Belleruche released a series of three extremely limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex Recording Industries label before signing with Tru Thoughts. These individually numbered 45’s (with hand screen-printed sleeves) quickly sold out in the UK’s independent record stores and attracted a cult following in the UK and Europe, having been hand-distributed by the band at gigs.
In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album Turntable Soul Music was released in July of the same year, gaining admiring reviews both at home and abroad and becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history.
The songs on ‘Turntable Soul Music’ were written in train carriages, dubious minicabs and pub backrooms around the UK whilst the trio gigged everywhere they could. The songs were then forged and reworked in the band’s electrifying live shows. From their initial sunday residency in the Salmon and Compass in Angel, London to gigs all over Europe, Australia and Asia. ‘Turntable Soul Music’ is like a weird trawl through a dusty basement full of the best records you’ve never heard of, whilst a voice you can’t quite pin down sings hooks you can’t forget.
Their live show marks them apart, using only a turntable, sampler, guitar and microphone, they combine to produce something markedly different. Sounding at once both weird and distinctive, but at the same time musical and compelling, they have played at venues as diverse as Montreux Jazz Festival, The Dance arena at Glastonbury, and many underground nightclubs.
In October 2008 Tru Thoughts released The Express, the bands second album. Following on from the live songwriting and broken leads ethic of Belleruche's debut, 'The Express' has maybe a tougher sound.
Their latest album 270 Stories - including the singles Clockwatching, Fuzz Face and 3 Amp Fuse - was released in October 2010. The band will be playing festival dates this summer and touring the new album in autumn.
Kathrin deBoer
Raised on a pirate boat sailing the South Pacific Ocean, with only Billie Holiday and Spanky Wilson records for company, Kathrins voice carries the soul of the wind off the cape mixed with the grit of illegal Polynesian rum bars. Lyrics written in bottles cast into the sea found their way into three continents; Kathrin jumped ship and found London.
Ricky Fabulous
Leo. Baby. Following an adolescence chasing girls and heavy rock bands, Fabulous found himself trapped working for a Maltese gangster in a frozen northern town. Whilst keeping warm locked in a damp basement, he found a stack of quarter inch tapes and discovered the work of Grant Green and Django Reinhardt, which gave him the energy to slip out of town, heading south on a freight car clutching a false identity and a forty-year-old guitar.
DJ Modest
Growing up in the deep south, in engine oil and mud, Modest discovered hiphop on a stolen radio, sneaking into clubs through broken windows to hear more. Building turntables and mixers from scavenged electronic gear and two stroke engines, he created a soundsystem and played unlawful hiphop parties in strange woodlands to farmers. He coaxes twisted Bluenote solos and broken drums from Shure m44-7s whilst drunk on moonshine.
Anything You Want
Belleruche Lyrics
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Tried to hide I did the best I could do
But you weren't to be convinced or fooled
In no time I couldn't get enough of you
We spent some time doing one thing or another
Never really mattered as long as we were together
I was impressed your tricks worked a treat
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Forgive the doe eyed relentless attention
If it's on I'm on and there's no more use in pretending
Close to the chase it's clear you've had fun playing
Some liberties well you've surely been taking
Now you blew me away with your quick turn around
Clocked a reaction I was least expecting
Realised too late if I wanted to keep you
I'll have to be good at treating you mean
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Oh
I can't deny we had something good
Never see it coming when it coming when it turns on you
Before I knew it I was in too deep, what can I say
Something's just ain't meant to be there
This is trouble and ain't going nowhere
Good riddens to you if that's how you play it
It stops right here I'm throwing you back in
This is a story where no one ever wins
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Yes I did
I went and fell for you
Yes I did
I went and fell for you
The lyrics to Belleruche's "Anything You Want" describe a romantic relationship that went wrong. The singer had tried to resist their attraction to the other person, but eventually fell for them. They spent time together doing various activities, but the other person was not convinced of the sincerity of the singer's feelings. The relationship was tumultuous, with the other person taking liberties and playing games. The singer realized that they were in too deep and that the relationship was not meant to be. Despite the pain, the singer cannot deny their feelings and the fact that they fell for the other person.
The lyrics suggest a feeling of vulnerability and honesty. The singer admits to their feelings and their mistakes, showing a willingness to take responsibility for their actions. The song also explores themes of power dynamics and manipulation in relationships. The other person in the relationship is portrayed as manipulative and playing games, while the singer is left feeling hurt and used.
Overall, "Anything You Want" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling too deeply for someone who is not trustworthy or respectful of your feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to deny I had a weakness for you
I attempted to hide my vulnerability and attraction towards you
Tried to hide I did the best I could do
I made efforts to conceal my emotions and expressiveness
But you weren't to be convinced or fooled
You were not easily persuaded or deceived
In no time I couldn't get enough of you
Eventually, I became infatuated with you and couldn't resist your allure
We spent some time doing one thing or another
We engaged in various activities together
Never really mattered as long as we were together
The specific activities we did were not as important as the fact that we were spending time together
I was impressed your tricks worked a treat
I was impressed by your cunning and effective methods
Realised too late I shouldn't tell you how I feel
I came to the realization that it was unwise to reveal my feelings to you after it was already done
Well I feel for you
I have strong emotions of love towards you
I went and fell for you
I have become deeply infatuated with you
Forgive the doe eyed relentless attention
Please excuse my persistently obsessed behavior
If it's on I'm on and there's no more use in pretending
If there is something going on between us, I will embrace it and not pretend otherwise
Close to the chase it's clear you've had fun playing
It is apparent that you have enjoyed playing with my emotions and leading me on
Some liberties well you've surely been taking
You have taken advantage of my emotions and my willingness to please you
Now you blew me away with your quick turn around
You surprised and shocked me with your sudden change in attitude or behavior
Clocked a reaction I was least expecting
You noticed a response from me that I didn't anticipate or intend to reveal
Realised too late if I wanted to keep you
I came to the realization too late that in order to keep your affection and attention, I would have to treat you poorly
I'll have to be good at treating you mean
I will have to become skilled at being cruel or unkind to keep your interest
I can't deny we had something good
I cannot deny that we had a positive connection or relationship at some point
Never see it coming when it coming when it turns on you
You never expect things to turn sour or negative so quickly
Before I knew it I was in too deep, what can I say
I became overly invested in the relationship before I even realized it, and now I am struggling to know what to do
Something's just ain't meant to be there
Some relationships are not meant to last or succeed
This is trouble and ain't going nowhere
This situation is chaotic and will lead nowhere positive
Good riddens to you if that's how you play it
I am glad to say goodbye to you if this is how you choose to behave
It stops right here I'm throwing you back in
I am putting an end to this relationship and rejecting you
This is a story where no one ever wins
This situation is a lose-lose for all parties involved and there is no positive outcome
Yes I did
I am admitting or confirming that I fell for you
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ghostdogsurvivalist
Tried to deny I had a weakness for you
Tried to hide I did the best I could do
But you weren't to be convinced or fooled
In no time I couldn't get enough of you
We spent some time doing one thing or another
Never really mattered as long as we were together
I was impressed your tricks worked a treat
Realised too late I shouldn't tell you how I feel
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Forgive the doe eyed relentless attention
If it's on I'm on and there's no more use in pretending
Close to the chase it's clear you've had fun playing
Some liberties well you've surely been taking
Now you blew me away with your quick turn around
Clocked a reaction I was least expecting
Realised too late if I wanted to keep you
I'll have to be good at treating you mean
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Oh
I can't deny we had something good
Never see it coming when it coming when it turns on you
Before I knew it I was in too deep, what can I say
Something's just ain't meant to be there
This is trouble and ain't going nowhere
Good riddens to you if that's how you play it
It stops right here I'm throwing you back in
This is a story where no one ever wins
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Well I feel for you
I went and fell for you
Yes I did
I went and fell for you
Yes I did
I went and fell for y
@judithincalgary
Am I the only person in the world who has never heard of this amazing group?! I've purchased TWO copies of The Express and I have a funny feeling I will be buying more copies for everyone who matters. The Express is SUBLIME.
@espy0008
So glad YouTube put this in my lineup!
@benjaminrusso5771
Amazing. i've listened this song thousand times but it still burn.
@monheiss1572
Love this such brilliant musos' and her voice is so lush!!
@zodjenkins2595
gorgeous sound
@itriedudied3675
What a tune love this.. propa music.....
@malinaursnes3048
My NEW 🙏💖GODS
@elisebah1
I love this song...... :*
@Ernesto6345.
Fascinante música 🎶
@bs13a
Tune.