The first two albums, "Ready To.." (2002) and "The Noon Moon" (2003) were released as Hélio Flanders solo albums, an one man project.
Only in 2003 the band was completed with the other members. They released two EPs "Before Vallegrand" (2005) and "Semáforo" (2006). Semáforo is the first album with portuguese lyrics!
Sick Blues
Vanguart Lyrics
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And i ran to the place where bad people hide
And now my heart's on the ground like other's boy
That i meet everyday and know too well on this town
Oh my dear toughlove, where are all that passion?
Yeah yeah, i understand, i just do not accept
And the great old fab lately's crying too much
He calls me always that he's away from the enough
The town is full of us
This place is not enough
The dearest monkey now is getting a dope
His hair looks pretty and so pure he smokes
There's too much sadness and lonely madness
There's too much harm and crul caress
But now we'll join a new lazy trip
Tryin' desperately to get our heads sick
We have falling outs sometimes but it's okay
Our tears are still tears and our beers are still beers
The town is full of us
This place is not enough
The town is full of us
This place is not enough
Now my voice will fade away as my throat gets hurt
And the words you heard before'll stand like a ghost
My glory's gone away but ev'ry night when i go out
I can find it beside my lovers, and it dances.
The lyrics to Vanguart's song "Sick Blues" is a melancholic tale of pain, disillusionment and a sense of not belonging. The opening line "Cause god gave me just sorrows, you know" sets the tone for the remainder of the song. The singer is expressing his distress and inability to deal with the difficulties life has thrown his way. He ran to the place where bad people hide - a sign that he is seeking out places that are not good for him. He feels like his heart is on the ground just like others' and he can relate to their pain. He seems to be questioning why the passion in his life has disappeared and wondering where it has gone.
The second stanza finds the singer in the company of his friends as they embark on a "lazy trip" to try to forget their pain. He acknowledges that there is too much sadness and loneliness in their lives but they still try to find solace in each other's company. The line "Our tears are still tears and our beers are still beers" sums up the idea that despite their pain and problems, they still have each other and can find comfort in simple pleasures.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sick Blues" convey a sense of despair and a longing for something more. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the hardships of life, but he finds some degree of comfort and release in the company of his friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause god gave me just sorrows, you know
I have been given so much suffering in my life.
And i ran to the place where bad people hide
I sought refuge with people who others believe to be wicked.
And now my heart's on the ground like other's boy
My heart is as broken as the hearts of others I see around me.
That i meet everyday and know too well on this town
I encounter and know people just like me in this town every day.
Oh my dear toughlove, where are all that passion?
I miss the passion we used to have, tough as it was.
Yeah yeah, i understand, i just do not accept
I hear and recognize what you're saying, but I cannot embrace it.
And the great old fab lately's crying too much
Even the great, famous old songwriter has been crying excessively.
He calls me always that he's away from the enough
He tells me that he feels unfulfilled and as though he lacks something important.
The town is full of us
This town is full of people like me.
This place is not enough
This town is not enough to hold us all.
The dearest monkey now is getting a dope
My closest friend is using drugs to cope.
His hair looks pretty and so pure he smokes
Despite his drug use, his appearance remains attractive.
There's too much sadness and lonely madness
There is an overwhelming amount of sadness and loneliness.
There's too much harm and crul caress
There are too many situations causing harm and cruelty.
But now we'll join a new lazy trip
We will embark on a new, aimless journey.
Tryin' desperately to get our heads sick
We hope to numb our pain and dull our senses.
We have falling outs sometimes but it's okay
We have disagreements, but we can still continue our friendship.
Our tears are still tears and our beers are still beers
We may be sad and drink to forget, but our emotions and actions remain the same.
Now my voice will fade away as my throat gets hurt
My voice is weakening and my throat is sore.
And the words you heard before'll stand like a ghost
My previous words will echo as a haunting reminder.
My glory's gone away but ev'ry night when i go out
I am no longer successful or well-known, but each night I can still find joy with my lovers.
I can find it beside my lovers, and it dances.
I find joy with my lovers, and it feels like we are dancing together.
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