as I will blame you
We will both hold each other accountable
You will lose
In the end, you will also experience defeat
Riddled with ticks, and squinting to see
Still plagued by problems and struggling to perceive
We shook ourselves
Once again, we tried to free ourselves
We shook ourselves, we shook ourselves free
We made another determined effort to break free
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kate Stables
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