Foy Vance is a songsmith born in Bangor, County Down, who is now living in … Read Full Bio ↴Foy Vance is a songsmith born in Bangor, County Down, who is now living in London. He released his first single "Gabriel and the vagabond" c/w with "Indiscriminate Act of kindness" on December 18th, 2006 on Wurdamouth Records. The songs "Gabriel and the Vagabond" and "Homebird" was featured in the second season of the US TV drama Grey's Anatomy and received an incredible response and demand to release the track as a single.

"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.

Sweethearts
Foy Vance Lyrics

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Baby, don't cry
There's nothing to fear
So, just close your eyes
And disappear

Into the night
And fly to the clouds
And when morning comes

If I'm not around

Know that I've loved you, sweetheart, from the start
And that won't change
'Til my dying day
I'll share a part of me
And keep my heart for thee

Baby, lie down
And let me secure
That look in your eyes
With love so pure

I will steady your heart
For you to move on
And when morning comes
Should I be gone

Know that I've loved you, sweetheart, from the start
And that won't change
'Til my dying day
I'll share a part of me
But keep my soul for thee

Hm hm hmm hm hm hm hmmm hmmm hm hmmmm
Ooooh ooooh
Ahhhh ahhhh ahhhhhh

Know that I've loved you, sweethearts, from the start
And that won't change
'Til my dying day
I'll take hold of thee
And never let go
For eternity
I pledge thee my soul
I'll share a part of me
But keep my heart for thee

Keep my heart and soul
For thee

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweethearts" by Foy Vance is a touching ballad that speaks of love, devotion, and loss. The singer assures his loved one, who may be facing challenging times, that they need not be afraid, and that he will always love and hold them close. The opening line of the song, "Baby, don't cry, there's nothing to fear," sets the tone for the song, with the singer urging his partner to be strong and courageous through whatever trials they may face.

As the song progresses, the singer paints a picture of a peaceful escape from their troubles, symbolized by disappearing into the night and flying to the clouds. The sense of escape is compounded by the singer's promise to love his partner until the end of his days. The chorus repeats this pledge of devotion, emphasizing that his love will remain unchanged.

In the second verse, the singer comforts his partner, asking them to lie down and allow him to steady their heart. It seems that he is bracing himself and his partner for the possibility that he might not be around someday. He reassures his partner by telling them that he will always love them, and that he will never let go of their souls.

Overall, "Sweethearts" is a beautiful and emotive song that speaks to the power of love and the need for comfort and support in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, don't cry
Don't shed tears, my love

There's nothing to fear
No need to be scared my dear

So, just close your eyes
Shut your eyes and relax

And disappear
Vanish into your dreams

Into the night
In the darkness of the night

And fly to the clouds
Fly up to the clouds

And when morning comes
When the sun rises

If I'm not around
If I am not with you

Know that I've loved you, sweetheart, from the start
Believe that I have loved you from the beginning

And that won't change
And it won't alter