Drawn inexorably into the vortex of mass success, 1927 swiftly lost control, playing out a familiar rock tune: the group's second album, The Other Side, failed to match the sales of its predecessor and 1927 gradually slipped from view even as it began to buckle under the strain of touring.
Today, Eric Weideman is living in Perth maintaining a solo career and reforms 1927 every now and then.
To Love Me
1927 Lyrics
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The story that you told but time could not defend
This cry without an end, the worst was to pretend
Hearts torn away
How could you say?
Didn't you care about the games that you played?
The hurt that came to pass, you left me mystified
Your careless wail of sighs, at least you might have tried
But every now and then you cross my heart again
Oh, how could you pretend to love me?
Hearts torn away
How could you say that you loved me?
Didn't you care 'bout the games that you played?
To love me
Hearts torn away
How could you say that you loved me?
Didn't you care 'bout the games that you played?
The lyrics of 1927's song "To Love Me" are about heartbreak and betrayal. The first verse describes the singer waking up on a cold morning, physically feeling the chill which mirrors a feeling of emotional coldness. The lyrics then suggest that the singer has been told a story, possibly by their lover, that has caused them great pain. However, time has not eased the pain and the wounds still feel fresh. The singer is struggling to understand why their lover would act in such a hurtful manner and feels deceived by them.
The chorus of the song, with lyrics "Hearts torn away, How could you say, Didn't you care about the games that you played?" suggests that the singer has had their heart broken by their lover. They are struggling to understand how their lover could treat them this way and the use of the phrase "games that you played" suggests the betrayal was deliberate and that their lover was not sincere in their affections. The second verse continues with the imagery of broken glass and the hurt that has been caused. The lyrics suggest that the singer is mystified by their lover's behaviour and feels that they did not make any effort to try to heal the relationship. The final verse suggests a sense of longing for the old relationship with the singer's heart still occasionally consumed by thoughts of their former lover.
Overall, the lyrics of "To Love Me" examine themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and the struggles of trying to understand why someone would hurt you.
Line by Line Meaning
That morning was so cold, awoke and felt so cold
The day started with a jarring coldness and it felt like I was all alone
The story that you told but time could not defend
Your lies were so fragile and weak that even time could not protect them
This cry without an end, the worst was to pretend
My pain was constant and neverending, and the hardest part was pretending everything was okay
Hearts torn away
Our hearts were ripped apart
How could you say?
How could you utter those hurtful words?
Didn't you care about the games that you played?
Were you not aware of the hurtful and damaging effects of your actions?
The frost upon the grass, then pane of broken glass
The harshness of the environment outside was a reflection of the brokenness in our relationship
The hurt that came to pass, you left me mystified
The pain and confusion that I experienced from your actions left me completely bewildered
Your careless wail of sighs, at least you might have tried
Your lack of effort to make things right was evident in your apathetic and uncaring sighs
But every now and then you cross my heart again
Occasionally, you come back into my mind and heart
Oh, how could you pretend to love me?
How could you deceive me with your false affection?
To love me
Genuinely loving me was too difficult for you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FROST, WEIDEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raycarr1389
Came across this great 1927 tune on satellite radio in the USA. Bought their CD online from Australia. This group should have been a hit in this country that's all I can say. All their songs are hits to me. Love you 1927.
@gRouPieHaW
Legend!! 👍👏🏿
@Binadus-ss3fj
Im still listening to 1927 in 2024…this is classic…
@joejohnson4147
It's 2024 and I live in the US and am now just discovering these guys. A travesty for sure.
@rose.g.belfort71
It was 1990, I was teen and I listened this song while studying, today I'm still here, listening to one of my favorite songs ❤
@setiobudilustiono3202
same here..
@veronicapalmer1828
Just discovered this band, in 2023! Impressive.
@harleynorden472
My favourite band of all time had the pleasure to see him live twice and meet the great Eric weideman absolute legend of a man ❤️🤙🏻
@WollongongSkyWatch
I saw them at Port Kembla Leagues .. they raised the roof!
@gRouPieHaW
2023!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤