"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
First Of July
Foy Vance Lyrics
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I opened up your letter, you told me you don't love me
Don't you think it better you tell me to my face?
Was I wrong to think about the heaven that you brought me?
Was I wrong to see you as the apple of my eye?
I don't feel particularly good
That was the last day of June
This is the first of July
You don't have to pity me, it's something i don't need
The signs were clearly written I just didn't pay heed
Was I wrong to let you go without another fight?
Was I wrong to think I won't be missing you tonight?
I don't feel particularly good
But don't you worry about me, I'll get by
That was the last day of June
This is the first of July
They say that time has got a funny way of healing
Right now that's the only consolation I can find
You might find another guy and break his heart tomorrow
And I might find the peace of mind that gets me through the day
I don't feel particularly good
But don't you worry about me, I'll get by
That was the last day of June
And this is the first of July
This is the first of July
This is the first of July
Foy Vance's song "First Of July" is a melancholic but introspective ballad about a heartbreak that just happened. The lyrics signify that the singer has received a letter from his lover stating that she doesn't love him anymore. The singer feels betrayed that his partner could not tell him the harsh truth in person but resorted to a letter instead. He then muses if he was at fault for believing that the love he received was the best that he could have; maybe he was wrong to let his lover go without a fight. While the singer expresses that he is not doing particularly well, he maintains that he will get by. The date - the first of July - symbolizes a new beginning and a time of taking stock of things.
The lyrics talk about how time heals, and the singer might find the peace of mind that gets him through the day, while his lover would possibly break another man's heart. The singer doesn't need pity, but he ponders the signs that were already evident, which he didn't consider. He wonders if his trust in his lover's love for him was misplaced, was he stupid to believe that she was the one. The song captures the essence of a fresh break-up, where the heart still bears fresh wounds, but the victim is determined to heal and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I opened up your letter, you told me you don't love me
You wrote me a letter saying you don't have feelings for me.
Don't you think it better you tell me to my face?
Wouldn't it have been better if you told me in person instead of a letter?
Was I wrong to think about the heaven that you brought me?
Was it a mistake to think about the happiness and love that you brought into my life?
Was I wrong to see you as the apple of my eye?
Was it a mistake to see you as the most important person in my life?
You don't have to pity me, it's something I don't need
I don't want your sympathy, I can handle this on my own.
The signs were clearly written I just didn't pay heed
The signs that this relationship wasn't going to work were present, I just ignored them.
Was I wrong to let you go without another fight?
Should I have put up more of a fight to keep you from leaving?
Was I wrong to think I won't be missing you tonight?
Is it wrong to assume that I won't be thinking of you tonight?
They say that time has got a funny way of healing
People say time has a strange way of making things better.
Right now that's the only consolation I can find
At the moment, that's the only comfort I have.
You might find another guy and break his heart tomorrow
You might start dating someone else and end up hurting them the way you hurt me.
And I might find the peace of mind that gets me through the day
I might find the inner calm that helps me make it through the rough times.
This is the first of July
Today is the start of a new month, a new beginning.
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Teresa Peppel George
on Be the Song
Awesome Song!!