His 2000 album The Hour of Bewilderbeast won a prestigious Mercury Prize. He also composed the soundtrack to the movie About A Boy (starring Hugh Grant), based on the Nick Hornby's book of the same name. His third album, Have You Fed The Fish?, was released in 2002. One Plus One Is One, his fourth album, was released in 2004.
Born in the U.K., his fifth album, was released on October 16, 2006. It is a nod to one of his major influences, Bruce Springsteen.
In November 2009 it was announced on the Badly Drawn Boy website that "Damon is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to a very exciting new project which will be reaching your eardrums in the very near future". [3] This album was soon revealed to be titled "Is There Nothing We Could Do?" featuring 'music taken from and inspired by the motion picture The Fattest Man in Britain.
Disillusion
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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Fueled by an image of me
Well I couldn't stay at your side
It wouldn't be right
A picture that I just don't see
Why do you have to make it so complicated
Can't it just be beautiful
I don't want to stifle your flight
Always in pursuit of the perfect people
Oh and I can see that it shows
But there's just an innocence in you I want to wring out
I know it could be beautiful
But I don't want a part of some situation
I don't want to be in that boat
I don't want to stifle your flight
I didn't mean to fall in love
Seems you created your own illusion
Fueled by an image of me
Well I couldn't stay at your side
It wouldn't be right
A picture that I just don't see
The song "Disillusion" by Badly Drawn Boy is a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationship dynamics. The singer is addressing someone who has created an illusion of the singer that is not based in reality, but rather in a projection of their own desires and expectations. The singer acknowledges that this illusion was fueled by an idealized image of themselves that the other person held, but they feel detached from it and unable to live up to the expectations placed upon them.
The singer is torn between wanting to be part of a beautiful relationship and not wanting to stifle the other person's aspirations or freedom. They recognize that the other person is in pursuit of perfection, and while they appreciate the innocence and potential of the other person, they also feel that they are not able to fulfill the idealized version of themselves that has been constructed. The singer ultimately decides that they cannot continue in this situation, and must separate themselves from the illusion that has been created.
The lyrics of "Disillusion" highlight the difficulties of communication and expectations in relationships. It explores the idea of projection and how our desires and hopes can sometimes distort our perception of reality. Ultimately, the singer comes to the realization that it is better to step away from a situation that is based on an illusion rather than try to force it to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems you created your own illusion
It seems like you have created a distorted perception of reality
Fueled by an image of me
This distorted perception is based on a false image of me
Well I couldn't stay at your side
I couldn't continue to be with you
It wouldn't be right
It wouldn't be morally acceptable
A picture that I just don't see
The image you have of me is not accurate or realistic
Why do you have to make it so complicated
Why do you have to create such complex situations
Can't it just be beautiful
Why can't things just be simple and enjoyable
I don't want to stifle your flight
I don't want to hold you back from doing what you want
I didn't mean to fall in love
I didn't plan or expect to develop feelings for you
Always in pursuit of the perfect people
You are constantly searching for the ideal partner
Oh and I can see that it shows
It's obvious to me that you're always looking for perfection
But there's just an innocence in you I want to wring out
Despite this, I see a desirable quality in you that I want to experience
I know it could be beautiful
I believe there's potential for something great between us
But I don't want a part of some situation
However, I don't want to be involved in complicated or problematic scenarios
I don't want to be in that boat
I don't want to be caught up in that kind of situation
I don't want to stifle your flight
I don't want to restrict you or limit you
I didn't mean to fall in love
I didn't plan or expect to develop feelings for you
Seems you created your own illusion
It seems like you have created a distorted perception of reality
Fueled by an image of me
This distorted perception is based on a false image of me
Well I couldn't stay at your side
I couldn't continue to be with you
It wouldn't be right
It wouldn't be morally acceptable
A picture that I just don't see
The image you have of me is not accurate or realistic
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAMON MICHAEL GOUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joel Middaugh
I think it's pretty "disillusioning" that Badly Drawn Boy is not more popular.
J.C
@ROY FR Popularity has never been a measure of artistic merit either
ROY FR
They never were that popular
Marco André Moreira
One of the greatest and most creative ideas for a music video...EVER!!!!
A.E. E.E
oh come on don't be so dramatic
You Can
He told me this and silent sigh directed by Gareth jennings just the other day he's a lovely guy
MightyMitoMaria
Oh but for a kinder and more gentle time. This album was listened to so much, I had worn grooves into it where none should have been. So, bought it again! Thanks for the upload. Beautiful to hear, here!
R Martin
Brilliant pop song. Should have been a smash!
opihutt
I've loved this since it first came out!
Kronic Studios
This takes me back..such a great video and song!