Donning his tr… Read Full Bio ↴Billy Lockett is a British musician from Northampton.
Donning his trademark leather jacket and set to transform the music of the stereotypical indie wild child, a youthful, self-taught, ambitious Billy Locket began 2011 with an armoury of tracks ranging from flawless piano playing [Heartache] to catchy, punchy feel good tunes [One That Got Away]; all aided by a uniquely soulful voice that leaves crowds muttering choruses into the night... and you thought Northampton only produced good shoes.
Hidden away in a quaint, terraced house, beneath years of prestigious artwork and creative awe, in a basement full to the brim of old slot machines, canvases, board games and band equipment, lurks the infectious sound of Billy Lockett; the towns best kept, home grown, musical prodigy in the making. Call it “acoustic-pop with a hint of indie”, call it “indie-piano with a tint of pop”; all we know is there’s some serious method in the music he’s making.
Billy’s lived in Northampton his whole life, yet it only clicked that he wanted to make something of himself when he turned 16. “You can’t win if you don’t play” is a quote that sticks out for him as he reminisces about the days he used to 7-ball all the drunks at the local pub. Although blessed with musical talent, Billy never realised he could truly make something of himself until he actually played the cards he’d been dealt [Follow me] and took his music out of his bedroom. “One day I thought to myself, get out of your room and work on your music... Show people why you’re doing it and what you’re capable of...”
Lockett starting playing piano aged 8; His Mum had originally wanted to take it up but after she lost the enthusiasm to play Billy took the reins and started jamming. From then onwards he played classical piano all through his early school days, and when his father’s friends came around to jam, he’d jump on the piano and join in - Never once did he have any lessons though. Then, at 15, he realised that there wasn’t much of a future in going to the pub, having a coke, mopping up the drunkards and chalking his cue, so he started a band. Sure, he might start where he left off; performing in a dingy little pub in front of an abundance of drunken people, who are applauding at a unique talent they wish they had, but there would only be one way up.
Although Lockett managed to overcome the challenges that face a sheltered upbringing and find what he’s been put on this earth to pursue, he confesses that his biggest musical achievement to date is the construction of Billy Lockett; “Getting the foundations in place, getting a great set, getting a manager, that’s what I’m really proud of”.
Like most perfectionists, Lockett admits that he can’t truly appreciate music when it comes down to his own and other artists singing and song writing because he’s “always listening out for how they’re doing things, or a certain piano note, or guitar riff”. Despite this, highly respected Radiohead are among one of the handful of bands that have influenced Lockett’s career as a singer songwriter; “what I like about them is how experimental and different they try to be, they don’t just stick to verse-chorus-verse-chorus with their songs, and that’s something I’ve tried to incorporate into my own material.” This definitely shines through in Billy’s latest track, ‘Clinging On’, where he is unusually experimental on certain keys and patterns, complimented by loop pedals and unique sounds; the song is also progressive all the way through, constantly building towards something bigger and better. This progression of sound is a tribute to the big sound of Massive Attack whom Billy also ranks as a crucial influence in his journey of song writing.
Although Lockett’s striving to be a “breath of fresh air” for the music industry, he is well aware that his “job is to create music that the public will like”.
Never Let You Go
Billy Lockett Lyrics
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I think about you everyday,
You don't believe I do.
Even though I messed it up,
One day I will come through.
And I'll ask you for forgiveness,
I'll tell you that I love you,
You'll think that I'm a heartless man.
You were never just my girlfriend,
A chapter in my life,
You made me who I am today,
My someday future wife.
And I took it all for granted,
Sorry don't come close.
But if I ever got a second chance,
I'd never let you go,
Let you go
Let you go
So don't leave
So don't leave
Let you go
Let you go
Let you go
So don't leave
So don't leave me.
In the past few months you've not been here,
and I've gone off the track.
I've been going out with other girls,
And don't ever want them back
And at first I feel happy,
But deep down I'm ashamed.
Because once you've had the best painting,
It's hard to fill the frame.
People say I'm insecure,
And I need to be a star.
So take me back, my love, my life.
And I promise we'll go far.
Let you go
Let you go
So don't leave
So don't leave
Let you go
Let you go
Let you go
So don't leave
So don't leave
So don't leave
Don't leave
So don't leave
Never let you go
Let you go
Let you go
So don't leave
So don't leave me
Billy Lockett's song "Never Let You Go" is a heart-warming confession of love and regret from a man to his ex-girlfriend. The song is about a man who realizes his mistakes after a break-up with his girlfriend. Even though he has been with other girls, he still thinks about her every day and wants to reconcile with her. He acknowledges he messed up but promises to come through and asks for forgiveness. He also admits that he made mistakes by taking her for granted and not appreciating her enough.
The song's chorus "Let you go, So don't leave" shows how desperate he is and how much he wants her back. He considers her as his "someday future wife" instead of just his girlfriend, and the fact that he is using the word "someday" shows that he is not over her yet. He mentions that he has been told he is insecure and needs to be a star, which could imply outside pressure that may have influenced their relationship in the past.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are powerful and honest, and they show the emotions of someone who has made mistakes but is willing to own up to them and try to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I think about you everyday,
Every single day I am reminded of you and all the memories we made.
You don't believe I do.
I know you don't think I still think about you, but I do.
Even though I messed it up,
I made mistakes in our relationship.
One day I will come through.
But I promise that someday I will make it right.
And I'll ask you for forgiveness,
I will take responsibility for my actions and apologize.
To maybe try again.
I hope you will agree to give our love another chance.
I'll tell you that I love you,
I still love you with all my heart.
You'll think that I'm a heartless man.
But I know you may question my feelings because of my past behavior.
You were never just my girlfriend,
You were always so much more to me.
A chapter in my life,
You helped shape who I am today.
You made me who I am today,
I owe everything that I am to you.
My someday future wife.
I hope to have a future with you as my wife.
And I took it all for granted,
I realize now that I didn't appreciate you enough when we were together.
Sorry don't come close.
I know that saying sorry isn't enough to make up for my mistakes.
But if I ever got a second chance,
But if you would allow me another chance...
I'd never let you go,
I will do everything in my power to never lose you again.
In the past few months you've not been here,
Since we broke up, I have felt lost without you.
and I've gone off the track.
I have done things that I'm not proud of.
I've been going out with other girls,
I have tried to move on, but no one compares to you.
And don't ever want them back
I realize now that they were just distractions from what I truly want.
And at first I feel happy,
At first, I thought these other girls would make me happy.
But deep down I'm ashamed.
But in my heart, I know that I should only be with you.
Because once you've had the best painting,
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
It's hard to fill the frame.
It's impossible to replace what you have given me.
People say I'm insecure,
Others have told me that I have issues with confidence.
And I need to be a star.
That I need to be successful and famous to be happy.
So take me back, my love, my life.
But I know that love and happiness isn't dependent on material things.
And I promise we'll go far.
I promise to work hard to make our love successful and enduring.
Never let you go
I don't want to ever lose you again.
So don't leave
Please don't go away again.
Let you go
I don't want to let you go.
So don't leave me.
I need you in my life.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@TheSpaniard80
What a song this is Billy 🔥🔥 heard it on Love Island last night. Some voice 🙌🏼👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@johnrossiter197
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Great work Billy ❤❤❤
@bethaneydunne9682
Amazing Billy your talented undereated emotional connect relate 😊😊amazing Voice what a song this is so so proud of you 😊well done 👏👏🙌🙌👌👌
@meganbosch2280
I’m so glad I found you, your music hits deep in the soul. Thank you for being you❤️ incredible
@tiaandupreez
Your songs is always the first on our minds. ❤️🎵❤️
@zathustarlight1926
God, such a beautiful song!
@adamashby2244
Beautiful my friend, I love your music and thank you for sharing it with the rest of us!
@joannehuntley7026
Stunning as always, sounds like a hit to me x
@kateallum4181
Love it - well done Billy 😮