They released their debut single 'Over the Barricade' on 2nd July 2007 and on Sunday 8th July they became only the second unsigned band to enter the UK Top 40 singles chart (at Number 35).
They played a live session with Janice Long on BBC Radio 2 on the morning of Thursday 30th August 2007.
The band are continuing to write new material. Current gigs can be found at their myspace site http://www.myspace.com/mesh29
The new album, 'Secret Traffic' was released on October 22nd and is available in shops and download stores. The first 500 copies of the album are individually numbered and signed by the band. Visit http://www.mediaaddiction.co.uk for details.
Close My eyes
mesh-29 Lyrics
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And all the shit you blame me for
I'd leave behind
This record's on repeat and now
A tired song of what went wrong
When I was right
But I'm afraid there is no other way,
And I'm scared that I'll be nothing
'Cause when I close my eyes
I want to be somebody else
And if I spoke my mind
I'd be the one you're leaving out
And now I'm tired, I'm tired of letting go
Tied up and left to sit alone,
Too late 'cause now I'm on my own
Now I'm on my own..
She turns her head to say good night
Just one more time,
Conversation ends
She sleeps just one more time,
But I'm afraid there is no other way
And I'm scared that I'll be nothing
But when I close my eyes
I want to be somebody else
And if I spoke my mind
I'd be the one you're leaving out
And now I'm tired, I'm tired of letting go,
Tied up and left to sit alone
Too late 'cause now I'm on my own
Now I'm on my own..
The lyrics to Mesh-29's song "Close My Eyes" are about being trapped in a toxic relationship and wanting to escape it. The singer is tired of being blamed for everything and wants their partner to take responsibility for their actions, but ultimately realizes that there is no other way than to leave the relationship, even though they're scared of being alone or being nothing without their partner. The song talks about the desire to be someone else, to speak one's mind and be heard, but also the fear of being left out or alone. The lyrics express feelings of frustration, exhaustion, and fear of the unknown.
The repeated line "when I close my eyes, I want to be somebody else" is a powerful metaphor for wanting to escape reality and be someone different, someone better. It also highlights the idea that the singer is not happy with themselves and wishes to be something more, but doesn't know how to achieve it.
Interestingly, the use of repetition in the opening verse, "if you were I then I'd be right and you'd be fine," and later on in the chorus, "and now I'm tired, I'm tired of letting go," emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of blame and exhaustion.
The use of pronouns in this song is also significant. The singer refers to their partner using "you" and themselves using "I," which creates a sense of separation and distance. The partner is blamed for everything, but the singer also recognizes their own weakness and fear.
Overall, "Close My Eyes" is a heartfelt song that captures the pain of being trapped in a toxic relationship and the desire for escape.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were I then I'd be right and you'd be fine
If our roles were reversed, my actions would be justified and you wouldn't have any problems
And all the shit you blame me for I'd leave behind
I would disregard all the things you're accusing me of and move on
This record's on repeat and now It's all worn out
The situation has been going on for so long that it's become exhausting
A tired song of what went wrong When I was right
It's exhausting to keep trying to prove my point when it seems like nobody is listening, despite being right
But I'm afraid there is no other way, And I'm scared that I'll be nothing
I feel stuck and helpless, and the fear of not becoming anything is overwhelming
‘Cause when I close my eyes I want to be somebody else
I wish I could be someone different and escape the current circumstances
And if I spoke my mind I'd be the one you're leaving out
If I were to express my thoughts, it would alienate me even further from those around me
And now I'm tired, I'm tired of letting go
I'm exhausted from having to constantly let things slide and move on
Tied up and left to sit alone, Too late 'cause now I'm on my own
Feeling helpless and alone, with nobody else to rely on
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.