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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Valentine
Richard Hawley Lyrics
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Sing me a lullaby, 'cause I'm sleepy
I'm scared you don't need me anymore
Bring me to the light of the morning
Take me through this night till the dawning
Oh, I see a warning in yours eyes
Don't need no roses
'Cause it just take me back in time, no, no
Now you're not here
Hold me just tonight, sleep will tend me
Save me from lonely hours, there's so many
I won't get any sleep tonight
And don't need no valentines, no, no
Don't need no roses
'Cause it just take me back in time, no, no
Now you're not here anymore, not anymore
Don't need no valentines, no, no
Don't need no roses
'Cause it just take me back in time, no, no
When you left me lonely
And I won't drink no aged wine, no, no
Now you're not here anymore, not anymore
Not anymore, not anymore
The lyrics to Richard Hawley's song "Valentine" evoke a sense of longing and fear of loss in a relationship. With lines like "Hold me in your arms, may they keep me" and "Bring me to the light of the morning, take me through this night till the dawning," the singer is seeking comfort and reassurance from their partner. However, there's also the sense that the singer is afraid that their partner might not need them anymore. The warning in their eyes is a sign of this fear and suggests that they might be pulling away.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the singer doesn't need valentines or roses because they just remind them of a time when their partner was there, and now they're not. The final lines of the song state that the singer won't drink aged wine now that their partner is gone. This could be interpreted as a symbol of the fact that things that were once enjoyable are now tainted with memories of the lost relationship.
Overall, "Valentine" is a poignant exploration of the fear of losing a relationship and the memories that linger even after it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me in your arms, may they keep me
The singer is seeking comfort and security from the person they are addressing, hoping to be held close and kept safe.
Sing me a lullaby, 'cause I'm sleepy
The singer asks the other person to soothe and calm them with a lullaby, indicating a desire for childlike care and attention.
I'm scared you don't need me anymore
The singer expresses their fear and vulnerability, worrying that the person they address may have lost interest in them or moved on.
Bring me to the light of the morning
The artist asks to be led towards a brighter, more hopeful future, suggesting that they may feel lost or stuck in the present.
Take me through this night till the dawning
The artist pleads to be guided through a period of darkness and uncertainty until the light of the morning emerges, indicating a need for support and guidance.
Oh, I see a warning in yours eyes
The singer acknowledges a perceived warning or signal of impending danger or rejection in the look they see in the other person's eyes.
We don't need no valentines, no, no
The singer rejects the conventional symbols of love and affection, suggesting that they may not need grand gestures or displays of romance to feel loved.
Don't need no roses
The artist continues to reject traditional symbols of love and affection, indicating a desire for more authentic and personal forms of connection and intimacy.
'Cause it just take me back in time, no, no
The artist implies that traditional symbols of romance, like roses and Valentine's Day, are not relevant or helpful in moving forward and may only remind them of past disappointments.
Now you're not here
The artist acknowledges the absence of the person they are addressing, implying that their presence would be the most meaningful and valuable form of love and comfort.
Hold me just tonight, sleep will tend me
The singer again seeks comfort and security in the embrace of the person they address, suggesting that sleep will come more easily with their presence and care.
Save me from lonely hours, there's so many
The artist expresses their loneliness and need for companionship, implying that they feel overwhelmed and lost without the other person's presence and support.
I won't get any sleep tonight
The singer implies that their worries and anxieties will keep them awake and restless, indicating that they need reassurance and comfort to find peace.
When you left me lonely
The singer references the pain and sadness they feel when they are without the person they are addressing, implying that their absence is the source of their loneliness and distress.
And I won't drink no aged wine, no, no
The singer refuses to celebrate or indulge in expensive or fancy things, implying that they do not equate material wealth or luxury with true love or connection.
Now you're not here anymore, not anymore
The artist repeats the idea of the other person's absence, emphasizing the pain and loss they feel as a result of their departure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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Hold me in your arms may they keep me
Sing me a lullaby cos I'm sleepy
I'm scared you don't need me anymore
Bring me to the light of the morning
And take me through this night till the dawning
Oh I see a warning in your eyes
And I don't need no Valentines no no
Don't need no roses
Cos they just take me back in time no no
Now you're not here
Hold me just tonight sleep will tend me
Save me from lonely hours there's so many
And I won't get any sleep tonight
And I don't need no Valentines no no
Don't need no roses
They just take me back in time no no
Now you're not here anymore
Not anymore
And I don't need no Valentines no no
Don't need no roses
Cos they just take me back in time no no
To when you loved me only
And I won't drink no aged wine no no
Now you're not here anymore
Not anymore
Not anymore
Not anymore
@lorenacastano3784
Vidrio empañado me acerco menos estrellas
Estrellas y luces de ciudad
Meterse duro con las srogas o ellas se meten duro contigo
Montana r city from italy
Lo bueno para superar la ausencia de lo bueno o malo malo
Lloro o canto lo q puedo
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Chulet is on in old town
@josuegueggboi
Dejar room pa ficcin y. Creatividad mas real y valida
Como el angel reaching higher sorado de torre en paris
Y la estrella de arriba
O la nubebpero esa es mas aburrida
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Mismo thought de bus pero revisited
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@ScratchcardsWithScotty
Richard is one of the most underrated Artists of the 21st Century
❤
@mersiannaelf2126
to me he is a 10 and to some of us who taste good music, quality not quantity!
@ScratchcardsWithScotty
@@mersiannaelf2126
I agree ☝️ 100 percent
@romeoporkka3612
You sir, stole words right out of my mouth, you are absolutely correct in that statement, underrated.
@ScratchcardsWithScotty
@@romeoporkka3612
Hi there 👋😀
The likes of Ed Sheeran and Adele get all the adulation but this guy could go toe to toe with them on any stage in world and hold his own.
@romeoporkka3612
@@ScratchcardsWithScotty I wholeheartedly agree with your statement. Let's keep sharing his amazing art and spread the word, let's try to make him more famous, he is by far underrated.
@ashanson9926
Never thought I'd say this but thank you Spotify for adding this song onto a playlist of mine.
Heard the name but OMG what an amazing vocal performance. Looking forward to receiving a couple Richard Hawley albums today
@mollyhatchet4807
Pure perfection.....Mr Hawley touches your heart and soul.....
@yagolopez6186
Richard, one of the best musicians of the 21 century and one of the more ignored for the mass media and the masses. Real music. Stupids keep out lol
@mariacveneziano9858
I agree! This man is brilliant real music, real emotion. I just discovered him now!