Delays have long been British rock’s best kept secret. A heady concoction of angelic harmonies, beat-group hauteur and groove-based hedonism, they belong to British pop’s most regal bloodline: (early) Floyd, The Smiths, The Stone Roses. Hitch a lift with them to North America, however, and you’ll see their euphoric ballroom blitz send fans into a frenzy. Head south of the border and it’s a full on teenage rampage.
Having signed to Rough Trade in 2004, they released their debut album Faded Seaside Glamour the same year. A riot of page-boy haircuts, nifty riffs and celestial harmonies, it boasted top Twenty hits ‘Long Time Coming’ and ‘Nearer Than Heaven’ and prompted the Guardian to describe them as "First band in a decade to lay serious claim to the Stone Roses Throne"- Follow up You See Colours (2006) saw their psych-pop blueprint delivered with added BPM. A brooding mix of “Voulez Vous’ and ‘The La’s’, it spawned alpha-pop hits ‘Valentine’ "Best comeback single of 2006"-NME and ‘Hideaway’. 2008 saw the release of the third album ' Everything's The Rush' - Epic, skyscraping - Indie-pop has never been so glorious and sweeping "-The Mirror..
Delays returned in 2010 with their eagerly-anticipated 4th album 'Star Tiger Star Ariel'
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Delays Lyrics
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Not treading water today
I've left the spoons in the backroom
It's better ending this way, hey
But don't worry (don't worry)
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you try to gain my defences
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you walk away
Stay where you are
Stay where you are
Tell everybody I'm leaving
Not treading water today
I've left the spoons in the backroom
It's better ending this way
But don't worry (don't worry)
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you try to gain my defences
Don't worry (don't worry)
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you walk away
Stay where you are
Stay where you are
But don't worry (don't worry)
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you try to gain my defences
Don't worry (don't worry)
I'll be there (don't worry)
Unless you walk away
Stay where you are
Stay where you are
The lyrics of Delays' "Stacy Where You Are" might initially sound like a simple break-up song, but there are hidden layers of meaning that suggest there's more going on beneath the surface. The repeated refrain of "stay where you are" can be interpreted in different ways - it could be a plea for the other person to stay put and not make any sudden moves, or it could be a statement of the singer's own intention to stay in the same place emotionally. The reference to leaving spoons in the backroom could be seen as a metaphor for abandoning the trappings of a failed relationship, or it could just be a quirky detail that adds to the song's whimsical charm.
The song's title, "Stacy Where You Are," also adds to the mystery - who is Stacy and why is she being addressed in this song? It's possible that Stacy represents an actual person with whom the singer has a complicated relationship, or she could be a symbol for a larger idea or emotion. The lyrics themselves suggest that the relationship between the two people is fraught with tension and the possibility of one or both parties leaving, but there's a sense that the singer is resigned to this outcome and simply wants the other person to stay put.
In conclusion, Delays' "Stacy Where You Are" is a lyrically dense song that rewards close listening and interpretation. Although it might seem simple on the surface, the lyrics reveal complex emotions and ideas that make it a fascinating and rewarding piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell everybody I'm leaving
I want everyone to know that I'm leaving this place.
Not treading water today
I'm not going to waste my time trying to survive in this situation anymore.
I've left the spoons in the backroom
I've decided to leave things behind and move on to something better.
It's better ending this way, hey
It's better to end things now before it gets worse.
But don't worry (don't worry)
However, don't worry about me.
I'll be there (don't worry)
I'll still be around if you need me.
Unless you try to gain my defences
Unless you try to hurt me or take advantage of me.
Unless you walk away
Unless you decide to leave me behind.
Stay where you are
Stay where you are, don't come after me.
But don't worry (don't worry)
Once again, don't worry about me.
I'll be there (don't worry)
I'll still be around if you need me.
Unless you try to gain my defences
Unless you try to hurt me or take advantage of me.
Unless you walk away
Unless you decide to leave me behind.
Stay where you are
Stay where you are, don't come after me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON GILBERT, GREG GILBERT
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Knew he was a killer first time that I saw him
Wonder how many girls he had loved and left haunted
But if he's a ghost, then I can be a phantom
Holdin' him for ransom
Some, some boys are tryin' too hard
He don't try at all, though
Younger than my exes but he act like such a man, so
I see nothing better, I keep him forever
Like a vendetta-ta
I-I-I see how this is gon' go
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know
In the middle of the night, in my dreams
You should see the things we do, baby (mmm)
In the middle of the night, in my dreams
I know I'm gonna be with you
So I'll take my time
Are you ready for it?
Knew I was a robber first time that he saw me
Stealing hearts and running off and never saying sorry
But if I'm a thief, then he can join the heist
And we'll move to an island, and
And he can be my jailer, Burton to this Taylor
Every lover known in comparison is a failure
I forget their names now, I'm so very tame now
Never be the same now, now
I-I-I see how this is gon' go (go)
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low (low)
No one has to know
(No one has to know)
In the middle of the night, in my dreams (eh)
You should see the things we do (we do), baby
In the middle of the night, in my dreams (my dreams)
I know I'm gonna be with you
So I'll take my time
Are you ready for it?
Oh, are you ready for it?
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin (now)
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
I-I-I see how this is gon' go
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know
In the middle of the night, in my dreams (my dreams)
You should see the things we do (we do), baby (baby, mmm, eh)
In the middle of the night, in my dreams (my dreams)
I know I'm gonna be with you
So I take my time (eh)
In the middle of the night
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Are you ready for it?
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Are you ready for it?
John Doe
But this was definetly not just three seconds, was it? Felt like a lot more. Totally unhinged version, I love it
Edit. Ok I just timed it, at 2:15 she finishes saying "Are you ready for it", but the drop follows at 20:21, so exactly 6 seconds
Still fire
can’t think of a name
Three second intro, they cut the silence from the vocals and put the intro three seconds after so that’s 6 seconds
Beanieboo
@Brandon Hyde true but who hurt you 😭💀
Alex Otto
@music hall hey how did you split the audio and the vocals and can you send the link to those?
faeyero
This is somehow better than the original….
Swagbronco RR2
Its more like 12-13 seconds or 4 bars because the vocals start at 0:02, but the deep vibration thing ends at 0:14 which is when the vocals start usually
VyrusHasDied
The production team crying pissing shitting throwing up knowing they were 3 seconds away from perfection.
Jake C.
@Mystic QRO no? i didn't like the original even before listening to this version because the vocal delivery sounded off and very try-hard and this version is not perfect either but it's a breath of fresh air atleast
Mystic QRO
@Jake C. the original follows the correct timing and beat. So.. no. This is not better. If this was this original and somebody posted a version correcting the timing y’all would now say this version is bad. It’s just messing with your brain because you’re hearing something different for the first time..
what in the
no... 1:08 - 1:19 sounds weird to me