Up Around The Bend
Poets · We Are Poets [2003]
There's a place up ahead and I'm goin'
Just as fast as my feet can fly
Come away, come away if you're goin',
Leave the sinkin' ship behind
Come on the risin' wind,
We're goin' up around the bend
Ooh, yeah
Bring a song and a smile for the banjo,
Better get while the gettin's good
Hitch a ride to the end of the highway,
Were the neons turn to wood
Come on the risin' wind,
We're goin' up around the bend
Ooh, yeah
All right
You can ponder perpetual motion,
Fix your mind on a crystal day
Always time for a good conversation,
There's an ear for what you say
Come on the risin' wind,
We're goin' up around the bend
Oooh!
Catch a ride to the end of the highway,
And we'll meet by the big red tree
There's a place up ahead and I'm goin',
Come along, come along with me
Come on the risin' wind,
We're goin' up around the bend
Oooh!
Come on the risin' wind,
We're goin' up around the bend
Do do doo do
Do do doo do
Do do doo do
Do do doo do
We're goin' up around the bend, ooh
Do do doo do
Yeah!
Do do doo do
That's right!
Do do doo do
Okey!
Do do doo do
Aha!
Do do doo do..
(repeat until fade)
Up Around The Bend
Poets' "Up Around The Bend" stands as a defining track from their 2003 debut album, "We Are Poets." Rooted in the post-punk revival and indie rock movements of the early 2000s, the song showcases the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and raw energy. The recording captures a specific moment in British indie history, reflecting the era's emphasis on atmospheric production and emotionally resonant songwriting. As a centerpiece of their discography, the track exemplifies the group's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a distinct, gritty sound that resonated with fans of the genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and youthful rebellion, cementing its place within the collective memory of 2000s alternative music.