Born in Buxton, Derbyshire, Cole grew up in nearby Chapel en le Frith and went to New Mills Grammar School. After failing in law at University College London, he later attended (but did not graduate from) the University of Glasgow where he studied philosophy and English and met the other members of band that would become The Commotions. Their 1984 debut, Rattlesnakes, contained numerous literary and pop culture references to figures like Norman Mailer, Grace Kelly, Eva Marie Saint, Truman Capote and Joan Didion. The group produced two more albums, Easy Pieces and Mainstream, before disbanding in 1989, when Cole re-located to New York to record with legendary musicians like Fred Maher and Robert Quine (as well as a then largely unknown Matthew Sweet).
This solo setting produced two acclaimed albums, Lloyd Cole in 1990 and 1991's Don't Get Weird on Me Babe. The latter was recorded in two parts: one side continued the New York rock mastered on his first solo album, while the other side featured a session orchestra, much in the style of Burt Bacharach or Scott Walker. Although some reviewers have claimed Don't Get Weird on Me Babe (the title being a quote from the American neo-realism poet Raymond Carver) to be a creative peak, it produced significantly lesser record sales, and the contract with Capitol Records ended.
Subsequently signed by Rykodisc, Cole continued redefining his sound with Bad Vibes (1993), a collaboration with producer/remixer Adam Peters using a harder, grunge and psychedelica inspired sound. Love Story (1995) established stripped-down, largely acoustic sound landscapes with the help of Stephen Street (famous for his work with Blur and The Smiths) and former Commotions Neil Clark and Blair Cowan; the album produced a minor hit with the song "Like Lovers Do".
In 2000, after years without a contract, Cole recorded a disc with the New York band The Negatives, featuring Jill Sobule and Dave Derby of the Dambuilders. He has since released solo albums on smaller independent labels. Sanctuary Records, the company responsible for the revival of Morrissey, released Music in a Foreign Language (2003) in the U.K. Recorded largely by Cole himself (including tracks recorded directly into a Mac), the songs had a stark, folk-inspired singer-songwriter style. One Little Indian, home of Bjรถrk, released Music in a Foreign Language in the U.S.; they also collected a number of outtakes (recorded from 1996 to 2000) on 2004's Etc. and released an instrumental ambient electronica album, Plastic Wood, the same year.
Cole continued to tour, playing intimate club venues in a one-man acoustic setting. In 2004, to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of Rattlesnakes, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions reformed to perform a one-off, sell-out tour in the U.K. and Ireland. An avid golfer, he is also known for playing concerts in towns suspiciously close to famous golf courses. He also shares a passion for this sport with Alice Cooper who is said to introduce the song "Only Women Bleed" claiming "not even Lloyd Cole has written a song about menstruation" when playing live.
Cole's album "Antidepressant" was released in 2006 featuring the former Commotions guitarist Neil Clark on some tracks.
The follow-up Broken Record, released in September 2010, marked a departure from his solo recordings, as it was performed by a band of longstanding friends and working partners, including Fred Maher, Joan Wasser, Rainy Orteca, Dave Derby and Blair Cowan โ as well as two musicians, Matt Cullen (guitar; banjo) and Mark Schwaber (guitar; mandolin).
An album co-funded by fans, Standards, was released in June 2013.
A studio album โ Guesswork โ was released on July 26, 2019 by earMUSIC.
From The Hip
Lloyd Cole Lyrics
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Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
It should have been whipped
Out of me
Without a father figured I
Yeah I concluded then that I'm
Not for spitting on
This one's from the hip
It never got whipped
Out of me
Me and my modesty and
Mother your wretched son won't
Take his medicine
Not I
I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world
I've had it up to here
Sweet jesus I should have warned you about me
It's sure to end in tears
And misery
Without a father figured I
Yeh I concluded then that I'm
Not for spitting on
Not I...
Why should I know why should I care?
Who's telling me what I should wear?
Mother your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why
It's a wicked world
Lloyd Cole's song "From The Hip" is a melancholic song about self-doubt, defiance and lack of guidance. The opening lyrics reveal the singer's resentment towards his mother, whom he believes to have misjudged him, and possibly deprived him of fatherhood. He seems to have a rebellious streak, expressed by the desire to have whipped out of him the parts that his mother is disgusted with. The lack of a father figure has also made him conclude that he is not for spitting on, implying a lack of respect, love or care he has for his mother.
The line "me and my modesty" portrays the singer's false sense of humility, which he uses as a cover-up for his insecurities. He is not willing to take his medicine, meaning he refuses to recognize his faults, apologize or make amends. However, he soon realizes that his attitude is not taking him anywhere and says he doesn't care anymore. He believes the world is wicked and feels that he is at the end of his tether.
The song's overall message is one of frustration with oneself and the world, embodied in the statement "Why should I know why? It's a wicked world." It is a reminder that sometimes, despite the best intentions, things don't always go as planned, and people face confusion, pain and bitterness.
Line by Line Meaning
This one's from the hip
I'm speaking the truth without reservation
Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
Mom, you don't know me as well as you think you do
It should have been whipped
That part of me that's causing trouble should have been beaten out of me
Out of me
I needed that part of me to be removed or punished
Without a father figured I
Growing up without a father made me draw conclusions about myself
Yeah I concluded then that I'm
I made the realization that I am
Not for spitting on
Not someone who people can disrespect or treat poorly
My love I should have warned you about me
I should have told you to be cautious before falling in love with me
It never got whipped
That part of me causing trouble never received any disciplinary action
Me and my modesty and
Even though I may be modest
Mother your wretched son won't
Mom, your son who you think is awful won't
Take his medicine
Listen to advice from others or take responsibility for his actions
Not I
Not me
I don't care anymore
I have given up worrying or stressing about this situation
I'm sick and I'm tired
I'm exhausted and fed up
Why should I know why?
Why do I need to know?
It's a wicked world
The world is cruel and harsh
Sweet jesus I should have warned you about me
I should have warned you more strongly about what I'm really like
It's sure to end in tears
This situation will inevitably result in sadness and pain
And misery
And suffering
Why should I know why should I care?
Why should I worry or even bother about this situation?
Who's telling me what I should wear?
Who has the right to tell me how to live my life?
Mother your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
Mom, your son who you think is terrible is addicted to his bad habits
This one's from the hip
I'm being honest without any filter, pre-conceived notions, or holding back the truth
I don't care anymore
I don't have any emotional investment in this anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
I don't want to deal with this anymore and I'm so tired of it all
Why should I know why
I have no interest in comprehending this situation
It's a wicked world
This life is a difficult, hard and challenging place to be
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@mickyherman445
Memories
@alvinpatacsil
Thanks for the Upload. My favorite from them.
@bigbluezuk
I love this track.
@roytbone5791
Great track from a brilliant album
@luisfigueiredo9906
Roy T Bone Youยดre right. One of the best sounds of 80s...
@longbeachdave1
His last good song with the band. The cover photo is a major 'tell' that he was on his way ...
@framodcole
And also on his way down. Negatives was the pinnacle of him solo. Brought Blair and Neil back. Amazing how that works. Got a little too cocained and full of himself after Bad Influence. Side note. He supported the Boston terrorists.
@JAKJLUK85
From The Hip Lyrics / Letras
Artista/Banda: Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
Album: Mainstream
Genre/Gรฉnero: New Wave/Ballad
Year/Aรฑo: 1988
Time/Duraciรณn: 4:00
LlOYD COLE & THE COMMOTIONS - FROM THE HIP (I Don't Care Anymore)
[Intro/Instrumental] (00:01)
(00:06)
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[Verse 1:] (00:13)
This one's from the hip
Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
It should have been whipped
Out of me
Without a father I figured I
Yes, I concluded then that I'm not for spitting on
[Verse 2:] (00:36)
This one's from the hip
My love I should have warned you about me
It never got whipped
Out of me
Me and my modesty and
Mother, your wretched son won't take his medicine
[Chorus:] (00:58)
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world?
[Verse 3:] (01:24)
I've had it up to here
Sweet Jesus I should have warned you about me
It's sure to end in tears
And misery
Without a father I figured I
Yes I concluded then that I'm not for spitting on
[Chorus:] (01:46)
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
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(From the hip)
Uh... ooh... uh... ooh... uh... ooh...
It's a wicked world
[Bridge/Interlude] (02:22)
Why should I know why should I care?
Who's telling me what I should wear?
[Pre-chorus:] (02:36)
Mother, your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
Mother, your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
[Chorus endings:] (02:51)
Yeah I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired.
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world?
Instrumentals endings (03:31)
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From the Hip / Lyrics
"From The Hip".... Ballad/NewWave.... Interpreted by Lloyd Cole & His Commotions in 1988....
*"From The Hip"..... Ballada/NewWave.... Interpretado por Lloyd Cole en 1988..... ๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฏโ