It was an encounter at Hawley's Sheffield home that led the longtime collaborator out of the shadows. Impressed by a home demo of his songs, both Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Steve Mackey urged Hawley to head into the studio and begin work on his first solo release. 2000's eponymous mini album encouraged Hawley to return to the studio once more. In 2001 Late Night Final, named after the cry of vendors selling the Sheffield Star evening newspaper on the streets of the city, was released to positive reviews from the press, if unspectacular sales. Two years later Hawley released Lowedges, another Sheffield reference, this time to the curiously named suburb of the city that had so entranced the young Hawley when he had seen it on the destination board of a bus. NME called Lowedges the "first great album of 2003" and it topped an end of year poll held by Virgin Radio.
In 2004 Hawley signed to Mute Records, a division of the giant EMI. Legal wrangling delayed Cole's Corner, Hawley's fourth release, until September 2005. Again Hawley mines the theme of his beloved home city, this time referencing the location where courting lovers meet. Cole's Corner eventually gained a nomination for the acclaimed Mercury Prize in 2006.
Hawley's work as a session musician and producer remains in high demand. After contributing towards her eponymous 2004 release, Hawley also supported Nancy Sinatra on her European tour in 2005. In the past, Hawley has also worked with artists as diverse as New York's A Girl Called Eddy, All Saints (he played the guitar solo on their cover of "Under the Bridge"), Nellee Hooper's soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet and with Jarvis Cocker's Relaxed Muscle project.
Aside from his solo and session work, Hawley occasionally tours with The Feral Cats, a side project that enables him to explore his interest in rockabilly music.
Possibly due to his aforementioned rockabilly interest, Hawley once auditioned for the role as guitarist in the rockabilly-inclined Morrissey's band.
Fiercely proud of his working class upbringing, Hawley recently described himself as "jurassic labour" in response to a question about the New Labour project. He lives in Sheffield, with his wife and children and is an avid Sheffield Wednesday supporter.
In 2007 Hawley released a new studio album, Lady's Bridge (the title refers to a bridge Hawley regulary crosses in his native Sheffield) again to much critical acclaim.
Hawley's album Truelove's Gutter was released in September 2009 and followed that October by a UK nationwide tour. The album was nominated for, and won the Mojo record of the year.
Following the success of his award-winning, hugely acclaimed 2009 album 'Truelove's Gutter', Richard Hawley will release his sixth studio album, 'Standing At The Sky's Edge' - his first for new label Parlophone - on 7th May.
Recorded at Sheffield's Yellow Arch Studio in 2011, 'Standing At The Sky's Edge' marks a seismic shift in direction for Hawley. The album is a euphoric, sonic assault on the senses, channelling elements of psychedelia, space rock and ragas with heavy riffs and raw, visceral guitar solos - as well as more familiar, tender moments - which will surprise Hawley's fans and peers alike.
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It's Over Love
Richard Hawley Lyrics
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And all those pointless tears
They're over love
And all those wasted days
Are leading us to say
It's over love
It's over love
It's over love
And all those pointless fears
And all those wasted years
They're over love
And all those wasted days
Are leading us to say
It's over love
It's over love
It's over love
It's over love
It's over love
It's over love
The lyrics of Richard Hawley's "It's Over Love" capture the aftermath of a failed relationship, as the singer reflects on the "wasted years," "pointless tears," and "wasted days" that have led to the realization that it's time to move on. The repetition of the phrase "it's over love" underscores the finality of the decision, and the emphasis on the word "over" suggests a sense of closure and resolution. The use of the word "pointless" to describe both tears and fears indicates a sense of regret and futility, perhaps implying that the relationship was doomed from the start.
The song's somber tone is matched by the slow and mournful melody, which features Hawley's distinctive baritone crooning over a simple acoustic guitar accompaniment. The stripped-down musical arrangement underscores the emotional weight of the lyrics, allowing the singer's introspective musings to take center stage. Ultimately, "It's Over Love" is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship, a reminder that even though moving on can be painful, it may be necessary in order to find true happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
And all those wasted years
The years that were spent in vain and futile endeavors
And all those pointless tears
The tears that were shed without any genuine purpose or value
They're over love
All those years and tears are now done with, related to love
And all those wasted days
The days that went by without any actual accomplishment
Are leading us to say
The days have resulted in us reaching a conclusion
It's over love
We are done with love and moving on
It's over love
The idea that we once had of love is no longer relevant
It's over love
We are ending the love we had and moving forward
It's over love
Our relationship is over, and we no longer need love
And all those pointless fears
The fears that were baseless and served no shrewd purpose
It's over love
We are done with love, and nothing can change that
It's over love
Our relationship has come to an abrupt end, and nothing can fix it
It's over love
We are asserting our decision to end things and move on
It's over love
Love has ended for us, and we need a change
It's over love
Our relationship has come to a natural and definitive conclusion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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