Often thought of as a cross between Black Sabbath (due to their plodding, molten-heavy riffs) and Rush (due to their singer's high-pitched, Geddy Lee-esque wail), the somewhat obscure British metal outfit Budgie has influenced countless outfits, despite enduring countless lineup shifts throughout their history. The group originally formed in 1967 in Cardiff, Wales, comprised of members Burke Shelley (vocals, bass), Tony Bourge (guitar), and Raymond Phillips (drums), and by the early '70s, they'd inked a deal with MCA Records. This early lineup remains Budgie's most definitive, due to the fact that it spawned three of the group's finest albums — 1971's self-titled debut, 1972's Squawk, and 1973's Never Turn Your Back on a Friend — while the group's quirky song titles became somewhat of a trademark for the trio (such ditties as Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman, Hot as a Docker's Armpit, In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand, and You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk). For fans of early Sabbath, the aforementioned three discs are a must-have.
Despite building a sizeable following in their homeland (while never breaking out of cult status stateside), Phillips left the group prior to their fourth album, 1974's In for the Kill!, replaced by newcomer Pete Boot, which would in turn set off a flurry of steady lineup changes over the years for the group (the only constant Budgie member from the beginning was Shelley). Further releases were issued throughout the '70s, including 1975's Bandolier, 1976's If I Were Brittania I'd Wave the Rules, and 1978's Impeckable, but each appeared to be less inspired than its predecessor. With the emergence of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement (Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, etc.), interest in Budgie appeared to be rekindled once more in England, as Budgie headlined the Reading Festival in 1980 and 1982, in addition to issuing such albums as 1980's If Swallowed Do Not Induce Vomit and Power Supply, 1981's Nightflight, and 1982's Deliver Us from Evil.
Shelley and company would remain together for a few more years before splitting up quietly by the mid-'80s (ex-members Bourge and Phillips would unite in a new group called Tredegar, issuing a lone self-titled release in 1985). But almost as soon as they disbanded, several high-profile groups began covering Budgie classics, including Metallica ("Crash Course in Brain Surgery" and "Breadfan"), Iron Maiden ("I Can't See My Feelings"), and Soundgarden ("Homicidal Suicidal"), while back in their early club days Van Halen was known to cover the title track from In for the Kill! Budgie reunited for sporadic live gigs throughout the '90s (while past members formed the similarly styled outfits Six Ton Budgie and Boot66), resulting in several archival collections being issued: the best-of compilations An Ecstasy of Fumbling: The Definitive Anthology (a double-disc set) and Best of Budgie (a single disc), as well as the live sets Heavier Than Air: Live on the BBC and We Came We Saw (the latter of which featured selections from both of their Reading Festival appearances in the early '80s). ~ Greg Prato
Band biography on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
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Don't Go Away
Budgie Lyrics
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Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Don't go away, don't go away
Oh the summer time, pictures in a dream
Do the people play the game?
And fill an empty stream
When it comes to reasons for what is said and done
All the lights are broken
By another lonely tonight
Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Don't go away, don't go away
Sit you down beside me, light my darkened way
Someone said look out for now,
The future still remains
Past is gone and now the day is slowly drifting by
Look out my friend don't be a loser
Save yourself and cry, have abandon freedom
Don't go away, don't go away
Life can last a love time, open up your book
Come and take a look inside this heart of mine
I'll reveal behind my seal of endless words I say
Pass a little love my way don't hide
Only fools would turn a page
And walk away from me
Don't go away, don't go away
The lyrics to Budgie's song Don't Go Away are an earnest plea for someone to stay and not abandon the singer. The opening line "Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly" evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, perhaps for a time when things were better between the singer and the person they are addressing. The repeated refrain "Don't go away, don't go away" reinforces the sense of desperation and urgency in the singer's plea.
The song continues with references to the passing of time and regret for past mistakes, as seen in the lines "Past is gone and now the day is slowly drifting by" and "Only fools would turn a page and walk away from me". The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of life, urging the person to "open up your book" and take a closer look at their relationship, and to "pass a little love my way".
The final lines of the song, "Don't go away, don't go away", are a haunting reminder of the singer's deep-seated fear of being left alone. This song captures the all-too-relatable feelings of vulnerability and insecurity that arise when we realize that a relationship may be at risk of ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Despite everything else that's going on, there are still voices that speak softly and lovingly
Don't go away, don't go away
Please stay with me, don't leave my side
Oh the summer time, pictures in a dream
Memories of summer time that feel like a surreal dream
Do the people play the game?
Are other people just going through the motions of life like it's a game?
And fill an empty stream
Trying to make something out of nothing, like filling up an empty stream
When it comes to reasons for what is said and done
Considering the motivations behind people's words and actions
All the lights are broken
The world seems dark and hopeless
By another lonely tonight
Feeling lonely once again
Sit you down beside me, light my darkened way
I want you to come sit with me and bring light to my dark world
Someone said look out for now, the future still remains
Someone reminded me to think about the future even though things may not be great right now
Past is gone and now the day is slowly drifting by
The past is gone and we must focus on the present because time keeps moving forward
Look out my friend don't be a loser
Be aware of what you're doing and don't give up or let yourself fail
Save yourself and cry, have abandon freedom
It's okay to cry and let out your emotions, even if it means giving up some freedom in the moment
Life can last a love time, open up your book
Life can be long and fulfilling if we allow ourselves to experience it fully
Come and take a look inside this heart of mine
Let me show you who I really am and what's inside my heart
I'll reveal behind my seal of endless words I say
I'll open up to you and reveal the meaning behind my countless words
Pass a little love my way don't hide
Show me some love and don't be afraid to express your feelings
Only fools would turn a page and walk away from me
Anyone who would turn their back on me and walk away is foolish
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Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Don't go away, don't go away
Oh the summer time, pictures in a dream
Do the people play the game?
And fill an empty stream
When it comes to reasons for what is said and done
All the lights are broken
By another lonely tonight
Still the sound of voices whisper tenderly
Don't go away, don't go away
Sit you down beside me, light my darkened way
Someone said look out for now
The future still remains
Past is gone and now the day is slowly drifting by
Look out my friend don't be a loser
Save yourself and cry, have abandon freedom
Don't go away, don't go away
Life can last a love time, open up your book
Come and take a look inside this heart of mine
I'll reveal behind my seal of endless words I say
Pass a little love my way don't hide
Only fools would turn a page
And walk away from me
Don't go away, don't go away
by Burke Shelley and his wife, Blanche
Ross Rīga
Великолепно!
Chuck Magpie
This Budgie Tune Represents Everything, That Was So Great With 1970s Rock.
So Magical & Nostalgic. Nothing, Since The 1980s (To Present) Comes Even Close.
Alessandro
RIP to the best that ever did it.
Carlos Navarro
So underrated!
Homer Vargas
Rest in peace..burke love you.
Budgie Cat
cool song
Chuck Magpie
In Welsh: Boed i Dduw fendithio a'ch cadw'n dda. Burke Shelley a'ch teulu.