They first appeared together in 1959 in The Bluefrets. Early songwriting work was for Dean Ford and the Gaylords (later to become Marmalade). Signed by The Beatles in 1968 to write for Apple Records' Mary Hopkin.
In 1970 they joined Tom McGuinness and Hughie Flint to form McGuinness Flint and penned the hits ''When I'm Dead And Gone'' (which reached No 2 in the UK in 1970) and ''Malt And Barley Blues'' (No 5 in 1971).
In 1972 they formed their own duo and enjoyed UK chart successes in 1976 and 1977 with four hits, including ''I Wanna Stay With You'' and ''Heart On My Sleeve'' both of which reached No 6. They split in 1979.
Gallagher & Lyle compositions have provided hits for Art Garfunkel (Breakaway) and Don Williams (Stay Young) . Graham Lyle later wrote with Terry Britten and their hits included ''What's Love Got To Do With It'' and ''We Don't Need Another Hero'' for Tina Turner and ''Just Good Friends'' for Michael Jackson. Benny Gallagher spent nine years as founding director of Performing Artists Media Rights Association (PAMRA) and also performed in The Manfreds with Paul Jones, Mike D'Arbo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg.
We
Gallagher & Lyle Lyrics
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Had I walked you home and said, "I'll see you later"
You were living the dream
But when the morning come, you'd gone to meet your maker
Good luck in the afterlife
I hear the morning sun doesn't cast no shadow
You chose to drift away
But look at you now
We're on our way now
The truth can be so hard to swallow
Hey now
'Cause you got the love, you got the love, lady
I'm worn out
'Cause with every little trick, they try to drag you down
You don't know why
Stood on top of the world
And when the cold wind blow, you say the chill don't matter
Having the time of your life
But when you take those pills, does it make it better?
Good luck in the afterlife
I hear the morning sun doesn't cast no shadow
You chose to drift away
But look at you now
We're on our way now
The truth can be so hard to swallow
Hey now
'Cause you got the love, you got the love, lady
I'm worn out
'Cause with every little trick, they try to drag you down
You don't know why
We're on our way now
The truth can be so hard to swallow
Hey now
'Cause you got the love, you got the love, lady
I'm worn out
'Cause with every little trick, they try to drag you down
You don't know why
'Cause you got the love, you got the love, lady
You got the love, you got the love, lady
The lyrics of Gallagher & Lyle's song "We" explore themes of missed opportunities, the consequences of choices, and the contrast between the dream and reality. The song begins by reflecting on what might have been if the singer had made different choices, perhaps expressing regret for not expressing their feelings earlier. The line "you were living the dream" suggests that the subject of the song had a seemingly perfect life. However, the morning comes and the subject is gone, implying they have passed away.
The chorus speaks directly to the subject, wishing them good luck in the afterlife and referencing the myth that the morning sun doesn't cast any shadows. The line "look at you now" may carry a sense of irony or disbelief, indicating that despite their previous idealized life, the subject is now faced with the ultimate consequence of death.
The second verse continues to emphasize the contrast between the subject's life and their ultimate fate. They were "stood on top of the world," seemingly unaffected by the cold wind (symbolic of challenges or hardships). However, the question is raised whether taking pills to cope with their problems actually makes things better.
The chorus repeats, conveying a mix of resignation and frustration. The line "with every little trick, they try to drag you down" suggests that external forces may be attempting to bring the subject down, possibly referring to the negative influences or temptations the subject faced in their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "We" express a bittersweet reflection on missed opportunities, choices, and the harsh realities of life. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the love and opportunities we have while also acknowledging the potential consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember what might have been
Reflect on the possibilities of what could have happened
Had I walked you home and said, "I'll see you later"
If I had accompanied you and expressed the intention of seeing you again
You were living the dream
You were experiencing an idealized and fulfilling existence
But when the morning come, you'd gone to meet your maker
Unfortunately, by the time morning arrived, you had passed away
Good luck in the afterlife
Wishing you fortune in the realm beyond death
I hear the morning sun doesn't cast no shadow
I've heard that in the afterlife, there is no darkness or negativity
You chose to drift away
You made the decision to depart and disconnect
But look at you now
But now, observe how you are currently
We're on our way now
We are currently progressing and moving forward
The truth can be so hard to swallow
Accepting the reality can be incredibly difficult
Hey now
Listen up, pay attention
'Cause you got the love, you got the love, lady
Because you possess a great amount of affection and care, my dear
I'm worn out
I am exhausted and depleted
'Cause with every little trick, they try to drag you down
Because people continuously attempt to manipulate and bring you down using various methods
You don't know why
You are unaware of the reasons behind their actions
Stood on top of the world
You felt immense success and achievement
And when the cold wind blow, you say the chill don't matter
Even when faced with difficulties, you believed that the hardships were insignificant
Having the time of your life
Experiencing the most enjoyable moments of your existence
But when you take those pills, does it make it better?
However, does consuming those pills truly improve your circumstances?
You got the love, you got the love, lady
You possess an abundance of affection and care, my dear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@goldheartbadge
I'm thrilled that they won the award for Best UK Performance at the Mundell Music Awards in Edinburgh recently. I'm proud to know them, and to have been photographed with them (outside Barrowlands in Glasgow), and I love them very much.
@johncrook45
@tdavison446
this be spittin
@meriseshield8381
is that george harrison on lead guitar
@JonLambliesDown
Sounds like a George Harrison song.
@johncrook45