The son of a professional jazz musician, right from the start, Jamie Hutchings, the band's songwriter, lead singer and guitarist demonstrated a voracious appetite for musical ideas. With records that could range from noise scapes to tender ballads and crushing rock, the band was clearly outside the mainstream of music taste. After two albums plus several singles / EPs, the band left murmur and began making records independently.
Always known for their live show, Bluebottle Kiss continues to play infrequently in Australia, with Jamie Hutchings currently working on his second solo album.
You're Gonna Be On Your Own Soon
Bluebottle Kiss Lyrics
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That was alright It was alright with me
But seasons change seasons change seasons change so easy
To all the vice that cuts so evenly
And if I could if I could you know I'd try to ride it
Dig in deep now just to set you free
But I'm to blame I'm to blame if I try to hide it
Because I can't climb above this ladder, I can't penetrate this dream
I'd love to walk across water but I can't wade in past my knees
I've been driven round like Jehu gathering splinters in my eyes
I won't fog up no-ones vision and they'll start to wonder why
Why they're losing me you're on your own
This loss will set you free you'll be alone
And later on and later on you might appreciate this
So bite the bullet while it's near your teeth
Shut your eyes shut your eyes hold on to something solid
This bed of nails is gonna set you free
Because it won't crumble up beneath you leave you hanging by a thread
Listen girl let me beseech you it's my apathy you dread
Every rosy had got it's thorn pricks everybody's got cold hands
Take that load up off your shoulders and please try to understand
Understand that you're gonna be on your own.
The song You're Gonna Be On Your Own Soon by Bluebottle Kiss talks about the changing seasons of relationships and how sometimes it's hard to accept that it's time to let go of something that was once good. The singer uses the metaphor of being someone's car to drive in, meaning they were there to support and transport the person they loved. However, it's time to move on, and the singer can't do anything to change that. They wish to ride the change with their loved one but fear that they are to blame if they try to hinder the change. The singer feels that they can't rise above the ladder, can't penetrate the dream, and can't walk on water. They feel helpless and stuck, but they know that it's time to let go and move on. It's essential to bite the bullet and hold on to something solid to overcome this tough time.
In the end, the singer tells their loved one that they'll be alone, and it may be frightening, but ultimately being alone will set them free. The singer admits that it's their apathy that their beloved fears, and they encourage them to take the load off their shoulders and understand that it's time to be on their own.
Overall, the lyrics of You're Gonna Be On Your Own Soon are about the complexities of relationships and how things change over time. Sometimes it's hard to let go, but ultimately it's necessary to move on and embrace the freedom that comes with being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I was you know I was I was your car to drive in
I was always there for you, always available when you needed me.
That was alright It was alright with me
I didn't mind being there for you.
But seasons change seasons change seasons change so easy
Things change quickly and unexpectedly.
To all the vice that cuts so evenly
To all the bad things that hurt us equally.
And if I could if I could you know I'd try to ride it
If I could help you, I would.
Dig in deep now just to set you free
I would try my hardest to help you out of your troubles.
But I'm to blame I'm to blame if I try to hide it
I'm responsible for my own emotions and can't hide them from you.
Cut out that flame please stifle everything
Please don't let your emotions get out of control.
Because I can't climb above this ladder, I can't penetrate this dream
I can't seem to make any progress in my current situation.
I'd love to walk across water but I can't wade in past my knees
I wish I could achieve great things, but I'm stuck at my current level.
I've been driven round like Jehu gathering splinters in my eyes
I've been chasing things that hurt me in the end.
I won't fog up no-ones vision and they'll start to wonder why
I won't try to deceive anyone and they may wonder why I'm not more assertive.
Why they're losing me you're on your own
I'm distancing myself from you.
This loss will set you free you'll be alone
This separation may be good for you.
And later on and later on you might appreciate this
One day you may realize that this was for the best.
So bite the bullet while it's near your teeth
Deal with the situation now before it gets worse.
Shut your eyes shut your eyes hold on to something solid
Try to stay grounded and keep a firm grip on reality.
This bed of nails is gonna set you free
This experience will be tough, but it will ultimately make you stronger.
Because it won't crumble up beneath you leave you hanging by a thread
This experience won't break you.
Listen girl let me beseech you it's my apathy you dread
I'm not very emotional and that's what bothers you.
Every rosy had got it's thorn pricks everybody's got cold hands
No one's life is perfect.
Take that load up off your shoulders and please try to understand
Don't carry this burden alone and try to understand that things will improve.
Understand that you're gonna be on your own.
You need to prepare yourself for independence.
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.