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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Rhapsody
Delays Lyrics
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You could've made a better plan,
You had the wheels, you found the keys,
You overcome the silent spring,
Another year, another town
Another life to circle round,
A bed of roses left to fade,
Why wait for flowers in the evening?
Why wait for love to believe in?
Rhapsody, drown my laughter,
Sympathy, serenade the spark in me,
Wrap my heart in rhapsody,
You could've called, you could've ran,
You had the time to make demands,
On lovers here, a lover there,
A call to arms, a lighthouse stare,
Why wait for flowers in the evening?
Why wait for love to believe in?
Rhapsody, drown my laughter,
Sympathy, serenade the spark in me,
Wrap my heart in rhapsody,
Rhapsody came so close now
All at sea, forge a note you
Lost to me, lost my rhythm, rhapsody,
Oh rhapsody, break the code and climb the trees,
Watch the distant days recede,
Wrapmy heart in rhapsody,
Oh, rhapsody...
The lyrics of Delays's song Rhapsody tell a story of missed opportunities and regret. The first verse talks about someone who had the means to leave a situation but didn't take action to change it. The second verse takes a broader view of life as a series of cycles where things come and go. The chorus asks the question of why wait for love or happiness to believe in them, using the image of a rhapsody as a metaphor for the emotional journey.
The lyrics suggest a certain hesitancy in the singers' actions, perhaps motivated by fear or uncertainty. The rhapsody, as mentioned in the chorus, could be a way to escape from that fear and find a sense of release. The line "wrap my heart in rhapsody" could represent a desire to shield oneself from the harsh realities of the world and instead live in a fantasy.
The song's structure is built around repeating the chorus with the verses alternating between different lyrics. This structure creates a sense of momentum that drives the song forward, evoking the urgency of the emotions being expressed. The melody is also catchy and upbeat, adding to the sense of optimism and hope implicit in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You could've called, you could've ran,
You had options and opportunities.
You could've made a better plan,
You had the ability to plan for a better outcome.
You had the wheels, you found the keys,
You had what you needed to make a change.
You overcome the silent spring,
You overcame a difficult and lonely period of time.
Another year, another town
You continue to move from place to place.
Another life to circle round,
You continue to live a repetitive life.
A bed of roses left to fade,
A once beautiful life has lost its luster.
And like a rose you ruled this place,
You were once in control.
Why wait for flowers in the evening?
Why wait for something good to happen later, instead of taking action now?
Why wait for love to believe in?
Don't wait for someone to love you before you believe in yourself and your worth.
Rhapsody, drown my laughter,
Let the music and emotions overtake you until you forget your worries.
Sympathy, serenade the spark in me,
Let others empathize with you and help bring back your passion.
Wrap my heart in rhapsody,
Let the music and emotions be a comfort to you.
You had the time to make demands,
You had the opportunity to assert yourself and ask for what you wanted.
On lovers here, a lover there,
You've had many lovers but none can replace the void you feel.
A call to arms, a lighthouse stare,
You're searching for something to guide you forward.
Rhapsody came so close now
Your emotions are on the brink of breaking free.
All at sea, forge a note you
You're lost and feeling helpless.
Lost to me, lost my rhythm, rhapsody,
You've lost the passion and energy that once fueled you.
Oh rhapsody, break the code and climb the trees,
Break free from expectations and allow yourself to rise above.
Watch the distant days recede,
Reflect on your past and how it's shaped you.
Wrapmy heart in rhapsody,
Let the music and emotions be your solace.
Oh, rhapsody...
Let the music tell your story and bring you comfort.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jamie Patrick
This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. I just can't fathom why this isn't massive.
Acoustic songs by Joe Elkins
Been saying that for 10 years dude. Brother Gilbert and fox were on form on the vocals here
Carlos Serrano
Amazing; What a beautiful song!
Intuitive Zen Music
i love this song so much. beautiful esence. only that Gregs can make it !!
<3Why wait for flowers in the evening?
Why wait for love to believe in?<3
loveiseverything
Very underrated band.
misterjohn john
Just heard about his illness, i am only a few miles from him and have had one too many relatives die of cancer, and one currently suffering terribly.
We have some very good cancer departments in Hampshire, so he should be getting the best treatment, i wish him well.
JON ATION
nice cover art.
Oded Fried-Gaon
cool!
Neil Herlihy
love made audible
Victor Hugo painean painean
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