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.
English Rose
Paul Weller Lyrics
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I will come back to my English rose
For no bonds can ever tempt me from she
I've sailed the seven seas,
Flown the whole blue sky.
But I've returned with haste
To where my love does lie.
I will come back to my English Rose
For nothing can ever tempt me from she.
I've searched the secret mists,
I've climbed the highest peaks
Caught the wild wind home
To hear her soft voice speak
No matter where I roam
I will come back to my English Rose
For no bonds can ever tempt me from she.
I've been to ancient worlds
I've scoured the whole universe
And caught the first train home
To be at her side.
No matter where I go
I will return to my English Rose
For no bonds, nothing and no-one can ever keep me from she
The song "English Rose" by Paul Weller is a beautiful tribute to a deeply beloved person. The song's lyrics express the singer's unwavering devotion to his English Rose. He states that no matter where he goes and what he experiences, nothing will ever tempt him away from her. Weller uses powerful metaphors to convey the depth of his love, for example, he's sailed the seven seas, flown the whole blue sky, climbed the highest peaks and searched the secret mists, yet he's always returned to his English Rose. The metaphorical journey of the song conveys the message that no matter what adventures he experiences in life, his heart always belongs to his beloved.
The song's deeply romantic lyrics are accompanied by beautiful, heartfelt music. The melody is slow-paced and melancholic, fitting perfectly with the emotional depth of the lyrics. The use of acoustic guitar gives the song a warm, organic sound that augments the message of love in the song.
"English Rose" was written by Paul Weller in 1991, and it was included in his album "Wild Wood." The song was an instant hit, and it remains one of Weller's most beloved songs. The song's timeless appeal lies in its universal themes of love, devotion, and the power of home.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter where I roam
I am always on the move but my heart is always with my English Rose.
I will come back to my English rose
No matter how far and wide I travel, I will always come back to my true love, my English Rose.
For no bonds can ever tempt me from she
No force or pressure can lead me away from my English Rose. My love for her is unbreakable.
I've sailed the seven seas,
I have traveled every ocean and experienced everything one can, but nothing compares to the love and affection of my English Rose.
Flown the whole blue sky.
I have flown in the sky, up above the clouds, and traveled to the ends of the earth, but still, my heart yearns for my beloved English Rose.
But I've returned with haste
Despite my many adventures, whenever I'm away and thinking of my English Rose, I always rush back to her as soon as I can.
To where my love does lie.
I return to my English Rose, where all my love and devotion resides.
I've searched the secret mists,
I have explored the mysterious and unknown in my travels, yet my mind always wanders back to my English Rose.
I've climbed the highest peaks
I have reached great heights and overcome many obstacles, but no hurdle could compare to the power of my love for my English Rose.
Caught the wild wind home
Whenever I'm away from my English Rose, I always find a way to return to her, just as I would ride the wind to get back to her side.
To hear her soft voice speak
The sound of her voice is like music to my ears, and hearing her speak fills my heart with an indescribable feeling of love and joy.
I've been to ancient worlds
I have traveled to far-off lands and explored ancient civilizations, but still, nothing could compare to the beauty and love of my English Rose.
I've scoured the whole universe
I have searched far and wide, explored every corner of the vast universe, but nothing could compare to the love that I have for my English Rose.
And caught the first train home
No matter where I went and how far away I was, I always found a way back to my English Rose as soon as I could, as if catching the first train home.
For no bonds, nothing and no-one can ever keep me from she
Nothing in this world could ever keep me from my beloved English Rose. My love for her is always strong, and I'll always find my way back to her no matter where I go or what I do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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The Shambling Unknown
In a world awash with musical crap of all kinds it is truly heartening to hear someone who is actually making an effort to create a thing of beauty.
Golfhammer
The surprise song on all mod cons, absolutely beautiful song.
Dave Hyam
The man is a genius. Just when I think a song couldn't get more perfect, the man pulls this version out of his musical magic bag. GENIUS
Mike Beer
A beautiful version of an amazing classic. Lovely work Paul.
RomanJohn Carlos
Gorgeous and stunning version! Thanks again brother!✊✊
Natasha stardust
Wow. Just heard this on the radio 🥰
Stegabite
The Rose shines even brighter going forward ❤️ thank you Paul Weller
Stephen Loughlin
Brilliant version of a classic song! Bravo 👏
aegian48
Amazing. No other words are needed.
darron guttery
Beautiful Paul. You just get better. Love you man x