In October 1978, McCulloch founded Echo & the Bunnymen with Will Sergeant (guitar), Les Pattinson (bass), and a drum machine (allegedly named Echo), making their live début at Eric's in November that year. In October 1979 the Bunnymen exchanged the drum machine for Pete de Freitas on drums. With their line up solidified, the Bunnymen played in the late 1970s and early 1980s, releasing their critically praised debut album, Crocodiles in 1980, and the heavier, bass driven, Heaven up Here in 1981. They released their third album Porcupine in 1983 with the lead single "The Cutter" finishing in the Top 10 of the UK Charts. Ocean Rain followed in 1984.
In 1988, McCulloch left the group to pursue a solo career under the impression the Bunnymen would be laid to rest, if only temporarily. When the remaining Bunnymen continued using the name with new singer Noel Burke, the split became permanent with McCulloch referring to the band as "Echo & the Bogusmen".
In 1990, McCulloch released the album Candleland which reflected a more mature outlook on the world, owing to the recent deaths of McCulloch's father and his friend Pete de Freitas. The album peaked at number 18 in the UK Charts. It yielded two Modern Rock Tracks hits, "Proud To Fall" (No. 1 for 4 weeks) and "Faith and Healing." His album Mysterio was released in 1992, but the public's interest in the former Bunnyman was waning and it sold less than its predecessor. Shortly after, McCulloch left the public eye to devote more time to his family.
McCulloch rekindled his relationship with Will Sergeant, leading to the formation of Electrafixion in 1994. The band released the album Burned which peaked at number 38 in the UK and included the top-30 hit "Sister Pain." The band soon found themselves performing set lists composed of half Electrafixion songs and half Echo & the Bunnymen songs.
In 1997, Echo & the Bunnymen reformed and released the album Evergreen to positive reviews and chart success. Evergreen made the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart and the single "Nothing Lasts Forever reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.[12] The reformed Bunnymen have since recorded several further albums, the most recent being Meteorites[/abum] which was released in 2014.
Different Trees
Ian McCulloch Lyrics
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Maybe sonic and maybe so
Babies laugh and babies cry
Babies live and babies die
It was you and me
We went flying through the breeze
It was you and me
We went climbing different trees!
For love, yeah love
For love
Some will think, what some just know
Sonic thoughts sink and some thoughts flow
Some lips steal and some lips thieve
Some kisses heal, when lips believe
It was inc and you
Yes it was really us
It was me and you
I know this just because
Of love, yeah love
Love, yeah love, yeah love!
If you believe, if you believe in anything
Say you'll believe, say you'll believe in me
Yeah, if you believe, if you believe in anything
Say you'll believe, say you'll believe in me
In use
Babies conic, babies come
Babies come, babies conic
Babies conic, babies come
The lyrics to Ian McCulloch's song Different Trees explore the themes of love and the fragility of life. The song starts by stating how babies come and go, and how they experience the different emotions of laughter and tears, life and death. The singer then takes the listener on a journey with him, reminiscing on a time when he and a loved one were flying and climbing trees together. The line "It was you and me, we went climbing different trees" could represent a divergence in their paths in life and how they may have moved on from each other, but the experience and bond shared is still cherished.
The song then touches on the different ways in which people think, act, and love. Some people steal and some heal, and sometimes, love doesn't come easy. But the singer emphasizes the importance of belief, specifically in each other, as a way to combat the difficulties and uncertainties of life. The repetition of "for love" emphasizes the power and importance of love as a driving force.
Overall, Different Trees is a poignant and reflective exploration of love and the human experience. The lyrics encourage the listener to cherish the connections they make in life, while acknowledging that things don't always go as planned.
Line by Line Meaning
Babies come and babies go
New life is constantly being born and passing away
Maybe sonic and maybe so
There may be something mystical or unexplainable about the birth and death of life
Babies laugh and babies cry
New life experiences both joy and sorrow
Babies live and babies die
New life is finite and has a limited time to exist
It was you and me
Two people are included in this shared experience
We went flying through the breeze
Together we experienced freedom and lightness
It was you and me
Two people shared a unique experience
We went climbing different trees!
We each had our own individual journeys to follow
For love, yeah love
This shared experience was fueled and motivated by love
For love, yeah love
Love was present throughout
For love
This shared experience was all about love
Some will think, what some just know
Different people have different ways of processing and understanding the mysteries of life
Sonic thoughts sink and some thoughts flow
Some thoughts stick, while others pass by easily
Some lips steal and some lips thieve
Some people take what they want, while others give freely
Some kisses heal, when lips believe
Certain actions can bring healing, especially when there is a mutual understanding and trust
It was inc and you
There were two people present, including myself
Yes it was really us
This isn't just a vague memory or dream, it was a true and real experience shared by two people
It was me and you
There were two people present, including the other person
I know this just because
I am confident of this truth and don't need any reassurance
Of love, yeah love
Love played a significant role in this shared experience
Love, yeah love, yeah love!
Love was a constant presence and theme throughout
If you believe, if you believe in anything
Belief is a powerful and important aspect of life
Say you'll believe, say you'll believe in me
Trust and loyalty are essential in building strong relationships
Yeah, if you believe, if you believe in anything
Belief can be applied to a range of different topics and ideas
Say you'll believe, say you'll believe in me
Believing in one another can help strengthen a relationship and provide a sense of security and support
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
One Stab
sweet...