Endgames was founded in 1980 by David Rudden , who recruited David Murdoch, and Paul Wishart in Glasgow. The trio became a sextet in 1982, including drummer Brian McGee of the Simple Minds, among others. In this year the band also released their first single, First, Last, For Everything.
In 1983 their debut album Building Beauty was released, the first single from the album, Waiting For Another Chance, was a hit in Germany (21st place in September 1983, 15 weeks in the charts), but did little elsewhere. The band toured with several other groups, including the Eurythmics and released a second album, Natural, in 1985. The album sold poorly and is hard to find nowadays.
Discography:
Albums
* Building Beauty (1983)
* Natural (1985)
Singles
* First, Last, For Everything (1982)
* We Feel Good (Future's Looking Fine) (1982)
* Waiting For Another Chance (1983)
* Love Cares (1983)
* Desire (1983)
* Miracle In My Heart (1983)
* Ecstasy (1984)
* Shouting Out For Love (1985)
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First Last For Everything
Endgames Lyrics
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I know she'll be gone and she won't look back
So she'll never know this time she was wrong
I tried all night long but nothing I said
Would make her turn east when she's headed west
But I'd give her my hand, I'd give her my heart
I'd give her my coat when the cold weather starts
I'd spend every dollar I got on a diamond ring
And pull down the stars in the sky one by one
But she won't settle for everything
If it's somewhere else always someone new
Then the locking's what you love
And you're sure to find a lonely life if you look long enough
I can still taste goodbye in that last tender kiss
Wondering why it ended like this
I'd give her my hand
There's nothing on earth no more I can say
Her love may be gone it faded away
I'd give her my hand
Oh no, she won't settle for everything
The lyrics of "First Last for Everything" by Endgames (club version) narrate the story of a heartbroken lover who has been rejected by his girlfriend. The song begins with the singer accepting the fact that his girlfriend is leaving and won't be returning. He regrets not being able to make her understand his perspective and convince her to stay. He acknowledges that she won't settle for anything less than what she wants and will always be on the lookout for something better. The singer, on the other hand, is willing to go to great lengths to make her stay, including giving her his heart, his coat, his dreams, and even pulling down stars from the sky. However, he realizes that his efforts are futile.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "she won't settle for everything," which is a metaphor for the girlfriend's high standards and her unwillingness to compromise. The singer is left feeling dejected and lonely and reminisces about the last moments with his girlfriend, reliving their last kiss and wondering why things ended the way they did. Despite his pain, he admits that there is nothing more he can do or say to make her stay.
The song captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and unrequited love, encapsulating the feelings of desperation and helplessness that accompany such situations. The lyrics are poignant and evoke a sense of empathy and understanding towards the singer's predicament.
Line by Line Meaning
When she drives away, when she takes that turn
As she leaves me, turning her back, I realize that she is gone forever.
I know she'll be gone and she won't look back
I am certain that she is leaving and there is nothing that can make her change her mind.
So she'll never know this time she was wrong
She is unaware of her mistake in leaving me and will never find out.
I tried all night long but nothing I said
I attempted to convince her to stay, but my words fell on deaf ears.
Would make her turn east when she's headed west
No matter what I said, I couldn't make her change her direction and stay with me.
But I'd give her my hand, I'd give her my heart
I am willing to give her everything, including my love and commitment.
I'd give her my coat when the cold weather starts
I am willing to provide her warmth and comfort, even in difficult times.
I'd spend every dollar I got on a diamond ring
I am willing to sacrifice everything to buy her an expensive gift as a symbol of my love.
I'd give her my dreams fulfilled or undone
I am willing to share my entire life with her, including my hopes and aspirations.
And pull down the stars in the sky one by one
I am willing to go to any extent to please her, even if that means doing the impossible.
But she won't settle for everything
Unfortunately, my love is not enough for her and she wants more than what I can offer.
If it's somewhere else always someone new
She is always drawn to someone or something else, making it hard for her to stay committed to one person.
Then the locking's what you love
She enjoys the thrill of the chase, and the excitement of a new adventure and does not want to be tied down.
And you're sure to find a lonely life if you look long enough
Her desire for new experiences will leave her lonely in the end, as no one can keep up with her changing preferences.
I can still taste goodbye in that last tender kiss
Even though she tried to leave on good terms, the taste of goodbye lingers on my lips as a reminder of what I lost.
Wondering why it ended like this
I am left to wonder why our relationship ended the way it did, without any explanation from her.
There's nothing on earth no more I can say
I have said everything I can, but nothing will change the situation, and I must accept it as it is.
Her love may be gone it faded away
Her love for me has faded away, and there's nothing I can do to bring it back.
Oh no, she won't settle for everything
Despite my best efforts, she remains unsatisfied, and is always searching for something more.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ballcockfiend
(Uh)
You always think I might
Take you all right through the night
You always wait at home
I'll wait for you
Uh-huh
And follow intermission
People cry for other sides
They either miss
Or they will never miss
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Oh, look at these people
They will come across disguised
They'd rather walk across the line
Oh, look at these people
They will come across disguised
I'd rather walk another mile
You're first, you're last
For everything, for everything
You're first, you're last
For everything, for everything
I've always been one to a good heart
To be part or partial
Or have the time to give
You'll hear them say
Uh-huh
And in that worry
You can never cry, I'd never cry
As much as those whose eyes
Are in our hearts
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Oh, look at these people
They will come across disguised
They'd rather walk across the line
Oh, look at these people
They will come across disguised
I'd rather walk another mile
You're first, you're last
For everything, for everything
You're first, you're last
For everything, for everything
@francaclark2907
I love this song........heard it 20 yrs ago and it's never left my head :)
@davidtracey6794
a danceable fun edgy song in the 80s synth wave style. seems tame now but was very groundbreaking at the time with its loopy harpsicord and backing male tenor angel singers. good job boys...to scotland with love from canada xxx
@ckohln5691
One of the favs back when cfny102.1 truly was the 'spirit of radio'....
@mildew1
I was searching for this song for years! I finally found it!
@9Fidelio
You might want to thank me?
@mildew1
@@9Fidelio lol thank you
@overwatch1828
Same here...
@netyoda
Memories of John Peel!
Absolutely love this and remember it 40 years later! I was just composing a new song and the keyboards reminded me of it. The backwinding on the original demo was absolutely amazing.
@ajs41
Was John Peel a big fan of this song? Interesting.
@netyoda
@@ajs41 He never said as such but, I believe, the JP show was the first mainstream airplay of this.