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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Friends Are False
Delays Lyrics
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Your friends are false but I'm stuck on you
Outside your moving clouds the sun shines through
You're turning darker days into blue
I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
And I'm seeing colours where the shadows have been
And I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?
I will be a vigilante for your touch now on
I'm a painter and I'll paint you such a vivid scene
I know what you want 'cause I know what you need, okay
I'll be a spotlight hanging over you
I'll watch your back if you ask me to
But there's a killer that I'm cutting through
Your friends are false and you need me too
I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
And I'm seeing colours where the shadows have been
And I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
And I'm seeing colours where the shadows have been
Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?
I will be a vigilante for your touch now on
I'm a painter and I'll paint you such a vivid scene
I know what you want 'cause I know what you need
I could hardly be your lover after what you said
I will be a vigilante for your touch instead
I'm a painter and I'll paint you such a vivid scene
I know what you want 'cause I know what you need, okay
Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?
I will be a vigilante for your touch now on
Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?
I will be a vigilante for your touch now on
Now on, now on, now on, now on, now on
Now on, now on, now on, now on, now on
Now on, now on, now on, now on, now on
Now on, now on, now on, now on, now on
The lyrics of Delays’ song “Friends Are False” tell the story of a narrator who is in love with someone who is surrounded by disingenuous friends. Despite this, the singer is only there because the person they’re in love with asked them to be. The sun shines through the moving clouds, showing that even in the darkest times, there’s still light. The singer is looking in from the outside, seeing colors in places where there were once shadows. The line “Your friends are false and you need me too” shows that the person the singer is in love with also needs them, even if they don’t realize it.
The line “Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?” suggests that the singer has been secretly watching the person they’re in love with, waiting for a chance to get closer to them. The singer is willing to do anything for this person, whether it’s being a vigilante for their touch or painting them a vivid scene. The line “I could hardly be your lover after what you said” suggests that there may have been previous conflict or misunderstandings, but the singer is still willing to be a vigilante for this person’s touch instead.
Overall, the lyrics of “Friends Are False” tell the story of someone who is deeply in love with someone else, despite the false friends surrounding them. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person, even if that means being a vigilante for their touch or watching their back.
Line by Line Meaning
I only came here 'cause you asked me to
I am only here because you wanted me to be here.
Your friends are false but I'm stuck on you
Your friends are not true to you, but I am still attracted to you.
Outside your moving clouds the sun shines through
Despite the obstacles, there is hope and light in your life.
You're turning darker days into blue
You have the ability to make dark times better.
Did you see me in the shadows when you danced alone?
Did you notice me even when you were alone?
I will be a vigilante for your touch now on
I will go out of my way to make sure you know that I want to be with you.
I'm a painter and I'll paint you such a vivid scene
I can create an image in your mind that is so clear and detailed.
I'll be a spotlight hanging over you
I will be there for you whenever you need me.
I'll watch your back if you ask me to
I will protect and support you if you want me to.
But there's a killer that I'm cutting through
There is someone or something that is standing in the way of our happiness.
Your friends are false and you need me too
Your friends are not true to you, and I am someone you can rely on.
I could hardly be your lover after what you said
Our relationship has been damaged by something you said.
Now on, now on, now on, now on, now on
Continuing the vigilance and persistence in our pursuit of each other.
Contributed by Peyton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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