The two main members are vocalist Sonya Aurora Madan and guitarist Glenn Johansson. They briefly peaked during the Britpop craze of the mid-1990s with 2 UK Top 10 albums, 1994's everyone's got one and 1995's on.
Other albums include 1997's lustra, 2001's people are expensive and 2004's gravity pulls. A best-of compilation was released in 2002 called i can't imagine the world without me.
In 2008 a new best-of (simply entitled The Best Of Echobelly) has been released by SonyBMG while the band is working on new material.
For more information please visit www.echobelly.com or www.myspace.com/echobellymusic.
Fake
Echobelly Lyrics
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There's no other could compare,
Only lust can come between us,
And I know you wouldn't dare.
Oh, oh yes I know, oh,
Ah ha there's no other,
Only only you can do it better,
Only only you can do it better,
My love you're not there,
They're betrayal in the air,
You're a cheater you're a liar,
Smell the perfume in your hair.
Oh heaven knows oh,
Ah ha here's the other,
Only only you can do it better,
Only only you can do it better,
Only you.
Only fools do it better,
We leave the fakes behind,
Only fools do it better,
We leave the fakes behind,
Only only you can do it better,
Only only you can do it better,
Only you, you.
In Echobelly's song "Fake," the lyrics convey a strong message about the nuances of relationships and the trust that must be maintained to keep a relationship healthy. The song essentially speaks to a lover who might be feeling insecure about the status of their relationship. The opening lyrics, "My love don't despair, there's no other could compare," assuage these feelings of insecurity and assure the lover that their partner is unique and irreplaceable. However, the chorus goes on to state, "Only lust can come between us, and I know you wouldn't dare," indicating that while other people might be attracted to the lover's partner, their trust and love are strong enough to keep any outside forces at bay.
The second verse takes a darker turn, with the lyrics, "My love you're not there, they're betrayal in the air. You're a cheater, you're a liar. Smell the perfume in your hair." These lyrics suggest that, perhaps, the partner has strayed and broken the trust that had previously been established. However, the chorus reiterates the importance of the bond between the two partners, as it is only they who can "do it better" and "leave the fakes behind."
Overall, the song "Fake" is a powerful message about the intricacies of human relationships and the importance of trust, loyalty, and honesty. It acknowledges the potential for temptation and betrayal, while also assuring the listener that true love will overcome these obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
My love don't despair,
Despite any challenges we may face, let's not lose hope.
There's no other could compare,
You are the only one for me, no one else can take your place.
Only lust can come between us,
Our love is strong enough to withstand any temporary feelings of desire or passion.
And I know you wouldn't dare.
I trust you completely and I know you would never do anything to hurt me.
Oh, oh yes I know, oh,
I am confident in our love and trust, and nothing can shake that.
Ah ha there's no other,
No one else can compare to you, you are truly irreplaceable.
Only only you can do it better,
You are the best lover I've ever had and no one else can match your passion.
My love you're not there,
I feel like our love has drifted apart and something is not right.
They're betrayal in the air,
I sense that you may have cheated on me and betrayed my trust.
You're a cheater you're a liar,
You have broken my heart and violated our trust by being unfaithful.
Smell the perfume in your hair.
I can smell the perfume of the other woman on you, and it hurts me deeply.
Oh heaven knows oh,
I am devastated by this betrayal and I don't know what to do.
Ah ha here's the other,
There is someone else in our relationship, and it's tearing us apart.
Only fools do it better,
Only those who are foolish enough to cheat prioritize physical pleasure over true love and trust.
We leave the fakes behind,
We are better off without those who are not truly committed to our relationship and our love.
Only only you can do it better,
Despite the hurt, I still deeply love and want only you.
Only you, you.
You are the one I truly love and I want to work through our problems and keep our love strong.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLEN MIKAEL JOHANSSON, SONYA AURORA MADAN
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