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.
You And Me Against The World
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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Makes you weary
Call on me
You've always been a friend
I want you near me
Always
I don't even know how you feel
Holiday
Is never gonna come
I want to be with you
In the sun
In the sun
All the love you lost
Could last forever
Like memories
And the moon is lost
And looking lonely
And far away
I want to know how you feel
I'm so far away
I'll repay
Everything and more
Just to be with you
In the sun
In the sun
You and me against the world
Always
You and me against the world
All the promises
Could last forever
Like memories
Never gonna say
Never say never
I'd rather say
I don't even know anything
I feel so vulnerable
I want to be
Only in love
And feel like it's us against the world
Against the world
You and me against the world
Always
You and me against the world
Always
You and me against the world
Always
You and me against the world
Always
The lyrics to "You And Me Against The World" by Badly Drawn Boy convey a sense of support and companionship in the face of adversity. The singer emphasizes their willingness to be there for their friend, ready to provide solace and be a source of strength when the world becomes overwhelming. The line "When the world around you makes you weary, call on me" highlights the singer's unwavering commitment to their friendship and their desire to have their friend close by at all times. However, there is a certain distance that seems to exist, as the singer mentions feeling far away and wanting to be in the sun with their friend, suggesting a physical or emotional separation.
The song also touches on the concept of lost love, comparing it to enduring memories. The moon is described as lost and lonely, mirroring the singer's yearning to understand how their friend feels. The vulnerability and desire for deep connection are evident in lines such as "I feel so vulnerable, I want to be only in love," suggesting a longing to establish a strong bond that feels like it's them against the world.
Overall, "You And Me Against The World" conveys a sense of loyalty, empathy, and a desire for intimate connection in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world around you
In times when your surroundings are overwhelming
Makes you weary
Causing you to feel tired and worn out
Call on me
Reach out to me for support
You've always been a friend
You have consistently shown friendship and loyalty
I want you near me
I desire your close proximity
Always
At all times
I don't even know how you feel
I lack knowledge of your emotions
You're so far away
You are physically distant
Holiday
A vacation or period of leisure
Is never gonna come
Will never arrive
I want to be with you
I desire to be in your presence
In the sun
Under the warm rays of sunlight
All the love you lost
Every affection you have let go
Could last forever
Has the potential to endure eternally
Like memories
Similar to recollections from the past
And the moon is lost
The moon appears misplaced
And looking lonely
Appearing sad and solitary
And far away
Distant and remote
I want to know how you feel
I wish to understand your emotions
I'm so far away
I am physically distant
I'll repay
I will compensate
Everything and more
All things and additional ones
Just to be with you
Simply to have your company
You and me against the world
A united front of just you and I, facing challenges together
All the promises
Every vow or assurance made
Never gonna say
Will never utter
Never say never
Avoid using the word never
I'd rather say
I prefer to express
I don't even know anything
I lack knowledge or understanding of everything
I feel so vulnerable
I experience a strong sense of susceptibility
I want to be
I desire to exist
Only in love
Exclusively in a state of affection
And feel like it's us against the world
To perceive ourselves as a unified force tackling the challenges we face
You and me against the world
A united front of just you and I, facing challenges together
You and me against the world
A united front of just you and I, facing challenges together
You and me against the world
A united front of just you and I, facing challenges together
You and me against the world
A united front of just you and I, facing challenges together
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Gough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shannon Mac
The boy doesn't disappoint. Wow, I feel old...have I really been a fan for 20 years?
Chronical Mass
Such an awesome memorizing flute sounding melody with a reverb or delay, awesome and different from the other releases the choice of percussion and worked well =)
That cheeky triangle
CaptainOatwright
Timeless dreamy melody 👍🏻
spiros karavalakis
His best album in years .
HorrorDude86
so glad he put this track on the album! <3
jujuonthemoon
I adore this song
HEAVY SALAD
So good!
teo delfuego
Beautiful!!!!
DIGGER THE GROUNDHOG
Best song on the album and Damon's best song since forever.
D M
One of the best BDB tunes