Hatfield released five albums, the first three on Virgin. The five albums are: 1973's eponymous effort, 1975's The Rotters' Club, 1980's now-deleted compilation Afters (of which the new bits have been tagged onto the end of The Rotters' Club CD), 2005's radio sessions/live compilation Hatwise Choice, and 2006's radio sessions/live compilation Hattitude,. The latter two are available only from Burning Shed. The group split in 1975 because of overwhelming indifference. It re-formed briefly in 1990, and again in 2005, with the possibility of new material being issued.
The name of the band was inspired by the road signage on the main A1 road heading north from London, where the a succession of signs referred to the first major town, and the overall direction, as 'A1 Hatfield & the North'. This style of sign from the 1970s has now been replaced by a slightly different variant.
In 2005/2006, the band released two archival collections, "Hatwise Choice" and "Hattitude", both featuring the classic Miller/Pyle/Sinclair/Stewart line-up.
Pip Pyle passed away 28th August 2006, Phil Miller passed away 18th October 2017.
Halfway Between Heaven And Earth
Hatfield and the North Lyrics
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If you just could, then we just would
Join in the mood of being
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth
If you feel like singing, sing it
If you just could, then we just would
Feel what the other's feeling
Thanks for the colours you gave me
With them I can make a new start
Plan a new part for the future
A new resolution, gather my thoughts
Follow my heart, for here I am
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth, gently drifting
Caught in my dreams, supported by schemes
We wrote together, wondering whether
The words that were missing didn't belong
Or might have been wrong
But so long as we can, we'll
Follow moonbeams from afar
Touch the moon and chase the stars
Catch the sun and let it go
Find a way of saying so
Happy with you when we're
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth we'll remain
It's not like England, Holland or Spain!
What on Earth or what in Heaven's name
Is happening to me?
With you I want to be - I'll never leave you!
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth
Being with you's harmony
Sing a new song for the future
Although it's absurd just how it occurs
Without any words - goes 'do dar dee
Doodle a do dar...'
The lyrics to Hatfield and the North's song Halfway Between Heaven And Earth talk about the need for love and guidance to unite people, even if they are physically distant. The song urges others to join in the mood of being "halfway 'tween heaven and earth" - a state of harmony and peace. The lyrics also express gratitude for the colors that someone gave the singer, which allowed them to plan a new future and follow their heart. The song ends with a desire to follow moonbeams and chase stars, remaining happy and harmonious while being halfway between heaven and earth.
The use of "halfway 'tween heaven and earth" as a metaphorical state is interesting because it suggests a kind of suspended animation, a meditative or dream-like state that transcends physical space. It acknowledges that people are grounded on earth, but they can also aspire to something greater, symbolized by heaven. The song's title is also the name of the album on which it appears, and interestingly, the back cover of the album shows a planet that is half-land and half-water, which could be interpreted as another visual representation of "halfway 'tween heaven and earth."
Line by Line Meaning
We're needing your love to guide us
We require your affection and guidance to lead us.
If you just could, then we just would
If only it were possible for you, we would do it as well.
Join in the mood of being
Participate in the atmosphere of existence.
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth
In a state of equilibrium between paradise and the world we live in.
If you feel like singing, sing it
If you have an urge to sing, do it immediately.
Feel what the other's feeling
Comprehend what people are experiencing.
Even though we're far apart
Despite the fact that we're distant from each other.
Thanks for the colours you gave me
I am grateful for the vivid shades you provided me.
With them I can make a new start
I can begin anew with these vibrant hues.
Plan a new part for the future
Formulate a new role for what comes next.
A new resolution, gather my thoughts
A fresh determination to collect my ideas.
Follow my heart, for here I am
Pursue my feelings, as they lead me to where I am now.
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth, gently drifting
Drifting peacefully amidst the balance between the heavens and earth.
Caught in my dreams, supported by schemes
Trapped in my fantasies, propped up by plans.
We wrote together, wondering whether
We wrote this jointly, questioning if...
The words that were missing didn't belong
The missing words were incongruous.
Or might have been wrong
Or maybe they were incorrect.
But so long as we can, we'll
Yet as long as we possibly can, we will...
Follow moonbeams from afar
Chase moonlight from a distance.
Touch the moon and chase the stars
Reach out for the moon and pursue the stars.
Catch the sun and let it go
Obtain the sun and then release it.
Find a way of saying so
Discover a method of expressing this.
Happy with you when we're
Contented when we are both...
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth we'll remain
Existing in equilibrium between the heavens and the earth.
It's not like England, Holland or Spain!
This isn't like England, Holland, or Spain!
What on Earth or what in Heaven's name
What in the world or the heavens could it be?
Is happening to me?
Why is this occurring to me?
With you I want to be - I'll never leave you!
I want to be with you - I'll never abandon you!
Halfway 'tween Heaven and Earth
In a state of balance between the heavens and the earth.
Being with you's harmony
Being together with you is harmonious.
Sing a new song for the future
Create an alternative tune for our upcoming times.
Although it's absurd just how it occurs
Even though the way it arises is ridiculous.
Without any words - goes 'do dar dee
Without speaking, we vocalize 'do dar dee.'
Doodle a do dar...
Scribble a little bit, then sing 'do dar...'
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Written by: SINCLAIR
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