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’60s-sounding W… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:
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’60s-sounding Welsh blues singer Aimee Anne Duffy - known professionally as Duffy - released her debut single Rockferry in December 2007. After relocating to London in 2006, she came to the attention of Rough Trade. She is often compared to late ’60s soul diva Dusty Springfield and has experienced significant mainstream success with the single Mercy reaching #1 in the United Kingdom. The debut album, Rockferry, was released in March 2008, and also made #1 on the UK album chart. Bernard Butler of Suede worked extensively on the album, lending it an authentic and wonderfully produced lush ’60s sound.
The 24-year-old’s debut album, Rockferry, triumphed at the 2009 BRIT Awards for British Album, British Female Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act.
Official website of (Aimee Anne) Duffy: http://www.iamduffy.com/
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Duffy was a british band formed in London by Stuart Reffold, Barry Coote, Joe Nanson, Patrick Sarient and Will Wright. They played hard rock with strong progressive rock influences, similar to the early albums of Uriah Heep, Deep Purple and Humble Pie - with some influences of Jethro Tull as well.
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Rockferry
Duffy Lyrics
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Tomorrow
And I'd build my house, baby
With sorrow
I'd leave my shadow,
To fall behind
And I wouldn't write to you
The midnight trains are boarding
All wrap up 8s
I pick my load and I fill my truck
Before it?s too late
I leave the stars to judge
My every move
I'm not going to think of you, oh
I'd get the blues
There's no sleep on the journey
Away from time
A bag of songs and a heavy heart
Won't make me down
I'll give it all my strength and my mind
I'll make this decision with or without
I'd move to Rockferry,
Tomorrow
And I'd build my house, baby
With sorrow
I'd leave my shadow,
To fall behind
And I wouldn't write to you
Cause I'm not that kind
Not that kind
Rockferry, not that kind
Rockferry...
The song “Rockferry” by Duffy revolves around the idea of leaving behind everything that is holding one back and starting anew. The titular place “Rockferry” represents a clean slate which the singer wants to take advantage of. The lyrics describe the singer's plan of moving to Rockferry the next day, and building a house there even if it is accompanied by sorrow. The singer wishes to leave behind their shadow, the past, and all the emotional baggage associated with it. They refuse to write to their past lover, showing that they are determined to move on without looking back.
The singer’s sense of urgency is highlighted by the mention of the “midnight trains” and the need to fill up a truck before it is too late. They feel the need to escape quickly and not look back. The singer acknowledges the fact that they will be judged by their peers, represented by the “stars”, but they refuse to let thoughts of their past lover bring them down. They are resolute to give it all their strength and mind to start a new life.
In summary, “Rockferry” by Duffy is a song about taking control of one's own life, leaving behind the baggage of the past and starting anew, even if it means experiencing sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd move to Rockferry,
Tomorrow
If given the chance, I would move to Rockferry tomorrow
And I'd build my house, baby
With sorrow
I would build my house with a heavy heart and a feeling of sadness
I'd leave my shadow,
To fall behind
I would leave my past behind me and start anew
And I wouldn't write to you
Cause I'm not that kind
I wouldn't write to you because I'm not the kind of person who looks back
The midnight trains are boarding
All wrap up 8s
The trains are boarding at midnight and everyone is wrapped up warm
I pick my load and I fill my truck
Before it?s too late
I load up my truck before it's too late to leave
I leave the stars to judge
My every move
I don't care what anyone else thinks, not even the stars
I'm not going to think of you, oh
I'd get the blues
I won't think of you, otherwise I'll become sad and depressed
There's no sleep on the journey
Away from time
There will be no sleep on this journey away from my past
A bag of songs and a heavy heart
Won't make me down
Even though I'm carrying a bag full of songs and feeling heavy-hearted, I won't let it bring me down
I'll give it all my strength and my mind
I'll make this decision with or without
I'll use all my strength and my mind to make this decision, whether or not anyone else is involved
I'd move to Rockferry,
Tomorrow
If given the chance, I would move to Rockferry tomorrow
And I'd build my house, baby
With sorrow
I would build my house with a heavy heart and a feeling of sadness
I'd leave my shadow,
To fall behind
I would leave my past behind me and start anew
And I wouldn't write to you
Cause I'm not that kind
Not that kind
Rockferry, not that kind
I wouldn't write to you because I'm not the kind of person who looks back, I'm not that kind, and Rockferry is not that kind of place
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNARD BUTLER, AIMEE ANN DUFFY
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