Nick Marsh (Vocals/Guitar) & James Mitchell (Drums) start Flesh For… Read Full Bio ↴1982
Nick Marsh (Vocals/Guitar) & James Mitchell (Drums) start Flesh For Lulu & are swiftly joined by Glen Bishop (Bass) and ex-Wasted Youth Guitarist Rocco Barker (Guitar/Vocals)
Flesh become part of the “Batcave scene” and are key amongst early glam-goth bands, touring with the likes of Specimen and Alien Sex Fiend
1983
The band record demo tracks which include an early version of “Restless” (then called “All That You Know”), “Spy In Your Mind”, “DNA” and “Dark & The Gun”
On the strength of the demos and the live reaction they are starting to generate Flesh are signed to Polydor
Their first release release for the label is “Roman Candle” on 7" & 12” – the 12” EP including the immortal words “24 Minutes Of Music Very Cheap!” on the cover
1984
The debut album is recorded and Polydor choose “Subteranneans” as the first single
The month of May is spent touring the UK in a support slot for The Sisters Of Mercy
The band release their self titled first album to a luke-warm response
“Restless” is released as a follow up single
Polydor “fail to promote” the first album well enough and sales are low – Flesh are dropped from the label
Glen Bishop leaves the band and is replaced by Kevin Mills (ex-Specimen)
The year finishes with “Subteraneans” reaching number 39 in "John Peels Festive Fifty" (a joint placing with Cocteau Twins “Pandora”)
1985
Flesh sign to Hybrid Records
“Blue Sisters Swing" released
The “nun’s kissing” cover is banned in Spain
More demos are recorded including the songs “Crime Of Passsion”, “Good For You”, and an early version of “I Go Crazy”
Flesh meet with Craig Leon to produce new material
“Baby Hurricane” released
“Big Fun City” released
1986
A live show is released on video under the title “Live Flesh” filmed at the Camden Palace in London on 19th May 1985
A live album “Fresh Flesh”, featuring all the non-Polydor tracks from the gig is planned but never released
Flesh are signed to Beggars Banquet Records
“I Go Crazy” is used in the John Hughes’ film "Some Kind Of Wonderful" and is released on MCA Records
US college radio play makes it a minor hit
1986/7
Flesh Spend more time in USA
Derek “Del Boy” Greening (ex-Peter & The Test Tube Babies, also known as Del “Strange Fish”) joins to play guitar
1987
Beggar’s Banquet release “Siamese Twist”
“Postcards from Paradise” released by Beggar’s Banquet as the second single from “Long Live The New Flesh”
“Long Live The New Flesh” released to some acclaim in the US, but limited interest in the UK
The US version of the album includes the track “I Go Crazy”, the UK version does not
Much touring in US ensues – including supporting Bush
1988
Beggar’s Banquet release “I Go Crazy”
1989
“Plastic Fantastic” released
Singles from “Plastic Fantastic” include “Time & Space”, and “Decline & Fall”
Final part of the year is spent touring the USA in a support slot for Public Image Limited
1991/2
Flesh For Lulu can be considered defunct at some point between the end of 91 and early 1992
1996
Nick & Rocco re-group and become Gigantic and release the album “Disenchanted” on Columbia Records after failing to strike a deal with Hollywood Records
They are joined by Dave Blair on bass and Al Fletcher on drums
The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tim Palmer, who had previously worked with the Mission, Tin Machine and The Mighty Lemon Drops
1996/7
Gigantic tour the US with Bush and The Goo Goo Dolls
1998
Gigantic are dropped by Columbia Records and the band splits up
2001
Flesh For Lulu re-claim their original name and do a short tour in California during May & June with Gene Loves Jezebel
2002/3
Nick spends time on various projects including "Naked Goat" and lounge-core influenced solo material
2002/3
Rocco forms The Space Police a band which features raga toaster General Levy and Doctor Cat
Some gigs and an album titled “Money Maker” result
2003
Nick records & seeks a deal for a solo album (recorded by Mediaeval Babe Katherine Blake)
Gets management in the US, but no album release
2004
A compilation CD of “Big Fun City” & “Blue Sisters Swing” is released by Cherry Red Records
Good liner notes written by Nick and Rocco, but no bonus tracks
“Long Live The New Flesh”, is re-released on Supafecta Records
It is a digitally re-mastered version of the US release and contains four bonus tracks
In December rumours start to circulate about a new album, a front page for a website goes up promising a release through Gig Records
Flesh perform two gigs at Bring Your Own Poison @ The Rhythm Factory (London) some 16 years since their last UK appearance
2005
Rocco and his partner Dawn are to feature in a Channel 4 programme called "A Place In Spain" following them as they buy property in Spain
As part of the filming for the show a gig is played at the Borderline in London on the 28th April
2006
Nicks solo album "A Universe Between Us" is released
2013
More recently since 2013, having reformed with a new lineup.
Choosing You
Flesh For Lulu Lyrics
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Don't know yesterday
Can't think of tomorrow
You can't choose me
'Cause I've chosen you
And all I ever had is goneAnd lost, that's true
I learn to forget all I can
Walk, talk, stand like I am
When I am choosing you
You can't choose me
'Cause I've chosen you
No, you can't choose me
'Cause I've chosen you
Yeah, I choose you
The lyrics of Flesh For Lulu's song "Choosing You" is about the act of choosing someone as a partner. The first few lines of the song reflect how the person singing does not remember where it all began and is unsure about the future. The lines, "Can't think of yesterday, can't think of tomorrow" expresses how the person is only focused on the present and the person they have chosen. The chorus, "You can't choose me 'cause I've chosen you" is repeated throughout the song indicating that the person has already made their decision and no one else can change that.
The second verse of the song expresses the sacrifices that the person has made for their partner. They have lost everything they ever had, but still choose to forget and focus on their current love. The lines "Walk, talk, stand like I am when I am choosing you" means that the person is willing to change and adapt, as long as they have their chosen partner by their side.
Overall, the song "Choosing You" is a declaration of love and commitment to a chosen partner. The lyrics reflect the passion and intensity of a person who has already made their decision and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did it all begin?
I'm unsure of how we ended up here.
Don't know yesterday
I can't recall the past that led us to this moment.
Can't think of tomorrow
I'm too consumed with my feelings for you right now to think about anything else.
You can't choose me
'Cause I've chosen you
I've already made my decision to be with you, so you don't have to worry about impressing or winning me over.
And all I ever had is gone
And lost, that's true
I've lost everything I held dear, but being with you makes it all worth it.
I learn to forget all I can
Walk, talk, stand like I am
When I am choosing you
I've made a conscious effort to leave my past behind and embrace who I am when I'm with you.
No, you can't choose me
'Cause I've chosen you
Yeah, I choose you
I can't stress it enough – I've chosen you and I'm sticking to it. You don't have to work to win me over because I'm already yours.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES WILLIAM MITCHELL, KEVIN SEAN MILLS, NICK MARSH, ROCCO MICHELE BARKER
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