Ralph Myerz was once known as DJ Erlend Sellevold. Used to be a turntablist… Read Full Bio ↴Ralph Myerz was once known as DJ Erlend Sellevold. Used to be a turntablist that started to play in Bergen, Norway. In late nineties, he asked his friends Tarjei Strom and Thomas Lonnheim to join him on percusions. That show was unbelievably succesful! After that, addopting names from their favourite filmmakers (Russ Meyer and Jack Herren), they released first 12" - "A Special Morning". A year after that, "Nikita" became very popular (later on in Volkswagen commercial) and they finally compilled their work for Emperor Norton Records and then "A Specal EP". Their first album, "Special album" released in 2003, was followed by "Your new best friends" a year later and by their last release, "Sharp Knives & Loaded Guns" (2006).

My darling
Ralph Myerz Lyrics

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You had your chance, but you never called me
So I started to get cold
And to be tired of this little romance
Tired of fake diamonds, fake silver, fake gold.

You had your chance, but you didn't grab it
So I slowly slipped away
And I got tired of this little romance,

Tired of cheap flowers, cheap candy, cheap champagne.

But my darling,
I never wanted a fur coat or your cabriolet.
Cause, all I wanted
Was you to want me
And I wanted you to want me to stay.

You had your chance, but you never called me
So I started to get cold
And to be tired of this little romance
Tired of fake diamonds, fake silver, fake gold.

You had your chance, but you didn't grab it
So I slowly slipped away
And I got tired of this little romance,
Tired of cheap flowers, cheap candy, cheap champagne.

My darling,
I never wanted a fur coat or your cabriolet.
Cause, all I wanted
Was you to want me
And I wanted you to want me to stay.

But my darling,
I just wanted you to want me to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ralph Myerz's "My Darling" are about a failed romance where the singer had high hopes for a relationship, but the other person didn't reciprocate their feelings. They had given the other person plenty of chances to make a move, but they never did. As a result, the singer began to feel disillusioned with the relationship and all the fake gestures that came with it. They didn't want superficial gifts like fake diamonds or cheap flowers, and they didn't care about their partner's possessions like a fur coat or a cabriolet. Instead, all they wanted was for their love interest to want them and to want them to stay. The song is a sad reflection on unrequited love and the importance of genuine affection over material things.

The lyrics are full of images of cheap imitations of the real thing. The singer is tired of fake diamonds, fake silver, and fake gold. They are also tired of cheap flowers, cheap candy, and cheap champagne. These symbols represent the insincere gestures of the love interest, who is trying to win the singer's affections with empty tokens. It is notable that the singer doesn't care about wealth or status symbols. They only want to feel genuinely loved and desired. This message is underscored by the repetition of the refrain "But my darling, I just wanted you to want me to stay."

Overall, "My Darling" is a poignant lament about a relationship that didn't meet the singer's expectations. It highlights the importance of genuine feelings and desires over materialistic displays of affection. The song's bittersweet tone and catchy melody make it a standout track on Ralph Myerz's album.

Line by Line Meaning

You had your chance, but you never called me
You had an opportunity to show interest in me, but you did not pursue it, causing me to feel ignored and distant.

So I started to get cold
Your lack of response made me emotionally distant, uninterested, and detached from the situation.

And to be tired of this little romance
I began to feel exhausted and unfulfilled by our relationship, finding it insignificant and unimportant.

Tired of fake diamonds, fake silver, fake gold.
I grew tired of your insincere gestures and false displays of affection, realizing they were cheap and unauthentic.

You had your chance, but you didn't grab it
You had a window of opportunity to show that you cared, but you did not take advantage of it, leaving me to feel unimportant and unloved.

So I slowly slipped away
As a result of your lack of effort, I started to withdraw from the relationship and distance myself from you.

And I got tired of this little romance,
I grew bored and uninterested in our relationship, feeling as though it was unfulfilling and insignificant.

Tired of cheap flowers, cheap candy, cheap champagne.
Your cheap and insincere gestures and displays of affection were no longer enough to compensate for your lack of effort and interest in our relationship.

My darling,
Describing the person he's singing to as his loved one, showing a feeling of deep affection and care.

I never wanted a fur coat or your cabriolet.
Material possessions were never what I desired from you, as they were not what was important to me in our relationship.

Cause, all I wanted
The only thing I ever desired from you was for you to genuinely want me, to truly care for me and our relationship.

Was you to want me
I wanted you to show genuine desire and interest in me and our relationship, to see me as something valuable and worth investing in.

And I wanted you to want me to stay.
My true desire was for you to actively work to keep me close, to show that you wanted our relationship to continue and grow in strength.

But my darling,
A return to the theme of deep affection and fondness towards the person he is singing to.

I just wanted you to want me to stay
All I ever really wanted from you was for you to show that you cared enough about me and our relationship to actively work to keep me around, to want me enough to put in the effort and attention I deserved.

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Comments from YouTube:

@maxmoorhead7863

31w↑1

I heard this like 10 years ago, but forgot the artist and track name, just found it again and it's as awesome as ever.

@AndyBRGN

14y↑2

Great quality from some true talents. Peewee and Ralph Myerz on the production and Christine Sandtorv on the vocals. Can't believe this is music from my hometown. This is, well... I'm speechless...