1982
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.

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Flesh For Lulu Lyrics

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There's a world outside
It's not hard to find
You're too young to know
The red river flows

It's another world
Filled with dreams untold
We can make it there

Friends are everywhere

And all the stars look down
But there's nobody around
Come on, slide, behind a secret door
It's what your searching for
You can lose yourself
Inside a dream of wealth

All the stars look down
But there's nobody around
Come on, slide, slide
Come on, slide

Into my eyes
Into the fire, into my lies
Head lights beam
Can't figure out
It's a crazy dream
You're mad at the world

There's blood on your hands
We're alone at midnight
I'm a man, come on, slide, slide

And all the stars look down
But there's nobody around

So come on, slide, slide
Come on, slide, slide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flesh For Lulu's song Slide appear to be calling for escape from reality and entering into another world, a world that is filled with dreams and potential wealth. It seems that the singer is addressing someone who is too young to understand the complexities of the world, and is inviting them to join in on an adventure that will take them away from the mundane routine of their daily lives.

There is a sense of isolation in the lyrics, as the singer mentions that though all the stars look down, there is nobody around. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the superficiality of modern society, where people feel more connected to their devices than to their fellow human beings.

The idea of sliding behind a secret door adds to the sense of mystery and adventure in the lyrics, as if the singer is inviting the listener to join them on a dangerous and exciting journey. However, there is also a sense of danger in the lyrics, as the singer mentions blood on the listener's hands and being alone at midnight. It is unclear what events have led up to this moment, but it is possible that the singer and the listener are running away from something or someone.

Overall, the lyrics to Slide are open to interpretation, but it seems that the song is calling for an escape from reality into a world of adventure and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a world outside
There's more to life than your current surroundings

It's not hard to find
It's accessible if you're willing to search for it

You're too young to know
Inexperienced and naive

The red river flows
Symbolic of the darkness and danger in the world

It's another world
Different from your current existence

Filled with dreams untold
Opportunities not yet realized

We can make it there
Hopeful of achieving something better

Friends are everywhere
People to help you along the way

And all the stars look down
The universe is vast and indifferent to our lives

But there's nobody around
Feeling alone in the universe

Come on, slide, behind a secret door
Escaping from reality and finding a hidden escape