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”.
Pick Me Up
Billy Lockett Lyrics
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I've been waking alone
I've been looking for the right girl
To make me feel at home
I've been going online
Michael said it works all the time
I'm not doing it right
Until I go
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in fate?
So come on, come on
I'm sure it's not too late
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in love?
So come on, come on
I nearly have enough
Someone pick me up
I've been going for a long time
Nothing seems to work
I've been dishing out more lines
But I'm always getting hurt
Are you there?
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
Are you there
For me?
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in fate?
So come on, come on
I'm sure it's not too late
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in love?
So come on, come on
I nearly have enough
Someone pick me up
It's funny how I found you
When I'd almost given up
And it's funny how we met
When I was almost out of luck
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in fate?
So come on, come on
I'm sure it's not too late
So tell me do you wanna believe
Believe in love?
So come on, come on
I nearly had enough
Until you picked me up
Pick me up
The lyrics of Billy Lockett's song "Pick Me Up" are a reflection of the artist's struggle to find love and happiness. The song is a heartfelt plea for someone to lift him up from his loneliness and lift his spirits. The first verse of the song talks about Billy's monotonous life, where he is driving down the same road, waking up alone, and looking for the right girl to feel at home. He also talks about going online to find love and failing miserably at it.
The chorus of the song is Billy's cry for help from anyone who may be listening. He questions whether someone wants to believe in fate and love and tells them to come on and pick him up. He emphasizes that he's had enough of loneliness and pain and wants someone to help him out of the rut.
In the second verse, Billy talks about how he's been trying to find love for a long time but is always getting hurt. He's scared and asks if someone is there for him. He then goes back to the chorus, hoping that someone will come forward to bring him out of his misery.
Overall, "Pick Me Up" is a vulnerable and honest expression of Billy's emotional struggles, and the song's relatability makes it resonate with many people who have gone through similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been driving down the same road
I've been stuck in the same routine for a while
I've been waking alone
I've been feeling lonely for some time
I've been looking for the right girl
I've been searching for a special person
To make me feel at home
To find a sense of belonging and comfort
I've been going online
I've been trying to find love on the internet
Michael said it works all the time
A friend suggested that it's effective
I'm not doing it right
I'm not succeeding in finding love online
I'm wrong, how long, how long
I'm frustrated and wondering when things will change
Until I go
Until I give up trying
So tell me do you wanna believe
Do you want to have faith in something?
Believe in fate?
Do you want to believe that everything happens for a reason?
So come on, come on
Encouragement to take a chance
I'm sure it's not too late
It's not too late to find what I'm looking for
Believe in love?
Do you want to believe in the power of love?
I nearly have enough
I'm almost at my breaking point
Someone pick me up
I need someone to help me out of this rut
I've been going for a long time
I've been searching for love for a while
Nothing seems to work
My efforts have been fruitless so far
I've been dishing out more lines
I've been trying different pickup lines to get a response
But I'm always getting hurt
But I keep getting rejected and it hurts
Are you there?
Is anyone listening?
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
I'm afraid of being alone forever
For me?
Will someone be there for me?
It's funny how I found you
It's ironic how I came across you
When I'd almost given up
When I was about to lose hope
And it's funny how we met
It's amusing how we crossed paths
When I was almost out of luck
When I had little chance of finding someone
Until you picked me up
Until you came into my life and gave me hope
Pick me up
Help me out of this difficult situation
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.