In an interview with www.spinner.com, Sudol shared how she came up with the name "(I) had a bunch of books open on a table, "a fine frenzy" jumped off a page of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' [Shakespeare] and it was just right, though every now and then I wonder if it's a bit ... flowery."
Sudol developed the sound of A Fine Frenzy - hypnotic piano arrangements under classic American melody fused into irresistible, atmospheric songs with the power to reach around the world.
The second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, was released on 8 September 2009. A third album, Pines, was released in 2012.
A Fine Frenzy official site - www.afinefrenzy.com
What I Wouldn't Do
A Fine Frenzy Lyrics
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Warm and brown beneath the sun
Never learned to climb a tree but I would try
Just to show you what I'd done
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I had you, babe, I had you
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I were old, my dearest, you would be older
But I would crawl upon your lap
Wrap a blanket 'round our frail little shoulders
And I'd die happily like that
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I had you, babe, I had you
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I had you, babe, if I had you
So lace your hands 'round the small of my back and I will kiss you like a king
I will be your bride, I'll keep you warm at night
I will sing, I will sing
It was now and we were both in the same place
Didn't know how to say the words
With my heart ticking like a bomb in a birdcage
I left before someone got hurt
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I had you, babe, I had you
Oh what I wouldn't do
If I had you, babe, if I had you
The lyrics to A Fine Frenzy's song "What I Wouldn't Do" are a sweet and simple declaration of love, detailing all of the things that the singer would do for her beloved if she had them. The first stanza describes a carefree childhood, where the singer would play and make mud pies for her love. She also mentions that she would attempt to climb a tree just to impress them. This shows a childlike innocence and a willingness to go to great lengths just to make her love happy.
In the second stanza, she imagines a future with her love as an elderly couple, where she can still show affection by sitting on their lap and keeping them warm with a blanket. It is a tender and loving picture, demonstrating the depth of her devotion. The lyrics throughout the song indicate a longing to be with this person, to have them in her life, and to do whatever it takes to make them happy.
The final verse describes a missed opportunity, where the singer had the chance to express her feelings but was too afraid to do so. The reference to her heart ticking like a bomb in a birdcage is a poignant image, showing that she was overwhelmed with emotion and didn't know how to express it. It adds a sense of wistfulness and regret to the song, making it even more emotionally resonant.
Overall, "What I Wouldn't Do" is a beautiful love song that captures the pure and sincere feelings of someone who is deeply in love. It is a reminder that love is about the little things, the small gestures and moments that make life meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
If we were children I would bake you a mud pie
If we were kids, I would make you a mud pie and we'd enjoy it in the sun.
Warm and brown beneath the sun
The mud pie would be warm and brown because of the sun.
Never learned to climb a tree but I would try
Even if I've never done it before, I would still try to climb a tree for you.
Just to show you what I'd done
I want to impress you by showing you what I can do.
If I were old, my dearest, you would be older
Even if I grow old, I will still love you till you are older.
But I would crawl upon your lap
I would crawl to your laps to show how much I care about you.
Wrap a blanket 'round our frail little shoulders
We'll be cozy and warm under the blanket, even if we're frail and old.
And I'd die happily like that
If I am surrounded by your love, I could happily pass away.
So lace your hands 'round the small of my back and I will kiss you like a king
Wrap your hands around me, and I'll kiss you like a King or Queen.
I will be your bride, I'll keep you warm at night
I will be your partner and protect you during the night.
I will sing, I will sing
I'll keep you entertained by singing for you.
It was now and we were both in the same place
We both are together in the present moment.
Didn't know how to say the words
I couldn't express everything I felt in words.
With my heart ticking like a bomb in a birdcage
I felt restless like a bird in a cage because my heart was racing.
I left before someone got hurt
I left because I didn't want to hurt anyone.
Oh what I wouldn't do
I would do anything and everything for you.
If I had you, babe, I had you
If I have you with me, I'll do everything to keep you happy.
If I had you, babe
If we were together, nothing could stop us. We'd be unstoppable.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON SUDOL, ALISON LOREN SUDOL
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@solo_alien
I'm so glad i found this music years ago...and this is one of my favorite songs from the beautiful alison sudol...so congrats to all those people who found this gem of a band
@sun.sh.in.e
:')
@3Dartist247
This is maybe the sweetest song I can think of. Alison is the best...such an imagination and so real.
@AnaBabeMUACKS
watching the lucky one today and heard this song and was like "Hey!! It's A Fine Frenzy!"
@dynamicdimensions
One of my absolute favorites of ALL TIME. Love that catchy clapping...and the last verse--so soft and sweet...happy song!
@simplewhimsy
I love listening to this while driving, tapping the steering wheel along to the beat.
@BeckyBakesWell
My mum first played me this song and it's so lovely that it made me cry! I want to include it in my wedding somehow - maybe a first dance? I can imagine people clapping in time and us twirling around having fun. :)
@ErinCassidyMigliara
brings back unreal memories!!!!!
@sacflies
A very fine band, A Fine Frenzy. Why are they not more popular? She is very talented...as well as beautiful.
@smileonherfacex
I can't even stand how amazing this music is. It's the perfect combination.