1) Idlewild is a rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Idlewild;
1) Idlewild is a rock band which formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1995. The band currently comprises of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Andrew Mitchell (bass/guitar) and Luciano Rossi (keyboard). They are joined on tour at present by Hannah Fisher (fiddle).
The band has released "Hope is Important" (1998), "100 Broken Windows" (2000), "The Remote Part" (2002), "Warnings/Promises" (2005), "Make Another World" (2007), "Post Electric Blues" (2009), and "Everything Ever Written" (2015). In April 2010, Roddy Woomble announced that the band would enter a 'hiatus' following their tour. However this was proved to be a misunderstanding of sorts with Woomble later going on to suggest that there would be further shows before the end of 2010 in support of the EMI re-release of "100 Broken Windows".
November 2014 saw the return of the band with two acoustic shows in London plus the release of Collect Yourself, available to download with pre-orders of ‘Everything Ever Written’ (2015)
2) A musical group Idlewild performs mainly Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. You can hear them play early and traditional music from various cultures mixed into their program, such as English, European, and French music, they also have a great back ground in Old Time American music. David and Carol Sharp formed Idlewild nearly twenty years ago.
3) A band called Idlewilde that has been playing in Connecticut since 1981. Idlewilde performs a mixture of classic blues, southern rock and original material. Their repertoire includes favourites from such artists as the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray Vaughn , Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and BB King.
4) An old-time American Traditional music trio playing music of Appalachia and the Old West. Dave Sharp on the Mountain Dulcimer and vocals. Carol Sharp plays Whistle and Tambourine, Mark Jardine on the Fiddle, and Pat Leary on Guitar. They released the album "Promontory" in 1993.
I Understand It
Idlewild Lyrics
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They have no uncertainty
I'm just a passing emotion
Just hoping they take notice
And you are an opportunity
Without an opportunity
Another passing emotion
And did I hear you sing
That we exist without existing
Or did I hear you sing
That we'll land where we begin
I understand it but I don't show it
So I won't think it
And maybe we'll be there
Maybe we will be there
I understand it but I don't show it
So I won't think it
And maybe we'll be there
Maybe one day we will be there
I thought I heard you say
That I must be disappearing
But I'm sure I heard you sing
We won't begin
You have no sense in emptiness
Will you try a little harder
You have no sense in emptiness
Will you try, try, try a little harder
The lyrics to Idlewild's song, "I Understand it," express a sense of unease and uncertainty in the face of existential questions. The lines "Mountains wouldn't part for me / They have no uncertainty" evoke a feeling of powerlessness in the face of an unyielding and indifferent world. The singer is aware that they are "just a passing emotion" and is hoping to be noticed by someone or something in order to feel validated.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I understand it but I don't show it / So I won't think it," suggesting that the singer is aware of some profound truth or insight but is not ready or willing to confront it directly. The ambiguity of the lines "And did I hear you sing / That we exist without existing" and "I thought I heard you say / That I must be disappearing" further underline this theme of uncertainty and existential angst.
Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that the search for meaning and purpose is a constant struggle, and that there are no easy answers to life's big questions. The repeated refrain of "Maybe we'll be there / Maybe one day we will be there" implies a sense of hope, but also hints at the possibility that this hope may be fleeting or illusory.
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains wouldn't part for me
I faced obstacles and challenges in my life.
They have no uncertainty
The obstacles I faced were immovable and certain.
I'm just a passing emotion
I feel insignificant and temporary.
Just hoping they take notice
Despite feeling small, I want to be recognized by others.
And you are an opportunity
Someone else is a chance for me to improve or change my circumstances.
Without an opportunity
Without a chance, my situation will remain the same.
Another passing emotion
Just like me, others may also feel temporary and insignificant.
And hope that someone will take notice
We hope that someone will recognize us and our struggles.
And did I hear you sing
I'm unsure if I heard correctly.
That we exist without existing
Did you say that we are present but overlooked or ignored?
Or did I hear you sing
Perhaps I heard something else?
That we'll land where we begin
Is it true that we will never truly advance or make progress?
I understand it but I don't show it
I comprehend what you're saying, but I don't express it outwardly.
So I won't think it
My thoughts and emotions are kept to myself.
And maybe we'll be there
Perhaps someday, we will attain our goals and reach our destination.
Maybe one day we will be there
One day, our perseverance and effort may pay off.
I thought I heard you say
I believed I heard something from you earlier.
That I must be disappearing
Did you imply that I'm fading away or losing importance?
But I'm sure I heard you sing
I'm positive that I heard you sing something else.
We won't begin
You said that we won't start or initiate something.
You have no sense in emptiness
You don't understand the feeling of being empty or insignificant.
Will you try a little harder
Can you make an effort to understand and empathize with me?
Will you try, try, try a little harder
I'm urging you to put more effort into understanding me and my perspective.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN BERNARD FOX, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, ALLAN WILLIAM STEWART, RODDY WOOMBLE
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Jim Mussoline
excellent song!
L Catlin
Such a great tune I'm only commenting because I am so shocked theres only 2 comments. I had this album when it came out and still (oct 2020) listen to a few of the tunes on it fairly often. Great tune.
The Cake
I remember when they were on the scene when I was a teenager. I think most Scottish school kids had a copy of either Warnings or Remote Part at that time. Awesome.
David Embury
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