Ro… Read Full Bio ↴“We want something real. We want something that means something.”
Rock newcomers WITTERQUICK are establishing their new blood status following their popular self-release of ‘The Otherside’, and numerous live dates with fellow rockers Nothing But Thieves.
‘Soldiers’, the first single taken from their debut EP ‘Beneath the Spinning Lights’ (Romesh Dodangoda – Bring Me The Horizon, Twin Atlantic, Lower Than Atlantis), will be released October 30th (no label) after a supporting national tour.
WITTERQUICK began in 2014 in the back bedroom of a house in the South West of England, wanting to be the change they all desired from the music of today, “We want something real. We want something that means something.” said Will about the band’s aims, “A lot of music today is lacking that…‘thing’, that little spark, that pulls us into the music we love. We want every song we write to be our favourite song, and so far we’re nailing it.”
WITTERQUICK launched that unique blend of rock-pop into the public eye in December 2014 by releasing a music video for the dark, yet upbeat, ‘The Otherside’ to rave reviews, clocking over 10,000 views in its first month (currently over 34,000 June 2015).
“When we put out ‘The Otherside’, it was early days for us, and the first thing people see instantly labels you, but everyone bought into it pretty quickly.” bassist and co-writer Ollie recalls. The entirely self-released ‘The Otherside’ was made available as a digital single on March 10th 2015, and hit #53 in the iTunes Rock Charts, “…We really couldn’t believe the response the track had, we had people messaging us from Scotland, Germany, America, all over the place, it was pretty crazy.”
“…Will Alford is one of the finest front men that Devon has produced in recent years…WITTERQUICK needed to be played on the show, and the response from listeners was proof we made the right decision…” – James Santer BBC Introducing Devon
They spent just under 2 weeks recording their debut 5-track EP with world renowned producer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Twin Atlantic, Lower Than Atlantis) at his studio in Cardiff. Ollie says that working with Romesh was a huge step for them, and they didn’t take it lightly, “We got a call back from Romesh saying that he’d love to work with us, that was one of the first moments when we thought ok…this is getting serious.”
“WITTERQUICK are a band with a massive sound and anthemic songs. I knew I wanted to work with them as soon as I heard Rise!” - Romesh Dodangoda Long Wave Studios
“This EP had to be everything we wanted to change in music, it was our chance to say what we wanted to say, and we didn’t pull any punches…” The band jumped at the chance to work with Alex Wharton at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, who offered to master the recording for them, “It was a pleasure mastering WITTERQUICK, it’s great music which I really enjoyed!” This was the final piece of the puzzle and ensured that, along with their arsenal of songs, they had a competitive product that would turn heads.
“We don’t work with any professional writers. We’re not created with auto-tune. We’re not designed by a focus group. What you see, and hear, is us. And only us.” - Will
WITTERQUICK’s sound combines the intensity of punk-rock, and the feel of the 70’s and 80’s stadium greats, with the melody of a pop band.
“We’re not modelling ourselves on anyone, we don’t want to be like anyone else, if you aren’t doing your own thing, what’s the point?” – Ollie
Their first single ‘Soldiers’, taken from their debut EP ‘Beneath the Spinning Lights’, will be released October 30th (no label).
“Be part of the change.” - Will
Soldiers
Witterquick Lyrics
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Yeah i'll want the other one
That's not who I become
Wake me when it's done
I am this lonely ghost
And I haven't got a hope
Hiding beneath the flow
I can't hold back the dawn
We're rignt by, our front lines
We're not soldiers
And my head hurts
But I won't, abandon us
Step back and talk as one
My god we're almost done
Sit tight and just hold on
The restless dead have come
You can't break my fall today
Because this could go either way
I was born to make this play
Got to lead the way they'll run
We are, we're losing
We're rignt by, our front lines
We're not soldiers
And my head hurts
But I won't, abandon us
We are, we're losing
We're rignt by, our front lines
We're not soldiers
And my head hurts
But I won't, abandon us
I sat alone and watched the lights
But I never wanted to touch them
So I lived a lie
And i dreamed a life.
The lyrics to Witterquick's song Soldiers describe a feeling of being caught in a battle or struggle that one is unprepared for, and the desire to hold on and fight through despite the odds. The opening line "my mind will always run, yeah I'll want the other one" suggests a constant internal struggle between opposing desires or thoughts, and the line "that's not who I become, wake me when it's done" expresses a hope that this struggle will eventually end and the true self will emerge. The lines "we're not soldiers, and my head hurts, but I won't abandon us" suggest a feeling of being ill-equipped for the situation but still determined to persevere, and the repeated chorus "we're losing, we're right by our front lines" reinforces a sense of being on the brink of defeat but not giving up.
The verse "I sat alone and watched the lights, but I never wanted to touch them, so I lived a lie and I dreamed a life" could be interpreted as a flashback to a time before the battle, when the singer was content to simply observe and dream, but now feels compelled to take action and lead the charge. The chorus with its repetition and strong rhythm creates a sense of urgency and determination, with the repeated phrase "we're not soldiers" serving as a rallying cry.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind will always run
My thoughts will always be racing and hard to control
Yeah i'll want the other one
I will always desire something other than what I have
That's not who I become
Desiring something else does not define me
Wake me when it's done
I am tired and just want this to be over
I am this lonely ghost
I feel isolated and disconnected from those around me
And I haven't got a hope
I am feeling helpless and resigned to my situation
Hiding beneath the flow
I am trying to hide my true feelings and emotions
I can't hold back the dawn
I cannot hold off the inevitable and must face what is to come
We are, we're losing
We are not winning and things are not going well
We're rignt by, our front lines
We are on the front lines of this struggle
We're not soldiers
We are not fully equipped, trained or prepared for this fight
And my head hurts
I am experiencing physical and emotional pain
But I won't, abandon us
I will not give up on myself or those around me, despite the difficulties we face
Step back and talk as one
We need to take a step back and approach this problem as a unified team
My god we're almost done
We have been fighting for so long and are almost at the finish line
Sit tight and just hold on
We need to stay patient and endure, without giving up
The restless dead have come
Our struggle is becoming more intense and difficult
You can't break my fall today
I will not be defeated by any obstacles or challenges that come my way
Because this could go either way
The outcome of this situation is uncertain and unpredictable
I was born to make this play
I was born for this moment and am ready for the challenge
Got to lead the way they'll run
I need to take charge and lead the charge, because others are counting on me
I sat alone and watched the lights
I have been a passive observer in my life, rather than an active participant
But I never wanted to touch them
I have been hesitant and afraid to truly engage with life and take risks
So I lived a lie
I have been living a life that is not authentic or true to myself
And i dreamed a life.
I have been living in a dream world, rather than facing reality
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
leliza jones
Saw you guys perform at the Thekla last night, sound great (if not better) live :P keep up the great work!
Esp9
Love the song! Keep them coming like this!!!
WITTERQUICK
We will do!
Eric Black
Really love this song. It's got everything - drive, emotion, and great vocals. Always get goosebumps when the chorus kicks in
John Drover
Another great track. Love the pentatonics Nathan...overall looking and sounding very professional and would hold its own amongst anything Ive heard 👍👍👍
John Drover
+Nathan Boult I fully intend to Mr Boult. I expect you to be on top form ☺
Nathan Boult
+John Drover Thanks Mr Drover! Will you be attending the Cavern Single Launch on the 9th November?
R Millen
Another great tune fellas. been listening to you for a while now and nice to have another tune to add to the repeat list!!
What's happened to ya 'thinking out loud' cover? and your other vids?
muffinbubble
Sitting with headphones in my bed hearing this song (for about the 20th time today), recommended on Spotify. Great song. :)
WITTERQUICK
Glad to have you with us Ricky!
We seeing you on tour?
W