British singer-songwriter Nick Heyward has had a modestly successful solo c… Read Full Bio ↴British singer-songwriter Nick Heyward has had a modestly successful solo career after leaving new wave band Haircut 100, beginning with 'North Of A Miracle' (#10 U.K.). This 1983 album produced three U.K. top 20 hits in "Whistle Down The Wind" (#13), "Take That Situation" (#11), and "Blue Hat For A Blue Day" (#14). The first of which was Heyward's first solo work to make it big.

Heyward's second album, titled 'Postcards From Home', was released in 1986, spawning two further top U.K. 40 hits in "Love All Day" (#31) and "Warning Sign" (#25). Heyward's subsequent albums include 'I Love You Avenue' (1988), 'From Monday To Sunday' (1992), which landed Heyward an American radio hit with "Kite", and 'Tangled' (1995). Although his mainstream popularity has faded since the 80s, he continues to tour.

Caravan
Nick Heyward Lyrics

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Driving down to Camber Sands
With all the windows down
All your pleasures flourish
As they hit the ground

One of your loves was a caring, sharing person
They had a lot of love to give
But you don't really want to share no more

And they don't seem to really care
About the young idea

Caravan, caravan
You could tow the nicest man
Caravan, caravan
In your green and pleasant land
Don't you know she still loves to play The Jam?

Entertaining Mister Sailing
For the seventh time
Summer isn't easy
When it's only ten by nine
Oh, but they don't seem
To really care about the young idea

Caravan, caravan
You could tow the nicest man
Caravan, caravan
In your green and pleasant land
Don't you know she still loves to play The Jam?

Caravan, caravan
You could tow the nicest man
In your new caravan
You just love to play The Jam

Caravan, caravan, caravan, caravan
Tow my caravan

Overall Meaning

The song "Caravan" by Nick Heyward paints the vivid picture of a jaunty road trip driving down to Camber Sands with all the windows down. The verse alludes to the carefree nature of being out in the open, with all your pleasures flourishing as they hit the ground. The chorus, with its repeated reference to caravans and The Jam, adds an interesting layer to the interpretation of the song. The caravan, besides being a mobile home, can also be used as a metaphor for the journey of life, with all its twists and turns. The reference to The Jam, on the other hand, seems to indicate the singer's nostalgia for simpler times and happier memories associated with the past.

One of the main themes that emerge from the lyrics is a sense of disillusionment with relationships. The line that states, "One of your loves was a caring, sharing person / They had a lot of love to give / But you don't really want to share no more" suggests an unwillingness to compromise and a desire for independence. The reference to the "young idea" in both verses might also indicate a generational gap, where the singer feels alienated from the newer, younger generation.

Line by Line Meaning

Driving down to Camber Sands
Heading towards Camber Sands

With all the windows down
The car's windows are open

All your pleasures flourish
All the things you enjoy are thriving

As they hit the ground
As they are exposed to the world

One of your loves was a caring, sharing person
One of your former partners was generous and giving

They had a lot of love to give
They had plenty of love to offer

But you don't really want to share no more
But you no longer want to share

And they don't seem to really care
And they don't appear to mind

About the young idea
About new and fresh concepts

Caravan, caravan
Travel trailer, travel trailer

You could tow the nicest man
You could pull a friendly man along