Although comparisons have been made to many artists, such as Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and Jimi Hendrix, James prefers to celebrate his own unique style which he says has been influenced by "everything and nothing" (but not forgetting Bob Dylan).
Finalist in 2005's BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, playing to a full house at the Sage, Gateshead, and featured on Mike's Radio 2 folk programme in December 2005, James and other finalists were described by Mike Harding as "the cream of the UK's young acoustic folk and roots scene".
Don't Go
James Chadwick Lyrics
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If only I could see you now to quench my dying thirst.
But I watch and I wait so many miles from your grave.
Please don't leave me
Stay just to please me
I'm telling you please don't go
Young tears mean nothing
Young eyes can't understand
The longing for acceptance
The loss of your piano hands.
Still I watch and I wait
We've still got the world to save.
Please don't leave me
Stay just to please me
I'm telling you please don't go
I don't want to be alone
The opening line of the lyrics, "There goes my hero on the 21st," could refer to a person who was a hero to the singer who passed away on the 21st of a particular month. The singer wishes they could see the hero in person one last time to satisfy their thirst for closure. Yet, they are unable to do so and are left to watch and wait from afar. The singer pleads with the hero not to leave, begging for them to stay just to please them and not to go, for fear of being alone.
As the second verse begins, the singer reflects on the fact that young tears meant nothing and young eyes could not fully comprehend the desire for acceptance that the hero represented. The loss of the hero's "piano hands" indicates that the hero may have been a musician, and that their passing represented a loss not just to the singer, but to music as a whole. The singer expresses hope that there is still good to be done in the world, and that the two of them together could have made a difference.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Go" convey a strong sense of loss and longing for a hero figure who has passed away, and a feeling of desperation at the thought of being alone. The song captures the essence of grief, but also shines a light on the possibility of hope and the idea that there is still much to be done in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes my hero on the 21st
The person I looked up to and admired is no longer with me
If only I could see you now to quench my dying thirst.
I wish I could see you again to satisfy my need for comfort and closure
But I watch and I wait so many miles from your grave.
Even though I can't be physically close to you, I still hold onto hope that we'll be reunited again
Please don't leave me
I'm pleading with you not to abandon me
Stay just to please me
Stay by my side just to make me happy
I'm telling you please don't go
I'm expressing my desperation for you to stay
I don't want to be alone.
I fear being by myself without you
Young tears mean nothing
As a young person, experiencing pain and sorrow may feel insignificant or unimportant
Young eyes can't understand
When we're young, it's hard to grasp the complexities of loss and grief
The longing for acceptance
The desire to be acknowledged and appreciated by someone else
The loss of your piano hands.
The absence of someone's skill or talent that brought joy and beauty to the world
Still I watch and I wait
Despite the passing of time, I'm still holding onto hope for a reunion
We've still got the world to save.
We still have a purpose and a mission to fulfill, even though our loved one is gone
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jerome Sears
" A true warrior never tells you he's wounded. He will keep fighting until he sees the victory." - Black Panther
Thwip Kid
he truly had T’challa’s soul, and we all see it now more then ever. Truly a shame we could only realize some of his bravery and excellence after he was gone. Rest in power to the King👑💜🖤, may he run the green velds forever.
MissMiffed
RIP Chadwick 💖
Shirl Aa
Thwip Kid Just finish watching a eulogy given by Reverend Barber II in which he stated the name Chadwick means From the Warrior’s Town. In his roles he was always a warrior.
Anne Israel Daughter of Zion
I believe his mission on this planet has finished. Most High of Israel allowed him rest earlier than expected from his pain. Soon and very soon, we'll see our loved ones in the last judgment day.
My heart is devastated from his lost, I have the same feeling like when I lost my two big biological brothers 😥😭. But my only hope, I'm going to see them again when our black Messiah YAHAWASHI HAMASHIYAK come back in power to judge the earth.
Rest in power king( black man are king)👊
L.Sindoni
@Jerome Sears .. Nice quote. Is that what B.P actually said in the movie? 🤥
mkleejr34
Watching this scene knowing that Chadwick Bosman and Nelson Ellis are resting in Heaven now makes me sad and appreciate the great performance of both actors. RIP to Chad and Nelson.
COTUS 2
S.U.R. ( sleep until resurrected ) 🥰. ( John 11:11 ). Also, ( John 6:40 ) 👍 ! !
Ron Chilled
Rest in peace , I could never imagin him acting James brown , but now wow that's amazing. He played him so well
Talib Abdul jabbar
Wats the name of this song