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.
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Paul Weller Lyrics
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Give us all the beam we need
Like electric light
In a ballroom scene
Going one x one
Shed your chains
To earth like dew and all remain
As you slip into another dream
Don't fear not
Not where you tread
Fear only the lies you're fed
Head that sign
For all of us who wait in line
Waiting for the words to rhyme
Bringing on a brand new day
Don't fear not
Not where you tread
Fear only the lies you're fed
So dance little dancer
Like you've never danced before
It's just a moment
We're going through
This is the new dance that we do
So sing little brother
And turn on everyone
Lift are spirits high
To a place we need to find
Share your dreams
Give us all the beam we need
Like electric light
In a ballroom scene
Going one on one
Shed your chains
To earth like dew and all remain
Forever in another vein
Going on one on one
The lyrics to Paul Weller's song "Going One x One" seem to be an encouragement to not be afraid to dream, break free from the chains that hold us back, and find a place where we belong. The first verse calls for sharing our dreams and beaming with an electric light that lights up a ballroom scene. This metaphor signifies a place of gathering where people come together and connect through music and dance. Going one by one further emphasizes the individual journey we all take towards our own dreams and desires.
The second verse talks about shedding our chains like dew and remaining in another vein, indicating a transformation into something new and refreshing. There should be no fear in this transformation, only fear of believing the lies we're fed. The last verse calls for singing and dancing as if it's the first time and lifting spirits up to find a place of belonging. This reinforces the idea of music and dance being a gateway to new experiences and finding connections with others.
Overall, the song is a reminder to pursue our dreams and take risks without fear of judgment or failure. It encourages us to embrace our individual journeys and find community through music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Share your dreams
Encourage others to share their aspirations and desires
Give us all the beam we need
Provide the inspiration and motivation required to achieve greatness
Like electric light
With the brightness and energy of a lightbulb
In a ballroom scene
Amidst the glamour and sophistication of a formal gathering
Going one x one
Individually, step-by-step, and without distraction
Shed your chains
Liberate yourself from psychosocial constraints
To earth like dew and all remain
Become grounded and humble, but never lose hope
Forever in another vein
Permanently shifting to a new and refreshing perspective
As you slip into another dream
Allow yourself to escape reality and explore your imagination
Don't fear not
Do not be afraid
Not where you tread
Not the path you choose
Fear only the lies you're fed
Be wary of deceptive and manipulative narratives
Head that sign
Follow the guidance and indications given
For all of us who wait in line
For those of us patiently anticipating our turn
Waiting for the words to rhyme
Waiting for the proper moment and conditions to align
Bringing on a brand new day
Initiating a new and transformative era
So dance little dancer
Move your body and express yourself joyfully
Like you've never danced before
With enthusiasm and without inhibitions
It's just a moment
This experience is temporary and fleeting
We're going through
We are experiencing a shared sense of transition
This is the new dance that we do
This is a fresh and unique way of expressing ourselves
So sing little brother
Express yourself through vocals, brother
And turn on everyone
Inspire and captivate everyone within earshot
Lift are spirits high
Elevate our collective morale and outlook
To a place we need to find
To a destination that satisfies our needs and aspirations
Going on one on one
Individually and without distraction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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@75zoran
You do something to me
Something deep inside
I'm hanging on the wire
For love I'll never find
You do something wonderful
Chase it all away
Mixing my emotions
Throws me back again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
I'm waiting for my change
I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
Said I'm waiting for the change
Oh, I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
You do something to me
Somewhere deep inside
Hoping to get close to you
A peace I cannot find
Dancing through the fire, yeah
Just to catch a flame
Just to get close to
Just close enough
To tell you that...
You do something to me
Something deep inside
@Ana_D.C.
@@MrBluesboy21, excuse me, but you are a little confused, and you contradict yourself. Look...
If you identify only love and happiness with romantic songs, you're totally wrong...
In the XVIII century, an amazing movement called 'Romanticism' was created, and spread to Art (Music is Art too).
For example, the visionary novel (and ahead of its time) 'Frankenstein' written by Mary Shelley is 100% full of tragedy BUT is 100% romantic at the same time because is a 'Romanticism' novel.
. Britannica: Romanticism movement —>
https://www.britannica.com/art/Romanticism
. BBC: Differences between Romance and Romanticism —> https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06d2j1w
Another example is this Paul Weller's song. Full of passion, love, nostalgia and tragedy at the same time. So, for that reason is 100% a romantic song ('Romanticism' Poem) because it's exactly all what you said in your comment.
Passion, love, tragedy, nostalgia, sadness, memories, longing, melancholy are also part of the 'Romanticism' movement and romantic songs too.
@chrino21
I’ve done a lot of things in my life, but THE moment I cherish the most, that makes me glad I was born, is a two-hour conversation I had with Paul Weller in a crowded bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan on his birthday in 1982. Very, very cool guy.
@petraanna9272
WTF,NEID!!!
@kennan6616
I am so jealous.
@siaraddy7219
And I was talking to Elvis in a chippy on his Birthday
@tonemc6047
@@siaraddy7219 Costello ?
@beccasardon2935
wow!! soooo lucky
@simonmcgarry4049
Paul Weller has got some kind of energy in him , I hope he cherishes it and protects it carefully and never lets anything or anyone cause it to diminish.
@lillyjones5549
yes i believe he does too, The fact that you know that loss, is deep. I know that loss also, but i am gaining it back, not in the same way as before but in other artistic talents. ;-)
@Brownalebelly
You can tell a song is a great one when there is just one singer and a guitar and it still hits your soul. Brilliant.
@brianbeveney339
Also, when you listen and your hairs start to stand on their ends! He has got soul! I'm close to shedding tears maaan!