Graham Wardrop (Lead Guitar / Vocals)
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Graham Wardrop (Lead Guitar / Vocals)
Garry McAlpine (Percussion / Vocals)
Peter Edmonds (Drums)
Peter Fraser (Bass Guitar / Vocals)
Kevin Foster (Keyboards)
Lutha was formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1970. They established themselves very quickly in Dunedin, as all five members had previously played in top local bands such as Throb and Pussyfoot. They were insistent on remaining a Dunedin based band even after attracting considerable national interest.
They signed to HMV in 1972 and produced two albums during that year. They were the self-titled Lutha and Earth.
Lutha released four singles during 1972 and the beginning of 1973, all coming from their two albums. They were "Then I Saw Her Face"/"Mountain Side", "Stop The Music Is Over"/"My Turn To Cry", "Earth"/"I Really Only Want To Be With You" and "Here And Now (My Friend)"/"Waterfall".
Their first North Island gigs didn't come until late 1972. Had they moved to one of the larger centres, Lutha could have proved to be even more popular, but when they did shift, it was only to Christchurch and by that stage, 1973, it was too late.
In November 1972, EMI promoted a concert at the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch. Lutha performed there along with Blerta, Quincy Conserve and Desna Sisarich. The event was recorded and released early in 1973 as an album called "Live". Lutha contributed three tracks to the album.
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Lutha Lyrics
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And it seems that I hurt your pride
By this evening I had no answer
And it seems that you had to hide
I hurt your pride
If I asked you the same old question
Wrapped around in a thousand words
Would it still seem as if it hurt
It seems absurd
Would you want me if I was to say
It's a brand new day
There's no need to pray or worry
Let me put it another way
If you want to stay
You don't have to say your sorry
Any time that I ask a question
You take the meaning another way
So the question becomes the answer
And the answer just drifts away [drifts away]
What can I say
The lyrics of Lutha's song "Questions" explore the struggle of communication and understanding in a relationship. The singer begins by confessing that they asked a question that seemed to hurt their partner's pride, but they did not receive an answer. The lack of response caused the singer to feel confused and uncertain. The second verse suggests that even if the question was asked in a different way, with more words and multiple answers, it may still hurt their partner's feelings. The chorus proposes a solution to the problem of misunderstandings, offering the idea that there is no need to apologize or worry about mistakes. However, the final verse returns to the issue of misinterpretation, indicating that the partner takes the question in a different way, leading to a lack of understanding and a drifting apart.
Overall, the song highlights the complexities of human relationships and the difficulty of communicating effectively. It offers a sense of hope in the possibility of forgiveness and moving forward, but also acknowledges the challenges that must be overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Just this morning I asked a question
Recently, I asked a question to someone.
And it seems that I hurt your pride
It looks like my question has offended you or made you feel ashamed.
By this evening I had no answer
Until the evening, I didn't receive any reply to my question.
And it seems that you had to hide
It seems that you have avoided answering my question on purpose.
I hurt your pride
My question made you feel embarrassed or disrespected.
If I asked you the same old question
If I repeated a question that I asked before.
Wrapped around in a thousand words
If I rephrased the question in complicated language.
Paint it up with a million answers
If I provided various possible answers to the question.
Would it still seem as if it hurt
I wonder if the question would still be offensive to you.
It seems absurd
It sounds ridiculous that asking a simple question can cause such problems.
Would you want me if I was to say
If I suggested something different to you.
It's a brand new day
The situation has changed, and a new day has begun.
There's no need to pray or worry
There is no need to stress or fear the outcome of the question.
Let me put it another way
Let me try to explain the question in a different manner.
If you want to stay
If you wish to continue our relationship.
You don't have to say your sorry
You don't need to apologize for avoiding or not answering the question.
Any time that I ask a question
Whenever I inquire something from you.
You take the meaning another way
You interpret my question in a different sense than the intended one.
So the question becomes the answer
You answer my inquiry with not answering, which is the answer itself.
And the answer just drifts away [drifts away]
The response just disappears, and I remain without any clarification.
What can I say
I do not know what to say or how to get a proper answer from you.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.