James Blake began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. In July 2009, he attended the Latymer School and released his debut single "Air and Lack Thereof" on Hemlock Audio. It was a firm favorite with Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 1, and Blake was invited to do a special mix on Peterson's worldwide show, which included an exclusive Mount Kimbie track.
Blake released his debut EP The Bells Sketch on 8 March 2010 on Hessle Audio, followed soon after by CMYK on 31 May 2010 and Klavierwerke on 10 October 2010, both on R&S Records. All three EPs were met with significant critical acclaim: BBC's Nick Grimshaw chose CMYK as his Record of the Week, the title track of CMYK was ranked 24th on Frontier Psychiatrist's top 40 songs of the year, and all three of Blake's 2010 EPs were collectively ranked 8th on Pitchfork's top 50 albums of 2010.
On 4 February 2011, Blake released his self-titled debut LP, James Blake, via ATLAS and A&M. Three singles were released for the album: "Limit to Your Love," "The Wilhelm Scream," and "Lindisfarne"/"Unluck". The album was very well-received by critics: on 29 September 2010, BBC's Zane Lowe made "Limit To Your Love" his "Hottest Record in the World," Pitchfork awarded the album Best New Music and ranked it the 12th best album of 2011 on their year-end list, and it was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
On 7 October 2011, Blake released his fourth EP, Enough Thunder, via ATLAS and A&M. Two singles were released for the EP: "Fall Creek Boys Choir," a collaboration between Blake and Bon Iver, and "A Case of You," a cover of Joni Mitchell. On 12 December 2011, Blake released another EP through R&S, Love What Happened Here.
To the Last
James Blake Lyrics
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You and I
We're going to the last
You and I
You're to me than any any son
Never in a fore and only son
And I will love you
All I've seen is what you've done
To the last, you and I
To the last, you and I
If only, if only
If only, if only
If only, if only
If only, if only
You can hide yourself
In so many words
And I will love you
Tell me if we're wrong
All I've seen is what you've done
We're going to the last
You and I
We're going to the last
You and I
We're going to the last
You and I
To the last
You and I
The song "To the Last" by James Blake is a poignant and emotional tribute to a loved one. The song opens with the repeated line "We're going to the last, you and I," which could be interpreted as a declaration of commitment to this person until the end of time. The following lines "You're to me than any any son" suggests that this person is even more than family to the singer and that their bond is incredibly strong. The line "Never in a fore and only son" communicates that this person is unique and incomparable. The singer goes on to express their love for this person and asks them to tell them if they are wrong for feeling this way. The lines "All I've seen is what you've done" indicates that the singer is aware of this person's actions and is grateful for their presence in their life.
The chorus repeats the line "To the last, you and I," emphasizing the theme of unwavering companionship and loyalty until the very end. The bridge of the song offers a moment of reflection with the repeated phrase "If only, if only" which could imply regret for something that went unsaid or undone. Nevertheless, the singer's love remains constant and they affirm this love with the line "And I will love you."
Overall, "To the Last" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that celebrates the strength of human connection and the importance of showing love and appreciation to the people who matter most to us.
Line by Line Meaning
We're going to the last
We'll go to the very end, you and I.
You and I
Together, as a pair.
You're to me than any any son
You mean more to me than any biological child could ever mean.
Never in a fore and only son
I haven't had a son yet, and you'll be my only one.
And I will love you
I'll always have love for you.
Tell me if we're wrong
Let me know if I'm making a mistake.
All I've seen is what you've done
I'll judge you based on your actions.
If only, if only
I wish things were different.
You can hide yourself
It's possible to conceal true feelings or identity.
In so many words
Through various expressions or communication methods.
We're going to the last
Again, we'll go until we can't anymore.
To the last
To the very end.
You and I
Together, like before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND
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