Neatly described as one of the world's best-kept secrets, Blake has released five studio albums, a sountrack to french movie "Presque Rien" and a live album recorded with an orchestra at Cirque Royale in Brussels.
In February 2005 Blake received a gold disc for two songs he co-wrote with Marco Sabiu for French icon Francoise Hardy. The album also won a French grammy.
Blake also had two songs featured in the movie "Trois Petites Filles", directed by Cannes award winning director, Jean-Loup Hubbert. He has collaborated with French Top 20 artist, Emilie Simon, performing a duet and scoring the choral arrangements.
Perry Blakes sixth studio album 'Canyon Songs' will be released in spring 2007. It's quite a departure from previous work with a strong melancholic country flavour.
Official website : www.perryblake.com
The Hunchback of San Francisco
Perry Blake Lyrics
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Now you'll have to use kindness to fight
It's just like asbestos, it sticks to your skin
It burns within
Luck is a hunchback, travelling light
With rags and transistors to hold up the sky
Drink to the hearts that san francisco stole
'cause I'm a lonely man
And you're a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
If you make vegas, leave on the lights
I want to see your expression change
Hatred will take you to unknown heights
Drink slow
'cause I'm a lonely man
And you're a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
The lyrics to Perry Blake's song "The Hunchback of San Francisco" are a haunting meditation on loneliness, isolation, and the power of kindness. The opening lines describe the breaking of the silence of night, signaling a new day and a fresh start. However, the singer acknowledges that in order to make it through the day, they will need to use kindness to fight against whatever challenges come their way. The metaphor of asbestos is used to describe the stickiness and burning intensity of this fight, suggesting that being resilient in the face of hardship requires tough skin and endurance.
The main metaphor of the song is introduced in the second verse with the lines "Luck is a hunchback, traveling light / With rags and transistors to hold up the sky." Here, luck is personified as a physical being, carrying only the bare essentials to survive and sustain itself, while bearing the weight of the sky on its shoulders. The singer then raises a toast to the hearts that San Francisco has stolen, acknowledging the city's reputation for capturing the hearts and minds of dreamers and misfits alike.
As the song progresses, the singer admits to their own loneliness and that of their companion, declaring that "it's a lonely world" and encouraging them to drink slow. In the final lines, the singer speaks directly to their companion, urging them to leave on the lights in Vegas so that they can see their expression change, acknowledging the unpredictability of life and the way that hatred can drive people to strange and unknown heights.
Overall, "The Hunchback of San Francisco" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the human experience of isolation and the power of connection and empathy to help us through even the toughest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning has broken the silence of night
The beginning of a new day has ended the quiet of darkness.
Now you'll have to use kindness to fight
Being gentle and compassionate is the way to overcome struggles.
It's just like asbestos, it sticks to your skin
The pain of hardship and suffering becomes a permanent part of your being.
It burns within
The agony and distress are felt deeply and intensely.
Luck is a hunchback, travelling light
Fortune is unpredictable and fleeting, constantly moving and changing.
With rags and transistors to hold up the sky
We rely on simple things to carry us through the unpredictability of life.
Drink to the hearts that san francisco stole
Raise a glass to the people who have had their hearts captured by the beauty and spirit of San Francisco.
But drink slow
Take your time and savor the moment.
'cause I'm a lonely man
I am a solitary person.
And you're a lonely girl
You also experience loneliness and isolation.
And it's a lonely world
The world can be a cold, desolate place.
If you make vegas, leave on the lights
If you travel to Las Vegas, don't turn off the lights because I want to see your reactions and emotions.
I want to see your expression change
I desire to witness how you respond and react in different circumstances.
Hatred will take you to unknown heights
Extreme hostility and animosity can lead to unexpected outcomes.
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@JamesBrown-lo8uf
Love your work ,well done perry
@mcgoooooo
New album out soon James! ; )
@doraki7
Το πρωτοακουσα σημερα ειναι ΘΕΙΚΟ δεν εχω λογια....το λατρευω....σου βγαζει απειρα συναισθηματα αυτο το τραγουδι!!!!!! Ποθο,θυμο,λυπη....ολα μαζι!( εμενα τουλαχιστον!)
@billystar1306
I just included it in one of my lists titled 'The World needs more Perry Blake'..
Thank you so much for the upload.
@moniquecavard745
j'adore ce chanteur irlandais sa voix, ses chansons et il est beau et il est classe!
@frixosfrixoy1756
we-greeks-have a very good taste in terms of music ! that's truth. the only problem we have is our bad choises of polititians...:)
@skuloprionhs
πολλους ελληνες βλεπω!φοβερός καλλιτέχνης
@annafyta
Yes Probably... As a Greek, I take this as a compliment :-)
@annafyta
It happens, common sense... A Greek radio station airs it, some fans like it and search for it -where else? youtube- and here they hoard. Unless they discover it by chance like myself. What do you think?
@ruichicau78
@JoHnNyDePp2137 Probably the Greeks have good taste in terms of music :)