Sea Girls is a British four-piece band based in London.

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Following on the heels of both the NME and Radio 1 Huw Stephens cherry-picking Sea Girls as Ones To Watch For 2018, the band released their follow up to January's HEAVENLY WAR - new single EAT ME WHOLE which furthers the bold claim that they are one of the most reliable new bands for penning these instant indie-disco, festival ready anthems.

Fronted by Henry Camamile, the single is the first to be taken from the band's third EP - EP3 which follows EP1 CALL ME OUT and EP2 HEAVENLY WAR and is another timely example of what this young British band are capable of.

Arriving in London via Leicestershire and Kent, Sea Girls know there is nothing understated or apologetic about a bold chorus, especially one that can be sung in unison by thousands of fans together of all walks of life. Sea Girls have these choruses in spades.

Henry Camamile on EAT ME WHOLE – “It’s a story about the moment at a party when it’s just about to kick off over someone being rude and one guy thinking he’s the man, but in reality they’re just killing the vibe. It was written the same day we recorded it, so it has that exciting and impulsive energy of a brand new jam, so we thought let’s do something in the moment to reflect the story of the song and see what happens. The music and the lyrics all came together and we love how it sounds.”

Following the quartets maiden UK headline tour in February, with fans screaming the words back to them the festival season is fast approaching with appearances confirmed at Reading and Leeds festival, Citadel, Truck, 110 Above, Live At Leeds, The Great Escape and Belladrum to mention but a few.

Hometown
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Lemonade, ripped jeans
Nothing feels real when you're seventeen
I remember it, always
Were you up for it? Always
You'll stay there, and we'll move on
You'll never learn the words to my new songs
I remember you always
Were you up for it? Always

On summer days, when winter bites
Especially on nights like tonight

In our hometown your old man's singing
His heart out to Sinatra swinging
That's life and Tuesday's gloomy
On Fridays a school friend's using
But I don't wanna die
And I'll meet you there
But it won't be tonight
'Cause I'm alright, I'm alright living
We're alright and it's just beginning

New Year's Day, going home
I threw up my guts while you kissed someone
I remember it, always
Were you up for it? Always
She's older now, she's ready fit
She'll always be the last girl you kissed
She'll remember it, always
Were you up for it? Always

On summer days, when winter bites
Especially on nights like tonight

In our hometown your old man's singing
His heart out to Sinatra swinging
That's life and Tuesday's gloomy
On Fridays a school friend's using
But I don't wanna die
And I'll meet you there
But it won't be tonight
'Cause I'm alright, I'm alright living
We're alright and it's just beginning

I learnt to swim with you
I went to school with you
I learnt to drive before you
And I got high with you
I watched you lose your way
And I just walked away
I watched your nose bleed out
We didn't talk 'cause it wasn't cool to talk about

In our hometown your old man's singing
His heart out to Sinatra swinging
That's life and Tuesday's gloomy
On Fridays a school friend's using
But I don't wanna die
And I'll meet you there
But it won't be tonight
'Cause I'm alright, I'm alright living
We're alright and it's just beginning

I'm alright, I'm alright living
We're alright and it's just beginning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sea Girls’ ‘Hometown’ are nostalgic and wistful, with the lead singer reflecting on memories of his teenage years spent in his hometown with a group of friends. The lyrics suggest a sense of detachment from the place he grew up in, which is apparent in the line “you’ll stay there, and we’ll move on”. The contrast between the melancholic, nostalgic verses and the upbeat chorus creates a sense of hope and optimism for the future. While the memories are bittersweet, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead.

One of the key themes of the song is the passing of time and the changes that come with it. The lyrics capture the sense of loss and dislocation that comes with growing up and moving away from one’s hometown. The lyrics suggest that while the memories of the place and the people will always be cherished, there is a sense of new beginnings and opportunities available to the singer. The chorus of the song focuses on this sense of hope and optimism, with the lyrics “we’re alright and it’s just beginning” suggesting that there is a bright future ahead.

Overall, ‘Hometown’ is a poignant and heartfelt reflection on the past and the future. While the memories of the singer’s past are tinged with sadness, there is a sense of hope that shines through the lyrics, creating a powerful sense of nostalgia and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

Lemonade, ripped jeans
Evokes memories of carefree summer days and youthful rebellion

Nothing feels real when you're seventeen
Conveys the feeling of being young, lost, and unsure of one's place in the world

I remember it, always
Reflects on the importance of certain memories and experiences in shaping one's identity

Were you up for it? Always
Asks whether the other party was equally invested in the shared experiences and memories

You'll stay there, and we'll move on
Acknowledges that people grow apart and move on from their shared pasts and experiences

You'll never learn the words to my new songs
Suggests that the other person has not kept up with or fully understood the changes and developments in the singer's life

On summer days, when winter bites Especially on nights like tonight
Describes the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia for the past, even in the present moment

In our hometown your old man's singing His heart out to Sinatra swinging That's life and Tuesday's gloomy On Fridays a school friend's using
Paints a vivid picture of the artist's hometown and the routine and predictable nature of life there

But I don't wanna die And I'll meet you there But it won't be tonight 'Cause I'm alright, I'm alright living We're alright and it's just beginning
Expresses the artist's desire to live life to the fullest and move forward, while acknowledging that the past will always be a part of them

New Year's Day, going home I threw up my guts while you kissed someone
Recalls a specific memory of returning home and feeling sick while the other person moved on with someone else

She's older now, she's ready fit She'll always be the last girl you kissed
Reflects on the fact that some memories and experiences will always stay with us, despite the passage of time

I learnt to swim with you I went to school with you I learnt to drive before you And I got high with you I watched you lose your way And I just walked away I watched your nose bleed out We didn't talk 'cause it wasn't cool to talk about
Delves into the shared experiences and memories that bind the artist and the other person together, while also acknowledging the ways in which they have grown apart

I'm alright, I'm alright living We're alright and it's just beginning
Ends with a positive note of acceptance, growth, and the promise of new beginnings

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Camamile, Nick Hahn

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