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.
One Last Dance
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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Please forgive me girl if I say the future is not bright
But please take my hand and we'll have one last dance in the place where we first met eyes
Holy city zoo
I recall the name of the place where I first saw you
With your eyes so kind
And your smile so bright
Where you go I wanna go
What you do I wanna do
I'll be your Troy Donnahue
If you'll be my Sandra Dee
It's a trivial pursuit
But I know if I fall on my heart
I'll be with you
But please understand I am just a man
And I need you to take me home
We're together now
Wanna change my shoes so I feel like you somehow
Need to breathe your breathe and caress your dress
I'll be with you for quite some time
I'll take you where you wanna go
Tell me where
I wanna know
I will just go with the flow
As long as I'm there with you
Are the kids ok
Did they find the time to give the call today
But my hearts with yours
I am keeping score of the things that I have done wrong
Another funeral
All the people I know are beginning to fade away
And I have to say that at least today its beginning to get me down
To this day I'm lovin you
We know what we wanna do
I am your Troy Donnahue
And you are my Sandra Dee
Now I know you well
I still love you adore you I need you more than then
With your eyes still kind and your smile so bright
I still want to take you home
And I will do all that I can
You're my women I'm your man
And if we still don't have a plan
We'll listen to Thunderoad
In Badly Drawn Boy's song One Last Dance, the singer tells his lover that the future is not bright, but he wants to have one last dance in the place where they met. The song brings back memories of Holy City Zoo where he first saw her, mesmerized by her beautiful eyes and bright smile. He recalls every detail of the place, and though it's just a trivial pursuit, he believes that falling for her was the best thing that ever happened to him. The singer wants to be with her always, be by her side, and have an adventure in life with her, even in the face of mortality. He knows he has made mistakes, but with her, he feels safe and secure. He conjures a beautiful vision of them being together, loving and supporting each other through the ups and downs of life.
The song touches on several themes of love, mortality, and memories. It is a sincere and heartfelt expression of the singer's feelings for his lover. The song's emotionally complex lyrics demonstrate his vulnerability and an unwavering commitment to her. The song's reference to the film Grease and its iconic characters, Troy Donnahue and Sandra Dee, underscores the singer's desire for a romantic and passionate love where they will overcome any obstacle. The song's most significant message is that life is short, and we need to cherish every moment with those that we love.
Line by Line Meaning
As we lay here tonight
While we rest together in this moment
Please forgive me girl if I say the future is not bright
I'm sorry if what I'm about to say upsets you, but I don't see a positive future for us.
But please take my hand and we'll have one last dance in the place where we first met eyes
Let's make the most of this moment by sharing one final dance in the same place where we first saw each other.
Holy city zoo
The name of the place where we first met
I recall the name of the place where I first saw you
I remember the specific location where we first crossed paths.
With your eyes so kind
Your eyes are warm and gentle.
And your smile so bright
Your smile is cheerful and radiant.
I just wanted to take you home
I desperately wanted to be with you and make you mine.
Where you go I wanna go
I want to follow you wherever you go.
What you do I wanna do
I want to experience your life with you, doing the things you do.
I'll be your Troy Donnahue
I'll be your ideal romantic partner, like the movie star Troy Donnahue.
If you'll be my Sandra Dee
If you'll be my perfect counterpart, like the movie character Sandra Dee.
It's a trivial pursuit
What I'm about to say may seem unimportant or trivial.
But I know if I fall on my heart
I believe that if I listen to my heart and follow its desires, I'll end up with you.
I'll be with you
I want to be by your side.
But please understand I am just a man
Please remember that I'm only human and I have faults and weaknesses.
And I need you to take me home
I need you to guide me and help me find my way home, both literally and figuratively.
We're together now
We're currently in a relationship together.
Wanna change my shoes so I feel like you somehow
I want to wear shoes that make me feel closer or more connected to you.
Need to breathe your breathe and caress your dress
I long to be near you and feel your breath and touch your clothing.
I'll be with you for quite some time
I want to be with you for a long while.
Tell me where
Please inform me of where you want or need to go.
I wanna know
I'm interested in learning what you have to say and what you're feeling.
I will just go with the flow
I'll follow your lead and do whatever seems natural or appropriate in the moment.
As long as I'm there with you
As long as I'm with you, I'll be content regardless of what we're doing or where we are.
Are the kids ok
I'm curious if our children are alright.
Did they find the time to give the call today
Did our children find the opportunity to contact us today?
But my hearts with yours
My heart is connected to yours and what affects you affects me.
I am keeping score of the things that I have done wrong
I'm aware of the mistakes I've made in our relationship and I'm trying to improve myself.
Another funeral
Someone else I know has passed away and I'm mourning their death.
All the people I know are beginning to fade away
Many of the people I know or have known are dying, growing distant, or fading from memory.
And I have to say that at least today its beginning to get me down
I have to admit that today the sadness and loss is starting to affect me more than usual.
To this day I'm lovin you
I've been loving and caring for you ever since we first met and I still feel the same way to this day.
We know what we wanna do
We have a clear idea of what we want for our future together.
Now I know you well
I've gotten to know you on a deeper level.
I still love you adore you I need you more than then
I still have strong feelings of love, admiration, and need for you, perhaps even more so than when we first met.
And I will do all that I can
I'm willing to give my all and do everything in my power to make you happy and keep us together.
You're my women I'm your man
You're my partner and I'm devoted to being the man you need and deserve.
And if we still don't have a plan
Even if we don't have a clear path or plan for the future, I believe in us and our love.
We'll listen to Thunderoad
We'll find comfort and solace in listening to the song 'Thunderoad'.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAMON MICHAEL GOUGH
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