She is best remembered for her 1994 hit "Mouth", from her 1996 album The Garden, (Universal Records) which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. She was signed to Gotham Records in Australia where 'Mouth' was a top 10 hit in early 1995. Merril's second album 'Between The Days' was released in 1998 and featured another Australian hit 'Lonely'. She also performed a cover of Sonny & Cher's 'I Got You Babe' as a duet with Shaggy.
Merril Bainbridge attempted a comeback in Australia in 2003 with the new single "Girl Next Door", but the song failed to enter the Australian charts.
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Merril Bainbridge Lyrics
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Everything about you made me feel so lazy
I never felt so good and yet I feel so bad
You were the strangest lover that I ever had
But now I miss you
Yes, I miss you now you're gone
You were always telling me just
I was always combing all the knots
From your hair
You're like a fisherman
Your hook could pull me in
Put me in a fry pan couldn't wait
To burn my skin but now I miss you
But now I miss you
Yes I miss you now you're gone
Every Sunday we would laugh a lot
Making love and breakfast in bed
You were grumpy when you had to get up
I would have to toss a coin
To see who'd make the bed
I remember when you
Broke my favourite tea cup
You'd just smile that silly smile
It made me upset
We used to fight a lot but
What a time we had
And when I think about those days
They're not so bad
'Cause now I miss you
Yes I miss you
I'll always miss you
Now you're gone
La la la la la .......
In the song "Miss You" by Merril Bainbridge, the lyrics describe a complicated relationship that ultimately ends with the singer missing the person who drove her crazy. She acknowledges that she was only happy when he drove her crazy, and his unique traits made her feel lazy but also good and bad at the same time. The partner was controlling in the way he told her what to wear and always needed her to fix his hair, but she was drawn to him like a fisherman. He had a way of pulling her in despite the risk of burning her skin.
Despite the quirks and fights in their relationship, the singer reflects on the good times they shared on Sunday mornings laughing a lot, making love, and having breakfast in bed. The partner was grumpy when he had to get up, and they would even toss a coin to see who would make the bed. She even remembers him breaking her favorite tea cup and how upset it made her. However, when she looks back on those days, they were not so bad, and now she misses him.
Overall, the song "Miss You" by Merril Bainbridge is about the paradox of a complicated relationship where the singer misses her quirky and controlling partner despite the challenges they faced together. It highlights the ups and downs of love and how it can be difficult to let go of someone, even if they drive you crazy.
Line by Line Meaning
I was only happy when you drove me crazy
I enjoyed being in a tumultuous relationship with you that caused me chaos and emotional distress
Everything about you made me feel so lazy
Your presence had a calming effect on me that made me feel lethargic and unproductive
I never felt so good and yet I feel so bad
Despite experiencing positive emotions while I was with you, I now have negative feelings since you left
You were the strangest lover that I ever had
You had a unique and unusual style of loving that I had never encountered before
But now I miss you
I am now experiencing feelings of longing and nostalgia for you
Yes, I miss you now you're gone
I am feeling the absence of your presence and longing for the relationship we once had
You were always telling me just
You were constantly advising me on how to dress and look
What I should wear
You were very particular about my clothing choices and gave me direction on what to wear
I was always combing all the knots
I spent time and effort trying to make you look presentable and well-groomed
From your hair
Focusing particularly on your hair and appearance
You're like a fisherman
You have a skill for luring people in, like a fisherman with their hook and bait
Your hook could pull me in
Your charm and charisma were so strong that I was easily drawn to you
Put me in a fry pan couldn't wait
Your love was intense and passionate, even if it caused me discomfort or pain
To burn my skin but now I miss you
Although our relationship had its challenges, I now find myself longing for your presence
Every Sunday we would laugh a lot
We had a weekly tradition of spending time together and enjoying each other's company while having fun
Making love and breakfast in bed
We shared intimate moments together, including physical intimacy, and enjoyed breakfast together in bed
You were grumpy when you had to get up
You were not a morning person and often had a tough time waking up early
I would have to toss a coin
We would have to randomly choose who would make the bed in the morning
To see who'd make the bed
And it would often be a game of chance to see who would end up doing it
I remember when you
I recall a moment when you
Broke my favourite tea cup
You accidentally or intentionally broke something I prized and valued
You'd just smile that silly smile
You had a silly grin on your face that conveyed a sense of mischief or lightheartedness
It made me upset
Your actions caused me to feel unhappy and angry
We used to fight a lot but
We had frequent disagreements and arguments, but despite this
What a time we had
We had some memorable experiences and spent quality time together
And when I think about those days
When I reflect on the past and our relationship
They're not so bad
I realize that the negative aspects of our relationship were outweighed by the positive experiences we shared
I'll always miss you
I anticipate that I will continue to experience feelings of longing and nostalgia for you
Now you're gone
Since you have left or ended our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MERRIL BAINBRIDGE
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Lex Dee
I love her The Garden album every song was epic and Merril's vocal was so therapeutic.
Mrmusicfromthestars
. One of my favs from the album. Wonder why this wasn't released as a single? A follow up to under the water say. reminds me a little of Over the Rhine. Lovely song.
Jemma Joseph
Love it!