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.
Don't Come Home Too Soon
Del Amitri Lyrics
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Let all friends have whiskey on it's breath,
The world may not be shaking yet
but you might prove them wrong,
Even long shots make it
So go then, out into history,
And show them how easy it can be,
but pretty soon you'll see,
Even long shots make it,
Just don't come home too soon,
Just don't come home too soon,
And I don't care what people say,
We can laugh it all away,
But if I have a dream at all
For once you won't be on that stupid plane
And the world may not be shaking yet,
But you might prove them wrong,
Even long shots make it
Just don't come home too soon,
Just don't come home too soon,
I don't care what people say
(just don't come home too soon)
We're gonna laugh it all the way
(just don't come home too soon)
I don't care what people say
(just don't come home too soon)
We're gonna laugh it all the way
(just don't come home too soon)
I don't care what people say
(just don't come home too soon)
We're gonna laugh it all the way
(just don't come home too soon)
I don't care what people say
(just don't come home too soon)
We're gonna laugh it all the way
(just don't come home too soon)
"Don't Come Home Too Soon” by Del Amitri is a song about a person leaving to pursue a dream or goal, and the desire for them to succeed but also the fear of them failing. The song encourages the person to do their best and be ambitious, but also to take their time and not rush back home if they haven’t achieved what they set out to do. The verses speak to the idea that even if the odds are against you, it’s still worth taking the chance and trying, because “even long shots make it”. The chorus repeats the plea of “just don’t come home too soon”, emphasizing the need for the person to fully commit to their dream and not give up too easily.
The lyrics also reference the idea that the outside world might not believe in the person’s abilities, but they should still pursue their goals anyway. The line “the world may not be shaking yet, but you might prove them wrong” speaks to the idea of defying expectations and proving skeptics wrong. The repetition of “I don't care what people say, we're gonna laugh it all the way” further reinforces the idea that the person should follow their dreams despite what others may say or think.
Overall, the song is a message of encouragement and support for those chasing their dreams, but also a reminder to stick with it and not give up too soon.
Line by Line Meaning
So long, go on and do your best,
The singer is wishing the person to do their best and leave with a positive attitude.
Let all friends have whiskey on it's breath,
The singer wants the person to have a good time and for their friends to join them.
The world may not be shaking yet but you might prove them wrong,
The singer is acknowledging that there may not be a lot of excitement in the world right now, but the person has the potential to make a difference.
Even long shots make it
The artist is encouraging the person to take a chance, even if it seems impossible.
And show them how easy it can be,
The artist wants the person to succeed and prove that it's not as difficult as it seems.
You might not believe it yet but pretty soon you'll see,
The singer is confident that the person will see success soon, even if they don't believe it yet.
Just don't come home too soon,
The singer doesn't want the person to give up too early and come home too soon.
And I don't care what people say,
The artist is confident in the person and doesn't care about negative opinions from others.
We can laugh it all away,
The artist wants to have a positive attitude and not let negative views bring them down.
But if I have a dream at all for once you won't be on that stupid plane,
The artist has a dream that the person won't have to leave on a plane and will achieve their dreams without traveling far away.
We're gonna laugh it all the way,
The singer wants to have a good time and enjoy the journey, regardless of the outcome.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
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Neil EFC 87
Good luck tonite against England, Scotland. Love from Ireland
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Lord Headcheez
And Scotland, once again, comes home too soon. :-(
Jesper Pedersen
I allways feel with Scotland ) They wiill come home too soon every time )
whitepearl
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