They met in Oxford around the summer of 2009 and were instantly singing from the same hymn sheet. After two months of rehearshals working on singer/songwriters Charly's back-catalogue, Dave, Jake, Rory and Charly played their first live performance on the Cowley Road in Oxford.
Molly
Charly Coombes & the New Breed Lyrics
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Unholy desire
And all the trouble me make is only making harder
Until we sing in the fire
Oh please take a look around
Baby please let your heart out
I'm all alone and can't wake up cause I'm sleeping it all
Oh please please stay here
But I'm alone and I can't wake up cause I'm sleeping it all
Strain your eyes in the daylight
Out on a dark night let it out
Break into pieces Luke broken glass
The lyrics to Charly Coombes & the New Breed's song "Molly" delve into the idea of taking chances and facing the consequences of one's actions. Each guess we take is described as a short in the dark, meaning that our attempts are often misguided and uncertain. However, we continue to pursue an unholy desire, even though it causes trouble and makes things challenging. It isn't until we face the fire - the consequences of our actions - that we are forced to confront our reality.
The singer pleads with his lover to look around and let her heart out, indicating that they are experiencing a tumultuous time in their relationship. The essence of the song is a plea for his lover to stay with him, even though she may fear what lies ahead. The singer is alone and cannot wake up because he is sleeping it all, meaning that he is avoiding his problems and not facing up to the consequences of his actions. The final lines break into pieces like broken glass, which shows that despite the struggles, there is still some beauty in the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Every guess that we take is just a shot in the dark
None of our choices are certain or guaranteed to work out
Unholy desire
There's a passion or longing that's not morally right
And all the trouble me make is only making harder
Our mistakes worsen our situation
Until we sing in the fire
Only when we're in the midst of hardship will we find our true voice or purpose
Oh please take a look around
I'm asking you to observe your surroundings
Baby please let your heart out
Please be open with your emotions
I'm all alone and can't wake up cause I'm sleeping it all
I'm struggling with facing reality because it's too painful to handle alone
Oh please please stay here
I'm asking you to stay with me
Baby you see what is you fear
You're afraid of what you can see
But I'm alone and I can't wake up cause I'm sleeping it all
I can't overcome my obstacles without help
Strain your eyes in the daylight
Look harder or more closely during the day
Out on a dark night let it out
Be vulnerable and express yourself even during difficult times
Break into pieces like broken glass
Fall apart completely and irreparably
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.