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.
Every Little Word
Flesh For Lulu Lyrics
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The forest breathe
You tear your heart out
For what you believe
I saw you shining out on the horizon
Out of reach
You knew I was lying
Every little word carries on the wind
I admit
I played with fire
You bought the water
I was untrue
With god's only daughter
Swim in the ocean
Follow the moon
Waiting for lovers to fill up my room
Every little word carries on the wind
Every little word was true
I admit, yeah
I spend your money
Took my soul away
I tasted tear drops
You wiped them away
We don't have to scream
We don't have to fight
Last chance left us
Too high and dry
Every little word carries on the wind
Every little word was true
I admit
The lyrics of "Every Little Word" by Flesh For Lulu revolve around the themes of temptation, betrayal, and regret. The song starts with the singer being tempted by someone or something that they can smell, possibly a person or an opportunity. Then, the forest seems to breathe, indicating that nature is alive with the desires of countless beings. The singer's love interest tears their heart out for what they believe in, which implies great passion and conviction.
The second verse describes the singer's desire for someone who is out of reach. They admit to lying but claim that every little word they spoke was true. It is a contradiction that shows the singer's confusion and sense of being lost. Then, they confess to their wrongdoing in a relationship with God's only daughter. However, the singer is also looking for love and waiting for someone to fill their room.
In the third verse, the singer admits to spending their partner's money and losing their soul. They tasted tear drops and were comforted by their partner who wiped them away. The song ends on a note of regret, with the last chance left to them being too high and dry. They still convey that every little word they spoke was true and admits to their mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I smell temptation
I have sensed an alluring desire
The forest breathe
The trees exhale a breath of fresh air
You tear your heart out
For what you believe
You put your heart and soul into your beliefs
I saw you shining out on the horizon
Out of reach
I witnessed your brilliance from afar, unable to touch
You knew I was lying
Every little word carries on the wind
Every little word was true
I admit
You knew my words were insincere, yet they held some truth. I confess
I played with fire
You bought the water
I was untrue
With god's only daughter
I took risks and you were there to calm them. I was dishonest with someone of high importance
Swim in the ocean
Follow the moon
Waiting for lovers to fill up my room
I immerse myself in nature's beauty and wait for love to come to me
I spend your money
Took my soul away
I tasted tear drops
You wiped them away
I wasted your wealth and lost sight of myself. I cried and you comforted me.
We don't have to scream
We don't have to fight
Last chance left us
Too high and dry
We don't have to argue, yet we missed our chance and now we're stuck. We're at a loss
Every little word carries on the wind
Every little word was true
I admit
Every thing I said has been spread and is valid. I confess
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.