Created in 1978 by Peter (vocals) and Del (vocals and guitar) in Peter's Dads garage in Peacehaven, Sussex, their early gigs were fun filled events with electrifying tunes and plenty of entertainment. Harmless humour of those early gigs was captured on their debut album, "Pissed And Proud". From those early gems, the Test Tubes just got better and better. The next crop of songs, "Jinx", "Blown Out Again" and "September" all featured on "The Mating Sounds Of South American Frogs", which stayed at number one for four months at the top of the independent charts. A US tour followed, climaxing with a 4,000 capacity sell out show at the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium.
The Test Tubes first US domestic release, "Soberphobia", is probably one of their finest moments. The use of keyboards and sax on some tracks may not have been what people expected but it worked a treat. The much sought after CDs "Cringe" and "The $Hit Factory" again proved the Test Tubes unpredictability in the early '90s.
The mid '90s saw the release of "Supermodels" and the departure from the band of originals 'Trapper' and 'Ogs' (bass and drums). The band brought in fresh blood:local heroes Rum and AD, on bass and drums respectively,joined to promote the 'Supermodels' album. The band then went on a 25 date tour of Germany, Holland and Switzerland.
On their 20th anniversary in 1998 the band flew to Germany to record the "Alien Pubduction" album, their first with AD and Rum. The band also undertook a massive US and Canadian tour that lasted five weeks, lots of UK gigs and of course the annual German Christmas tour.
Rum & AD quit in 1999 due to the punishing tour schedule. Paul 'H' Henrickson, known to the band and a Brighton stalwart, took over on bass and Dave 'Caveman' 'O'Brien' was soon added behind, and sometimes on top of, the drum kit . The band hit the road again with renewed vigour touring repeatedly throughout the UK, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, Australia, New Zealand and making an impact on the summer festival circuits.
In 2005, after a seven year hiatus in the studio, the band released "A Foot Full of Bullets", recorded at Ford Lane Studios, Ford, West Sussex. The album was definitely worth the long wait demonstrating a familiar core sound matched with smart self assurance gained from decades of experience. Storming on with characteristic vigour, the Test Tubes gained praise as "the best band of the weekend" (Lars Friedrickson) at the WASTED festival before closing the year with the annual German Xmas Tour 2005. A remix of "A Foot Full of Bullets" was produced with contributions from Campino (Die Toten Hosen) and Olga (The Toy Dolls) at the start of 2006. "For a Few Bullets More".
Peter and the Test Tube Babies continue to tour and perform at festivals across the globe and remain one of the best punk bands to come out of Europe. See them live if you ever get the chance and check they're gig listings for all the latest show news and events!!
When I Fall In Love
Peter and the Test Tube Babies Lyrics
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Here am I encased inside a hollow shell
Life began, then was done
Now I stare into a cold and empty well
The many sounds that meet our ears
The sights our eyes behold
Will open up our merging hearts
And feed our empty souls
I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever
Without despair we will share
And the joys of caring will not be replaced
What has been must never end
And with the strength we have won't be erased
When the truths of love are planted firm
They won't be hard to find
And the words of love I speak to you
Will echo in your mind
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
God surely answered my prayer
God surely answered by prayer
You know God surely answered my prayer
You know God surely answered my prayer
God always will answer your prayers
Believe in one who will answer my prayer
Thank you God
Come on, let's fall in love
You're the woman I've been waiting for
Come on, let's fall in love
You're the girl that I really adore
Come on, let's fall in love
The song "When I Fall in Love" by Peter and the Test Tube Babies is a melancholic ballad that deals with a broken heart and the hope of finding someone new to love. The first lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to having had shattered dreams and worthless years. He feels trapped inside a hollow shell, life has begun but it's already done, and he's left with nothing but the cold and empty well of his emotions. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the chorus, as the singer declares his belief that when he falls in love with someone new, it will be forever.
The second verse speaks of the power of love to heal and bring joy. The many sounds and sights that we encounter in life can open up our hearts and feed our souls, but they are not enough without someone to share them with. True love cannot be replaced, and what has been must never end. The singer is confident that his love will endure, and that the words he speaks to his new love will echo in her mind.
The final part of the song is a declaration of faith and gratitude to God for answering the singer's prayers and sending him someone to believe in again. The chorus is repeated, but this time it's addressed to the singer's new love, whom he invites to fall in love with him. The song ends on a hopeful and romantic note, as the singer finally finds the woman he's been waiting for and encourages her to fall in love with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Shattered dreams, worthless years
My dreams have been shattered and years have been wasted
Here am I encased inside a hollow shell
I feel isolated and empty
Life began, then was done
Life is short and fleeting
Now I stare into a cold and empty well
Now I feel hopeless and void of happiness
The many sounds that meet our ears
The diverse sounds in the world we hear
The sights our eyes behold
The varied sights we see in life
Will open up our merging hearts
Will open up our hearts to each other
And feed our empty souls
And nourish our inner selves
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I have faith that my love for you will be everlasting
Without despair we will share
We will share our love without hopelessness
And the joys of caring will not be replaced
The happiness of caring cannot be substituted
What has been must never end
Our love must never cease
And with the strength we have won't be erased
Our love will not waiver
When the truths of love are planted firm
When the foundations of love are secure
They won't be hard to find
They will be easy to recognize
And the words of love I speak to you
The words of love I will share with you
Will echo in your mind
Will resonate within you
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
I'm happy I have someone to believe in once more
God surely answered my prayer
I believe God answered my prayer
You know God surely answered my prayer
You know God heard and answered my prayer
God always will answer your prayers
God will always respond to your prayers
Believe in one who will answer my prayer
Believe in someone who will respond to your prayer
Thank you God
Expressing gratitude to God
Come on, let's fall in love
Let's embark on a romantic journey together
You're the woman I've been waiting for
You are the woman I have longed for
You're the girl that I really adore
You are the girl I deeply love
Come on, let's fall in love
Let's share a love that will last forever
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE WONDER, YVONNE WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rainmaker2212
So underrated ! I love this song ! Thanks for the upload. Cheers !
Naoczny2
Where's the clip? I have seen it only once in the archive Polish programme "Antystacja". The punk singer was in the T-shirt of Jason Donovan