After recording a 12" of "Sunshine Smile" (b/w "I’ll Be Your Saint" and "Breathless") that was pressed to be released on record producer Pat Collier’s ‘Money To Burn,’ label the band received a gushing review in the NME. They signed to Creation Records in 1992, and after a UK tour supporting Curve they released their first single, a re-recording of "Sunshine Smile," in May of that year. Distancing themselves from the shoegaze movement by attempting to be more outspoken than traditional shoegazers, Adorable were briefly seen along with other bands Suede and The Verve as being a part of a new movement tagged ‘New Glam,’ a label attributed to Fijalkowski’s assertion that "we want to put the glamour back into pop." "Sunshine Smile" was NME’s Single of the Week, and topped the Indie Singles chart as well as entering the mainstream UK single top 100 charts for three weeks. A backlash in the press against the band’s outspoken image immediately followed, and the band were never to be interviewed in the mainstream UK press after their debut single. The band released "I’ll Be Your Saint," "Homeboy" and "Sistine Chapel Ceiling" (NME single of the Week), which all went into the Top 5 in the Indie charts, but failed to enter the mainstream Top 75. The album Against Perfection, released in 1993, went to #70 in the album charts, and the band toured the USA, Europe, Australia & Japan.
The second album, Fake, was seen as a far more introspective album, which Fijalkowski himself suggests was the result of the band feeling vulnerable. Although two singles ("Kangaroo Court" & "Vendetta") again entered high in the Indie Singles chart, the album failed to dent the mainstream Top 75, and strained relations both within the band and with Creation resulted in the band announcing their split onstage in Brussels in late 1994.
In subsequent years, the band has been re-classified as being part of the shoegaze movement. Bands such as Ash & Oasis have in the past acknowledged their admiration of the band.
Subsequent to the band’s demise Robert Dillam moved to Scotland where he joined The Zephyrs, whilst Fijalkowski went on to form the band Polak, who signed to One Little Indian Records.
Discography
Albums
Against Perfection (Creation / CRE 138) - Mar 1993
Fake (Creation / CRE 165) - Sept 1994
Footnotes - Best Of 92-94 (Cherry Red / CDMRED327) - Jan 2008
Singles
Sunshine Smile (Creation / CRE 127) - Apr 1992
I’ll Be Your Saint (Creation / CRE 133) - Jul 1992
Homeboy (Creation / CRE 140) - Oct 1992
Sistine Chapel Ceiling (Creation / CRE 153) - Jan 1993
Favourite Fallen Idol (Creation / CRE 159) - Apr 1993
Kangaroo Court (Creation / CRE 172) - Apr 1994
Vendetta (Creation / CRE 177) - Sept 1994
Breathless
Adorable Lyrics
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Over this pristine view
My second-rate poetry
Just is not enough to describe you
I'm scrambling 'round the floor
Looking for some fresh metaphor
All the words to describe this just do not exist
I'm breathless and speechless
But still, there is so much to say
In words with one syllable
I love you
The lyrics of "Breathless" by Adorable depict a person's immense admiration and love for their partner. The persona confesses that even the most perfect view could not compare to the beauty of their lover. The persona's poetry falls short in describing their partner's attributes, but they still attempt to describe them with fresh metaphors. However, the persona acknowledges that there are no words that exist that could genuinely capture the essence of their partner's beauty. Despite this, the persona feels better than ever before and ultimately confesses their love.
On a deeper level, the lyrics hint at the limitations of language in conveying certain emotions and experiences. The persona's poetic attempts to describe their love fall short, suggesting that language itself may not be entirely sufficient in communicating certain feelings. This serves as a reminder that there are experiences and emotions that cannot be wholly captured by words alone, and that language is not an infallible tool for communication.
Line by Line Meaning
My eager eyes came stumbling down
As I looked upon this breathtaking view, my eyes couldn't help but be overwhelmed with the beauty.
Over this pristine view
The view was completely unblemished and perfect, creating a sense of awe.
My second-rate poetry
Despite my efforts, my attempts at describing the view through poetry are not good enough.
Just is not enough to describe you
The view is beyond words, and cannot be fully expressed through poetry or description.
I'm scrambling 'round the floor
In my desperation to find the right words to describe the view, I'm frantically searching for inspiration.
Looking for some fresh metaphor
I'm trying to find a new way to describe the view that hasn't been used before.
All the words to describe this just do not exist
I've exhausted all my vocabulary, but nothing seems to do the view justice.
I feel better than ever before
Despite my inability to fully describe the view, being in its presence makes me feel incredible.
I'm breathless and speechless
The sheer beauty of the view has left me completely without words.
But still, there is so much to say
While I may be at a loss for words, there is so much about the view that's worth expressing.
In words with one syllable
While the right words seem elusive, sometimes the simplest of words express the most profound emotions.
I love you
Despite my focus on describing the view, it's ultimately my love for someone that is the source of my joy and inspiration.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT DILLAM, PIOTR FIJALKOWSKI, KEVIN GRITTON, STEPHEN WILLIAMS
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Joaquín Chacana
Mis ojos ansiosos se vinieron abajo
Sobre esta prístina visión
Mi poesía de adolescente nervioso
No es suficiente para describirte
Estoy retorciéndome por el suelo
Buscando una mejor metáfora
Todas las palabras para describir esto simplemente no existen
Me siento mejor que nunca
Estoy sin aliento y sin palabras
Pero aún así, hay mucho que decir
En un par de palabras
Te amo
David Lea
My eager eyes came stumbling down
Over this pristine view
My second-rate poetry
Just is not enough to describe you
I'm scrambling 'round the floor
Looking for some fresh metaphor
All the words to describe this just do not exist
I feel better than ever before
I'm breathless and speechless
But still, there is so much to say
In words with one syllable
Dasdardly Dave
One of the greatest forgotten bands from the 90s
Laithangbam Beki
Where had I been all these years without noticing such a beautiful song... Pure eargasm.
Joaquín Chacana
Mis ojos ansiosos se vinieron abajo
Sobre esta prístina visión
Mi poesía de adolescente nervioso
No es suficiente para describirte
Estoy retorciéndome por el suelo
Buscando una mejor metáfora
Todas las palabras para describir esto simplemente no existen
Me siento mejor que nunca
Estoy sin aliento y sin palabras
Pero aún así, hay mucho que decir
En un par de palabras
Te amo
David Lea
My eager eyes came stumbling down
Over this pristine view
My second-rate poetry
Just is not enough to describe you
I'm scrambling 'round the floor
Looking for some fresh metaphor
All the words to describe this just do not exist
I feel better than ever before
I'm breathless and speechless
But still, there is so much to say
In words with one syllable
Tony Grant
If your in a band and can beat that, your really talented. 🙌
Sans Soleil
Breathtaking, only a few songs can draw tears of joy in your eyes and match the sound of your heart so harmoniously...
Brian Cretty
This is what I was listening to instead of grunge in the 90's. Rare in the U.S. Way ahead of its time.
Brian MacGregor
Easily my favourite song of all time. This has to be one of the best CD’s ever. Still to this day I play this all the time. Thank you Adorable.
fritshits65
whát a treat is was......finally and totally unexpected seeing ADORABLE L I V E after 25 years of absence....their gig @Scala nov 3rd was nothing short of OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!....
Skylaire Alfvegren
Was it a one off? I'm in So California, I don't believe they EVER made it to the States...