He was the lead vocalist of rock band Suede from 1989 until their split in 2002. He then fronted The Tears with ex-Suede guitarist, Bernard Butler although as of 2006 they are on hiatus.
So far Anderson has released 4 solo albums. His self-titled debut was released in 2007. The following year brought the quieter, piano-driven Wilderness and Slow Attack was released in 2009. A return to the rock band format "restless, noisy and dynamic" album Black Rainbows was released on September 26, 2011.
Suede reformed in 2010, releasing the albums Bloodsports in 2013 and Night Thoughts in 2016.
Possession
Brett Anderson Lyrics
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For her I would step into the grave
Until my skin turns gray
Until my vessels die
And the memory is stained
For her I would play in the traffic
For her I would leap into the flame
But still I don't posses her
Bun still I can't, can't take
The weakness that I feel at
The dimension of her name.
The lyrics to Brett Anderson's song, "Possession", convey a powerful message of possession and determination, yet also display a sense of emotional vulnerability. The first verse, "For her I would steal the shadow, For her I would step into the grave, Until my skin turns gray, Until my vessels die," shows the lengths the singer is willing to go to obtain possession of the person they love. The second verse, "For her I would play in the traffic, For her I would leap into the flame," further emphasizes this point. However, despite the singer's efforts, they still do not possess the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
For her I would steal the shadow
I am willing to do anything for her, even if it means stealing something intangible like the shadow.
For her I would step into the grave
I would even risk my life for her, even if it means losing it all in the end.
Until my skin turns gray
I am willing to devote myself to her until the point that my skin turns gray and old.
Until my vessels die
I am willing to give her everything I have until the very last drop of my existence.
And the memory is stained
Everything that I have done for her will stay with me forever - a permanent mark on my life and memories.
For her I would play in the traffic
My love for her is so strong that I would even do something dangerous and risky like playing in traffic for her.
For her I would leap into the flame
I would take an extreme leap of faith, even jumping into a flame, for her love.
But still I don't posses her
Even with all that I have done for her, I still cannot control her or possess her love.
But still I don't posses her
As much as I wish to have her love, I realize that I cannot control her nor her affections.
Bun still I can't, can't take
I cannot help but feel helpless and vulnerable when it comes to the power of her love.
The weakness that I feel at
Even with all that I have done for her, the mere mention of her name weakens me and leaves me powerless.
The dimension of her name.
The power of her love, her very existence, is something that I cannot fully comprehend or understand, leaving me in awe and admiration.
Contributed by Mila E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tin Drum
Such a powerful track.
Ann Gordon
Sad beautiful and a sense of yearning and longing
Eduardo F.L.
Nice
winda34
thank you xx