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.
In Your Eyes
Edwyn Collins Lyrics
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I'm running through the field
When I'm alone I miss you
Back at my house, I don't, yet
I still believe in you
Maybe you want me to
My love
I'm running out of answers
I'm running myself on red
But it's alright, it's alright
The best of us do from time to time
Another night, another night
Not knowing what to do
I still believe in you
Maybe you want me to
But it's ok to still hear the voices
Running round your brain
Cause they still sound the same
I still believe in you
Maybe you want me to
In Edwyn Collins's song "In Your Eyes," the singer is running and reflecting on his relationship. He starts by running through the backwoods and the field, and realizing that when he is alone, he misses his partner. However, when he is back at his house, he doesn't miss them as much. He then confesses that he still believes in his partner, and wonders if they feel the same way about him.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that he is running out of answers and feels overwhelmed. He is pushing himself to the limit, but he is also aware that it's alright to not have everything figured out all the time. He then talks about another night where he doesn't know what to do, but he still holds onto the belief that his partner loves him.
The final part of the song talks about the voices that are running around in his brain, most likely representing doubts or insecurities. He concludes that it's okay to hear those voices, as they will always sound the same. Despite all of the uncertainties that come with relationships, the singer still believes and trusts in his partner.
Overall, "In Your Eyes" is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship, and how faith and belief in one another can help weather any storm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm running through the backwoods
I am wandering aimlessly, feeling lost without you
I'm running through the field
I am searching for something, hoping to find it in the open spaces of my mind
When I'm alone I miss you
When I am without you, I long for your presence and the comfort it brings
Back at my house, I don't, yet
However, when I am home, I do not feel this longing as strongly
I still believe in you
Despite the distance and the difficulties we face, I still have faith in our love
Maybe you want me to
Perhaps you feel the same way as I do, and still believe in our future together
I'm running out of answers
I am losing my direction and purpose, unsure of what path to take
I'm running myself on red
I am pushing myself too hard, exhausting myself in the pursuit of answers
But it's alright, it's alright
Despite the challenges and uncertainty, everything will be okay in the end
The best of us do from time to time
Everyone struggles and feels lost at times, even the strongest among us
Another night, another night
Each day and night brings new challenges and unknowns
Not knowing what to do
Feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward
But it's ok to still hear the voices
It is natural to have doubt and fear, but it is important to keep them in perspective
Running round your brain
Constantly occupying your thoughts and emotions
Cause they still sound the same
Despite the passage of time and the changes that may come, these voices remain familiar and persistent
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDWYN STEPHEN COLLINS, RYAN JAMES JARMAN
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