In 1995 Whale released the mini-album Pay For Me and their debut, We Care (featuring a number of appearances by trip-hop genius Tricky), which reached #42 on the British charts but failed to yield another hit like "Slobo Babe" (although "I'll Do Ya" did chart in Britain, reaching #53) and after opening for Blur on a North American tour, Cyrus left the band to form his own hip-hop record company. After a lengthy hiatus, new members Jorgen Wall (drums), Jon Jefferson Klingberg (second guitar), and Heikki Kiviaho (bass) joined in time to record their follow-up, 1998's All Disco Dance Must End in Broken Bones. Recorded in Chicago and London, the album was produced and engineered by Chris Potter (the Verve) and Brad Wood (Veruca Salt, Placebo) and reached #42 on the British charts. An extensive U.S. tour with Tricky followed soon after the album's release.
In the late 1990s a presentation of the band on its official website stated that its original name was Southern Whale Cult 1987, and that several albums had previously been released in that name. This was later admitted to have been a joke - the band had copied a presentation of The Cult and simply changed the name of the band in the text.
2. Whale (born March 6, 1985) is a South Korean vocalist, who is half of the group W & Whale, a collaboration between herself and W (Where The Story Ends).
Streets
Whale Lyrics
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London town is burning again
The city's under siege
There's blood on the pavement
Soho has been defaced
Handcuffs, truncheon and mace
Wipe that frown from your face
We'll take everything from this fucking place
The trigger of anger is pulled
Smashing chairs through the window
The plan is to meet at the pub
If you wanna drink, then you smash the pub
That shop has a TV
Grab it out, take it home with me
Excitement riddles my face
When the signal goes up
Smash the fucking place
The lyrics of Whale's song "Streets" paint a vivid and chaotic picture of unrest and rebellion unfolding on the streets of London. The opening lines immediately set the scene of anarchy in the street, with the city ablaze once again. The imagery of the city under siege and blood on the pavement evokes a sense of turmoil and violence, signaling that a breaking point has been reached.
As the verse continues, the lyrics delve into a depiction of vandalism and looting in Soho. The mention of handcuffs, truncheon, and mace suggests a confrontational atmosphere where authority figures are met with defiance. The defiance is further emphasized with the call to wipe the frown from your face, indicating a rebellious spirit unwilling to back down.
The lyrics exude a sense of rebellion and empowerment as the singer vows to take everything from this "fucking place." The directive to grab, go, and get what you want reflects a mindset of seizing control and asserting dominance in the midst of chaos. The escalation of anger is palpable as furniture is smashed through windows, and there is a reckless abandon in the decision to regroup at the pub.
The lyrics capture the thrill and adrenaline rush of rebellion as the singer describes the excitement that riddles their face when the signal goes up to engage in further destruction. The reckless abandon and disregard for authority are evident in the call to smash everything in sight, embodying a sense of defiance and liberation in the face of oppression. Overall, the song "Streets" by Whale portrays a raw and unapologetic portrayal of rebellion and chaos on the streets of London.
Line by Line Meaning
Anarchy in the street
Chaos and lawlessness are prevailing in the streets
London town is burning again
The city of London is once again witnessing destruction and unrest
The city's under siege
The city is being attacked and threatened
There's blood on the pavement
Violence has led to bloodshed on the streets
Soho has been defaced
The area of Soho has been vandalized and damaged
Handcuffs, truncheon and mace
Law enforcement tools used to control the situation
Wipe that frown from your face
Force a smile and enjoy the chaos
We'll take everything from this fucking place
We will loot and steal everything we can from here
Grab, Go, Get - take what you want
Act quickly and seize whatever you desire
The trigger of anger is pulled
Emotions have escalated to the point of violence
Smashing chairs through the window
Breaking things to cause destruction
The plan is to meet at the pub
The meeting point will be at the pub
If you wanna drink, then you smash the pub
If you want to drink, you must destroy the pub first
That shop has a TV
Identifying a target for looting
Grab it out, take it home with me
Steal the television and bring it back home
Excitement riddles my face
Feeling thrilled and exhilarated by the situation
When the signal goes up
When the sign to act is given
Smash the fucking place
Destroy and wreck everything in sight
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@echolot
poor guys who had to clean that, must have had that stench in their noses for weeks
@Anna0nr0bl0x
Imagine owning one of the cars that were in the blast zone... me: I guess I ain’t driving home today-!
@clearcreek69
It would have one hell of a new car smell that's for sure.
@peppermeat8059
burn the car, the smell will go away
@clearcreek69
@@peppermeat8059 I never thought about setting the car on fire.
@isuckatbedwars2342
If it said educational purposes, what happens if it explodes in a classroom
@ahuman4084
And with your full mind capacity think they would put a whale in a classroom?
@ianalabajar4165
@A Human relax he's just "A human" as well
@clearcreek69
Teacher: Nobody light a match. The students would be up to their knees in blood & guts
@Ratraccoon
I have seen a whale skeleton on display at an aquarium. They are too big to put in a tank, but the bones of a dead whale can be displayed. This was an aquarium that kept whale sharks. You go to the main attraction with the biggest tank. Then you go into another large room of smaller animals in tanks and on the celling is a complete blue whale skeleton from the 1800s. It really gives you a perspective on the size of these animals.