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.
Searching For The Truth
Edwyn Collins Lyrics
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I'm searching for the truth
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
And I will always be lucky in my life
And I will find a way to get there
To get there
I'm searching for the truth
I'm searching for the truth
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
Some sweet day
Edwyn Collins's song Searching For The Truth conveys a sense of hope and determination in the quest for truth. The repetition of the phrase "I'm searching for the truth" emphasizes the importance of finding the truth, even if it requires a long and difficult journey. The line "Some sweet day we'll get there in the end" reflects a belief that truth is attainable, and that it will be worth the effort to find it.
The second verse of the song speaks to the personal aspect of this search for truth, with the lyrics "And I will always be lucky in my life / And I will find a way to get there / To get there." These lines suggest that the singer feels fortunate to have the opportunity to search for the truth, and is committed to finding their way to it.
Overall, the song is both optimistic and introspective, conveying a message of hope and perseverance in the pursuit of truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm searching for the truth
I am on a quest for genuine information and understanding
I'm searching for the truth
I am dedicated to finding the real facts and uncovering the authentic reality
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
Eventually, we will prevail and achieve our goal
Some sweet day we'll get there in the end
Ultimately, we will reach our destination
And I will always be lucky in my life
I am confident that I will experience good fortune throughout my existence
And I will find a way to get there
I will discover or create a path to reach my objective
To get there
To arrive at the destination or uncover the truth
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edwyn Collins
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