Early rehearsals in Justin's parents house were followed by a move to secret rehearsal space behind some storage cartons in the basement of Glasgow Art Centre (now defunct). Later on the band secured official rehearsal space at the Art Centre in a proper room with a cupboard to keep their gear in. Postcard Record signing and future megastars Aztec Camera rehearsed in the room next door. At this time Paul Tyagi (drums) joined the band as its first drummer. The first recorded Del Amitri track "What she Calls it" was the B side of a flexi-disc given away free with Stand and Deliver fanzine - the A side was given to another future Glasgow megaband The Bluebells. Unable to read music, early Del tracks were arranged and remembered according to 'bits' named after musical influences that included from Genesis, Captain Beefheart and Orange Juice.
Guitarists Bentley and Scobbie left in 1982 for university and the band faced a brief uncertain future until Justin Currie placed an advert in the window of a music store asking for people who could play to contact him, and the new line-up was formed with Currie (bass and vocals), Iain Harvie (lead guitar), Bryan Tolland (guitar) and Paul Tyagi (drums). The first non-flexi 45 single was 'Crows in the Wheatfield' with cover design by artist Laura Michael. Tyagi left after the release of the first album three years later becoming a successful photographer. Currie and Harvie were the only members of the band to remain present throughout its history – they were also the main songwriters of the group.
Jon McLoughlin (recorded and toured with the band during 'Some Other Suckers Parade') passed away in March 2005 from complications of Diabetes. He was 42.
Always The Last To Know
Del Amitri Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Someone who burns within your soul
And it looks like I am the last to know
I hear you've never felt so alive
So much desire beyond control
And as usual I am the last to know
The last to know
The last to know
Where you are
The last to know
If you're happy now
Or if he's treating you, like I treated you
Or if he's cruel
I'll be the last to know
We spent summers up beyond the bay
And you said these are such prefect days
That if the bomb drops baby
I want to be the last to know
But now you're living up behind the hill
And though we share the same city and feel the same sun
When your winter comes
I'll be the last to know
Always the last to know
How you're feeling
The last to know
Where you are
The last to know
If you're happy now
Or if he's pleading with you, like I pleaded with you
If you go, don't let me be the last to know
Don't let me be the last to know
Creations gone crazy
The TV's gone mad
Now you're the only sane thing that I have
Always the last to know
How you're feeling
The last to know
Where you are
The last to know
If you're happy now
Or if he's cheating on you, like I cheated on you
Oh, oh, oh
You were the last to know
You were the last to know
Don't let me be the last to know
The lyrics of Del Amitri's "Always The Last To Know" are a poignant take on unrequited love, longing and uncertainty. The song revolves around the singer's realization that the person they loved is now in love with someone else, and everyone seemingly knows about it except them. From the opening lines, the tone of the song is set: "So you're in love with someone else, someone who burns within your soul, and it looks like I am the last to know." The singer feels left out, out of the loop and blindsided, as they had no idea about the new developments in their loved one's life. The lyrics go on to express the singer's range of emotions - jealousy, confusion, desperation, and ultimately resignation - as they come to terms with the fact that their loved one is gone for good. The line "If you go, don't let me be the last to know" expresses the singer's desire for closure, a chance to know the truth and move on.
The chorus of "Always the last to know" is repeated, emphasizing the singer's feelings of being left out, misunderstood, and a bit of a fool. The second verse contrasts the carefree and happy times shared with the loved one before with the current situation, where they are divided by a vast distance of a hill, both physically and emotionally. The line "When your winter comes, I'll be the last to know" suggests that their relationship has lost its warmth, and their connection has been breeched beyond repair.
The final moments of the song reveal the singer's need for this person despite everything, acknowledging that they might be the only sane thing left in the world that has gone crazy in so many ways. The song is a stirring reminder that when love leaves us, it leaves us lost and alone, even if everyone else knows what's going on.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're in love with someone else
You have developed romantic feelings for someone other than me
Someone who burns within your soul
This person ignites a deep passion within you
And it looks like I am the last to know
I have only recently found out about your love for someone else, and it seems like everyone else knew before me
I hear you've never felt so alive
This new love has made you feel more alive than ever before
So much desire beyond control
Your passion for this person is overwhelming and beyond your control
And as usual I am the last to know
As is often the case, I have been kept in the dark about significant events in your life
We spent summers up beyond the bay
We have previously shared happy times together in a particular location
And you said these are such perfect days
During those summers together, you expressed how wonderful it all was
That if the bomb drops baby
You once stated that in the event of a catastrophic event, you would want to be kept unaware
I want to be the last to know
You would prefer to remain blissfully ignorant of bad news
But now you're living up behind the hill
These days, you live in a different area, away from our shared memories
And though we share the same city and feel the same sun
We may both live in the same general area, but we are leading very different lives
When your winter comes
When difficult times come around for you
I'll be the last to know
As usual, I will be the last person you turn to for help or support
Creations gone crazy
The world is in turmoil and chaos
The TV's gone mad
Even the media is not providing a clear picture of what is happening in the world
Now you're the only sane thing that I have
In this crazy world, you are the only thing that makes sense to me
Or if he's treating you, like I treated you
I wonder if your new love treats you better than I did
Or if he's cruel
I fear that he may be treating you poorly, and you are suffering because of it
If you go, don't let me be the last to know
If you decide to leave me or move on, please do not keep it a secret from me until it's too late
You were the last to know
In the past, you have also been left in the dark about important events, and I apologize for that
Don't let me be the last to know
I don't want to be kept blissfully ignorant of anything that may affect our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patrickstocks3576
So you’re in love with someone else
Someone who burns within your soul
And it looks like I am the last to know
I hear you’ve never felt so alive
So much desire beyond control
And as usual I am the last to know
The last to know how you’re feeling
The last to know where you are
The last to know if you’re happy now
Or if he’s treating you like I treated you
Or if he’s cruel
I’ll be the last to know
We spent summers up beyond the bay
And you said these are such perfect days
That if the bomb drops baby
I wanna be the last to know
But now you’re living up behind the hill
And though we share the same city and feel the same sun
When your winter comes
I’ll be the last to know
Always the last to know how you’re feeling
The last to know where you are
The last to know if you’re happy now
Or if he’s pleaded with you
Like I pleaded with you if you go
Don’t let me be the last to know
Don’t let me be the last to know
Creations gone crazy
The TVs gone mad
Now you’re the only sane thing that I’ve had
Always the last to know how you’re feeling
The last to know where you are
The last to know if you’re happy now
Or if he’s cheated on you
Like I cheated on you, oh
You were the last to know
You were the last to know
Don’t let me be the last to know
Oh oh oh
Don’t let me be the last to know
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no
@ScottishTeeVee
1 of over 2000 music videos on this channel, all taken from my videotape collection.
If you enjoy this channel, then help keep it going via Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/f91033fc
@walkawayrenee4290
Thank you!
@ScottishTeeVee
@@walkawayrenee4290 Glad you enjoyed it
@amanvaidya7193
Thank you!! 💕
@shaycostello888
Thank you
@ScottishTeeVee
@@shaycostello888 Thanks you Shay
@keithbarrett656
It's 2022 and i still love this tune. Anybody else listening?
@graveyarddance
yep, me. i love this band.
@rockape629
Oh yes!
@davidkoplitz1969
Luv these guys !