Hard-Fi achieved chart success with their third single, "Hard to Beat" and then followed by other successful singles such as "Cash Machine" and "Living for the Weekend", which all reached top 15 in the UK Singles Chart. Their debut album Stars of CCTV was released on 4 July 2005, and although receiving critical acclaim (NME called it album of the year and was nominated for the Mercury Prize and two BRIT Awards, Best British Group and Best British Rock Act), it didn't reach #1 in the UK albums chart until six months later on 22 January 2006. It originally peaked at number 6. The band's second album, Once Upon a Time in the West, was released on 3 September 2007 and reached number 1 in its first week.
They are generally considered part of the indie rock scene, alongside bands such as Franz Ferdinand and have often been compared to a modern version of The Clash.
Hard-Fi's latest album, 'Killer Sounds' was released on 22 August 2011, and has produced 3 singles, 'Good for Nothing', 'Fire in the House' and the anthemic 'Bring It On' which also featured in the game Football Manager 2012. The band also recorded the track 'Like a Drug' for the hugely popular Twilight - Breaking Dawn film, and following demands from fans finally released it as a single on iTunes on 16 December 2011.
Little Angel
Hard-Fi Lyrics
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Nobody near me except that red neon light
I get down on my knees and I pray
There you are darling, bring salvation today
A shining light, you taste just right
I'm hungry, you feed me, keep watching over me
Yes darling you're my, my little angel
Come to a river, yeah, it's a hundred miles wide
I can't see how I'll make the other side
I get down, down on my knees and I pray
There you are darling, sailing my way
Shining light, you taste just right
I'm hungry, you feed me, keep watching over me
'Cause darling you're my, my little angel
Yes darling you're my, my little angel
I get a feeling, it's a matter of fact
I'm walking around with a knife in my back
I sink down, down to my knees and I pray
There you are darling, take my pain away
Shining light, you taste just right
I'm hungry, you feed me, keep watching over me
'Cause darling you're my, my little angel
Yes darling you're my, my little angel
The lyrics of "Little Angel" by Hard-Fi invoke a sense of comfort and hope in the midst of dark times. The song tells the story of a person who feels alone and helpless in the city at night, but finds solace in the presence of a special someone whom they refer to as their "little angel". The person feels as though this angel brings salvation to them when they are in need, and they feel compelled to pray to them when they are in trouble. The metaphors used in the song, such as the red neon light, the river, and the knife in the back, help to paint a vivid picture of the person's struggles and how their little angel provides them with guidance and support.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and belief in a higher power or guiding force that can help us through difficult times. It reminds us that even in the darkest of moments, there is always someone or something that can bring light and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm lonely, deep in the city at night
Feeling isolated and alone while surrounded by the bustling city at night.
Nobody near me except that red neon light
Being completely alone except for the comforting presence of a red neon light.
I get down on my knees and I pray
In a desperate situation, resorting to prayer for any possible salvation.
There you are darling, bring salvation today
Hope for a savior, specifically referencing someone special.
A shining light, you taste just right
Expressing desire for a comforting and fulfilling presence.
I'm hungry, you feed me, keep watching over me
Needing someone to provide nourishment and protection.
'Cause darling you're my, my little angel
Naming the specific person who is believed to fill this role.
Come to a river, yeah, it's a hundred miles wide
Facing an obstacle that seems insurmountable.
I can't see how I'll make the other side
Being unable to imagine successfully solving one's problems.
I get down, down on my knees and I pray
Resorting to prayer once again, this time in the face of an overwhelming obstacle.
There you are darling, sailing my way
Placing faith in the named person to overcome the obstacle together.
I get a feeling, it's a matter of fact
Feeling like something is definitely wrong and needs to be addressed.
I'm walking around with a knife in my back
Feeling personally betrayed or harmed by someone close.
I sink down, down to my knees and I pray
Once again, prayer is the only refuge from pain and betrayal.
There you are darling, take my pain away
Believing that the named person can relieve the emotional pain being experienced.
Shining light, you taste just right
Expressing comfort and joy in this person's presence.
I'm hungry, you feed me, keep watching over me
Reiterating the need for sustenance and protection.
'Cause darling you're my, my little angel
Reaffirming the named person's importance and value.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
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