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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Hideaway
Delays Lyrics
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Without a second thought you put your hand on my shoulder,
Without a second look you took me miles away,
What happened after that, I couldn't see and I lost you?
And I stumbled around until I found you again,
Cos' you are my only hideaway, you make the world seem bigger,
Without a second thought you found the words to explain me,
Without a second look you tried to open my mind,
Well I know that you are waiting and your patience is failing,
But I know that I'll get there in a matter of time,
Cos' you are my only hideaway, you make the world seem bigger,
Oh you are my only hideaway, you do,
And so tonight we'll set the motion right,
And so tonight, we've time to make it alright,
The lyrics of Delays's song, Hideaway, seem to describe the beauty of finding someone who was intricately woven into one's life. It starts with the lyrics "No, I don't think it's a good thing," which may suggest that the singer had doubts about the sudden connection they made with the other person. However, the next lines describe how the other person effortlessly and selflessly led them to a "hideaway", a place where the world seems bigger and where they can feel safe and protected.
The lyrics "Without a second thought, you put your hand on my shoulder, Without a second look, you took me miles away", seems to capture that sudden feeling of finding a safe haven, a place of comfort that was previously missing in one's life. Even though they don't know what happens next, the singer is willing to follow the other person wholeheartedly.
The second verse of the song talks about the other person's efforts to understand and open up the singer's mind. The lyrics "Without a second thought, you found the words to explain me, Without a second look, you tried to open my mind" show how understanding and patient the other person is despite the singer's reluctance to let them in. The chorus repeats emphasizing the importance and the beauty of the "hideaway," a place of comfort where they can truly be themselves.
Overall, the song seems to celebrate the beauty of finding someone who gets you, someone who is willing to lead you to a place of comfort and safety, and someone who understands and accepts you for who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
No I don't think it's a good thing,
I'm not entirely sure if this is a smart decision
Without a second thought you put your hand on my shoulder,
You didn't hesitate to physically comfort me
Without a second look you took me miles away,
You whisked me away with such ease that it seemed as if you'd planned it all along
What happened after that, I couldn't see and I lost you?
I was so entranced by the experience that I lost track of where we were and what we were doing, and then you disappeared
And I stumbled around until I found you again,
I searched for you blindly until I was able to locate you again
Cos' you are my only hideaway, you make the world seem bigger,
You are my escape from reality and being with you makes me feel like the possibilities are endless
Without a second thought you found the words to explain me,
You didn't hesitate to articulate your thoughts about me
Without a second look you tried to open my mind,
You attempted to encourage me to broaden my perspective without hesitation
Well I know that you are waiting and your patience is failing,
I'm aware that you're growing tired of waiting for me
But I know that I'll get there in a matter of time,
Though it may take me some time, I know I'll eventually arrive at the same place you're at
And so tonight we'll set the motion right,
We'll take action tonight to set things right
And so tonight, we've time to make it alright,
We have the opportunity tonight to make things better
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL WILLIAM BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roberto 1974
One of the most underrated under appreciated bands in U.K. If not the world,
Djbofi1
Aaron Gilbert shares 2 new Delays songs on his YouTube account. Prizefighter and Under the radar.
Great demos sound really good.
Gregory Bowden
I played the FBI type Agent looking for the couple and their belongings. It was GREAT FUN shooting and frankly helped my acting career quite substantially at the time. The band were incredibly cool guys with loads of talent, energetic to hang with and obviously raised well. Always fantasized about being in a follow-up video it was so much fun. So here's to "The Delays" and their continuing sucesses in all they do.
Djbofi1
Aaron Gilbert shares 2 new Delays songs on his YouTube account. Prizefighter and Under the radar. SHARE. Great demos sound really good.
Grable Szabo
Secret Agent Man!!!!! Loved this video....make MORE!!!!
D-777
RIP Greg, so sad, thank you for all the great music.
karaokesuperstar53
13 years later, this song still gets randomly stuck in my head. Good stuff
Noel Griffin
Just a great beautiful song
Galileus070
I love this band! And I never got tired of hearing this song.... It's incredible this can be so overlooked... and that I'm the first (only?) guy commenting here.
curldave
delays forever - love them hope they come to germany!