To date they have found their biggest hits include Mozart's House and the massive UK number one single, "Rather Be" with singer Jess Glynne which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Dance Recording
Birch
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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I went all round town
When I finally saw you
Now I'm speaking to make this something
Cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold
It's not enough to hear you
Your voice will never be
I, I long to see this evening through
Cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold
Ah ooh ?
Ah ooh ?
Ah ooh ?
?
The lyrics of "Birch" by Clean Bandit seem to describe a relationship that has gone sour. The singer was once infatuated with their partner and went out of their way to be with them. However, after some time has passed, they have realized that their partner is not who they thought they were. The singer now feels cold and distant towards their partner, and their attempts to salvage the relationship are met with frustration. They long to see the evening through, but the chill in the air serves as a reminder of the emotional distance between them.
The repetition of the word "cold" throughout the song emphasizes the emotional disconnect between the two characters. The use of the word "finally" suggests that the singer may have been unaware of their partner's true nature for some time, and their realization of this truth is a turning point in the relationship. The "ah ooh" sounds that end the song evoke a sense of unresolved tension - the singer's feelings have not been fully expressed, and the relationship may not be entirely over.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a fool for you and
I made a silly mistake by falling for you and it caused me to publicly roam around just to find you
I went all round town
I traveled everywhere to look for you
When I finally saw you
After my 'treasure hunt', I finally caught a glimpse of you
Now I'm speaking to make this something
I'm talking to you now in order to clarify something between us
Cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, cold
I feel cold and distant towards you
It's not enough to hear you
Simply hearing your voice is not satisfying
Your voice will never be
Your voice doesn't have the power to move me emotionally
I find I hate to be near you
I realize that I actually dislike being in your presence
I, I long to see this evening through
Despite the situation, I still hope that this evening ends well
Ah ooh ?
Ah ooh ?
Ah ooh ?
?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZA SHADDAD, GRACE CHATTO, JACK PATTERSON, NEIL SMITH
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@juliodelafuente687
Lyrics:
I was a fool for you and
I went all round town
And when I finally saw you
My mouth began to make this sound
I called
It's not enough to hear you
Your voice will never do
I find I ache to be near you
I long to see this evening through
I called
@a123450369
I was a fool for you and
I went all round town
When I finally saw you
Now I'm speaking to make this something
Cold [x7]
It's not enough to hear you
Your voice will never be
I find I hate to be near you
I, I long to see this evening through
Cold [x6]
I call home
Call home
Call home
Call home
Call home
Call home
@TheJordanquangtran
Ten years later, this is still one my favorite songs from Clean Bandit. Everything about this masterpiece moves me to the core.
@bob.from.accounting
This version of this song, is one of the most beautiful versions of the song that I have ever heard. Thank you. After years of appreciating this song, I've finally made a comment.
@druidicawen
This track tears right to the center of my heart. Squeezes, twists and then turns it back upright. So much beauty.
@silver_mooon
I miss old Clean Bandit...
@encl9644
Nothing wrong with this
@hotlush
They stumbled on a formula that gives them chart hits.
Can't blame them for sticking with it but it does mean we're not likely to see them produces more stuff like this or local sauce.
@alexcavell
@@hotlush The hits are drying up now. Would be great to see them go back to this unique and innovative style.
@TheAnonymous279
oh my god the strings neil and grace please stop ahhhh too beautiful so much talent is rare in groups like this these days i frickin love this band
@coxbright
Never realised just how amazing Clean Bandit are having only really listened to Rather Be and liking it but not listening to anything else. But after listening to Clean Bandit and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, I'm completely hooked!
@niskahanye7917
every single member in this band is so talented!