In 1990 the band won two Brit Awards: Best British Group, and Best British Album for "The Raw and the Cooked" which also reached number one in the US album charts. It was re-packed as a remix album ("The Raw & the Remix" and spawned six singles over three years; "She Drives Me Crazy","Good Thing", "Don't Look Back", "I'm Not the Man I Used to Be", "I'm Not Satisfied" and "It's O.K. (It's Alright)".
The trio split in 1992, though they recorded a new track in 1996 to promote their The Finest compilation. Gift soon reactivated the brand and toured in the 2000s as Roland Gift and the Fine Young Cannibals.
Fine Young Cannibals appeared as the house band in the 1987 film comedy Tin Men, peforming some of the songs that ended up on The Raw and the Cooked. Steele and Cox had previously recorded under the moniker Two Men A Drum Machine and a Trumpet.
Don't Ask Me To Choose
Fine Young Cannibals Lyrics
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Don't be stupid no I'm not upset
Have you got all you need?
Enough to eat and a book to read?
I hope you have a wonderful time
Here's a stamp just drop me a line
If you meet somebody that you like
Remember who you left behind
[Chorus]
Don't ask me to choose hon-ey
There's such alot we've got to do
Don't ask me to choose hon-ey
'Cause either way we stand to lose
Its a risk we've got to take
Though it could prove a grave mistake
Honesty when love may break
The very least it will just change its shape
And by the end maybe its to late
An by the end maybe I will hate you
For leaving me on the ground
[Chorus]
Leaving me on the ground
In this song, Fine Young Cannibals address the topic of a loved one leaving and the difficult decision of whether to choose between staying together or pursuing their own ambitions. The singer is bidding farewell to their partner who is going away, most probably on a journey that may take extensive time to return. The singer encourages their beloved to pursue their dreams and is not upset, but they fear being left behind or forgotten. They hope their partner would reach out to them or stay in touch, but they also warn of the risk they're taking. The chorus repeats "Don't ask me to choose honey, 'cause either way we stand to lose", which suggests that no matter what decision they make, there is no guaranteed happy ending.
The song captures the uncertainty and complexity of relationships and their frailty when faced with hard choices. It's easy for one to become resentful or bitter towards a partner who chooses themselves over them, yet they also acknowledge that it's impossible to encompass what life may bring in the future. The relationship will change, and its shape or form may not be expected or pleasant. The song is deep and insightful, giving listeners poetic words that they can relate to in their own personal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Your going away you stay from hell
I hope your journey is a pleasant one, and you avoid all trouble and calamities.
Don't be stupid no I'm not upset
I'm not angry, upset or hurt about you leaving. It's a natural step we have to take.
Have you got all you need?
Do you have everything you require for your journey?
Enough to eat and a book to read?
I hope you have enough resources and entertainment during your journey.
I hope you have a wonderful time
I genuinely hope you enjoy life and have a great time on your journey.
Here's a stamp just drop me a line
If you have time, please drop me a message. Here's a stamp for you to use.
If you meet somebody that you like
In case you meet someone you fancy or love,
Remember who you left behind
Remember and cherish the relationship we had together.
Don't ask me to choose hon-ey
Please don't force me to make a decision, my emotions and situation are complicated.
There's such alot we've got to do
We have lots of things to accomplish together, and I don't want to jeopardize that.
'Cause either way we stand to lose
It's a risky situation, and any outcome will result in some loss or change.
Its a risk we've got to take
We must take this leap of faith and risk, even though it might backfire.
Though it could prove a grave mistake
Although it could lead to tragedy or catastrophic consequences.
Honesty when love may break
Honesty in this situation can change the way we love and break our existing bond.
The very least it will just change its shape
It won't be the same situation, but at least it will transform instead of break apart completely.
And by the end maybe its too late
At the end of our journey, it might be too late to recover the existing bond completely.
An by the end maybe I will hate you
There is a possibility that at the end, I might feel negative emotions towards you if things don't go as planned.
For leaving me on the ground
For leaving me behind and not considering my emotions or the consequences.
Don't ask me to choose hon-ey
Please don't force me into making a choice, especially in a complex situation where I can't predict the outcome.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COX, GIFT, STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Armand Alegg
Best thing they ever did (and it was all pretty good!)
Ray
Fine young cannibals rule!
Luis Amaya
From the Letters to Brezhnev movie Original soundtrack. A very good song
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