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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Time Will Bring You Winter
Richard Hawley Lyrics
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Where nothing seems to spin outside the space that's in your head
You are so dark and the space in your heart is so black
You think you look forward but really you are looking back
Time has made a change
Darkness comes around me every time I hear your name
You are so dark and the space in your heart is so black
You think you look forward but really you are looking back
Time has made a change
Your young and you should make light of it
There's no time cos you could get lost in it
Time has changed
Time, time, time has made a change
Has made a change
Time has made a change
In Richard Hawley's song "Time Will Bring You Winter," the lyrics appear to paint a bleak picture of the present, a memory of the past, and a warning for the future. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been contemplating someone's words, words that idealize a closed-off reality. This person seems stuck in their own thoughts to the point where nothing else matters, as nothing seems to be moving around them but they only within themselves. The "darkness" and "blackness" of their heart implies the negative impact of these thoughts and emotions. The chorus emphasizes that time has made a change and this person and their thoughts are a reminder of the past, which potentially could be a heavy burden to deal with. The repeated lyrics, "time has made a change," imply that change is the only way forward and that the singer has been forced to accept this.
The second verse continues this theme of darkness and describes the person as someone who tiptoes around, feigning politeness, while the singer sees through it, recognizing that there is no change, only the same darkness within them. With the additional line, "your young and you should make light of it," Hawksley is relating to youth that time is fleeting and it is important to not wasted. He urges the young person to not get stuck in their own head, but to live in the present and make the most of their youth.
Overall, "Time Will Bring You Winter" seems to be a warning that clinging to one's own thoughts and memories can be harmful, and that it's important to move forward, to accept the changes that time brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been thinking about the chosen words you said
Recently, I have been mulling over the specific words you spoke
Where nothing seems to spin outside the space that's in your head
It appears that nothing rotates beyond the confines of your mind
You are so dark and the space in your heart is so black
Your demeanor is gloomy and the emotions in your heart are grim
You think you look forward but really you are looking back
You believe you are progressing, but in fact, you are living in the past
Darkness comes around me every time I hear your name
Every time I hear your name, a feeling of negativity overwhelms me
You tiptoe so politely but to me it's just the same
Your polite actions hold little significance to me
Your young and you should make light of it
You are youthful and should not dwell on the issue
There's no time cos you could get lost in it
It is vital to take action immediately, or one runs the risk of being consumed by the problem
Time, time, time has made a change
The passage of time has caused a transformation
Has made a change
A change has occurred
Time has made a change
The progression of time has brought about a shift
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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yaron be'ery
love the new overdriven songs, great atmosphere...
Lady Ghostington
Wonderful track. Great to wake up and start the day to.
Deedee 60
WOW. I just heard this on Bbc6music!! It's gorgeous. Really lovely. A kinda 60s psychedelic vibe.
paperclip95
Omg same
Stephen Moynes
me too on bbc last sunday...
Franc Salas
that guitar sounds so shoegaze, like the BRMC ......love it!!!!!!!!!1
Zala Makovec
I used to listen over and over this song approaching location on "Na jami 7",5th floor, Ljubljana, Slovenia, where.....
Zala and Martina are the same person.
Eddy Bamyasi
Loving this guitar wig out - very different to his usual work
Eddy Bamyasi
I'd feel a bit sorry for the folks going to see him live during this tour expecting Coles Corner!
gigimc
gorgeous...