2021 sees the 25th Anniversary of Dodgy’s best selling album, Free Peace Sweet – a fan favourite and deemed a classic album of the era, spawning hits such as ‘In A Room’, ‘If You’re Thinking Of Me’, ‘Found You’ and of course, ‘Good Enough’ The band will be dipping into this album for their festival appearances across the Summer of 2021 and intend to celebrate it’s 26th Birthday next year with a series of celebratory shows and tour.
Dodgy’s 2012 comeback album ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’, was a long time coming, 15 years to be precise since the double platinum selling ‘Free Peace Sweet’. From the rave reviews and many media plaudits that were heaped upon ‘Stand Upright….’ it seemed that the original line up of the band had done the impossible – to reform and make a contemporary and relevant album that surpassed their previous work. Creating a sound with “golden harmonies and echoes of CSN&Y and Fleet Foxes”, and prompting The Word magazine to say “They’ve just made the record of their career by a country mile”, The Guardian described the album as a “revelation” whilst it went on to get 4**** reviews in Mojo, Uncut, Q, The Times, The Mirror and The Express.
In 2017 Dodgy released ‘What Are We Fighting For’ on Cherry Red Records, the fifth album from the original line-up of Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller to amazing reviews and was the first collection of new material since their critically acclaimed reunion album, ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’ in 2012. It was also the first album to feature new member Stu Thoy on bass and also featured the incredible Vanessa Wilson-Best from Ultrasound.
Gigs and festival appearances have always been a crucial part of the Dodgy experience, for many they are the perfect festival band. The band have performed at most festivals worth their salt, such as Bestival, Isle of Wight, Camp Bestival, V Festival, Glastonbury, Reading, Beautiful Days, Hyde Park, Kendal Calling and many more across the UK and Europe.rtially helped fund the recording sessions.
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Lovebirds
Dodgy Lyrics
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If I close my eyes will you still be listening to me
I feel, I know, have I lost control
I see it now, but I didn't
Where I once stood, now there's an aching hole
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too
She's got those ocean blue eyes for me
It's like November in here but it's springtime inside of me
I feel, I know, have I lost control
I see it now, but I didn't
Where I once stood, now there's an aching hole
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me tooooo
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too ooh aah
The lyrics in Dodgy's Lovebirds describe the singer's profound love and need for his partner. He begins by stating that he always needs something that his partner, the "lovebird" has, implying that he cannot exist without her. He then questions whether he has lost control over the relationship, indicating uncertainty and vulnerability in his feelings. He sees the "aching hole" left by her absence where he once stood, suggesting that she fills a void within him, and he would be incomplete without her.
The chorus repeats "the love we've made will always keep us two" to reinforce the idea that their love is strong enough to sustain their relationship. The lovebird metaphor emphasizes the singer's fondness and admiration for his partner. He loves her ocean-blue eyes, and although it's cold outside, she brings spring and warmth into his life. Overall, the song is a declaration of the singer's steadfast love for his partner, indicating a deep emotional connection that he cannot live without.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got something that I always need
There's something about her that I can't live without
If I close my eyes will you still be listening to me
Even if I can't see her, will she still understand me?
I feel, I know, have I lost control
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions and I'm not sure what to do
I see it now, but I didn't
I've come to a realization, but it took me a while to see it
Where I once stood, now there's an aching hole
Something is missing from my life now
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
The love we've shared is powerful and will continue to connect us
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too
She's my partner and we share a mutual love and affection
She's got those ocean blue eyes for me
Her eyes are blue and they're beautiful and meaningful to me
It's like November in here but it's springtime inside of me
Things may be dark and cold outside, but my love for her brings warmth and life to my heart
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
Our love is a strong bond that will always keep us together
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me tooooo
She's my lovebird and we share a deep love and connection
And I say the love we've made will always keep us two
Our love is an unbreakable bond
'Cos she's a lovebird and I love her and I know she loves me too ooh aah
She's my lovebird and we share a strong love and connection
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
thenumbdave
I saw Dodgy at the Selly Tavern in Birmingham, they were great, and they gave out bottles of Dodgy water. I kept it on the shelf unopened for ages and after a couple of years it was well dodgy.
Tom Shaw
This track is just insane. It's just insane.
martin flavell
INSANEEEEEE it's the absolute bollocks of a tune!
michavandam
Much better than You Give Drugs a Bad Name, isn't it?
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