Much like the music contained within, the musical genesis of 'Poet The Dreamer' has been far from typical of the path trodden by most young Liverpool musicians. Or indeed, any modern British musicians. Neville cut his teeth not in the traditional dingy gig venues, but in working men's clubs, bars and cruise liners, and in a succession of big bands. This though, did not satisfy the young troubadour, and he returned home in search of something more personal, something musically deeper. He formed a friendship with some of Liverpool's most famous modern sons - The Coral - whose influence and encouragement to write led to a fresh batch of songs and a new, confident direction. Now, only now, Neville Skelly is ready.
The songs on 'Poet & The Dreamer' are drawn from over two decades of writing and are therefore, as you might expect, both varied and strong. The album takes the listener far from its performer's native Liverpool, placing its audience in a lush, melancholy soundtrack of their own imagination. Lap steel guitar glides next to gently strummed acoustic guitars, capturing a languid world-weary beauty. And above all of this, characterising these beautiful songs sits Skelly's winter dream of a voice. Conjuring a world of Cash and Sinatra filtered through a McCartney-esque ear for melody, these are songs which sound lived in, grown rather than simply written. It is testament to the writing on 'Poet and The Dreamer' that original songs like 'Will She Hold Another' (co-written with James Skelly) hold their own next to imaginative covers, like the audacious take on Eleanor Rigby, which is given a dream-like stamp all of Skelly's own.
Favourable reactions have already been forthcoming from MOJO magazine, Ian Broudie and a man you might know by the name of Noel Gallagher. Shortly, it will be your turn to sing his praises. Because make no mistake, Poet & The Dreamer is a simply classic record that will stand the test of time.
Hamish Macbain (NME)
Mother Nature's Son
Neville Skelly Lyrics
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Mother Nature's son
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
Sit beside a mountain stream
See her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
Mother Nature's son
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
Mother Nature's son.
The lyrics of Neville Skelly's song Mother Nature's Son are simple yet have a deep meaning. The song speaks about the connection between humans and nature. The opening line 'Born a poor young country boy, Mother Nature's son' can be interpreted in many ways, but primarily it illustrates how humans are born into nature, and they are dependent on it for their survival. It also indicates that all human beings are equal in the eyes of nature, regardless of their wealth or social status.
The second verse emphasises the beauty of nature, as the singer sits beside a mountain stream, listening to its music. This line portrays how nature provides solace to humans and how it's a source of inspiration for music and art. Finally, in the third verse, the singer describes how he finds comfort in the fields of grass, and the flowers swaying to the music of nature. This verse accentuates how humans are part of nature and how they find inner peace by being closer to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Born a poor young country boy
I was born into a circumstance where I had very little economic or social advantage as a young boy from the countryside.
Mother Nature's son
I am a child of and have a deep respect for the natural world.
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
I spend all day seated, composing tunes and performing them for anyone who would listen.
Sit beside a mountain stream
I position myself beside a serene mountain stream.
See her waters rise
I observe as the stream's waters gradually begin to climb.
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
I captivate myself with the lovely sound of the water movements as it flows over the stones.
Find me in my field of grass
I can be located surrounded by a vast spread of flourishing greenery.
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
The blooming flowers move freely in the field, combining to create a calming melody underneath the sun's rays.
Mother nature's son.
Once again, I emphasize my natural roots and my affinity for the living world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON LUCIEN
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