They built up a small following on the Birmingham circuit playing venues including The Mermaid, Hare & Hounds, Peacocks and various halls of residence.
The band recorded their first single (Everybody Knows The Monkey/You're On My Mind) for the princely sum of £40 and released it in '86 on their own Girlie Records. This was followed by Is There Anyone Out There (4 track 12") before signing to Chapter 22.
The Mighty Mighty sound stood them apart from from many of their contemporaries. Chief songwriter Mick drew on influences as varied as Al Green, Billie Holiday, Josef K and Phil Spector. His guitar style paid homage to the aforementioned Scots, Ian McCulloch and The Au Pairs. Hugh's vocals echoed those of Scott Walker and Edwyn Collins. H's tight, fast beats came of years listening to punk, The Only Ones and the Pogues. Russell's pumping, melodic bass style was honed playing along to This Year's Model whilst at university in Sheffield. Pete's keyboard sound was influenced by The Doors and Al Kooper while his guitar style was a blend of Bunnymen, Johnny Marr, and The Velvets.
OK
Mighty Mighty Lyrics
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Mr. Save The Day, ok
I don't wanna break
I'll runaway with you all day
And when I close my eyes
I see the sun will rise
In my head
Pull up by the bay
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
You're runnin' out of love
Thinking mine's enough
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
Said the night lights burn bright
We make our escape
Always doin' shit, not coolin' shit
Forget all our mistakes
And they keep runnin' back in place
To the dates, all to waste
Like they just wanna taste embrace
The chase is just too hard to wait away
Away
You still make my days and nights
I
On a straight away
Pull up by the bay
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
You're runnin' out of love
Thinking mine's enough
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
Ooo, we'll play pretend
This won't ever end
We'll stay in our heads
Over
Don't mind getting some closure
Got that feelin' that we're in yesterday
Tomorrow's not far away
Run
We'll run somewhere good
Be just fine just like we should
A new chapter in our book
Miss these streets, we'll be
On a straight away
Pull up by the bay
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
You're runnin' out of love
Thinking mine's enough
Ok, ok
Ok, ok
The lyrics to Mighty Mighty's song "Ok" convey a sense of escapism and the desire to leave behind the mundane or troubled aspects of life. The opening lines, "Think I found a way, Mr. Save The Day, ok," suggest a longing for a solution or a savior figure to help navigate through difficulties. The repetition of "ok" throughout the song indicates a desire for reassurance and validation.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of running away from problems and finding solace in a partner or a shared escape. Lines like "I'll runaway with you all day" and "Said the night lights burn bright, we make our escape" evoke a sense of freedom and excitement in leaving behind the troubles of everyday life. The chorus captures the notion of running out of love and seeking validation in someone else's love, with the repeated phrase "Ok, ok" emphasizing a plea for affirmation.
The bridge of the song takes a more introspective turn, hinting at a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. It mentions playing pretend, escaping the present and finding closure while also looking toward the future. The repetition of "On a straight away, pull up by the bay" reinforces the theme of leaving behind the current circumstances and finding a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I found a way
I believe I have discovered a solution or path forward
Mr. Save The Day, ok
Someone who always tries to rescue others and make things right
I don't wanna break
I don't want to experience emotional or mental distress
I'll runaway with you all day
I will escape and spend the entire day with you
And when I close my eyes
When I shut out the external world and focus inwardly
I see the sun will rise
I envision a positive future ahead
In my head
Within my thoughts or imagination
On a straight away
On a clear and direct path
Pull up by the bay
Arrive or stop near the shoreline
You're runnin' out of love
Your affection or care is diminishing
Thinking mine's enough
Believing that my love is sufficient
Said the night lights burn bright
Expressed that the lights of the night shine brilliantly
We make our escape
We find a way to get away from our responsibilities or troubles
Always doin' shit, not coolin' shit
Engaging in activities that may not be considered favorable or acceptable
Forget all our mistakes
Ignore or disregard the errors or missteps we have made
And they keep runnin' back in place
Others repeatedly return to their starting point
To the dates, all to waste
The plans or appointments turn out to be pointless or unproductive
Like they just wanna taste embrace
It seems like they only desire a temporary connection or affection
The chase is just too hard to wait away
The pursuit or quest is difficult to endure patiently
Away
Far from this current location or situation
You still make my days and nights
You continue to bring happiness and comfort to my life
Ooo, we'll play pretend
We will engage in make-believe or pretend to be in a different reality
This won't ever end
This will persist indefinitely
We'll stay in our heads
We will remain within our thoughts or imagination
Over
Finished or concluded
Don't mind getting some closure
I am okay with obtaining a sense of resolution or finality
Got that feelin' that we're in yesterday
Experience the sensation that we are reliving the past
Tomorrow's not far away
The future is approaching soon
Run
Escape or flee from the current situation
We'll run somewhere good
We will go to a place that brings us joy or positivity
Be just fine just like we should
We will be content and satisfied as we should be
A new chapter in our book
A fresh and exciting phase or period in our lives
Miss these streets, we'll be
We will yearn for or feel nostalgia towards these familiar streets
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: KENNETH RHINE, LIZ DURIEAUX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@traceywhitney1272
I LOVE THIS CHORUS!! It always brings tears to my eyes.
"We are people, of the mighty
Mighty people of the sun
In our heart lies all the answers
To the truth you can't run from..." ❤️❤️❤️🎵🎶
@pattifanalwayz7388
My still plays this and so do I
@ciaartin2221
@traceywhitney1272 🎶Ahhhh. . . Yes sir!!!! Hoo hoo....Hoo hoo!!🎶
@Bruceleekungfoo
Amén!!
@keepgrindingup7661
Speaking the truth
@gypsylotusblossom777
EWF one of the greatest groups ever! Every album could be listened to all the way through on both sides without having to skip a song. Every song was a masterpiece, from the mighty EWF🫡 💯 🔥🫶🙏 they some bad boys!👏👏👏👏😎
@gmcg923
I'm a 52 year old white guy. I listened to punk in the 1980"s. I also developed a heathy respect for funk. This is funked out!
@geraldsarver3790
R.I.P Maurice. you left us with your legacy. I pray we don't disappoint. because you didn't disappoint us. love you. ALWAYS!
@margaretsmith4439
Love ..
@karensingleton2155
Forever
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