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.
Summer Song
Turn Lyrics
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So I couldn't see
The way she looked as I walked in
And she prepared to leave
I wasn't sure just what you'd done
But you couldn't look at me
So I think you done it...
And sweet as a summer song
And I think you done her wrong
In this scene the phone rings out
As she moves for the door
I watch you standing up
Your eyes go red and sore
And I think you done it
You took something oh so beautiful
And sweet as a summer song
And I think you done her wrong
Yes I think you done her wrong
Yes I think you done it
You took something oh so beautiful
And sweet as a summer song
And I think you done her wrong
You took something oh so beautiful
And sweet as a summer song
And I think you done it
And I think you done it
And I think you done her wrong.
The lyrics of Turn's "Summer Song" seem to describe a difficult and emotional moment between two people, where one person has hurt the other and is unable to face them. The first stanza sets the scene, as the singer walks into a room where the other person is preparing to leave. She puts her hands over her face, suggesting that she is either crying or trying to hide her emotions from the singer. The line "I wasn't sure just what you'd done" adds to the tension, as the singer seems to be unsure of the exact cause of the other person's distress.
However, the second stanza suggests that the singer has figured out what has happened. The line "You took something oh so beautiful / And sweet as a summer song" implies that the other person has done something to ruin a relationship or a moment that was previously happy and carefree. The repetition of the line "I think you done her wrong" emphasizes the singer's belief that the other person has caused harm, while the final line "Yes I think you done it" confirms the singer's certainty.
The final stanza sees the other person reacting angrily to the situation, as evidenced by their "red and sore" eyes. The repetition of the chorus underscores the gravity of the situation, as the singer repeatedly emphasizes the sweetness and beauty that has been lost due to the other person's actions.
Overall, "Summer Song" seems to capture the intense emotions that come with the end of a relationship or the loss of something precious. The use of repetition and the evocative imagery of the "summer song" add to the song's impact, making it a memorable and emotional track.
Line by Line Meaning
She put her hands over her face
She covered her face to hide her emotions from me
So I couldn't see
She wanted to keep her feelings hidden from me
The way she looked as I walked in
I saw her expression as I entered the room
And she prepared to leave
She was getting ready to depart
I wasn't sure just what you'd done
I was unsure of the reason for her distress
But you couldn't look at me
She avoided eye contact, further indicating distress
So I think you done it...
I inferred that someone caused her pain or upset
You took something oh so beautiful
Someone took something precious and lovely
And sweet as a summer song
Referring to the lost item/person as something reminiscent of the beauty of a summer day
And I think you done her wrong
I suspect foul play or wrongdoing towards the person/item in question
In this scene the phone rings out
The phone rings in the background of the scene
As she moves for the door
She prepares to leave the situation
I watch you standing up
I observe you rising from your seated position
Your eyes go red and sore
Your eyes become red with tears and sore from crying
And I think you done it
I suspect that you are responsible for the loss of the precious item/person
Yes I think you done her wrong
I am convinced that you have caused harm towards the person/item in question
You took something oh so beautiful
The precious item/person is emphasized again
And sweet as a summer song
The same simile is used to describe the lost object
And I think you done it
The suspicion towards the culprit is repeated
And I think you done her wrong
The harm done towards the person/item is empathized once more
You took something oh so beautiful
A reiteration of the aforementioned loss
And sweet as a summer song
A comparable metaphor for the lost person/item
And I think you done it
Repeated suspicion towards the cause of the loss
And I think you done it
The accusation of responsibility for the lost object is restated
And I think you done her wrong.
The harm done to the lost person/item is empathetically reinforced once more
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Itsatangent
Brilliant Irish band one of my fave's of all time, Think I have most of there albums EPs but missing there christmas Ep, well worth checkin out the band Ian and Ollie where in before called Swampshack think there is one track on youtube sumwhere, Would much appreciate any more of there records I could get my hands on!
Michelle Ennis
i spent weeks signing this and couldnt remember the band!! thank god i found this
Straw Dog
I remember these lads, we opened for them in Clonmel about 18 years ago.
Ciara Kennedy
Reminds me of my teenage years:-)
Cillian Currid
Love turn .. sen them in near every county. they were banging in the tent at oxegen/witness..... "in position" is the best .