1) New Jersey rock band Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist with this name.
1) New Jersey rock band
2) solo project of Bill Kaulitz
3) the visual key band ビリー
4) French 80's singer, real name: Laurent Bitan
5) Barry Cavanagh
6) US rapper
7) German hip-hop
8) Produced album: Stig'o ćumur (by Edo Maajka)
9) guitarist in TRUSTRICK
1) Sprung from the roots of the seminal punk bluegrass band, Seigobillies, the four person tandem known as Billy has steadily evolved into one of New Jerseys most versatile and loved bands. Billy has been referred to as equal parts Argybargy era Squeeze and early Elvis Costello, along with bits and pieces of Midnight Oil and Billy Bragg.
2) The solo project of Bill Kaulitz, frontman of german band Tokio Hotel. The first EP was released in 2016
3) Billy (ビリー) is a relatively new indies Visual Kei band, but already have a big fanbase. They tend to play a wide range of different music such as metal, rock, blues and ballads.
The band started in November 2004 with the three ex-bandmembers from バ×ツ (Baxtu): BAKU (ex.YU-KI) (vocals), Takuma (guitar) and Hiroshi (drums). Tsubuku (bass) and Mi-ne (ex. Akira) (guitar) joined them soon.
Their first performance was one month later, and they had 5 more secret concerts after it.
Their first single 試聴R -ダシヌキ edition- was released on the 15th of January 2005 on the day of their performance in the Ikeburo Cyber. A regular version was released soon after.
ビリー kept on performing and released their first mini-album: ベイビースグッバイ (Babies, goodbye). On the 21st of May, they were having their first one-man concert, and selling their single Beautiful Goodbye.
They recently released their first full length album, Bouquet, on January 16 2008.
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Don't Destroy Me
Billy Lyrics
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I love you can't you see
You're true as true can be
So don't, don't destroy me
I give my heart to you
A foolish thing to do
So darling please be true
If you should leave me now
I'd say I'd forget and forgive
But I'd remember your vow
With a heartache as long as I live
So hold my heart with care
My life and love are there
Please give me yours to share
So don't, don't destroy me
The song "Don't Destroy Me" by Billy 'Crash' Craddock is a country ballad that expresses the singer's deep love and vulnerability towards their partner. In the opening lines, the singer makes it clear how much their partner means to them and how they are unable to convey their love. The singer is vulnerable and afraid of losing their partner, urging them to be true to their love and not to harm them in any way.
The second verse is an expression of the singer's vulnerability, where they admit that giving their heart to someone is a foolish thing to do. The singer’s partner must be true in their love and care for their heart as they hold their life and love in their hands. The singer fears the thought of their partner leaving them, knowing that they would have to live with the heartache and memories of their past love. The singer begs their partner to be careful with their heart and to share in the mutual exchange of love.
Overall, Billy 'Crash' Craddock's song "Don't Destroy Me" is an expression of love, vulnerability, and the fear of loss. The lyrics highlight the deep feelings the singer has for their partner and the importance of trust and commitment in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You mean so much to me
You are extremely important to me and I value everything you bring into my life.
I love you can't you see
My emotions towards you are so strong and true that I cannot help but express them to you.
You're true as true can be
Everything about you is real and genuine, and I appreciate that more than anything else.
So don't, don't destroy me
Please do not hurt me or cause me any pain, as it would be devastating to me.
I give my heart to you
I am completely vulnerable with you and have placed all my trust in you.
A foolish thing to do
Some might perceive me as naive for giving my heart to you, but I believe it is worth the risk.
So darling please be true
I am imploring you to remain honest and genuine with me because I cannot handle any deceit or betrayal.
If you should leave me now
I am scared that you might eventually decide to end the relationship and abandon me.
I'd say I'd forget and forgive
Even if you were to hurt me, I would try to move on and maintain a forgiving attitude towards you.
But I'd remember your vow
However, I know that I would always remember the promises you made to me, and it would leave me with a deep heartache.
With a heartache as long as I live
The pain I would feel if you were to break your promises would last a lifetime.
So hold my heart with care
I am entrusting you with my heart, which is the most valuable thing I have, so please handle it with utmost care.
My life and love are there
My love and affection are fully dedicated to you, and I am ready to commit myself to you wholeheartedly.
Please give me yours to share
I am hoping that you reciprocate my feelings and give me your heart to share, building a strong and lasting relationship between us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, JOE SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz
What a beautiful voice he has, sounds a lot like my all time favourite Elvis Presley
@mikemeehan96
a very underated artist fantastic voice
@libertyann439
I mostly remember his stuff from the 70s and 80s. I wasn't aware he went back so far. And he does sound Elvis-like in this song!
@phylisscraddock923
Beautiful voice and song
@ruthboykin9873
Is this ever an old one! Great song, brings back memories! Thanks, Jack!
@2yellowmustang
Thank you for posting this. Never heard this song but could be I was just 10 years old and Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Paul Anka just to name a few were more heard of then!
@countrypaul
Beautiful! Nicely different song structure, too. How have I never heard this before?!? Columbia 4-41470, 1959.
@bobbyhall8862
Most people only sound like Elvis when their singing a Elvis song!! Billy sounds like Elvis singing any song!! That great! I wished& hoped I could sing like that!!
@johnsandiford5978
Great song Jack,thanks for sharing
@texasray1000
very welcome Rock, appreciate it, glad to share