Through frantic gigging and the release of a few choice 7" singles, Turn started to earn a name for themselves and soon found themselves signed to Infectious Records. Their debut album, Antisocial, soon followed and Turn looked to be on their way to stardom. Infectious, however, were not too interested in releasing any singles from the album and Turn soon found themselves in record company limbo once again.
With their schedule clear, Turn hit the road again playing gigs to get funds for more recording. The In Position EP was the fruit of these labours, a six track snapshot on their own Nurture label in March 2002 which was a taster of what was to come. A double a-side Another Year Over/Summer Song was released in July 2002 with the single going Top 30 in Ireland in its first week. However, Turn's luck was soon to catch up with them again as bassist Gavin Fox left to join Idlewild. His last gig with Turn was on New Year's Eve 2002.
Gavin's place was filled by ex-Skindive bassist Alan Lee and recording continued for Turn's second album Forward which was released in May 2003. The album entered the charts at number 16 and became one of the most popular Irish albums of the year. They continued touring through 2003 and 2004. More bass trouble hit when Alan Lee left and Ollie held open auditions in Dublin for a new bassist. Ciaran Kavanagh of The Rags soon joined up. In the meantime, Turn signed on with Setanta Records and began work on their third album.
Turn's third album, eponymous titled, was released in Ireland in September 2005 and entered the Top 30 in its first week. It is due for release in the UK in early 2006. It was short listed for the inaugural Music Choice Award, an industry award to promote quality Irish Musicians/Bands, and the album was also nominated for a Meteor, while Turn were nominated for "Best Irish Band". They lost on both counts to U2, while the Music Choice Award went to Julie Feeney.
In December 2005 Gavin Fox rejoined for a series of gigs.
On 18th July 2006, Ollie announced that Turn planned one more tour of Ireland, before calling it a day. Ollie also added "this has not been an easy decision to make".
As of 19th July 2006, the www.turn.ie website was shut down.
Beretta
Turn Lyrics
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There's no comforting pain but I'll stay by your side
Till you feel better
I think everyone's faithful with you
Yes I think everyone's faithful with you
Why can't you look after yourself?
Cause it's always you and me, now and forever
But it's always you and me, now and forever
I can't see woods for trees
Cause it's always you and me
I try my best to stay calm as I watch you unload like a Beretta
I'll pull you down halls against walls and your screams unlike mine
They're falling on deaf ears
Yes I think everyone's faithful with you
Yes I think everyone's faithful with you
Why can't you look after yourself?
Cause it's always you and me, now and forever
I try my best not to plead
But it's always you and me, now and forever
I can't see woods for trees
Cause it's always you and me
Yeah, you know it's good to have a little...
Why can't you look after yourself?
Cause it's always you and me, now and forever
I try my best not to plead
But it's always you and me, now and forever
I can't see woods for trees
Cause it's always you and me
Now and forever, now and forever, now and forever
Why can't you look after yourself?, now and forever
Why can't you look after yourself?, now and forever
Why can't you look out for yourself?, now and forever
Why can't you look out?
The lyrics to Turn's song "Beretta" seem to be about a tumultuous relationship in which the singer is doing their best to provide support and comfort to their partner, but is being met with resistance and struggle. The comparison to a Beretta, a powerful and dangerous weapon, is used to describe the intensity of their partner's outbursts and emotional unloading. The singer acknowledges the pain caused by their partner's struggle, but remains by their side until they feel better. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's always you and me, now and forever," emphasizing the seemingly inescapable nature of their relationship.
The second verse again questions why their partner can't take care of themselves, but reaffirms the singer's commitment to standing by them. The lines "I'll pull you down halls against walls and your screams unlike mine / They're falling on deaf ears" suggest that the partner's struggles may be overwhelming or exhausting for the singer, but they are still trying to provide support.
Overall, the song seems to touch on themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the difficulty of supporting someone through mental health struggles. The repetition of the phrase "why can't you look after yourself?" highlights the frustration and confusion often felt in these types of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I try my best to stay calm as I watch you unload like a Beretta
I attempt to remain composed as I observe you venting your emotions, akin to gunfire from a Beretta.
There's no comforting pain but I'll stay by your side Till you feel better
Although there is no solace in seeing you suffer, I will remain next to you until you recover.
I think everyone's faithful with you Yes I think everyone's faithful with you
I believe that others are loyal to you, without question or doubt.
Why can't you look after yourself? Cause it's always you and me, now and forever
Why can't you take care of yourself? Because we are in this together, both now and forever.
I try my best not to plead But it's always you and me, now and forever I can't see woods for trees Cause it's always you and me
I make an effort not to beg, but it seems that our circumstances revolve solely around each other; it's difficult to see anything beyond our situation.
I'll pull you down halls against walls and your screams unlike mine They're falling on deaf ears Yes I think everyone's faithful with you Yes I think everyone's faithful with you
I will escort you through the passageways, plastered against the walls, whereas your cries do not affect me. It appears that those around you will always support you, no matter what.
Yeah, you know it's good to have a little...
The sentence is incomplete, and the meaning is ambiguous.
Why can't you look after yourself?...now and forever Why can't you look out?
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need for the subject to take care of themselves and no longer rely solely on the artist.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.