bass-baritone launching his first solo album Different World.
All the three albums of The Prostitutes (Get me out of Here, Hometown Zombies
and Deaf to the Call the last of which produced by Youth), the indie band he is
involved with, were highly acclaimed by both the critics and the fans and won a
number of awards and nominations in the Czech Republic where Adrian lives
with his family.
In his own project, Adrian teamed up with the rising star of the British music
industry Michael Rendall (previously working with Killing Joke, Paul McCartney,
the Gyuto Monks of Tibet, to name a few), to produce a generously arranged
collection of songs, with strong stories about maturing, loving, falling and rising,
experiencing private revolutions and leaving a trace behind.
The title of the album – Different World – refers to the times when a man would
express a strong opinion about a subject he knew nothing about as a point of
honour, when your Dad would give you a clip and Mum would send you outside
till dinner time. And when song writing was admittedly done with a full heart rather
than as a marketing business model.
Blood On My Hands
Adrian T. Bell Lyrics
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You tell me I don't pay attention to you
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
You wouldn't those guys who mess around with your girl
When I call you I get stack of lies
You whup 'm out before you dry your eyes
I'm not a fruit machine, a 1960's dream
And in the 'bet you' list i bet you never seen her
You're not unreadable, you're not unbeatable
I know just what you are, don't push your luck to far
You're not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish I knew that
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number
I had a dream, I met another girl
But in the morning, she was just a kick inside
I hope I'm getting through the Interference too
My money's running out, I don't know what to say now
The operator's saying 'cut the line'
You want to call here for the very last time
You're only young at heart, but there's a time to start
Just realizing what I've got down here girl
You're not unreadable, you're not unbeatable
I know just what you are, don't push your luck to far
You're not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish I knew that
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number
Say you don't realize
Is there nothing left inside
Hey did I get you wrong?
Say where's your number gone
You only call me if you're feeling blue
You tell me I don't pay attention to you
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
You wouldn't phone those guys who mess around with your girl
You're not unreadable, you're not unbeatable
I know just what you are, don't push your luck to far
You're not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish I knew that
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number
The primary theme of the song "Blood On My Hands" by Adrian T. Bell is a distressed relationship between two people. The singer accuses his partner of phoning other guys who mess around with her instead of coming to him when she's feeling blue. He expresses his frustration about being kept in the dark and being subjected to lies when she does speak to him. He has her number written on the back of his hand, and despite the fact they are having issues, he still wants her in his life. He believes she's not unreadable, unbeatable, or untouchable, and he knows exactly what she is.
The singer also discusses a dream he had about another girl, and how, when he woke up, he hoped he was getting through. Financial worries are also raised as the singer references running out of money and being cut off by the operator, indicating that he's trying to get in touch but can't. The song's repetition of the phrase, "I've got your number written on the back of my hand" adds to the singer's urgency to get in touch with his love.
Overall, the song explores the difficulties in a relationship and the continual effort required to keep the spark alive. Despite his partner's behavior, the singer still wants to be with her and understand her at a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
You only call me if you're feeling blue
You contact me only when you are sad or down.
You tell me I don't pay attention to you
You accuse me of not giving you enough attention.
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
If only you knew the challenges I am facing in my life.
You wouldn't those guys who mess around with your girl
You would not involve those guys who deceive your partner.
When I call you I get stack of lies
Whenever I try to communicate with you, you give me a bunch of false statements.
You whup 'm out before you dry your eyes
You quickly get rid of tears and pretend everything is alright.
I'm not a fruit machine, a 1960's dream
I am neither a vending machine nor a product of the '60s.
And in the 'bet you' list i bet you never seen her
I bet you have never met someone like her before.
You're not unreadable, you're not unbeatable
You are not inscrutable, nor undefeatable.
I know just what you are, don't push your luck to far
I understand your true nature, do not push your luck too much.
You're not untouchable, not just another girl
You are not invulnerable or just an ordinary person.
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish I knew that
I would like to communicate with you, but I don't know how.
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I have your phone number memorized.
I had a dream, I met another girl
I had a dream of meeting someone else.
But in the morning, she was just a kick inside
But in the morning, she turned out to be just a fleeting thought.
I hope I'm getting through the Interference too
I hope my message is getting through despite the obstacles.
My money's running out, I don't know what to say now
I am running out of money, and I am at a loss for words now.
The operator's saying 'cut the line'
The operator is requesting to cut the call.
You want to call here for the very last time
You want to call me for the last time.
You're only young at heart, but there's a time to start
You might feel young at heart, but there is a time to start taking things seriously.
Just realizing what I've got down here girl
Just realizing what I have with you, girl.
Say you don't realize
Tell me you don't understand.
Is there nothing left inside
Is there no emotions left inside.
Hey did I get you wrong?
Hey, did I misunderstand you?
Say where's your number gone
Tell me where your number has gone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Richard Alder, Nicholas James Watkinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ZikiJM
Great song and music...
jan holeček
pecka!
Linda Burgess
Great catchy song Adrian
Adrian T. Bell
+Linda Burgess Thanks Linda. Guess it needs some choreography :)
Adrian T
Adrian T