Earwig information and lyrics
About Earwig
Earwig is the name of a great band from the early 90's.
They sound like they could have been on 4AD records and a successive band by the name of "insides" in fact landed at
that label. Unfortunately, all of their music is out of print and has been for many years. I was able to find one album at gemm.com.
They pointed me to secondspin.com which had the album for sale at a resonable price. The band's other LP ("Past")
was obtained by posting it on an internet want-list. That one cost me considerably more.
Note also, there is currently a band from the Midwestern United States bearing the same name. They're actually pretty good - though they have a
completely different sound. To add to the confusion, the "other" Earwig released an album entitled "Perfect Past Tense" while "this" Earwig
has an album of rarities entitled "Past". Good luck sorting it all out.
Do you know anything more about this band? Do you have copies of their old vinyl and CD5 recordings you're looking to unload?
Do you have pictures from album covers or live events? Are you somehow associated with the band and can provide more information? If so, please send me an email.
I'd like to hear from you.
Band Members
-
Kirsty Yates
vocals, bass guitar, sequencing
-
Sergei Tardo
guitars, piano, sequencing
-
Dimitri Voulis
guitars, sequencing, drums, programmes
Discography
If you can find the two full albums ("under my skin i am lauging" and "past"), you'll have all but three songs by the band.
One of the missing songs ("blind stupid and desperate") appears to only be available on the "Hardley" vinyl EP, while the "every day shines"
single has a remix of the title track plus a b-side which does not appear anywhere else.
HARDLEY
(12") (La-Di-Da 011) 1991
- Blind Stupid And Desperate
- Her Stupid Face
- It's The Waiting I Can't Stand
- Both Of Us Screaming
MIGHT
EP (12") (La-Di-Da 017) 1991
- Driving You Mad, Slowly
- Everything's Just Fine
- Sour Song
- You Don't Even Come Close
SUBTRACT (your friends)
(12") (La-Di-Da 019)
- your friends
- out of my hands over my head
- slit
EVERY DAY SHINES
(12"+CD5) (La-Di-Da 021)
This is the track listing for the vinyl version. I have no information on the CD5
- every day shines (d.mix)
- i need feel
PAST
(CD) (La-Di-Da 022) 1992. Compilation (La Di Da 011, 017, 019)
- both of us screaming
- her stupid face
- it's the waiting i can't stand
- driving you mad, slowly
- everything's just fine
- sour song
- you don't even come close
- your friends
- out of my hands, over my head
- slit
UNDER MY SKIN I AM LAUGHING
(LP+CD) (La-Di-Da 024)
- Every Day Shines - 10:40
- Safe in My Hands - 5:38
- When You're Quiet - 6:06
- Scraped Out - 7:34
- We Could Be Sisters - 5:13
- Never Be Lonely Again - 5:58
- Sickhair - 5:57
SUN COME UP
I'm not sure what this is - I don't even know if it exists. Any further information would be greatly appreciated
Links
- unisex-musicmail.de
Used record store which has sold earwig albums in the past
- personal web page
Owns several earwig records
- twee.net
Discusses Earwig's old record label La-Di-Da
- evo.org
Mentions a kirsty yates side project
- netcomuk.co.uk
Review of "under my skin i am laughing"
- mark-itt.ru
Information about insides
- twee.net
Earwig discography - title of albums only
Earwig lyrics
(click song name in right column to view lyrics)
Both Of Us Screaming
and this is just the start
I took a look at myself
but i'm like everyone else
and i ache, oh god, i ache
and so i took my scissors
my needle and my cotton
and started to cut away
the bits that were rotten
i cut it hurt
it didn't quite work
and so i take the cut from me
and wrap it around my wrists
and scream, scream
then take your hands from around my waist
and wrap them around my neck
and squeeze until my face turns blue
i haven't look this good in years
and now i can't see what i'm doing
i can't feel what i'm doing
i don't know what i'm doing
i don't care what i'm doing
i don't care about all the things you say
are real because i'm too self-obsessed
to feel your splintered bones your aching headache
punctured skin and swollen head
shameful thoughts and shameful heads
simple acts and simple beds
like all that's pure is painted red
these needs are better left unfed
one of us is fleeting
and both of us are screaming
screaming
both of us are screaming
and this is just the start
Driving You Mad, Slowly
if things seem appaling
i hear some things don't get boring
you can't choose
'cause i come cheap
just close your eyes
go back to sleep
this is the most fun i've had
slowly i'm driving you mad
hate me but that's just too bad
i can't help laughing
you can't choose
'cause i come cheap
just close your eyes
go back to sleep
this is the most fun i've had
slowly i'm driving you mad
hate me but that's just too bad
sorry for laughing
Every Day Shines
straight faced
but under my skin i am lauging
every day shines
every day shines
years have left you twisted inside
you cling tightly
let go
time to unwind
every day shines
every day shines
eyes wide open
soothe
i swoon straight faced
but under my skin i am lauging
every day shines
every day shines
harsh face
your lips disappear when you smile
highlight my faults
still they're all mine
mine mine mine mine mine
all mine
every day shines
every day shines
tight space
knees under my chin
goodbye roads
goodbye goodbye
cars cars
every day shines
every day shines
shines
every day shines
every day shines
(x3)
Everythings Just Fine
i'm prepared for this
how could i resist it
picking up up behind me
no need to remind me
it's quite unnerving
something hot and warming
shooting up inside me
no need to remind me
it takes up all my time
hurry i don't mind
everything's just fine
hurry i don't mind
overwhelmed and breathless
pitiful and sensless
nothing passes by me
everything just blinds me
real effects elude me
finally completing
you're still undecided
i'm still narrow-minded
it takes up all my time
hurry i don't mind
everything's just fine
hurry i don't mind
Her Stupid Face
she says hit me in the face
and i could not contain tomorrow if i wanted to
but it wouldn't be enough to do the trick
she wants the force to leave and seeing double stars
and such a silly girl
don't you know i want to make you squirm
it's time to learn there is no gain from feeling pain
but still she says she wants me to hit her in the face
you silly girl
you silly girl
you silly girl
but hitting someone in the face
is not the only way to cause them pain
and I'll show her so
should he ever darken my doorstep again
she'll feel a pain so intense
that she'll imagine that she's being skinned alive
close to her between her skin and bones
and it's the space between that's hurting her the most
oh what a way to learn
you silly girl
you silly girl
you silly girl
but skinning her alive
is not the best way that i know to cause her pain
and i'll show her so should i ever see her stupid face again
the short sharp stark feeling in her belly
and she can't run away from the dread that's lurking in her mind
all the ugly things that itching under her skin
that never tire at seeking vulnerable places
most active when she tries to get to sleep
writhing, twisting
she's always on edge
sitting in her place, always uneasy
a frightened rabbit severly mistreated, always mistrusting
I'll make her feel like she can't live like this
when she says hit me in the face
well i could not contain tomorrow if i wanted to
but it would not do the trick
by now she'll know that seeing double
stars and red and super circles aren't what pain's about
silly girl have you guessed there's nothing like humiliation
in ***** and never dulls
just grows and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows
grows and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows
It's The Waiting I Can't Stand
show me what's new
give me the chance to be just like you
tell me how to live all my ****
give me the best of your bad habits
give me the best i'll get
i'll follow step by step by step
because it only takes imagination
to break every known convention
go ahead teach me a lesson
i promise that i'll pay attention
i promise i'll listen
but please tell me quickly
do it now, now
it's the waiting i can't stand
so don't keep me waiting becuase
suspense just kills me
do it now, now
it's the waiting i can't stand
show me how to do it
help me in case i blow it
do it now
please don't waste time
i want to make your lifestyle mine
give me hints i'll take the bait
do it now
i can't wait
cause it only takes imagination
to break every known convention
go ahead teach me a lesson
i promise that i'll pay attention
i promise i'll listen
but please tell me quickly
do it now, now
it's the waiting i can't stand
but don't make me wait because
suspense just kills me
do it now, now
it's the waiting i can't stand
and what if you're faking it
and what if i hate it
tell me what is normal
then show me what's perverse
but please tell me promptly
and please teach me quickly
do it now, now
it's the waiting i can't stand
Never Be Lonely Again
for god's sake hold your tongue
stop being spiteful
hold your tongue
sometimes i'd prefer it if you'd look straight through me
if i had the time i'd make you see me differently
it's my patience you're testing
though we're holding hands it feels like we're arm wrestling
stop being spiteful
i can't keep up this struggle
it's not worth the trouble
smoothe the hatred away
sell ourselves every day
live on the proceeds
and never be lonely again
Out Of My Hands, Over My Head
i have eyes only for myself
take things easy, save my face
i don't see things clearly
is this me? looks like death woke up
out of my hands, over my head
(repeat)
Safe In My Hands
you cost a fortune
i'm glad i bought you
never bore me
so tall you obscure me completely
you're not easy to pin down
won't do what i say
it's hard for me to follow
i'd try to take your guide
but pride's stuck in my throat
i'd rather choke than swallow
you make me greedy
it's as much as i can do
to stop myself from taking everything that i need badly
but if i have to do this to you
i'll make it quick, i'll make it painless
i thought somebody might have warned you
i only steal i never borrow
i took things from you because you flaunted the only thing i ever wanted
and i don't think that you deserved it
you can have it back
if you'll say you're sorry
have it back
if you'll say you're sorry
have it back
if you'll say you're sorry
but only if you'll say you're sorry
have it back
if you'll say you're sorry
and maybe if you'll say you're sorry
i will apologize like Hell (x9)
i will apologize like Hell i will
i will be your mother when you're sick
keep a straight face when you're frantic
trust me to be careful
you break easily
you're so fragile and you're delicate
but you're safe in my hands
safe in my hands
i promise
i promise
i promise nothing...
Scraped Out
you stretch my skin like elastic
i'm scared you'll break it
i can't believe the scars you gave me
i thought you'd save me
i thought you'd entertain me
get me drunk
and buy me babies
i thought you'd save me
i don't call this living
i'm afraid of what you're thinking
i'm afraid you'll stop me breathing
being ripped apart doesn't bother
it's just the thought of being scraped out
after scrape me out
make me clean
until now i never realized i was dirty
make me clean
make me clean
can i scrape out all of my memories
and when it's over will i have bad dreams
will i still have the scars you gave me
i thought you'd save me
you take my food
my time
steal my money
leave me hungry
steal my money
leave me hungry
i'm so thirsty
where did you come from
and will you please go back soon
please go back soon
please go back soon
i could help you
full to bursting now
i'm empty
i know i'm feeling because i'm resenting
i have to take you
kicking
screaming
you're not good to me not breathing
Sickhair
i don't like it when you look at me
i feel awkward, ugly
it's not a good time
you've caught me unprepared
there's blood on my clothes
sick on my hair
and i know that you've only come here to gloat
but just open your mouth
and i'll jumpd down you're throught
i wish you liked me
i wish you were scared of me
i can't get used to being on my own
i wish i was fifteen and had never left home
i can cope though
god i hope so
letters pictures, i sent them all
i was stricken
i hope you were sickened
but don't be scornful
it's too hurtful
don't be helpful
it's too painful
you've seen i'm a mess
and i've seen you can gloat now
let's see how far my fist can go down your throat
i'll get better though
god i hope so
Slit
i feel shocked that
you would ask me
if i'd make myself small
slip inside of your skin
shouldn't feel doubt
shouldn't feel alone
if you squeeze me in
i'll feel at home in your bones
i'll be your best friend
i'll keep you company
when things get scary
i'll have you with me
can't escape from this
we're joined at the hip
you know what i mean ****
'cause we'll both be bleeding
i feel shocked that
you would ask me
if i'd make myself small
slip inside of your skin
you might get hurt
too close because
i'll take over you
steal you, steal your thoughts
you're feeling my head
i'm feeling all the brain
you start to have doubts
i won't let you out
i do the pushing
you do the rushing
you start to have doubts
i won't let you out
i do the squeezing
you do the bleeding
you start to have doubts
i won't let you out
Sour Song
look at me
oh, look at me
it's no duress
and let me dictate your life to you
just like you'd love me to
perhaps i'm being unkind
but it really has to be said
you personify perfection
with a bullet through your head
what are you staring at
oh, what are you staring at
don't even talk to me
'cause something tells me
that one look from you
could ruin my whole life
forgive me for wishing you dead
but it really has to be said
you personify perfection
with a bullet through your head
so run along now
crawl away now
We Could Be Sisters
we could be sisters
we both have long hair
i wear what she wears
dressed in the same clothes
i go where she goes
i know what she knows
i don't have a secret
i couldn't keep it
i'd have to tell her
she stands in my place
taking up my space
i wish i could tell her
if she thinks differently
then she should tell me
and not agree with me
opinions contended
i won't be offended
dressing in my clothes
she stands on my toes
says she acts in my interest
it's none of her business
i can't think of leaving
leaving her grieving
i can't forget her
that would upset her
but make me feel better
When You're Quiet
you said we should spend time together
i never dreamt you could mean forever
you said we could go out sometime
walk in the shade but keep out of the sunshine
ten million days now i'm sick of your face
heat more intense than i've felt
and you're afraid i could melt
so you keep me inside
it's just your way of being kind
ten million days now
i'm sick of your face
ten million faces
i'm sick of these days
if you have talent
you're strangely gifted
you think i'm bitter
i think you're twisted
raising your voice means you're over-excited
it's when you're quiet that i get frightened
things around here can get creepy
i can be weird but you're just freaky
if you do think kind of thing because you want do
i'd be ashamed of you
You Don't Even Come Close
you're looking sick
your face is green
you're trying hard
but you can't reach me
you scream so much
you're gonna snap
you'll break your neck
you'll never touch me
what makes me smile the most
is you just don't come close
take two steps forwards then three steps back
stuck in your tracks, you don't come near me
so here it is, so out of place
can't take your case, you'll never be me
don't take back things you've said
no one listened, no one cares
Your Friends
say i should grow up, but you know i could never
and my stomach churns when i see you together
i've watched you grow friendly
i hid in your garden
watched her grow enormous
then sqeeze out some children
i've always known that i turn you against me
my biggest fear's that you'll grow up and leave me
you've heard this before and i know it sounds boring
but i will kick your butt if i catch you yawning
so now may seem cruel, but they won't do forever
and when we pull through we'll feel close to each other
i killed all your friends as a personal favor
i guess at the time it just seemed like the answer
'cause i'd have you. i'd have you.
i killed all your friends 'cause i thought it was clever
and i got a kick out of seeing them whither away
the party's begun and it took some arranging
i'll never forgive you if you start complaining