… Read Full Bio ↴There are three acts called Alfie: two from the UK and one from Norway.
1) Alfie were a Manchester based indie-folk band. They were originally signed to Twisted Nerve records, but moved to Regal/Parlophone Records. On October 26 2005, they announced they were breaking up.
Band members
* Lee Gorton (vocals)
* Ian Smith (guitar)
* Matt McGeever (guitar, cello)
* Sam Morris (bass, keyboards, french horn)
* Sean Kelly (drums)
a much loved but now sorely missed, one off, northwest/midlands hybrid of instinctive salfordian folkies and classicaly trained, satirical, psychedelic enthusiasts. did 2 albums on manchesters finest and most influential independant label, twisted nerve. their debut, 'if you happy with you need do nothing' was a sketchy, low-fi, but charming collection of 3 early e.p's that was then followed up with their twisted nerve debut proper, 'a word in your ear'. this record saw the band move a leap closer to the string and harmony drenched, sunshine psychedelia they were planning for their 3rd album, their debut record on regal/parlophone, 'do you imagine things?'. none of these albums sold particulary well so the band did their best and put together their 4th long player, 'crying at teatime'. this record was much bolder but still bore their, by now familiar, lacadaisical, unpretentious, soothing, yada, yada, yada sound, soooo.... as this was supposed to be their debut into the pop world everybody decided that it was all much too odd, all round, so they did the decent thing, (rather than bending to the celebrity ruled world of a.o.r.) and split up.
Alfie may also refer to the artist named Alfie Silas, known for her work with The Andraé Crouch Choir, and solo work under misc names, notably "Star" which was included on The Last Dragon Movie Soundtrack.
2) Alfie aka Alf-Gunnar Nielsen is a Norwegian pop singer who took part in the Norwegian national final of the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest with a song called "One". He was one of the members of Cape - a band formed in a Norwegian talent show Popstars on TV3.
3) Alfie Goff (alfie) is a 20 year old artist/producer from Hull, UK. He started making music in early 2020 and has released two singles.
Star
Alfie Lyrics
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I love the way your smile compliments your flowing hair
You know how to make my day
I smile before I even hear a single a word you say
I know you won't agree
But you shine brighter than any star to me
That's why you are my star
Yes you are
You shine brighter than the rest of them by far
Your kindness caught me off my guard
The way you laugh makes me forget I've ever had a broken heart
I tell you about my troubles
Please know I'm always here for you to talk about your struggles
I know you won't agree
But you shine brighter than any other star I've ever seen
That's why you are my star
Yes you are
You're my star
You shine brighter than the rest of them by far
You are my star
Yes you are
You're my star
You shine brighter than the rest of them by far
Alfie's "Star" is a song that reflects on how life seems more appealing when captured on film. The first verse describes how time on film stands still and how the singer hopes that time can slow down in reality as well. The use of black and white highlights the love and nostalgia for old photographs, which hold memories frozen in time. The chorus emphasizes how stars in the sky are just like photographs, they are both beacons of light created by people. The second verse talks about enjoying a moment, laughing and smiling while being captured on film. Despite this, the singer muses that photographs never do justice to the real beauty of a moment. Overall, the song suggests that photos are just a piece of a memory, a reminder of good times once had. In reality, life is about experiencing those moments instead of just trying to capture them.
Line by Line Meaning
Life seems so much sweeter on film
Life appears more pleasant when depicted in a movie
In black and white time stood still
When captured in monochrome, time appears frozen
And I'm hoping
The singer is optimistic
As I'm falling
The artist is descending in some manner
That time slows
The artist desires the slowing down of time
35mm
Referring to the 35mm film format often used in still photography
A flash and a click and it goes
The sound and occurrence of taking a photograph
Then much later
Referring to a later point in time
There's some paper
Referring to developed photographs
Where time froze
The photos capture a moment in time that will never change
Stars in the sky
Astronomical objects visible at night
You see when you fly
Stars are visible in the sky when flying at night
Beacons of light
Guiding lights for sailors and travelers across the ocean
Made by
Created by
People at night
The light from stars are created by people seeing them at night
Yeah it's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
Stars in the sky
Astronomical objects visible at night
You see from the ground
Stars are visible in the sky from the ground at night
Balls of light
Stars resemble balls of light
Made by
Created by
Burning inside
Referring to the burning gases inside a star
Yeah it's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
Smile and wave as it goes
Enjoy it while it lasts, and let it go when it ends
Laugh intently when it shows
Appreciate the good times and laugh when they happen
But this photograph of you my dear
A picture of someone dear to the singer
is nowhere near as pretty as you
A photo can never capture the true beauty of a person
It's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
Stars in the sky
Astronomical objects visible at night
You see when you fly
Stars are visible in the sky when flying at night
Beacons of light
Guiding lights for sailors and travelers across the ocean
Made by
Created by
People at night
The light from stars are created by people seeing them at night
Yeah it's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
It's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
Stars in the sky
Astronomical objects visible at night
You see from the ground
Stars are visible in the sky from the ground at night
Balls of light
Stars resemble balls of light
Made by
Created by
Burning inside
Referring to the burning gases inside a star
Yeah it's alright
Things turn out fine, no worries
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alfie Thomas
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