He released his debut album, "Memory Muscle" in June 2008 to quiet critical acclaim. A gentler, folk-tinged record, it includes four re-recorded tracks which had previously been released under the name "Fi-Lo Beddow" as an EP in Feb 2006. The strings on the record were arranged by David Arnold, Grammy award winner and current composer of the James Bond films. Arnold became a fan of The Bluetones whilst scoring 'Independence Day'.
Consuela
Mark Morriss Lyrics
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You can tell me your dreams until I'm bored to death
You can lock, tie me up in the boot of your car
You can buy me a packet of crisps if you're at the bar
But when you show me kindness
No I don't know what to think
I wish you'd just stop trying
Or slip something in my drink
Bankrupt
We don't
Measure up
Red eyes
White lies
Bye bye
I'm leaving you tonight
Consuela
No need to act suprised
Consuela
I'm leaving you Consuela
though you know it breaks my heart
We just can't run together
So we're better off apart
Consuela
You can say what you like behind my back
You can keep on my case like your Bergerac
But when you show me kindness
No I don't know what to think
I wish you'd just stop trying
Or slip something in my drink
Torn out
Bankrupt
We don't
Measure up
Red eyes
White lies
Bye bye
I'm leaving you tonight
Consuela
No need to act suprised
Consuela
I'm leaving you Consuela
though you know it breaks my heart
We just can't run together
So we're better off apart
Consuela
But when you show me kindness
No I don't know what to think
I wish you'd just stop trying
Or slip something in my drink
I'm leaving you tonight
Consuela
No need to act suprised
Consuela
I'm leaving you Consuela
though you know it breaks my heart
We just can't run together
So we're better off apart
Consuela
The lyrics of Mark Morriss' song "Consuela" convey a relationship that is ending despite one person's effort to hold on. The singer of the song has grown tired of their partner's constant arguing and talking about their dreams, to the point of being bored to death. The partner's attempts to make amends and show kindness, such as buying a packet of crisps or trying to persuade the singer to stay, are futile. Instead, the singer wishes they would "just stop trying" or "slip something in my drink."
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, declares the singer's intention to leave their partner, Consuela, who appears to be in denial about the forthcoming breakup. The word "torn out" suggests a feeling of being torn apart or damaged, while "bankrupt" could denote emotional or financial depletion. The line "we don't measure up" implies that their relationship failed to meet certain expectations, while "red eyes" suggests crying and "white lies" could be interpreted as untruths or secrets. Ultimately, the singer knows that they must end things with Consuela, even though it "breaks (their) heart" and they "just can't run together."
Overall, the lyrics of "Consuela" paint a picture of a relationship that has run its course, despite one person's efforts to hold on. The other person has grown tired of the arguing and wishes their partner would just let them go.
Line by Line Meaning
You can argue the point 'til you're out of breath
You can debate with me endlessly, but it won't change the reality.
You can tell me your dreams until I'm bored to death
You can talk about your aspirations as much as you want, but if you don't act on them, they're meaningless to me.
You can lock, tie me up in the boot of your car
You can try to control me through force, but it won't work.
You can buy me a packet of crisps if you're at the bar
Small gestures of affection won't make up for a lack of substance in our relationship.
But when you show me kindness
However, when you do show me genuine kindness,
No I don't know what to think
I'm confused about your intentions and how I feel about you.
I wish you'd just stop trying
I wish you would stop attempting to win me over and just let things be.
Or slip something in my drink
I half-jokingly wonder if you are attempting to manipulate me through more underhanded methods.
Torn out
Emotionally exhausted and drained from this relationship.
Bankrupt
This relationship has taken all it can from me and has left me with nothing.
We don't
As partners, we lack
Measure up
The qualities and compatibility needed for a healthy, loving relationship.
Red eyes
We've spent countless nights crying and arguing.
White lies
We've told lies to ourselves and each other in order to justify staying together.
Bye bye
It's time to move on.
I'm leaving you tonight
I'm finally ending this relationship and walking away.
Consuela
An endearment or nickname given to the person being addressed in the song.
No need to act surprised
You should have seen this coming, given our issues and incompatibility.
though you know it breaks my heart
I'm not leaving because I want to hurt you, but because it's for the best.
We just can't run together
We're not compatible and are moving in different directions.
So we're better off apart
Separating and finding new paths is the healthiest option for both of us.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.