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'.
Digging A Hole
Mark Morriss Lyrics
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Got what you wanted now you're running for your life,
How can you face your own reflection?
How can you stand that bleak complexion?
You'll have to one day, yeah, you'll have to one day.
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It feels like digging a hole.
If what you wanted was to show me what was what,
Then you'll be pleased to learn that that's just what I got,
But you can't get away, amigo you know how far back you and me go,
It's such a shame yeah it's such a shame.
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It feels like digging a hole,
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It feels like digging a hole,
It feels like digging a hole.
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It feels like digging a hole,
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It feels like digging a hole,
It feels like digging a hole.
In "Digging a Hole," Mark Morriss sings about the difficulty of letting go of someone who has hurt you. The lyrics suggest that the singer was betrayed by someone who they thought was a friend. The "twisted knife" likely refers to the emotional pain caused by the betrayal. The singer managed to get what they wanted, but not without paying a price. The person who betrayed them is now running for their life, possibly out of guilt for what they have done. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the effort required to keep the person out of their mind. The comparison to digging a hole highlights the mental strain and difficulty of moving on.
The lyrics may also suggest that the singer is struggling with their own sense of self-worth. The line "How can you face your own reflection?" suggests that the betrayer may be struggling with guilt and shame. The singer, too, may be struggling with their own sense of worthiness in light of being hurt by someone they trusted. The repetition of "oh my soul" suggests a deep emotional pain and desire to heal.
Overall, "Digging a Hole" is a poignant reflection on the difficulty of letting go of hurt and betrayal. The imagery of digging a hole is a powerful metaphor for the mental effort required to move on from an emotionally painful situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Got what you wanted but you had to twist the knife,
You got what you wanted by hurting me in the process.
Got what you wanted now you're running for your life,
You're running away because you know what you did was wrong.
How can you face your own reflection?
How can you live with yourself knowing what you did?
How can you stand that bleak complexion?
How can you accept the negative consequences of your actions?
You'll have to one day, yeah, you'll have to one day.
You'll have to face the truth and reconcile your actions eventually.
Oh my soul, I've gotta let it all go,
I need to let go of the hurt and pain you caused me.
But the effort required to keep you out of my mind,
It's hard to forget and move on from what you did to me.
It feels like digging a hole,
It's a draining and painful process to try to forget you.
If what you wanted was to show me what was what,
If your aim was to teach me a lesson.
Then you'll be pleased to learn that that's just what I got,
Then you succeeded in teaching the lesson, but that doesn't excuse your actions.
But you can't get away, amigo you know how far back you and me go,
You can't escape the history and connection between us.
It's such a shame yeah it's such a shame.
It's unfortunate that our relationship had to end this way.
It feels like digging a hole,
It's a draining and painful process to try to forget you.
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.