The Little Birdy EP was released on October 6, 2003 and reached a peak of number 27 on the Australian singles charts. Relapse reached number 16 on the Triple J Hottest 100 while Baby Blue reached number 25. The follow up This Is a Love Song EP was released on March 1 and debuted at number 22 on the Australian singles charts on March 8.
On 1 October 2004 the band released their highly anticipated debut album, BigBigLove, which includes new versions of Beautiful (renamed Beautiful to Me) and Relapse. It also includes I Should've Known with its original title of "Andy Warhol". It met with generally good critical reaction.
The bands follow up album titled Hollywood was released October 2006 and debuted at 9 on the Aria charts. The songs Come On Come On and Bodies were big hits in Australia.
In May 2009, Little Birdy released their third album Confetti, with their first single Summarize and Brother, which features Paul Kelly on backing vocals and harmonica.
Katy's brothers Luke Steele and Jake Steele are also in the band The Sleepy Jackson with Luke also featuring in the band Empire of the Sun.
Come On Little Heartbreaker
Little Birdy Lyrics
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I choke and choke I don't know
Why
But its so hard on you
To go and throw
Somebodys heart in the washer
But you are my lover for tonight
Oh the tangles are too much to explain to the world
Now that everythings set in stone (o so I lie)
You push me so far that I cannot move
But its so hard on you
To go and find
Someone who is honest and right
But you are my lover
For tonight
Baby I know things could be easier if we tried,
Oh the tangles are to much to explain to the world
Come one Little Heartbreaker
Loosen up for a lifetime baby
You and me
Are heading straight upstream
The lyrics of "Come On Little Heartbreaker" by Little Birdy reflects the singer's inner turmoil, and the conflict within her heart. She begins by acknowledging that everyone knows why she chokes and can't explain it herself. Perhaps, this refers to the singer's inability to express her true feelings, which has resulted in a complex situation. She recognizes that it's hard on the other person when they become romantically involved with someone who is indecisive and is likely to end up breaking their heart. The singer is aware of the damage that she could cause and doesn't want to hurt her lover, but she also acknowledges that she is unable to control her feelings.
The next verses suggest that the singer is locked in a passionate but complicated relationship. She realizes that things wouldn't be so difficult if both of them made an effort, but the situation is quite tangled and challenging to explain. The lyrics show the singer's distress as she confronts her inner demons, trying to control her emotions and feelings. She acknowledges that her lover is a good person, and she doesn't want to hurt him/her, but she is unable to resist the temptation and keeps crossing the line. The chorus "Come on Little Heartbreaker, Loosen up for a lifetime baby, You and me are heading straight upstream" can be interpreted as the singer urging herself to let go of her fears and embrace the moment, despite the difficulties that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows the reason why
I am aware that people know what I have done
I choke and choke I don't know Why
I feel suffocated and can't comprehend why
But its so hard on you To go and throw Somebodys heart in the washer
It's difficult for you to end a relationship and hurt someone
But you are my lover for tonight
You are temporary but enough for now
Baby I know things could be easier if we tried
I am aware that our situation is complicated and believe it could be simpler if we made an effort
Oh the tangles are too much to explain to the world
The difficulties we face are too complex to be easily understood by others
Now that everythings set in stone (o so I lie)
I am not being truthful when I say that everything is decided
You push me so far that I cannot move
You have caused me emotional pain that immobilizes me
But its so hard on you To go and find Someone who is honest and right
It's difficult for you to find someone who is truthful and suitable for a relationship
Come one Little Heartbreaker Loosen up for a lifetime baby You and me Are heading straight upstream
Let go of causing heartbreak and instead commit to a long-lasting relationship with me, even if the path is difficult
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATY STEELE
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