Adamson left school and shifted into graphic design attending Stockport Art College[3] but quit shortly after, favouring to venture into the exploding punk rock scene of the late 1970s. He joined ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto's band Magazine, playing bass guitar, scoring one chart single, "Shot by Both Sides"; in late 1977, he also joined Buzzcocks, as a short-time replacement of Garth Smith. He played on all of Magazine's albums, and contributed to Devoto's solo album and his next band, Luxuria. He also contributed to the studio-based band Visage, playing on the ensemble's first two albums, Visage and The Anvil.
After Magazine broke up, Adamson worked with another ex-Buzzcock, Pete Shelley, before joining Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He appeared on five of that band's albums: From Her to Eternity; The Firstborn Is Dead; Kicking Against the Pricks; Your Funeral, My Trial; and Tender Prey. After his stint in the band, he went solo, releasing an EP, The Man with the Golden Arm in 1988, and his first solo album, Moss Side Story, the following year, the soundtrack to a non-existent film noir.[4] The album incorporated newscasts and sampled sound effects and featured guest musicians Marcia Schofield (of The Fall), Diamanda Galas, Roland S. Howard, and former colleagues from the Bad Seeds.[4] Adamson's second solo album was the soundtrack to a real film this time - Carl Colpaert's Delusion, and he would go on to provide sountracks for several other films.[4]
Adamson's third album, Soul Murder, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 1992.[4][5]
His solo work is influenced by John Barry, Elmer Bernstein and Ennio Morricone. Later works have included jazz, electronica, soul, funk, and dub styles.
In 2002, Adamson left his long-term label, Mute Records, and started his own 'production home', Central Control International. In 2006, he released Stranger on the Sofa, first for his Central Control International imprint, to critical acclaim. Back To The Cat, his second album for the label, was released in March 2008.[1]
In 2007 it was announced that Magazine would reform for concerts in 2008. Adamson will be part of this and the same line up that recorded Secondhand Daylight will reform, with the exception of the late John McGeoch. McGeoch will be replaced by Luxuria/Apollo 440 member Noko.
If You Love Her
Barry Adamson Lyrics
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So my future written, read the lines
The church bells will no longer be appealing
Darkness fall with the sun no longer shines
If you love her won't you tell her?
She was everything among when you were her fellow
If you love her won't you let her go where hope is?
Smell around here anymore, oh
The news was brief and firmly and sorrow
The freaks of love almost shrivels up and right
Each moment now was a version of tomorrow
Seen through the eyes one who can only cry
If you love her won't you tell her?
She was everything among when you were
And if you love her won't you let her go where hope is?
When did I get come? You were only one
For god and son yesterday
We taste it, love like never before
My casket to the color of your choosing
My face made up to always cast the smile
This sick never hide the bruising
My goodness, you've been laughing all the while
If you love her won't you tell her?
She was everything among when you were her fellow
If you love her won't you let her go where hope is?
Live where hope is, all there is, is hope
The lyrics of Barry Adamson's song If You Love Her are a haunting yet beautiful reflection on love, loss, and regret. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song as the singer looks into the face of someone he loves who is leaving. The future is written and the lines are read, indicating that the singer knows what is coming, and it is not good news. The church bells, which may symbolize hope or happiness, are no longer appealing, and darkness falls with the setting sun. The singer seems resigned to his fate and the loss of his love.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the singer to tell his loved one that he loves her and to let her go where hope is. It is a common theme in love stories - the fear of loss and the reluctance to let go. The line "If you love her won't you let her go where hope is?" is a poignant reminder that sometimes the best thing we can do for someone we love is to set them free.
The later part of the song becomes more surreal, with talk of a casket and a face made up to cast a smile. The line "My goodness, you've been laughing all the while" seems to indicate that the singer's loved one is already gone, and he is left to deal with his own sorrow and regrets.
Overall, the song is a moving reflection on love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I looked into her face, she was leaving
I saw her leaving and knew my future was decided.
So my future written, read the lines
My future was predetermined, I had no control over it.
The church bells will no longer be appealing
I am no longer interested in religion or hope.
Darkness fall with the sun no longer shines
The future isn't bright anymore, I can't see the light in my life.
If you love her won't you tell her?
If you truly love someone, you must express it to them.
She was everything among when you were her fellow
She was your world when she was with you.
If you love her won't you let her go where hope is?
If you love her, you must let her go to where there is hope.
Smell around here anymore, oh
I can't smell her fragrance around me anymore.
The news was brief and firmly and sorrow
I received the news of her departure with a heavy heart.
The freaks of love almost shrivels up and right
Love can be so powerful that it can almost wilt and die when it is gone.
Each moment now was a version of tomorrow
Every moment is an anticipation of what is to come.
Seen through the eyes one who can only cry
I can only see the future through tears and sadness.
When did I get come? You were only one
When did I become this way? You were the only one for me.
For god and son yesterday
Yesterday, it felt like religion and family were enough to keep me going.
We taste it, love like never before
We experienced true love like we never had before.
My casket to the color of your choosing
Even in death, I want to give you a choice and allow you to decide.
My face made up to always cast the smile
I will always be smiling, even if it's not genuine, just for you.
This sick never hide the bruising
My sadness and pain are still visible despite putting on a happy face.
My goodness, you've been laughing all the while
You have been happy while I have been suffering, despite hiding it behind a smile.
Live where hope is, all there is, is hope
Live in a place where there is hope, because that is all that there is left.
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