Dubstar released their debut album 'Disgraceful' on Food Records in the Autumn of 1995 to worldwide critical and commercial success. Disgraceful features four UK Top 40 singles including the dreampop classic Stars, perennial radio favourite Not So Manic Now and The Day I see You Again, a ballad that revisits a broken relationship that's been covered by artists as diverse as Claudia Brücken and Bon Bob Club. A timely female led version of Billy Bragg's St Swithin's Day caught the imagination of the music press; an instrumental version was even used as the theme for the BBC's coverage of the Euro '96 football championship.
The follow up album Goodbye was released two years later and spawned another three UK Top 40 singles including No More Talk, a number one radio hit in the UK. Both albums were produced by Stephen Hague.
Third album Make It Better was released in 2000 and includes the fan-favourite Self Same Thing, their last single for Food Records. A belated compilation 'Stars…the best of Dubstar' was released by EMI in 2004.
Following a twelve year hiatus, Dubstar announced the recording of new material in 2012 and release their fourth, as yet untitled album in 2013, again working with Stephen Hague.
Let's Go
Dubstar Lyrics
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They'll play the tune and my gestures are empty
But my eyes are open
Every word is true
But then it's a big thing at the chemist together
You take my heart and describe it in letters
Every checkout girl can see us
Everyone knows our names
We're leaving now
Understand I need you, and
I've seen the world's impatient
Spent so much time deceiving and why?
I know the future's waiting
Spent so much time in hiding
Why?
No more waiting
Let's go
The lyrics of Dubstar’s “Let’s Go” express both the singer’s love and impatience. The first lines suggest the singer has been absent from the limelight and is now ready to sing and mean it. However, the rest of the verse suggests they’re not entirely comfortable performing; their gestures are empty, and their eyes are open, implying they’re aware of their deficiency. Yet, they assert the truth of their lyrics. Next, the lyrics give an intimate glimpse into the couple’s relationship. They’re doing something as unremarkable as going to the chemist, but it feels like a big deal. The addresser’s lover understands them so well that they can describe their heart in words. They’re so comfortable together that their intimacy is evident to everyone around them. This could be a hint that the relationship is strong and stable.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't sung in years and shown I've meant it
I haven't expressed myself honestly through music for a long time
They'll play the tune and my gestures are empty
Even if I seem to be enjoying the music, I am not fully invested in it
But my eyes are open
Despite my lack of emotional connection to the music, I am aware of what's happening around me
Every word is true
I am sincere in my feelings for you
But then it's a big thing at the chemist together
Simple moments spent together, like running errands, become significant and memorable
You take my heart and describe it in letters
You have a way of articulating my emotions and feelings that I cannot express myself
Every checkout girl can see us
We are open and unashamed about our affection for each other
Everyone knows our names
Our love is noticeable to the point that people know who we are
Take my hand
I want you to come with me
We're leaving now
Let's go on an adventure together
Understand I need you, and
I am dependent on you, and it's important that you know that
I've seen the world's impatient
I have experienced the world's lack of persistence and understanding
Spent so much time deceiving and why?
I have wasted time being dishonest when I could have been true to myself and others
I know the future's waiting
I believe that there are better things ahead of us
Spent so much time in hiding
I have avoided being open and vulnerable for fear of being hurt
Why?
I question why I have wasted so much time hiding who I really am
No more waiting
I am ready to move forward, take risks, and live life to the fullest
Let's go
Let's embark on a new journey together
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