Their first album, Once in a Blue Moon was released in 1993, followed two years later by Dish of the Day, from which "Lemon Tree" became an Asian chart hit. Go and Ask Peggy for the Principal Thing followed in 1997, then For Sale (2000), 25 Miles to Kissimmee (2003), and Ready for the Real Life (2005).
In 2003 the band changed three of its members: Roland Röhl, Thomas Mangold, and Ralf Wochele left, to be replaced by bassist Dirk Blümlein, drummer Claus Müller, and a second guitarist, Gabriel Holz. Holz left the band in 2007 after moving to Berlin.
In 2006, Fool's Garden released the single "I Got a Ticket," regarding on the World Cup Soccer competition that was held in Germany.
The band is recording new tracks for the release of a new album in 2008.
Martha My Dear
Fool's Garden Lyrics
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Though I spend my days in conversation,
Please
Remember me. Martha my love,
Don't forget me, Martha my dear.
Hold your hand up you silly girl,
Look what you've done.
Help yourself to a bit what is all around you.
Silly girl.
Take a good look around you,
Take a good look you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be for each other.
Silly girl.
Hold your hand up you silly girl,
Look what you've done.
When you find yourself in a thick of it,
Help yourself to a bit what is all around you.
Silly girl.
What is all around you.
Silly girl. Oh.
Hold your hand up you silly girl,
Look what you've done.
When you find yourself in a thick of it,
Help yourself to a bit what is all around you.
Silly girl.
Martha my dear,
You have always been my inspiration.
Please, be good to me, Martha my love.
Don't forget me, Martha my dear.
The song "Martha My Dear" by Fool's Garden is a beautiful love song that expresses the love and affection of the singer towards his lover, Martha. The song is about a man who spends his days in conversation, but wants Martha to remember him and not forget his love for her. The singer describes Martha as his inspiration and pleads for her to be good to him.
The lyrics of the song are filled with metaphors that create a beautiful image of the love and affection the singer has for Martha. The singer asks Martha to hold her hand up and look at what she has done, referencing the girl's beauty and the effect it has on him. The phrase "when you find yourself in the thick of it, help yourself to a bit of what is all around you" can be interpreted as the singer telling Martha to not overthink things and to enjoy the simple things in life.
The song goes on to describe the singer's and Martha's relationship, portraying them as meant to be for each other. It is a sweet and uplifting song that exemplifies love and the importance of being there for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Martha my dear,
The singer addresses someone special he calls Martha, with whom he shares a deep connection.
Though I spend my days in conversation,
Despite the singer's busy life, he still thinks of Martha and wants her to remember him.
Please
A polite request for a favor, in this case, for Martha to remember the singer.
Remember me. Martha my love,
The singer reiterates his request for Martha to remember him, emphasizing the depth of his feeling by calling her his love.
Don't forget me, Martha my dear.
The singer implores Martha not to forget him, using an endearing nickname.
Hold your hand up you silly girl,
The singer playfully teases Martha, using an affectionate term to describe her.
Look what you've done.
The singer seems to point out a mistake Martha made, possibly as a way to engage with her.
When you find yourself in a thick of it,
In difficult situations, the singer advises Martha to take a moment to assess her surroundings.
Help yourself to a bit what is all around you.
He then suggests that she take advantage of all that is available to her, to help her navigate the difficult times.
Take a good look around you,
The singer encourages Martha to be more observant of the world around her.
Take a good look you're bound to see
By being more attentive, the singer believes Martha may discover they are meant to be together.
That you and me were meant to be for each other.
He believes their connection is strong and ordained by fate.
Oh silly girl. Take a good look around you,
The playful teasing continues, with the singer calling her silly again, but returning to the theme of observation.
Take a good look you're bound to see
He repeats his belief that they are meant for each other.
What is all around you. Silly girl. Oh.
He emphasizes his previous advice to take advantage of what's available to her, again using an endearing term.
Martha my dear,
Returning to his original address, the singer reminds Martha of his connection to her.
You have always been my inspiration.
He reveals that Martha has been an important influence on his life.
Please, be good to me, Martha my love.
He again implores her for attention and affection, using an endearing nickname.
Don't forget me, Martha my dear.
He once again reminds her of his presence and his desire to maintain their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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