After busking his way around the world, the englishman found himself in Australia. Having taken in an early concert by The Church, which were at that time performing as a three-piece, Willson-Piper soon joined Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Nick Ward in 1980, expanding the band's lineup and broadening its sound.
Along with contributing to each of The Church's studio releases, he has maintained a steady solo effort since the mid-1980s and released several albums under his own name. Ever since, when all commitment allows it and the opportunity provides itself, Marty has been doing sporadic solo performances all over the world as well as a few tours in Australia and the USA. So far there have been released 3 solo live-albums, all documenting the spontanity, immediacy, intimacy, joy & brilliant guitarplay which make these events so special. 2004s Live From The Other Side being the latest.
Other side projects and collaborations include two stints as guitarist for UK rock group All About Eve, David Gedge's Cinerama and work with Jules Shear, Tom Verlaine, Martin Rössel, Brix Smith of The Fall and Aimee Mann.
In 2005, Willson-Piper joined veteran band The Saints to record the album Nothing Is Staight In My House and tour. The same year he also played guitar on the track Oceans on the album Fresh Wine For The Horses by Rob Dickinson.
In 2008 he played guitar and contributed vocally on the track Beatles And The Stones, originally written by The House Of Love, on the album Treason by norwegian artist Marte Heggelund.
He also works with long-time friend Andy 'Dare' Mason under the name Noctorum
Say
Marty Willson-Piper Lyrics
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That is so much fun
And it's not so very hard to do
The name of the game is Simple Simon says
And I would like for you to play it to
Put your hands in the air
Simple Simon says
Simple Simon says
Do it when Simon says
Simple Simon says
And you will never be out
Simple Simon says
Put your hands on your hips
Let your back bone slip
Simon says
Simple Simon says
Put your hands on your hips
Let your back bone slip
Simon says
Put your hands on your head
Simple Simon says
Bring them down by your side
Simple Simon says
Shake them to your left
Simple Simon says
Now shake them to your right
Put your hands on your head
Simple Simon says
Bring them down by your side
Simple Simon says
Shake them to your left
Simple Simon says
Now shake them to your right
Now that you have learnt to play this game with me
You can see its not so hard to do
Let's try it once again
This time more carefully
And I hope the winner will be you
Clap your hands in the air
Simple Simon says
Do it double time
Simple Simon says
Slow it down like before
Simple Simon says
Ah, your looking fine
Simple Simon says
Now clap them high in the air
Simple Simon says
Do it double time
Simple Simon says
Slow it down like before
Simple Simon says
Ah, your looking fine
The lyrics of Marty Willson-Piper's song "Say" describe a game called Simple Simon says. The singer wants the listener to play this game with him or her. He gives instructions such as putting your hands in the air, putting your hands on your head, letting your backbone stretch, and shaking your hands to the left or right. He also says that if you follow his instructions, you will never be out of the game. The singer tells the listener that after they have learned the game, they can try it again more carefully, and he hopes that the listener will be the winner. In the end, he asks the listener to clap their hands in different ways, and he affirms how good they look doing it.
This song is a playful and lighthearted tune that encourages the listener to join in and have some fun. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making it easy for anyone to follow along. The game Simple Simon says is an entertaining game to play, and the song makes it even more fun with its catchy melody and chorus that invites the listener to participate.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to play a game
The singer wants to play a game
That is so much fun
The game is enjoyable
And it's not so very hard to do
The game is easy
The name of the game is Simple Simon says
The game is called 'Simple Simon says'
And I would like for you to play it to
The artist wants someone else to play the game with them
Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands up
Simple Simon says
The singer is giving a command for the game
Shake them all about
Move your hands around
Do it when Simon says
Only move your hands when told to do so
And you will never be out
If you follow the rules, you won't be eliminated from the game
Put your hands on your head
Place your hands on your head
Let your back bone stretch
Stretch your back
Simon says
The singer is giving a command for the game
Put your hands on your head
Place your hands on your head
Let your back bone stiff
Keep your back straight
Put your hands on your head
Place your hands on your head
Bring them down by your side
Lower your hands to your sides
Shake them to your left
Move your hands in the direction of your left side
Simple Simon says
The singer is giving a command for the game
Now shake them to your right
Move your hands in the direction of your right side
Now that you have learnt
Now that you have learned
To play this game with me
To play the game with the artist
You can see its not so hard to do
The game is easy to play
Lets try it once again
Let's play the game one more time
This time more carefully
To be more cautious when playing the game
And I hope the winner will be you
The singer wishes for the listener to win the game
Clap your hands in the air
Clap your hands while raising them up
Do it double time
Clap your hands twice as fast
Ah, your looking fine
The listener is doing well in the game
Slow it down like before
Clap your hands at the same pace as before
Now clap them high in the air
Clap your hands while raising them up
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elliot Chiprut
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