In mid-1999, after releasing two video singles in the form of Dominoes and Beautiful, Fur Patrol went into the studio to record what would eventually be known as the album Pet. The first single, Now, was released in May alongside an excellent music video from Chris Graham at 2-D films. Pet, initially to be released in August 2000, (a full year after it was recorded) was finally released on October the 13th 2000. One of many successful New Zealand albums released at this time, Pet was delayed time and time again so it wouldn't be lost among the hype of the other top selling albums. Fortunately, their success at pulling the crowds in, including the General Electric tour, featuring the now defunct Weta and biggest band in the world, Pacifier aka Shihad, impressed both fans and critics alike. So impressed were the buying public that they raised Pet sales to platinum status, and a peak of number 7 on the national album charts. Meanwhile the Furs jumped over to Australia for their virgin trip, scoring the support slot for the Dandy Warhols. Australia was now on their minds.
Track number 5 from Pet, a little ditty named Lydia, soon became the most played song on radio and the Xmas number 1 in the country. This number 1 was the only New Zealand song to reach the top in 2000, surprising considering the popularity of NZ music growing at the time. They picked up 4 Tuis/NZ music awards, including single of the year for Lydia, and songwriter of the year for Julia. Fur Patrol performed their wee hearts out over the summer of 2000/2001 and after the orientation gigs in Feb/March 2001 leaped the ditch and set up camp in Melbourne, Australia, much to the dismay of their fans in New Zealand.
On arrival the band joined Australian band Motor Ace on a tour, followed up by a support slot for legendary former Split Enz/Crowded House singer Neil Finn. They continued gigging around and visited New Zealand once more in 2001 to play the By Hokey it's Fur Patrol tour with Betchadupa and Goodshirt.
In 2002, after NZ Orientation gigs, the Furs joined other Australiasian acts at the Fierce Festival in England, alongside fellow number 1 kiwi Che-Fu.
In October 2003 the Furs released the HIGHLY anticipated second album, "Collider" after working on it in London with producer Mark Wallis and have since been focusing mainly on Australia, where they are making quite an impact.
In October 2004, Steve Wells made the decision to leave Fur Patrol. Fur Patrol began life as a new mini-beast and on 14 May 2007 their first spawn in 3.5 years was released in NZ - the delightful EP "Long Distance Runner".
Up next - their first LP as a 3-piece. And the little world waits...
Little Heart
Fur Patrol Lyrics
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So good to have you that I never would have denied
Now that we breathe apart
I don't need to tell you
I keep breaking your little heart
I just keep breaking your little heart
I keep breaking your little heart
Don't want to be alone in this and I don't want to fall apart
But I keep breaking your little heart
I just keep breaking your little heart
I keep breaking your little heart
Little heart... little heart
Don't want to be alone again
Don't want to fall apart
Though I don't mean to I just break your little heart
And I'll keep breaking your little heart
I will keep breaking your little heart
I keep breaking your little heart
Your little heart
Your little heart
Little heart... little heart
I keep breaking your little heart
I keep breaking...
I keep breaking your little heart
I keep breaking...
The song "Little Heart" by Fur Patrol is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of having to break someone's heart, even if unintentionally. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the hurt she has caused her lover and is trying to rectify the situation. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer did not expect to fall in love with this person but is now glad that they did. However, the relationship has now come to a point where they need some time apart, and the singer feels guilty for continually breaking her lover's heart.
The lyrics are an honest portrayal of the complexities of a relationship and the emotional struggles that come with it. The recurring chorus "I keep breaking your little heart" emphasizes the pain and guilt that the singer feels for causing her lover's hurt. The song's somber tone and lyrical vulnerability create an emotional connection with the listener, as they can relate to the pain of both parties involved.
Overall, "Little Heart" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the raw emotions of love and heartbreak in a deeply honest way.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever reason you came tumbling in my life
I don't know why you came into my life, but it's been really great having you here.
So good to have you that I never would have denied
Having you in my life is so wonderful that I wouldn't have ever declined the opportunity to have you here.
Now that we breathe apart
Now that we're not together anymore
I don't need to tell you
I don't need to explain
I keep breaking your little heart
I keep hurting you and causing you emotional pain
I just keep breaking your little heart
I do it repeatedly and haven't stopped
Don't want to be alone in this and I don't want to fall apart
I don't want to go through this alone and I don't want our relationship to end
No need to make this lonesome alibi
There's no reason to make excuses for being lonely
Little heart... little heart
Your heart, which I keep breaking
Don't want to be alone again
I don't want to be without you
Though I don't mean to I just break your little heart
Even though I don't intend to hurt you, I keep doing it
And I'll keep breaking your little heart
And I'll keep causing you emotional pain
I will keep breaking your little heart
I'll continue hurting you emotionally
Your little heart
Your vulnerable, emotional side
I keep breaking...
I keep causing pain and heartbreak
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.