1) an English folk-rock gr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne;
2) a Black Metal band from Volgograd, Russia;
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Solingen, Germany;
1) Lindisfarne were an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, formed in 1968. The original line up was Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
The group released their debut Nicely out of Tune in 1970. Their second album, Fog on the Tyne, was produced by Bob Johnson, who had also worked with Bob Dylan, to whom Alan Hull was being compared at the time. Following their third album, Dingly Dell, the group split and Lindisfarne (Mark II) continued with new members, and produced a few more albums before disbanding in 1975, seemingly for good.
1978 saw the original group re-form, with the album Back and Fourth, and the hit single "Run for Home". This line-up continued for many years. New member Marty Craggs came in for the 1986 album Dance Your Life Away. Ray 'Jacka' Jackson eventualy left to work in London, and then Si Cowe left to run a brewery in Canada. Jackson now (2008) has a career as an artist, specialising in colourful paintings of buses, a passion since he was a boy. He also played the mandolin on Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
The group celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of performing at Newcastle City Hall in the summer of 1995. Less than six months later Hull died of a heart attack. There was a period of consolidation for the group, which decided to continue - going back to their folk roots, and new members Billy Mitchell, Dave Denholm and Ian Thompson. This line up continued for several years until the departure of Marty Craggs. After this the three remaining members continued to tour as an acoustic trio before calling it a day with a final gig on 17th May 2004.
2) a Black Metal band from Russia, Volgograd.
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Germany, Solingen.
You're the One
Lindisfarne Lyrics
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I've travelled round lifes corridors,
thru twisting bends and closing doors
times of peace and times of war,
times when I didn't even know the score.
Chorus:
feet back on the ground
you're the one that opened up the door.
I've pulled some strokes, I've cracked some jokes
spent some years with boozy blokes,
had my fill till I thought I'd choke
said some things, wish I'd never spoke.
Chorus:
Lost but now I'm found
got my feed back on the ground
you're the one that mends me when I'm broke.
You're the one that saved me, you're the one for me
you're the one that gave me, everything I need
and thru the darkest night, there will always shine a light
a beacon of hope and harmony.
I've travelled down lifes lonely lane
had some pleasure, felt some pain
seen some things, that I couldn't name
found out guilty and took the blame.
Chorus:
Lost now I'm found
feet back on the ground
you're the one that eases all my pain.
Chorus:
Lost but now I'm found
feet back on the ground
you're the one that mends me when I'm broke.
You're the one ( lost but now I'm found ) 9 x
The song "You're The One" by Lindisfarne talks about the journey of life, the ups and downs, the good and bad times, the mistakes we make, the people we meet, and how one person, in particular, can make all the difference. The singer in the song has gone through life's corridors, through twisting bends and closing doors, and has experienced times of peace and times of war. They have made mistakes, spent time with people who were not good for them, and said things they wish they could take back.
However, through all of this, there is one person who has made a difference in their life. This person opened up the door for them when they were lost, mends them when they are broken, eases their pain when they are hurting, and saves them when they need saving. This person is the one they need, the one that gave them everything they need, and the one that shines a light in the darkest of nights. The singer has been lost, but this person has found them, and their feet are back on the ground.
The chorus of the song repeats this idea of being lost but now found and having one person who has made all the difference. The song has an overall positive message about the power of human connection and the importance of having someone in your life who supports you through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
I've travelled round lifes corridors,
I have moved through the different paths and stages of life.
thru twisting bends and closing doors
through the difficult and unexpected turns and obstacles in life.
times of peace and times of war,
experienced both peaceful and chaotic times in life.
times when I didn't even know the score.
times when I didn't have a clear understanding or direction in life.
Lost but now I'm found
I was once directionless, but now I have found my way.
feet back on the ground
feeling stable and grounded.
you're the one that opened up the door.
someone helped me find my way and gave me opportunities.
I've pulled some strokes, I've cracked some jokes
I have made some clever moves and jokes in the past.
spent some years with boozy blokes,
spent some years with people who love to drink.
had my fill till I thought I'd choke
had enough of something to the point where it was overwhelming.
said some things, wish I'd never spoke.
said things in the past that I regret.
you're the one that mends me when I'm broke.
someone helps me when I am struggling or broken.
You're the one that saved me, you're the one for me
someone has been a savior and a perfect match for me.
you're the one that gave me, everything I need
someone has provided everything I need in life.
and thru the darkest night, there will always shine a light
there is always hope and positivity during difficult times.
a beacon of hope and harmony.
a symbol of hope and peace.
I've travelled down lifes lonely lane
I have experienced loneliness in life.
had some pleasure, felt some pain
I have experienced both positive and negative emotions in life.
seen some things, that I couldn't name
experienced some things that are difficult to describe.
found out guilty and took the blame.
accepted responsibility for my mistakes.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gillian Boucher
Well done Derek. This has cheered me up on a grey day.
Derek Walmsley
Many thanks Gill. Glad you enjoyed it.
TheCoelocanth
Fantastic tune. Well done Derek
Derek Walmsley
Cheers Mike. One of my favourite Alan Hull tunes.
Alison Baker
I think you might be getting a call from the boys Derek! Love it!
Derek Walmsley
Cheers Alison. Keeps me out of mischief during the lockdown!