MacColl began her career in the late 1970s UK punk rock scene, singing backing vocals for Drug Addix. Her UK hits included the 1981 single "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis", a cover of Billy Bragg's "A New England" in 1985, a duet with Shane MacGowan of The Pogues on "Fairytale of New York" in 1987, and a cover of The Kinks' song "Days" in 1989. She was probably most recognizable in the United States as the writer of "They Don't Know" a hit in 1979.
After a break from the music industry for much of the 1990s, several trips to Cuba and Brazil restored MacColl's creative muse, and the world music-inspired (particularly Cuban and other Latin American forms) Tropical Brainstorm, often described as her finest work, was released in 2000.
On 18 December 2000, while swimming in a restricted diving area with her family on a holiday in Cozumel, she was killed in a collision with a powerboat while managing to drag her son out of its path. The boat was owned by Mexican supermarket millionaire Guillermo González Nova (owner of Comercial Mexicana), who was on board with several members of his family. A boathand, José Cen Yam, claimed to have been driving the boat and was found guilty of culpable homicide and, under Mexican law, allowed to pay a fine of 1034 pesos (about USD 90) in lieu of a prison sentence of that many days. However, eyewitnesses contradict Cen Yam's claim to have been driving and also González Nova's claim that the boat was travelling at a speed of only one knot. MacColl's family are campaigning for a judicial review into the events surrounding her death, including an application to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The BBC has featured on several of its channels a documentary by Olivia Lichtenstein, entitled Who Killed Kirsty MacColl?
In 2001, a bench was placed by the southern entrance to London's Soho Square as a memorial to her, after a lyric from one of her most poignant songs: "One day I'll be waiting there/ No empty bench inSoho Square.
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby
Kirsty MacColl Lyrics
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All the love that you long for eludes you
And people are rude and cruel to you
I'll tell you why
I'll tell you why
I'll tell you why
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You just haven't earned it, son
You must suffer and cry for a longer time
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
And I'm telling you now
If you're wondering why
When all I wanted from life was to be famous
I have tried for so long, it's all gone wrong
I'll tell you why
I'll tell you why
I'll tell you why
But you wouldn't believe me
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You just haven't earned it, son
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You must suffer and cry for a longer time
You just haven't earned it yet, Baby
And I'm telling you now
Today I am remembering the time
When they pulled me back
And held me down
And looked me in the eyes and said
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You just haven't earned it, son
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You must stay on your own for slightly longer
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
And I'm telling you now
Kirsty MacColl's song "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby" is a song that explores the idea of working hard to achieve success and recognition in life. The lyrics suggest that sometimes people feel like they aren't getting the love, respect or success they deserve, but that this could be because they haven't earned it yet. The song is encouraging listeners to keep working on their dreams because eventually, they will achieve all that they desire.
The song suggests that the reason why some people may be experiencing a lack of success in their lives may be because they haven't put in the hard work required to achieve their goals. The lyrics suggest that those who have not worked hard and haven't sacrificed enough in life should expect to suffer for longer before they achieve their goals. The song suggests that the path to success is often difficult, and it requires hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to achieve.
The song can be interpreted as a call to action urging listeners to keep working hard and to never give up on their dreams. The repeated refrain of "You just haven't earned it yet, baby" reminds listeners that while they may feel like they are not getting what they deserve, they should keep pushing forward and not give up. In conclusion, "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby" is a song that encourages listeners to work hard and persevere to achieve all their desires in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're wondering why
If you're curious as to the reason why
All the love that you long for eludes you
You can't seem to find the affection you yearn for
And people are rude and cruel to you
Individuals are impolite and merciless towards you
I'll tell you why
Allow me to explain
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You haven't accomplished enough to deserve it
You just haven't earned it, son
You haven't achieved enough to merit it, my child
You must suffer and cry for a longer time
You need to endure more heartache and tears for a bit longer
And I'm telling you now
I'm saying this outright
When all I wanted from life was to be famous
During the time I desired nothing more than fame
I have tried for so long, it's all gone wrong
I've made every possible effort for a long time but everything has gone awry
But you wouldn't believe me
However, you wouldn't accept what I said
You must stay on your own for slightly longer
You have to wait a little longer independently
Today I am remembering the time
Presently, I recollect a moment in the past
When they pulled me back
When they dragged me back
And held me down
And restrained me
And looked me in the eyes and said
And gazed into my eyes and declared
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MARR, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY
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