Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Weller’s own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.
Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.
A Dream Reprise
Paul Weller Lyrics
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Soul
Soul
Soul
Soul
Soul...
The lyrics "Got to save my soul" repeated over and over again in Paul Weller's song A Dream Reprise, conveys a sense of desperation to preserve one's innermost self, one's identity and core beliefs. The repetition of the word 'soul' adds to the weight and gravity of the message. It signifies the importance and sacredness of the soul, a metaphor for the depth of our being. Perhaps, the singer is caught in a situation where his soul is at stake, and he must do everything in his power to save it. The song is a haunting reminder to cherish and protect our inner selves, to stay true to ourselves amidst the chaos of the world.
The song is presented as a reprise, a repeated musical piece with a slight variation, which is a motif in Paul Weller's album "On Sunset". The song is a part of "More" which is altogether a splendidly crafted suite of musical chapters, each flowing seamlessly into the next, building on the ones that came before it. A Dream Reprise is the final piece of the album that leaves the listener with a sense of reflection and contemplation. The song is carefully orchestrated with a mix of electronic, rock and soul music elements that work together to create a captivating soundscape. The music beautifully compliments the repetition of 'soul', creating a hypnotic effect that draws the listener into the song’s message.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to save my soul
I must find a way to preserve or redeem my inner being.
Soul
The essence of my being, which encompasses my emotions, thoughts, and spirituality.
Soul
A repeated emphasis on the importance of preserving and protecting one's inner self.
Soul
A reminder of the eternal nature of the inner self, which transcends physical existence.
Soul
A continued focus on the idea of the soul, highlighting its significance and value.
Soul...
A final repetition of the theme of the soul, emphasizing its paramount importance in the song and in life as a whole.
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