Collins' music is mostly electric guitar-driven pop, and his songwriting and vocal delivery range from the acerbicly satirical to the soulfully tender, although he is better known for the former. He built his own studio in 1994 and produced his own third solo album, Gorgeous George. He has also worked as producer with other artists, including The Proclaimers, The Cribs, and Little Barrie. Collins also produced and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom West Heath Yard.
Collins lives with his long term partner, Grace Maxwell, who also manages his career. The couple, who live in London, have one son.
In a BBC 6 Music radio interview on 18 February 2005 Collins had said he felt unwell, but ascribed the nausea and vertigo to food poisoning. Two days later he was admitted to intensive care in London's Royal Free Hospital after apparently suffering a major cerebral haemorrhage. On 25 February he underwent an operation, reportedly after suffering a second haemorrhage. The procedure was successful, and Collins began a lengthy programme of neurological rehabilitation.
Sept 2007 saw the release of Home Again, the first album since his illness. Recorded before Collins’ hospitalisation but only mixed and produced after his recovery, Edwyn worked on the album during his recovery. He was heard to sing a few bars on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, sharing strumming and chord duties with Grace. 'Crap' he said afterwards; some listeners begged to differ.
Come Tomorrow Come Today
Edwyn Collins Lyrics
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And I'm bored, so bored
Halfway down a mountainside
And I'm bored, so bored
I'm not sure what to do with myself
I'm not sure what to do, what to say
I'm doing the splits, I'm changing
I'm halfway down to the void
To the underground
And now I know what I want
Where I'm going
Halfway down a mountainside
And I'm bored, so bored
I'm not sure what to do with myself
I'm not sure what to do, what to say
I'm feeling down, I don't like it
I must admit I'm changing
And now I know the simple things
Make my world go round
And now I know those simple things
Turn my world around
I'm halfway down to where I'm going
I'm halfway down to where I'm going
The lyrics of Edwyn Collins’ “Come Tomorrow Come Today” express a feeling of boredom and confusion experienced by the singer who is halfway down a mountainside. The repeated phrase, “and I’m bored, so bored,” sets the tone of apathy and restlessness. The singer is indecisive, unsure of what to do with themselves and what to say. They express feeling split and uncertain about the location of their heart. However, as the song progresses, the singer seems to experience a moment of self-discovery. They state that they are “halfway down to the void, to the underground,” which suggests a descent into their own subconscious. This moment allows them to finally understand what they want and where they are going.
Line by Line Meaning
Halfway down a mountainside
I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of my journey and I'm currently on a path that feels like a steep, treacherous slope.
And I'm bored, so bored
This descent is tedious and uneventful. I'm feeling restless and unstimulated, and I'm struggling to find enjoyment in my surroundings.
I'm not sure what to do with myself
I feel directionless and uncertain about how to proceed. I lack clarity on my goals and intentions.
I'm not sure what to do, what to say
I'm struggling to communicate my thoughts and feelings, and I'm unsure of how to articulate my needs and desires.
I'm doing the splits, I'm changing
I'm going through some intense internal transformations, and I'm trying to navigate these changes with a sense of flexibility and adaptability.
I'm not sure where my heart is
I'm experiencing feelings of uncertainty and confusion around my emotional state, and I'm not sure where my true desires lie.
I'm halfway down to the void
I'm feeling a sense of emptiness and disconnection, like I'm slowly drifting away from a sense of purpose or meaning.
To the underground
My descent feels like a descent into darkness, like I'm moving further away from the light and towards something unknown and mysterious.
And now I know what I want
Despite my earlier feelings of uncertainty, I've gained some sense of clarity on my goals and intentions, and I'm starting to feel a sense of purpose and direction.
Where I'm going
I'm starting to see a path forward and I'm feeling more confident about the direction I'm headed in.
I'm feeling down, I don't like it
Despite my newfound clarity, I'm still feeling a sense of sadness or depression, and I'm struggling to shake these feelings off.
I must admit I'm changing
I recognize that I'm undergoing some significant personal transformations, and I'm starting to embrace these changes as a necessary part of my growth and development.
And now I know the simple things
In the midst of my more complex inner struggles, I'm starting to appreciate the small, simple pleasures that can still bring joy and meaning into my life.
Make my world go round
These small moments of joy and connection are starting to feel like the key to my happiness and wellbeing, and I'm realizing that they're what keep me going.
And now I know those simple things
I'm starting to prioritize these small pleasures and moments of connection, and I recognize their importance in helping me feel fulfilled and sustained.
Turn my world around
These simple things have the power to transform my perspective and bring me out of my feelings of boredom and disconnection, helping me to see the world in a more positive light.
I'm halfway down to where I'm going
Despite the ups and downs of my journey, I'm starting to trust that I'm on the right path and that I'm moving towards a brighter future.
I'm halfway down to where I'm going
I've made progress and gained some sense of direction, but there's still a ways to go before I reach my ultimate destination.
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Written by: EDWYN STEPHEN COLLINS, JOHNNY MARR
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