Findlay began her career in 2007 gigging around open-mic acoustic nights before soon realising she wanted a backing band. Her love for dirty guitar sounds unfolded as she discovered bands like The Stooges, The White Stripes and all sorts of post-punk, dismissing her forename and starting gigs with her band to form Findlay.
Playing with a drummer and two guitarists, but no bassist, adds to the ferocity of Findlay’s music, especially when performed live. Findlay has supported The Courteeners and Jake Bugg on tour.
'Your Sister' and 'Off & On' were her first offerings in 2012 through Manchester label Joyeux Anniversaire Records.The 'Greasy Love' EP was released in 2013.
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FEVER
Findlay Lyrics
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I lie, he cheats
There's no tragedy running through your bloodstream
A hot anxiety, pump, fire, heartbeat
Down, down, down and out
Down, down, down and out
Down, down, down and out
And I caught my death last night
I've been caught so many times
Limitations of the mind
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My mind, body shuts down
My love like a fever
Burned out, I fall
Bad news, I know
We're still stuck inside our universe of conciousness
Vague understandings of the war between the two of us
Run, run, run me down
Run, run, run me down
Down, down, down and out
The element to which surprise
And all your toughts are magnified
Reflecting back into my eyes
Through yours, your voice, your one disguise
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My mind, body shuts down
My love like a fever
Are you suspicious that my love doesn't cast a shadow?
Are you suspicious that my love doesn't cast a shadow?
Are you suspicious that my love doesn't cast a shadow?
Are you suspicious? My love doesn't cast a shadow!
Are you suspicious, my love?
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My mind, body shuts down
My love like a fever
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My mind, body shuts down
My love like a fever
The lyrics of Findlay's song "Fever" seem to tell the story of a tumultuous and passionate relationship. The opening lines describe physical symptoms of desire - "wild eyes" and "hot cheeks" - while also acknowledging infidelity - "I lie, he cheats." The lyrics then shift to an exploration of the intensity of emotion between the couple, describing a "hot anxiety" with a racing heartbeat. The repetition of the phrase "down and out" seems to underline a sense of being overwhelmed or defeated by the intensity of the experience.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "my love, like a fever," suggesting that the intensity of emotion is a defining feature of the relationship. The lyrics further emphasize this idea with lines like "my mind, body shuts down" and "limitations of the mind," indicating that the passion between the couple transcends rationality or control. The final section of the song introduces a sense of suspicion or distrust, as the lyrics ask "are you suspicious that my love doesn't cast a shadow?"
Overall, the lyrics of "Fever" suggest a relationship wrought with intense emotion and conflicting impulses. It touches on themes of passion, betrayal, and the limits of rational understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild eyes, the hot cheeks
You show signs of excitement and arousal
I lie, he cheats
I am being dishonest while he is unfaithful
There's no tragedy running through your bloodstream
You are not going through anything particularly difficult
A hot anxiety, pump, fire, heartbeat
You are filled with nervous energy and your heart races
Down, down, down and out
Feeling low and defeated
And I caught my death last night
I was close to dying last night
I've been caught so many times
I have been caught in difficult situations before
Limitations of the mind
The constraints of one's thoughts
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My love for you consumes me fully
My mind, body shuts down
I become overwhelmed and powerless
Burned out, I fall
I am exhausted and collapsing
Bad news, I know
I am aware of unpleasant information
We're still stuck inside our universe of consciousness
We have not escaped our own perceptions and understanding of the world
Vague understandings of the war between the two of us
Our conflict is unresolved and unclear
Run, run, run me down
I feel chased and pursued, unable to escape
The element to which surprise
The measure of how surprising something is
And all your thoughts are magnified
Your thoughts are amplified and seem more significant
Reflecting back into my eyes
Your thoughts and emotions are mirroring mine
Through yours, your voice, your one disguise
Through your speaking and outward appearance, you hide your true self
Are you suspicious that my love doesn't cast a shadow?
Do you doubt the true nature of my love?
Are you suspicious? My love doesn't cast a shadow!
My love is real and cannot be doubted
My, my, love, love, like a fever
My passion for you is all-consuming
My mind, body shuts down
I am overwhelmed and powerless in the face of my emotions
My love like a fever
My love burns within me like a fever
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.