"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.
Unlike Any Other
Foy Vance Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Still don't know
If you′re my other
There's always hope
I'll style your home
And love your brother
And time′s moved on
And getting better
But there's an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Oh, let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
′Cause I don't want
For you to love me just like any other
Breaking dawn
The fading sun
And the moonlit waters
Ooh, there′s an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Ooh, let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
I don't want
For you to love me just like any other
A simple glass of water
Plans upon a parlour
The way I see you love her
The way you hold your gaze strong
And take on all the world′s wrong
Yet sing it like a sweet song
Oh, it's starting to become clear
I'm loving all that is, dear
Now about your allergy to shed tears
Oh, let them end their role
Let them ebb or flow down
But I don′t want
For you to love me just like any other
And it took too long to finally love
For you to find me, love
The lyrics of "Unlike Any Other" by Foy Vance seem to communicate a love that is unique and special, something that is not like any other love. The singer does not want to be loved in the same way as others, but instead desires a love that is different and exceptional. He talks about not being sure if this love is reciprocated by the other person, but remains hopeful. He also acknowledges the passing of time and how it has made him stronger and better in dealing with his emotions.
The song seems to speak about the complexity of love and how it can be both blissful and painful. The singer uses the imagery of nature - breaking dawn, fading sun, and moonlit waters - to convey the passage of time and how love can endure throughout it. He also appreciates the other person's qualities, such as their ability to take on the world's wrongs and sing sweet songs.
The song's message seems to be that true love is not like any other and requires patience and understanding. It involves overcoming challenges and learning to appreciate the individuality of others. The singer desires a love that is exceptional and is willing to persist for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sometimes whole
Sometimes I feel complete
Still don't know
I'm still unsure
If you're my other
If you're the missing piece that completes me
There's always hope
I'm optimistic and have faith
I'll style your home
I'll make your space beautiful
And love your brother
I'll care for your family
And time's moved on
Time has passed
I'm feeling strong
I'm getting stronger and more resilient
And getting better
I'm improving and growing as a person
But there's an age old love
There's a love that's been around for a long time
Showing up
Making an appearance
Sure enough
Without a doubt
Oh, let it come and go
Let it flow naturally
Let it ebb and flow out
Come and go naturally
'Cause I don't want
Because I don't desire
For you to love me just like any other
I don't want you to love me like you would anyone else
Breaking dawn
The early light of dawn
The fading sun
The sun setting
And the moonlit waters
The waters reflecting the light of the moon
A simple glass of water
Something ordinary
Plans upon a parlour
Plans made in a room
The way I see you love her
The way I see you caring for her
The way you hold your gaze strong
The way you maintain eye contact with strength
And take on all the world's wrong
And how you handle all the negativity in the world
Yet sing it like a sweet song
But still find beauty in it all
Oh, it's starting to become clear
It's becoming obvious
I'm loving all that is, dear
I'm beginning to appreciate all that's important
Now about your allergy to shed tears
Now let's discuss why you avoid showing emotions
Oh, let them end their role
Let them play out their part
Let them ebb or flow down
Let them fade away or be released
But I don't want
But I don't desire
For you to love me just like any other
I don't want you to love me like you would anyone else
And it took too long to finally love
It took too much time to finally find love
For you to find me, love
For you to discover me and love me
Writer(s): Foy Vance
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hoggrunt1
I'm sometimes whole
But still don't know
If you're my other
There's always hope
I'll style your home
And love your brother
Time's moved on
I'm feeling strong
Getting better
But there is an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
'Cause I don't want for you to love me just like any other
The breaking dawn
The fading sun
And the moonlit waters
There's an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Well let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
I don't want for you to love me just like any other
A simple glass of water
Plans upon a parlour
The way I see you love her
The way you hold your gaze strong
And take on all the world's wrong
Yet sing it like a sweet song
Oh it's starting to become clear
I'm loving all that is, dear
Now about your allergy to shed tears
Well let them end their roll
Let them ebb or flow down
But I don't want for you to love me just like any other
It took too long to finally love
For you to find me, love
@MistikalMe
Words cant describe how awesome this is.
@annykatsma4238
Crying...... beautiful.....
@thenestfall1991
Such an amazing song.
@RoryJamesMusicTV
Moves me to the core everytime I hear him. Love him
@stephanielentzmorrison9811
Soul sings to Soul. to lift his hat , would tear me to pieces.
@patricksampsonmusic
One of my biggest influences! HE’S BACK! I’m beyond excited!
@Leonidas261910
What an amazing singer
@danmunro01
Simply the best. This will never grow old with me. Amazing.
@willykayak
I remember back
to a time when
we listened live
had a beer
then did it all again
Thanks for the journey
@hoggrunt1
I'm sometimes whole
But still don't know
If you're my other
There's always hope
I'll style your home
And love your brother
Time's moved on
I'm feeling strong
Getting better
But there is an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
'Cause I don't want for you to love me just like any other
The breaking dawn
The fading sun
And the moonlit waters
There's an age old love
Showing up
Sure enough
Well let it come and go
Let it ebb and flow out
I don't want for you to love me just like any other
A simple glass of water
Plans upon a parlour
The way I see you love her
The way you hold your gaze strong
And take on all the world's wrong
Yet sing it like a sweet song
Oh it's starting to become clear
I'm loving all that is, dear
Now about your allergy to shed tears
Well let them end their roll
Let them ebb or flow down
But I don't want for you to love me just like any other
It took too long to finally love
For you to find me, love