Now he paints ceilings - … Read Full Bio ↴Lucky Jim has released eight albums since 2003
Now he paints ceilings - as did Muddy Waters so there's nothing wrong with that -
His latest album Copenhagen is available here there and everywhere - but what he really loves is anything by Otis Redding - God Bless .... touring later this year in the UK ...
You Stole My Heart Away
Lucky Jim Lyrics
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Since I coupled with you
I have watched opportunity stray
Some to gold some to mud
I've got the road in my blood
'Cause you stole my heart away
Father hear my lament
What was black is now fading to grey
It's a bird it's a plane
It's a fault in my brain
'Cause you stole my heart away
Well the weakness is mine
It's been here for a time
Keeping all of these riddles at bay
If I don't have a whip
I go upstairs and strip
'Cause you stole my heart away
You are hardly yet beaten my son
You have still got another bullet
Left in your gun
Well the garden is green
It's a real gentle scene
It will bring us together I pray
Like a bee to a flower
You'll be mine in an hour
'Cause you stole my heart away
In Lucky Jim's "You Stole My Heart Away," the singer acknowledges that since coupling with their lover, they have watched opportunities that might have brought them success or failure, flit by. They view themselves as having the road in their blood because their lover has stolen their heart away. The singer then plea's to their father to hear their lament. They express that what was once straight in their life is now bent and what was once black is now fading to grey. They state that there is a fault in their brain, comparing themselves to a bird or a plane, because their lover has stolen their heart away. The singer then says that their weakness has been present for a while and has been keeping them from solving any riddles. The only cure for their ailment is their lover, whom they must go to if they are in distress. The lyric's describes his lover as the cause of his distress but also the cure to his problem.
The song presents a complex view of love and relationships in which the singer's love interest is both the source of his distress and the only solution available to him. The metaphor of the heart as a stolen object implies that the singer has lost control of his own life since coupling with this person. Meanwhile, the image of the road in the blood evokes the powerful pull of wanderlust, suggesting that for the singer, life and love are inextricably linked.
Overall, "You Stole My Heart Away" is a song about the joy and pain of love, and the difficulties of finding equilibrium in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you know that it's true
It's an undeniable fact that being with you has caused a shift in my life.
Since I coupled with you
Ever since we've been together, things have changed for me.
I have watched opportunity stray
My chances at success seem to have veered off track since I've been with you.
Some to gold some to mud
I've experienced both good and bad outcomes since you've come into my life.
I've got the road in my blood
I have a deep desire to keep moving forward despite any setbacks.
'Cause you stole my heart away
My infatuation with you has caused me to lose focus on other things in my life.
Father hear my lament
I am feeling deep sadness and regret in my heart.
What was straight now is bent
Things that were once easy and clear for me have become complicated and confusing.
What was black is now fading to grey
Things that were once certain are now becoming uncertain.
It's a bird it's a plane
I'm feeling confused and unable to make sense of what's happening in my life.
It's a fault in my brain
I'm struggling internally to process my emotions and thoughts.
'Cause you stole my heart away
I'm attributing my inner turmoil to my feelings for you.
Well the weakness is mine
I'm acknowledging that my struggles are internal and my own.
It's been here for a time
These feelings of weakness have been present for a while.
Keeping all of these riddles at bay
I've been trying to keep my confusion and uncertainty under control.
If I don't have a whip
If I don't have some sort of control over a situation, I start to panic.
I go upstairs and strip
I'm prone to engaging in destructive behavior when I feel out of control.
'Cause you stole my heart away
My feelings for you have been a catalyst for my self-destructive behavior.
You are hardly yet beaten my son
There is still hope for me despite my struggles.
You have still got another bullet
I still have the capacity to overcome my challenges and power forward.
Left in your gun
I still have the strength and resilience to win.
Well the garden is green
Things seem to be looking up for me.
It's a real gentle scene
Life seems to be becoming more peaceful and harmonious.
It will bring us together I pray
I'm hoping that our relationship continues to grow stronger and more meaningful.
Like a bee to a flower
I'm hopelessly attracted to you and can't resist being near you.
You'll be mine in an hour
I'm impatient to be close to you again.
'Cause you stole my heart away
My deep feelings for you are the root of my happiness and difficulties in life.
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Stone
Well
you know that it's true
Since I coupled with you
I have watched opportunity stray
Some to gold some to mud
I've got the road in my blood
'Cause you stole my heart away
Father hear my lament
What was straight now is bent
What was black is now fading to grey
It's a bird it's a plane
It's a fault in my brain
'Cause you stole my heart away
Well the weakness is mine
It's been here for a time
Keeping all of these riddles at bay
If I don't have a whip
I go upstairs and strip
'Cause you stole my heart away
You are hardly yet beaten my son
You have still got another bullet
Left in your gun
Well the garden is green
It's a real gentle scene
It will bring us together I pray
Like a bee to a flower
You'll be mine in an hour
'Cause you stole my heart away
DimitrisBor
A lovely song. I remember a million years ago asking for the guitar chords through their MySpace page and they actually sent them to me. Cool guys. A very underestimated band.
BossHogster
Another lost diamond. A real gem of a tune. You can still pick this up on 7 inch on discogs for peanuts.
marcia hodson
i dont get tired of this tune EVER!
Peter Stone
Well
you know that it's true
Since I coupled with you
I have watched opportunity stray
Some to gold some to mud
I've got the road in my blood
'Cause you stole my heart away
Father hear my lament
What was straight now is bent
What was black is now fading to grey
It's a bird it's a plane
It's a fault in my brain
'Cause you stole my heart away
Well the weakness is mine
It's been here for a time
Keeping all of these riddles at bay
If I don't have a whip
I go upstairs and strip
'Cause you stole my heart away
You are hardly yet beaten my son
You have still got another bullet
Left in your gun
Well the garden is green
It's a real gentle scene
It will bring us together I pray
Like a bee to a flower
You'll be mine in an hour
'Cause you stole my heart away
Marlon Dean
Thank you very much for the uploading!!!!!!!! Great band, great song, great video!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anja Barmüller
Their songs mean so much to me, I wonder how they are doing now.
SIXSTRINGER31
I almost quit in the first 5 seconds. But then ........ Magic!
Manuel Mahlberg
11k views in 2 years?! wtf... can't believe it
timmy indali cometi
i love it when i´m drunk..........the
Wim Widdershins
Was that Ronnie Corbett popping in?