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 โBatcave sceneโ 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 โRestlessโ (then called โAll That You Knowโ), โSpy In Your Mindโ, โDNAโ and โDark & The Gunโ
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 โRoman Candleโ on 7" & 12โ โ the 12โ EP including the immortal words โ24 Minutes Of Music Very Cheap!โ on the cover
1984
The debut album is recorded and Polydor choose โSubteranneansโ 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
โRestlessโ is released as a follow up single
Polydor โfail to promoteโ the first album well enough and sales are low โ Flesh are dropped from the label
Glen Bishop leaves the band and is replaced by Kevin Mills (ex-Specimen)
The year finishes with โSubteraneansโ reaching number 39 in "John Peels Festive Fifty" (a joint placing with Cocteau Twins โPandoraโ)
1985
Flesh sign to Hybrid Records
โBlue Sisters Swing" released
The โnunโs kissingโ cover is banned in Spain
More demos are recorded including the songs โCrime Of Passsionโ, โGood For Youโ, and an early version of โI Go Crazyโ
Flesh meet with Craig Leon to produce new material
โBaby Hurricaneโ released
โBig Fun Cityโ released
1986
A live show is released on video under the title โLive Fleshโ filmed at the Camden Palace in London on 19th May 1985
A live album โFresh Fleshโ, featuring all the non-Polydor tracks from the gig is planned but never released
Flesh are signed to Beggars Banquet Records
โI Go Crazyโ is used in the John Hughesโ 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 โDel Boyโ Greening (ex-Peter & The Test Tube Babies, also known as Del โStrange Fishโ) joins to play guitar
1987
Beggarโs Banquet release โSiamese Twistโ
โPostcards from Paradiseโ released by Beggarโs Banquet as the second single from โLong Live The New Fleshโ
โLong Live The New Fleshโ released to some acclaim in the US, but limited interest in the UK
The US version of the album includes the track โI Go Crazyโ, the UK version does not
Much touring in US ensues โ including supporting Bush
1988
Beggarโs Banquet release โI Go Crazyโ
1989
โPlastic Fantasticโ released
Singles from โPlastic Fantasticโ include โTime & Spaceโ, and โDecline & Fallโ
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 โDisenchantedโ 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 โMoney Makerโ 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 โBig Fun Cityโ & โBlue Sisters Swingโ is released by Cherry Red Records
Good liner notes written by Nick and Rocco, but no bonus tracks
โLong Live The New Fleshโ, 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.
I Go Crazy
Flesh for Lulu Lyrics
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I go crazy when I'm without you
What have I done today
Just sat and watched the jets fly over
A car goes by
And the sun goes down
This city's mad in the head
And sick in the soul
All the stars flew away a long time ago
Isn't that nice
Like Miami Vice
I go crazy when I'm without you
I go crazy when I'm without you
Well your life is like an infants dream
It's like everything's on TV
You see your face in the mirror
Could it be your place in the mirror
And so we turn on the TV one more time
And we see that everything is fine
But what have I done today
I go crazy
What have I done today
I go crazy when I'm without you
I go crazy
I go crazy
I I I go crazy when I'm without you
Go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you
What have I done today
What have I done today
Sue-Ellen looks so upset
This isn't the first time
And it won't be the last
Things going on behind her back
Oh they give you a heart attack
I go crazy when I'm without you, go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you, go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you
But what have I done today
I go crazy
I go crazy
I go crazy
I go crazy
But what have I done today
I go crazy
But what have I done today
I go crazy when I'm without you
I go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you, go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you, go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you
But what have I done today
I go crazy
I go crazy
I go crazy
I go crazy
The song "I Go Crazy" by Flesh For Lulu is a passionate and emotional expression of love and dependence. The lyrics are about the intense feelings of longing and desperation that one experiences when separated from the person they love. The singer talks about the monotony of their day, watching jets fly overhead and cars pass by, but all they can think about is their love. The city around them is described as mad and sick, with stars that have long vanished, but despite all of this, the singer's mind is consumed by thoughts of their beloved.
The second verse continues to describe the mundanity of everyday life, highlighting the escape people often seek through television. However, even with the distractions of the TV, the singer finds themselves lost without their love. They are haunted by the thought of what they have done today, as they can't help but go a little crazy without their lover nearby. The final verse mentions Sue-Ellen's distress, perhaps suggesting a parallel between this character's heartbreak and the singer's own feelings.
The chorus is a repeated plea of desperation and an expression of the importance of the object of the singer's affection. "I go crazy when I'm without you" is a powerful statement of dependence, showcasing the necessity of their love in their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Go Crazy" convey a deep sense of longing and desperation for love. The singer's world revolves entirely around their significant other, and without them, they feel lost and unable to function.
Line by Line Meaning
I go crazy
I feel overwhelmed with emotion
I go crazy when I'm without you
I feel especially overwhelmed with emotion when I am not with the person I love
What have I done today
I have not accomplished much today
Just sat and watched the jets fly over
I wasted time doing nothing important
A car goes by
I notice small things happening around me
And the sun goes down
The day is coming to an end
We talk about the town
I have small conversations about insignificant things
This city's mad in the head
This city is chaotic
And sick in the soul
This city is unhealthy and unhappy
All the stars flew away a long time ago
This city has lost its wonder and beauty
Isn't that nice
This city's problems are not pleasant
Like Miami Vice
This city is not glamorous like Miami Vice
Well your life is like an infants dream
Your life seems perfect and carefree
It's like everything's on TV
Your life seems like a constant show
You see your face in the mirror
You are self-aware
Could it be your place in the mirror
You question your role in your own life
And so we turn on the TV one more time
We distract ourselves from our own problems by watching TV
And we see that everything is fine
TV gives us a false sense of security
Sue-Ellen looks so upset
Someone I know is visibly distressed
This isn't the first time
This person has had problems before
And it won't be the last
This person will continue to have problems
Things going on behind her back
There are secrets being kept from this person
Oh they give you a heart attack
These secrets cause stress and anxiety
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Written by: DERRICK STEVENS, FRANK ZIMMERMAN, JEFFREY WATSON
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I Go Crazy
Flesh for Lulu
I go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you
What have I done today
Just sat and watched the jets fly over
A car goes by
And the sun goes down
We talk about the town
This city's mad in the head
And sick in the soul
All the stars flew away a long time ago
Isn't that nice
Like Miami Vice
I go crazy when I'm without you
I go crazy when I'm without you
Well your life is like an infants dream
It's like everything's on TV
You see your face in the mirror
Could it be your place in the mirror
And so we turn on the TV one more time
And we see that everything is fine
But what have I done today
I go crazy
What have I done today
I go crazy when I'm without you
I go crazy
I go crazy
I I I go crazy when I'm without you
Go crazy
I go crazy when I'm without you
What have I done today
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I loved this song in the 80s, it was part of one of my favorite movies "Some kind of wonderful" and just enjoyed dancing to it. Still love it, because great music is timeless and 80s was the best era in music.
Michael Previs
That and Pretty in Pink are 2 of the best movie soundtracks from the 80's
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@Michael Previs couldn't agree more. Yes, both amazing!!
T-Bus
These dudes are too cool. The rising new wave meets the classic punk rock look. Rest In Peace Nick Marsh and long live Flesh For Lulu!!!
Herbert Richard
The boys understood show business. Entertaining in every way. Don't need to be huge, just be good!
Abby Normal
New wave and punk are not very distinct. New wave is a genre that was born out of post-punk. Bands like Payola$, 999, Magazine combine punk rock with new wave, and they are early 80s.
Michael Wills
@Abby Normal lot of truth there. To me itโs punk at the core and all the adjacencies like new wave stack up from there including proto and garage. Love these guys for all the good reasons ๐ค๐ผ
Richard Diaz
I didnโt know Nick passed. God bless him and LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH!!!!
Courtney Smith
Totally love this song. I just can't get sick of it.
Christopher Sandford
Yes