Initially based in Canvey Island, Essex, on the Thames estuary, Dr. Feelgood broke into the London circuit in 1974. Brilleaux's menacing personality complemented Johnson's propulsive, jerky stage manner, while the guitarist's staccato style dominated the group's idiosyncratic brand of angular rhythm and blues.
Their debut album, Down By The Jetty, was released in 1974, but despite critical approbation, it was not until the following year that the quartet secured due commercial success with Stupidity. Recorded live in concert, this raw, compulsive set topped the UK charts and the group's status seemed assured. However, internal friction led to Johnson's departure during sessions for a projected fourth album and although his replacement, John 'Gypie' Mayo, was an accomplished guitarist, he lacked the striking visual image of his predecessor. Dr. Feelgood then embarked on a more mainstream direction which was only intermittently successful. 'Milk And Alcohol' (1978) gave them their sole UK Top 10 hit. After the punk explosion their raw, jerky sound and clean-cut image provided inspiration to the post-punk generation (John Lydon being a big fan).
Mayo left the band in 1981. Despite this, and various subsequent line-up changes, Dr. Feelgood continued touring and recording, although the band then suffered an almost career-finishing blow, when their frontman, Brilleaux, died of cancer on 7 April 1994. But, as Brilleaux had insisted prior to his demise, Dr. Feelgood reunited, initially with vocalist Pete Gage, and recommenced touring in 1996. Gage was replaced by Robert Kane who, celebrated his 1000th gig as the frontman of Dr. Feelgood in April 2007.
Following Brilleaux's death in 1994, a special concert known as the Lee Brilleaux Birthday Memorial was held on Canvey Island, where former and current Feelgoods celebrated the music of Dr. Feelgood, and raised money for The Fair Havens Hospice in Westcliff-on-Sea. Fans attended from all over the globe, and the 20th and final event was held on 9 May 2014.
She's the One
Dr. Feelgood Lyrics
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She's the one, believe me when I say
She stole my love and know she's gotta pay
She's the one, I'd like to let her go
She's the one, 'cause I hardly know
She stole my love and now she's gotta pay
It's not right for her to run around
She took my love and stomped it to the ground
She's the one, but I won't set her free
She stole my love and now she's gotta pay
It's not right for her to run around
She took my love and stomped it to the ground
She's the one, stole my love from me
She's the one, but I won't set her free
She stole my love and know she's gotta pay
The lyrics of Dr. Feelgood's song "She's The One" are about a woman who stole the singer's love and now must suffer the consequences. The singer is warning the listener not to let this woman get away because she deserves to pay for what she did. He describes how she took his love and stomped on it, which was not right. Yet, despite this, the singer admits that he hardly knows this woman and would like to let her go. However, he cannot bring himself to do so because she stole his love and must be held accountable.
Overall, the lyrics reflect a complex emotional landscape. On the one hand, the singer is angry and feels like this woman has done him wrong. But on the other hand, he is also conflicted because he admits that he doesn't really know her that well. The song captures the bitter-sweet feeling of being in love with someone who is not good for you, and the frustration of trying to let that person go.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the one, don't let her get away
Don't let this girl slip away because she's the one for me
She's the one, believe me when I say
Trust me when I say that she's the only one for me
She stole my love and know she's gotta pay
She hurt me by taking away my love and now she has to suffer the consequences
She's the one, I'd like to let her go
I wish I could let her go, but I can't because I love her so much
She's the one, 'cause I hardly know
I barely know her, but I'm already in love with her
She's the one, but I won't set her free
Even though I know she hurt me, I can't bear to let her go
She's the one, stole my love from me
She took my love away and now I'm left heartbroken
It's not right for her to run around
It's wrong for her to cheat or see other people while we're together
She took my love and stomped it to the ground
She destroyed my love and my trust by cheating on me
She stole my love and now she's gotta pay
She must face the consequences of her actions and suffer the pain she caused me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings
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