They enjoyed a residency at The Yardbird in Birmingham and recorded a full-length feature, Somnesia, at Aeriel Recording Studios in Carmarthenshire.
The Tie-Dye Quartet was:
Ian MacGillivray (aka tiedyeina) - Bass, Guitars & Harmonica
Ju Wilkinson - Vocals, Piano & Trumpet
Pete Ford - Drums & Percussion
Tim Miller - Guitars
See also: Tie-Dye Quartet official website
It's a Gas
Tie-Dye Quartet Lyrics
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Yeah it's a gas
And there ain't no one who can spoil it, ooooooo
Yeah it's a gas
When you're swinging and you're jiving and you don't know what to call it oo
Yeah it's a gas
When the music's got you moving and it just wo-o-on't let go
Yeah it's a gas
It's the fun in your innocence, don't you know it's a gas
I hope by now that you can feel it and you know it's a gas
Yeah it's a gas
So come on and sing it with me, ooooooo
Yeah it's a gas
So give me one last shot of your blues
The song 'It's a Gas' by Tie-Dye Quartet is a celebration of the feeling of excitement and joy that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics talk about this feeling as a 'gas', which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a substance that is uplifting and exhilarating. The singer is determined to revel in this feeling and not let anything spoil it. They implore the listener to play them 'dirty blues', a genre of music typically associated with passionate, soulful performances. The lyrics suggest that this music adds to the feeling of elation that the singer is experiencing.
The song also talks about the feeling of being caught up in the music and not being able to stop moving. The lyrics emphasize the fact that it is a 'gas' – the fun is in your innocence, implying that there is an element of carefree abandon to the singer's experience. The second verse reinforces this idea with the repetition of the phrase 'it's a gas', emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the feeling. The singer also invites the listener to join in, singing it with them.
Overall, the song 'It's a Gas' is a simple but uplifting celebration of the joy and excitement that music can bring, and the importance of cherishing those moments when you feel truly alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Well today I got this feeling and I know it's a gas
I'm feeling great today, and I know it's a thrilling experience.
Yeah it's a gas
I'm excited and enjoying this feeling.
And there ain't no one who can spoil it, ooooooo
There's nobody who can ruin my good mood.
So play to me your dirty blues, don't you know it's a gas
Please play your music for me because it adds to my enjoyable feeling.
When you're swinging and you're jiving and you don't know what to call it oo
When you're dancing and having fun, and you can't describe the feeling.
Yeah it's a gas
It's a thrilling experience.
When the music's got you moving and it just wo-o-on't let go
When the music is so infectious that you can't stop dancing.
It's the fun in your innocence, don't you know it's a gas
It's the enjoyment you feel from being carefree and innocent.
I hope by now that you can feel it and you know it's a gas
I hope you're starting to understand how enjoyable this feeling is.
Yeah it's a gas
It's a thrilling experience.
So come on and sing it with me, ooooooo
Join me in singing and enjoying this moment.
So give me one last shot of your blues
Give me one last dose of your music before this feeling fades away.
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.