Born Brid… Read Full Bio ↴Bridget St John (b. 1946) is an English singer-songwriter.
Born Bridget Hobbs on the 4th October 1946 in South London, she learnt piano and viola as a child, and guitar while a student at Sheffield University, from which she graduated in 1968. Her "To B. without a Hitch"/"Autumn Lullaby" (1969) was one of the first two singles released by Dandelion Records, John Peel's label. Ask Me No Questions - including the earlier single, and sparingly produced by Peel - was the label's first LP later the same year.
Her second album, the more highly regarded Songs for the Gentle Man, was produced by Ron Geesin, and two more albums followed: Thank You For... (1972), again on Dandelion, and Jumblequeen (1974), on Chrysalis. Commercial success did not follow critical acclaim, and St John lay low for some time, reemerging in the 1990s, and releasing Take the 5ifth in 1996.
Aside from work under her own name, St John has also recorded with Mike Oldfield, Kevin Ayers, and Robin Frederick. There is another recording artist named Bridget St John in Seattle, Washington, USA, who has since changed her stage name to Sweet Punch to avoid confusion.
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To B Without a Hitch
Bridget St. John Lyrics
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And if I had someplace to go
I might even crank up the engine
And roll down a street just for show
Nobody said it was easy
But that doesn't mean it ain't right
I don't want
nobody else with me
So far I've kept every promise
A
nd this I'll continue to do
I'll love you like nobody's business
I wouldn't be me without you
I don't need the rain to remind me
H
ow good it feels to come clean
Th
e worst of the past put behind me
A
re spoken words I didn't mean
If I have to tell you I'm sorry
F
or something I shouldn't have done
It won't be for some other woman
W
ho smiles like she thinks I'm someone
So far I've kept every promise
A
nd this I'll
continue to do
I'll love you come hell or high water
I wouldn't be me without you
Oh, I wouldn't be me without you
The song "To B Without a Hitch" by Bridget St. John talks about the dilemma of leaving a relationship and the importance of keeping promises in a committed relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person singing the song has contemplated leaving their partner, but they haven't because they love them and value the promises they've made.
The first paragraph talks about the person's desire to leave, but also their lack of direction without their partner. They don't want anyone else to be with them when it's time to call it a night, which suggests a close bond with their partner. They also acknowledge that keeping promises in a relationship isn't easy, but it's important to do so. In the second paragraph, the person talks about their commitment to their partner, using phrases like "I'll love you like nobody's business" and "I'll love you come hell or high water." The person also acknowledges their past mistakes, but assures their partner that it's not because of another woman, implying that they haven't cheated on their partner.
The song overall conveys a sense of deep commitment and love, despite certain doubts and fears. The lyrics suggest that the person values their partner and their relationship, but also feels a certain restlessness and desire to leave. Ultimately, however, they choose to stay, and remain committed to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think about leaving
Occasionally, I ponder the idea of departing
And if I had someplace to go
In case I had a destination to reach
I might even crank up the engine
I could start the engine to get moving
And roll down a street just for show
Merely drive down a lane to make an appearance
Nobody said it was easy
It's not going to be effortless
But that doesn't mean it ain't right
However, that doesn't imply it's incorrect
I don't want nobody else with me
I don't desire anybody else to accompany me
When it comes time to call it a night
When the time arrives to retire for the night
So far I've kept every promise
Up till now, I've fulfilled all my commitments
And this I'll continue to do
And I'll carry on doing so in the future as well
I'll love you like nobody's business
I'll adore you with a passion that's incomparable
I wouldn't be me without you
You play a crucial role in defining who I am
I don't need the rain to remind me
I don't require the rain to refresh my memory
How good it feels to come clean
How refreshing it is to confess and make amends
The worst of the past put behind me
The most terrible episodes of the past, I've let them go
Are spoken words I didn't mean
Were the words I uttered unintentional and insincere
If I have to tell you I'm sorry
In the event of apologizing to you
For something I shouldn't have done
For something I mustn't have done
It won't be for some other woman
It won't be because I was involved with another lady
Who smiles like she thinks I'm someone
Who grins like she believes I'm somebody else
I'll love you come hell or high water
No matter what, I'll always love you
Oh, I wouldn't be me without you
Oh, I wouldn't know who I am without you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Rodney Crowell
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@saxongreen78
This makes me cry...it's simply beautiful.
@peterfriedman2830
"Buttercup sandwich"? Speed up and slowdown guitar picking? Marvelous!
@livioventura5061
What does "buttercup sandwich" mean exactly? I'm not a native english speaker and google hasn't helped exactly, I'm guessing it's not referring to the flower
I know this comment is 5 years old but I'll try asking anyway, who knows
@peterfriedman2830
@@livioventura5061 A slice of bread, some buttercups (small yellow flowers) and then another slice of bread. But does it have some deeper symbolic or cultural meaning? One of life's great unsolved mysteries.
@leanderfrogley1554
beautiful !
@bardofely
I had this amazing single!
@ianharris6665
6.2 K then 6.2 million have missed this treasure of a song