Where the Headcoatees sound was a blend of girl-group sounds and three-chord garage-rock, with all the original songs coming from the pen of Billy Childish, Holly’s solo sound is more a blend of pre-rock electric blues, folk, soul and less frantic elements of rock & roll. Apart from the wide range of covers of such artists as Willie Dixon, Ike Turner, Lee Hazelwood, Wreckless Eric, and Bill Withers, Golightly also writes her own material.
Since her debut LP in 1995, Golightly has been very prolific, releasing fifteen albums and a bounty of singles for a wide variety of labels. Holly’s sound has remained remarkably consistent throughout, but each record has a quality that sets it apart from the other releases.
In 1999 Surefire released an LP, In Blood, on which Billy Childish and Holly Golightly sing duets and the two of them celebrate One Chord, One Sound, One Song.
2001’s Desperate Little Town, released on Sympathy for The Record Industry, another collaboration (this time with Dan Melchior) marked a bit of a stylistic diversion as it is a relaxed and mostly acoustic record. In the same year she also collected up all thirteen of her singles and E.P’s onto one double album called Single’s Round-Up.
After playing several shows with The White Stripes, in the USA, and then supporting them at their some of their London shows, Holly has been good friends with Jack and Meg for some time, recording a duet with them ’It’s True That We Love One Another’, for their album Elephant.
Holly has also recorded in the US with The Greenhornes and they released a special Christmas 2002 single together on Damaged Goods called Little Stars. Holly appeared on the Greenhornes album Dual Mono which is out in the States on Telstar. And Holly sings lead vocal on the track ’There’s An End’, which featured as the title track for the film, Broken Flowers.
Over the years Holly has been guest vocalist on various other bands projects, including live with Mudhoney and on several Rocket From The Crypt releases. Her most recent album 2005’s ’Slowly But Surely’ released on Damaged Goods and recorded, as usual, by Liam Watson at ToeRag Studios in London.
There was also a 7", ’Walk A Mile’ taken from the album, with an exclusive b-side Don’t Fuck Around With Love featuring the ever wonderful Sexton Ming.
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Holly Golightly is also the name of an indiepop band from Germany who released a four track 7" single in 1992.
She Said
Holly Golightly Lyrics
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I like girls to look like girls
Take a look at me
I'm cookin' well
And she meant
You're all i see
You complete me
It's you i'm for
Share yourself with me a while
Share yourself and you will see
Sing that song
And see me smile
Come on a sing that song for me
{She} said
You told them all
She could risk {?}
Tellin' him
And she meant
I don't want you
Just as a friend
Not as a friend
That'll never do
Share yourself with me a while
Share yourself and you will see
Sing that song
And see me smile
Come on a sing that song and i'll be whole
The lyrics of the song 'She Said' by Holly Golightly portrays the idea of desiring honesty and authenticity in romantic relationships. The lyrics "I like girls to look like girls, take a look at me, I'm cooking well" suggest that the singer wants their partner to be true to themselves and not conform to societal norms or expectations. The lyrics "share yourself with me a while, share yourself and you will see, sing that song and see me smile, come on and sing that song for me" reveals that the singer wants their partner to open up to them and share their true selves, even if it means breaking out of their comfort zones.
The ambiguity in the lyrics "You told them all, she could risk telling him" suggests that there might be a history of dishonesty in the relationship, or perhaps a potential love triangle. However, the following lyrics "I don't want you just as a friend, not as a friend, that'll never do" imply that the singer wants more from the relationship than just a platonic connection.
Overall, 'She Said' is a song that celebrates the importance of honesty and vulnerability in romantic relationships. It encourages individuals to embrace their true selves and to be open and honest with their partners, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zones.
Line by Line Meaning
She said
Holly Golightly is starting to speak
I like girls to look like girls
Holly likes when girls are feminine or have stereotypical 'girly' qualities
Take a look at me
Holly invites the listener to observe or examine her appearance or behavior
I'm cookin' well
Holly feels like she's doing well or thriving in her current state
And she meant
The following lines will explain or clarify what Holly really meant
You're all i see
The listener is the only person Holly has a romantic interest in
You complete me
Holly feels whole or fulfilled when she is with the listener
Yes you complete me
Holly is emphasizing that the listener is an integral part of her life
It's you i'm for
Holly is interested only in pursuing a relationship with the listener
Share yourself with me a while
Holly invites the listener to open up and share themselves with her for a period of time
Share yourself and you will see
Holly believes that by opening up to her, the listener will learn more about themselves
Sing that song
Holly urges the listener to sing a particular song
And see me smile
Holly will be happy and show her appreciation if the listener sings the requested song
Come on a sing that song for me
Holly strongly encourages the listener to sing the song for her
You told them all
The listener mentioned something to other people
She could risk {?}
Holly is unsure of what the listener could risk
Tellin' him
The listener might have told someone something about Holly's feelings
I don't want you
Holly wants more than just friendship with the listener
Just as a friend
Holly is not interested in a platonic relationship with the listener
Not as a friend
Holly wants something more than friendship with the listener
That'll never do
A platonic relationship between Holly and the listener will not suffice
Come on a sing that song and i'll be whole
Holly emphasizes that if the listener sings the requested song, it will make her feel complete or fulfilled
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.