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.
Time and Space
Flesh For Lulu Lyrics
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I have done my best
Against the odds and then
From time to time your'e gone
It makes me feel so strong
And when I get that way, all my dreams fade away
In the time it takes to love me - I love you
Time and space won't keep us down
We could fall in love, we could change the world
We could see each other floating through the girl
And every move i make takes me back to you
And when we're sure it's over
The light comes shining through
In the time it takes to love me - I love you
Time and space won't keep us down
I see your face and my feet don't touch the ground
Listen to me now, the stars are all asleep
Shoot me through the clouds, 'cause you still hold the key
To open up my heart
That's when the screaming starts
I heard she's leaving town, so I won't stick around
In the time it takes to love me - I love you
Time and space won't keep us down
I see your face and my feet don't touch the ground
Time and space won't keep us down
I see your face and my feet don't touch the ground
We can fall in love, we can change the world
We can see each other floating through the girl
Time and space can't keep us down
Can't keep us down
The lyrics to Flesh For Lulu's song "Time and Space" seem to tell the story of a love that transcends physical boundaries of time and space. The singer reminisces about flying away with their lover and feeling strong whenever they are gone. Despite the odds, the singer feels that their love can conquer all, and that time and space won't be able to keep them down. The lyrics speak of the power of love and how it can change the world and make someone feel weightless and blissful.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Time and space won't keep us down" several times, emphasizing the theme of the song. The singer believes that love can overcome even things as powerful as time and space, and that even when their lover is gone, they still feel strong knowing that their love will endure. The ending of the song brings a sense of urgency, with the singer wanting to be with their lover before it's too late.
Overall, "Time and Space" is a song about love that can conquer all boundaries, even time and space. The lyrics are poetic and emphasize the power of love to transform and uplift, even in challenging situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like yesterday, we just flew away
It seems like not long ago that we were together and happily in love.
I have done my best
I have tried my hardest in this relationship.
Against the odds and then
Despite difficult circumstances, we managed to stay together for a while.
From time to time your'e gone
Occasionally, you are not present in my life.
It makes me feel so strong
Feeling your absence makes me appreciate your presence even more.
And when I get that way, all my dreams fade away
Whenever I feel down or upset, my hopes and aspirations seem to disappear.
In the time it takes to love me - I love you
My love for you is instantaneous and unwavering.
Time and space won't keep us down
No matter the distance between us, our love will persist.
I see your face and my feet don't touch the ground
Just the thought of you makes me feel elated and light-hearted.
We could fall in love, we could change the world
Our love is powerful and exhilarating enough to bring about positive change in the world.
We could see each other floating through the girl
In our minds, we can imagine ourselves floating through the ether, completely absorbed in each other's love.
And every move i make takes me back to you
Everything I do reminds me of you and our love.
And when we're sure it's over
If and when our relationship ends for certain.
The light comes shining through
There is always hope and possibility for new beginnings.
Listen to me now, the stars are all asleep
Pay attention to me, as this is a significant moment in our relationship.
Shoot me through the clouds, 'cause you still hold the key
Take me away from the mundane and ordinary, because you are the key to my happiness.
To open up my heart
Allow me to share my emotions and feelings with you.
That's when the screaming starts
However, opening up can also be a painful and loud process.
I heard she's leaving town, so I won't stick around
I have heard that someone else is leaving and will not continue in this relationship.
Time and space can't keep us down
Our love will overcome all obstacles, no matter the distance or time that passes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEREK GREENING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
haper rules
I had this in cassette tape way back.. High school days in The Philippines 🇵🇭
Shawn Kemp
One my favourite bands ever.
dorionwilde
Long Live The Old Flesh...RIP Nick.
Roger C. Nepomuceno
Nick Marsh & Flesh for Lulu will always live in their music.
Tailhook MD
Another great FFLL song. What a great band! Nick lived a great life.... his legend will only grow.
pablo zaragoza
guauuuuuuuuuuu !!! los Flesh for Lulu siempre en el escaparate. Nick Marsh dejó un gran legado, DEP
Luis Garcia
Volverá pronto a este mundo de nuevo... y nosotros también volveremos... de momento Nick sigue vivo con su música :)
Michael Wills
They were the soundtrack to many years of memories. Long live the Flesh ✨
alexmusic net
Great song! I remember this video was used as a filler inbetween shows on London-based pan-European tv Super Channel towards the end of 1989.
scotty boy
we can fall in love, we can change the world