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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ON
Delays Lyrics
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I can see you
I can see you
I can see you
On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
On and on and on because we like it
On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
The opening lyrics of Delays' song "On" provide an interesting perspective on the concept of vision. The repetition of "I can see you" gives the impression that the persona is fixated on the person they're addressing, perhaps even obsessively. It's possible that the persona is seeing something in the other person that others can't, something that's drawing them in. This kind of intense focus can be both exhilarating and unsettling, as it speaks to a sense of vulnerability and the possibility of being hurt.
The rest of the lyrics offer a contrast to this initial impression, as they adopt a more upbeat and carefree tone. The phrase "on and on and on we'll go" suggests an unstoppable momentum, a sense of urgency and excitement that's propelled by the desire to keep moving forward. The repetition of this phrase is both reassuring and hypnotic, as if the persona is trying to convince themselves that everything will be alright if they just keep going.
The phrase "until we freeze" introduces a note of peril into the mix, to remind us that all good things must come to an end. It's a warning that the enthusiasm and passion that drives us forward can also be our undoing if we're not careful. The final line, "on and on and on because we like it", sums up the contradictory impulses that govern our behavior: the need for security and the desire for adventure, the fear of abandonment and the thrill of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see you
I have the ability to perceive your presence
On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
We will continue endlessly until we are unable to move due to the cold temperature
On and on and on because we like it
We continue to persist due to our enjoyment of the situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON GILBERT, GREG GILBERT
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