Trellic
Baxter Dury Lyrics


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… scraped out well
Missed the … while…pile
Both … are outside shops
She says nothing … to us
All I know, is we're together now, together now
All I know, is we're together now, together now

… and it's cancel part
She's here to launch a ride, still went wild
…you are… she says nothing …
All I know, is we're together now, together now
All I know, is we're together now, together now

Undesirable pretend that they see
That man driving …
Smash the game on a successful pass
She says nothing … to us
All I know, is we're together now, together now
All I know, is we're together now, together now
All I know, is we're together now, together now




All I know, is we're together now, together now
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Baxter Dury's song Trellic are somewhat challenging to interpret, as there is an overall ambiguity to the meaning of the song. However, it's possible to provide some insight into the story being told. The lyrics depict a scene in a neighborhood, where two people are walking around and taking in their surroundings. There is some sense of desolation and isolation in the area, as the phrase "scraped out well" suggests a place that has been worn down, perhaps by economic hardship or neglect. The next line, "Missed the … while…pile," is difficult to make out, but it may be suggesting that the singers feel they're missing out on something important, while there is a pile of something left unattended. As they walk around, they notice that both of them are outside shops, but the woman with them is silent and doesn't say anything. Despite the sense of melancholy and discomfort, the two of them feel a strong sense of togetherness, which is repeated in the key refrain, "All I know, is we're together now, together now."


The following verse doesn't provide much more context, but it does mention a ride being launched and someone going wild. It's not clear what this means, but it's possible that they're watching some kind of festival or event. Again, the woman is silent and doesn't speak. In the final verse, there is a mention of someone driving and a game being smashed on a successful pass. These seem like somewhat random details, but they may be painting a picture of a place that is somewhat chaotic and unpredictable. It could also be interpreted as a metaphor for the instability of life itself - no matter how much control we think we have, unexpected things can always happen. Despite all of this, the two speakers still feel a strong sense of connection and togetherness.


Overall, the meaning of Trellic remains somewhat elusive. However, it seems to be about the unexpected connections that can form between people in even the most difficult of circumstances. By focusing on their shared experience of being in this particular place at this particular time, the singers are able to transcend the difficulties and find a sense of comfort and togetherness. It's a song that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of challenging situations.


Line by Line Meaning

… scraped out well
We are feeling depleted and exhausted, as though we have been scraped clean by some outside force.


Missed the … while…pile
We overlooked something important, possibly due to being tired or distracted, and are now paying the consequences.


Both … are outside shops
We find ourselves outside of shops, perhaps doing some shopping or just passing through.


She says nothing … to us
Despite our surroundings and circumstances, the woman we are with is uncommunicative and distant.


All I know, is we're together now, together now
Regardless of everything else going on, the only thing that matters is that we are together in this moment.


… and it's cancel part
Something has been cancelled, possibly a plan or event we had been looking forward to.


She's here to launch a ride, still went wild
Despite having a specific purpose or goal in mind, the woman we are with is acting unpredictable or reckless.


…you are… she says nothing …
We are left feeling uncertain or confused by the woman's behavior, as she refuses to explain herself or communicate.


Undesirable pretend that they see
People who are not genuine or trustworthy are trying to pretend like they know what's going on.


That man driving …
A man who is driving seems to be causing some sort of trouble or danger.


Smash the game on a successful pass
We have succeeded or won at something, but the victory feels hollow or unsatisfying for some reason.


She says nothing … to us
The woman we are with continues to remain distant, offering no explanation for her behavior or emotions.


All I know, is we're together now, together now
Once again, the only thing that truly matters is our connection to each other in this moment.


Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
The repetition of this phrase reflects a sense of confusion or chaos surrounding us, with no clear direction or resolution in sight.




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@sboy1741

I met this song at a mall in Paris and it's always been one of my fav songsツ

@alanhall1123

WOW…. Loved lan and the blockheads…Baxter is a chip off the old block
Does he have an album out ? Love this track

@theeatmebeatmelady8620

Did u mean does his father have an album out??? His father past away from cancer

@AM-cs9ld

His latest album The Night Chancers is awesome. You'll luv it.
His stuff is a bit different and i can't get enough of it 😁

@sonial1839

You should check out his very first record ''Len Parrot's Memorial lift'' is a damn masterpiece of past decade

@deadbeatdynamo

The eyebrow raise @ 1:09 gets me every time. What a sweetheart.

@Trotskyxx

Absolutely - she has the most wonderful smile too. The whole video is just so chic and feelgood, filled with gorgeous people.

@petrichor649

Love it, we're together now

@gravlaxbob355

Are they not a lovely couple? What do I know. What I know is: this what great pop music should sound like!

@robhart7322

Love this song, Madeleine Hart Is Gorgeous

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