Anderson and Berenyi had been friends since the early 1980s, and published the Alphabet Soup fanzine together. In 1986 Anderson joined The Rover Girls as bassist and Berenyi joined The Bugs as guitarist but neither band lasted long.
Lush formed in 1987, initially named The Baby Machines, with a line-up of Meriel Barham (vocals), Emma Anderson (guitar), Miki Berenyi (guitar), Steve Rippon (bass), and Chris Acland (drums). After Rippon joined, the band members decided on a change of name to Lush, making their live debut at the Camden Falcon on 6 March 1988. Barham was fired, with the rest of the band deciding she lacked commitment (she later joined Pale Saints). Anderson and Berenyi then took on lead vocal duties.
Lush gained recognition when Robin Guthrie helped the band sign to 4AD. The band's first release was Scar, an EP, in 1989. Critical praise for Scar and a wildly popular live show established Lush as one of the best-selling alternative bands of the period. That year the EPs Mad Love, produced by Robin Guthrie, and Sweetness and Light, produced by Tim Friese-Greene of Talk Talk fame, followed.
In 1990 the compilation Gala, which combined the material from the first three EPs, was released by Reprise in the United States, this being the first exposure of Lush in North America.
Lush's first full-length album of completely new material was Spooky in 1992. Produced by Robin Guthrie, Spooky featured a sound very similar to Guthrie's band Cocteau Twins, with walls of sound and a great deal of flange. Reviews were mixed and critics of the album hold that Guthrie's production brought the sound away from the band's original creative vision. Bassist Steve Rippon left the band at this stage in order to concentrate on writing, though his book Cold Turkey Sandwich - a fictionalized chronicle of his time in touring - was rejected by publishers. He was replaced by Phil King. Also in 1992, Lush toured America as part of the Lollapalooza festival.
The band's second studio album Split was released in 1994 and featured a harsher sound alternated with long and softer tracks as "Desire Lines" and "Never-Never". Despite critical praise, the album sold poorly.
After adapting to the newly popular sounds of the Britpop era, Lush's 1996 Lovelife became the biggest seller of their career, including the hit singles "Ladykillers", "500" and "Single Girl", which was released in several different versions with different tracks along with the title track. Also on this album, Jarvis Cocker from Pulp contributed guest vocals to "Ciao!" and the record included the now classic/melancholic favorite "Last Night".
In 1996, drummer Chris Acland committed suicide by hanging, at his parents' house, allegedly due to depression. The situation proved too hard for the band, and in 23 February 1998 the three remaining members of Lush decided to disband.
Emma Anderson has since formed a new band, Sing-Sing, who have released two full-length albums to date.
On September 28th 2015 Lush announced their reunion. The reunited band consists of Anderson, Berenyi & King with the addition of Justin Welch on drums, an old friend of Acland.
Lush discography:
Scar EP (1989)
Mad Love EP (1990)
Sweetness and Light EP (1990)
Gala compliation of the above EPs (1990)
Spooky (1992)
Split (1994)
Lovelife (1996)
Hypocrite
Lush Lyrics
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And though you're laughing with me I know what you say about me
I can't explain, it's not your business anyway
So don't say you understand
And don't pretend you're on my side
And I remember when you hated her for sleeping next to him
You hypocrite,
Don't talk to me
'Cause you're not fit to know me
So don't pretend
That you could've ever been a friend
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What you've done to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid lie
I know your kind and I know where your loyalties lie
The silly girls we run around and never know our reasons
And though I understand I guess I'll say that you betrayed me
I'm a hypocrite,
I dish it out but I can't take it
I know you think it's wrong
And maybe you're right but this is my song
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What she did to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid smile
I know our kind and I know where our loyalties lie
The lyrics of Lush's song, "Hypocrite," discuss the hypocrisy and betrayal that the singer experiences at the hands of a friend. The song's opening lines illustrate the singer's confusion and inability to rationalize her actions, as she runs around without reason. Even though the friend may laugh with her, the singer is aware of the derogatory comments that the friend makes behind her back, which creates a sense of distrust.
The singer then goes on to criticize the friend for pretending to understand her when it is not her business to do so, and for pretending to be on her side when her actions prove otherwise. The singer notes how the same friend once criticized another woman for sleeping with a man the friend was interested in, but the friend is guilty of similar actions towards the singer. The heart of the song is the chorus where the singer calls out the friend as a "hypocrite" and asks her not to pretend that they could ever be friends.
Towards the end of "Hypocrite," Lush paints a clear picture of how women betray each other. She acknowledges that both she and her friend are "silly girls who run around and never know our reasons," and that both are responsible for the actions that lead to her feeling betrayed. The singer admits to dishing it out but being unable to take the same in return, which makes her, too, a hypocrite. The final lines about knowing where their loyalties lie emphasize the recurrent theme of betrayal and the compromise of the friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
A silly girl I run around and never know my reasons
I act impulsively without an understanding of why I do what I do.
And though you're laughing with me I know what you say about me
I am aware that you talk about me behind my back, despite appearing friendly.
I can't explain, it's not your business anyway
I do not owe you an explanation for my actions, as they are not your concern.
So don't say you understand
I do not believe that you truly comprehend my situation.
And don't pretend you're on my side
Do not pretend to support me when I know you do not.
And I remember when you hated her for sleeping next to him
I recall when you expressed disapproval of someone else's actions that did not involve you.
I see your smiling face but I know you've done worse to me
Despite your friendly demeanor, I am aware that you have betrayed me more severely than others.
You hypocrite,
I label you as a hypocrite for your false behavior towards me.
Don't talk to me
I do not wish to engage in conversation with you.
'Cause you're not fit to know me
You are not deserving of my trust or friendship.
So don't pretend
Do not attempt to deceive me with false pretenses.
That you could've ever been a friend
I do not believe that you were ever a true friend to me.
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
I am certain that you justify your actions as acceptable.
What you've done to me
I am referring to the ways in which you have betrayed my trust.
'Cause I'm so bad to him
You justify your treatment of me based on your perception of my actions towards someone else.
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid lie
I see through your false justifications for your actions.
I know your kind and I know where your loyalties lie
I understand who you truly are and where your loyalties truly lie.
The silly girls we run around and never know our reasons
I recognize that both of us act in irrational ways without understanding our motives.
And though I understand I guess I'll say that you betrayed me
While I comprehend why you behaved the way you did, I still feel deeply betrayed by you.
I'm a hypocrite,
I acknowledge that I am a hypocrite for holding others to a higher standard than myself.
I dish it out but I can't take it
I criticize others for their behavior but struggle to handle criticism myself.
I know you think it's wrong
I am aware that you disagree with my actions or behavior.
And maybe you're right but this is my song
While I recognize that you may have a valid point, I still have the right to express myself through my music.
What she did to me
I am referring to the actions of another person who betrayed me.
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid smile
You cannot deceive me with a superficial or false display of emotion.
I know our kind and I know where our loyalties lie
I understand that we are similar in our irrational behavior, and that your loyalties do not truly lie with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLARK ANDERSON, JOSH ROSEBROOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@reneperez2126
Hypocrite
Lush
A silly girl I run around and never know my reasons
And though you're laughing with me I know what you say about me
I can't explain, it's not your business anyway
So don't say you understand
And don't pretend you're on my side
And I remember when you hated her for sleeping next to him
I see your smiling face but I know you've done worse to me
You hypocrite,
Don't talk to me
'Cause you're not fit to know me
So don't pretend
That you could've ever been a friend
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What you've done to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid lie
I know your kind and I know where your loyalties lie
The silly girls we run around and never know our reasons
And though I understand I guess I'll say that you betrayed me
I'm a hypocrite,
I dish it out but I can't take it
I know you think it's wrong
And maybe you're right but this is my song
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What she did to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid smile
I know our kind and I know where our loyalties lie
@bjorklikeskidneys8496
A silly girl I run around and never know my reasons
And though you're laughing with me I know what you say about me
I can't explain, it's not your business anyway
So don't say you understand
And don't pretend you're on my side
And I remember when you hated her for sleeping next to him
I see your smiling face but I know you've done worse to me
You hypocrite,
Don't talk to me
'Cause you're not fit to know me
So don't pretend
That you could've ever been a friend
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What you've done to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid lie
I know your kind and I know where your loyalties lie
The silly girls we run around and never know our reasons
And though I understand I guess I'll say that you betrayed me
I'm a hypocrite,
I dish it out but I can't take it
I know you think it's wrong
And maybe you're right but this is my song
And still I'm sure you think it's OK
What she did to me
'Cause I'm so bad to him
Don't even try to hide behind that stupid smile
I know our kind and I know where our loyalties lie
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@patton303
Still crushing on Miki after 30 years.
@nereanim
Ditto... she was my obsession in high school.
@alexbork5308
Yeah…same over here Dudes ❤
@Weshopwizard
For realz.
@dave8396
Same. Loved the early 90’s scene.
@patton303
@@dave8396 The best. I turned 20 in 1990 after spending my teens in the 80’s. Loved those days. When I see clips of kids losing their shit at a concert, even like a Taylor Swift show, I smile because I know this is that same time for them that we had back in the 90’s. And they will eventually be cranky middle aged people like us talking about how epic the 2020’s were. (Except we had the better music in the 90’s. Lol)
@22Phantasm
Chris looks so happy here. We can never truly judge how someone is feeling on the inside from outside appearances. R.I.P. Chris.
@lincbond442
I wish this album would have gotten the accolades and attention it rightfully deserved back in 1994. Amazing album from start to finish.
@gnussyflarkin
Agreed. It really is a great record. This was my favorite album of 1994.
@yeetmaster8050
So true, some really really good hits on Split