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.
Shake the Rollercoaster
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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While I shake the roller coaster morning blues
I can't get satisfied by being satisfied
I opened up my mind to find it wasn't mine.
Then I look for someone else
I can find no one else, like you
And when I needed something wasn't there.
And then I pleaded on the silent share
Only when it suits I can be on your side
You call me up, I sing my song without a smile
Then I look for someone else
I can find no one else, like you
Do do do
In Badly Drawn Boy's song "Shake the Rollercoaster," the lyrics discuss feeling unfulfilled and the search for something more. The line "You might walk all over me in violet shoes while I shake the roller coaster morning blues" is symbolic of feeling overshadowed and insignificant, while others seem to have it all together. The rollercoaster represents the ups and downs of life, and the violet shoes could represent someone who seems to have everything, but the singer is still stuck in a rut.
The verse "I can't get satisfied by being satisfied; I opened up my mind to find it wasn't mine" delves into the idea that just because you have everything on the surface, it doesn't mean you are truly happy or fulfilled. The singer searches for something deeper and more meaningful, and in doing so, comes to the realization that they may not have ever truly known themselves.
The chorus "Then I look for someone else, I can find no one else, like you" can be seen as a plea for someone to fill the void in their life, which they have been unable to do themselves. They search for someone who understands them and can relate to their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You might walk all over me in violet shoes
I allow you to dominate and control me in a flamboyant manner
While I shake the roller coaster morning blues
I struggle with my emotional instability and daily stresses
I can't get satisfied by being satisfied
I constantly crave new and exciting experiences even when content
I opened up my mind to find it wasn't mine.
I explored new perspectives only to find I lacked originality
Then I look for someone else
I search for a new source of comfort or inspiration
I can find no one else, like you
I struggle to find someone with the same unique qualities as you
And when I needed something wasn't there.
I felt neglected when I needed support
And then I pleaded on the silent share
I silently begged for assistance or understanding
Only when it suits I can be on your side
I am willing to support you when it aligns with my own interests
You call me up, I sing my song without a smile
I comply with your requests despite my own negative emotions
Do do do
Musical interlude
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Michael Gough
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