The band's members have included Garçe (vocals), Tristan Garel-Funk (who went on to form The Snake Corps) (guitar), Tony McGuinness (now part of the trance trio Above & Beyond) (Guitar), Cliff Silver (bass), Ian Gibson (bass), David Wood (keyboards and saxophone), Juliet Sainsbury (keyboards) and Nigel Pollard (drums & percussion) Will Hicks (keyboards).
The original line up produced two albums, Epic Garden Music and Feeding the Flame, but split up in 1984 on the verge of commercial success unfortunately. They returned in 1987 after a personnel change and released The Mirror Test album. There followed the albums Headland and Treehouse Poetry before the demise of Midnight Music and then later Melting in the Fullness of Time on Voight-Kampff Records. E-mail From Eternity, a 'best of' compilation was released in 1996.
Sad Lovers & Giants are currently writing and recording a new album and are playing live dates around Europe.
Art
Sad Lovers and Giants Lyrics
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At an art exhibit on memory lane
You wore those bells we found on Champs-Élysées
Framed like the golden masters
Forgotten all these years
Pouring like rain
A truth that appears
Oh, the genius of pain
Pouring like rain
'Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
Words we had to describe the same feeling
Now without a meaning
'Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
Looking at a hole in the ceiling
I, I
I, I watched the movie of you today
Silver screen
Adapted from my thoughts on Broadway
You saved the world
We lived in such harmony
Blockbuster sales in twelve countries
Remembered all these years
Falling like rain
A truth that appears
Oh, the genius of pain, oh
'Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
Words we had to describe the same feeling
Now without a meaning
'Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
Looking at a hole in the ceiling
The lyrics of Sad Lovers and Giants' song "Art" explore the power of memory and the monumental impact that the past can have on the present. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a picture that they saw of a person at an art exhibit, depicting a moment from their past when they were together. The imagery in the song is particularly evocative, as the person in the picture is described as wearing bells that were found on Champs-Élysées and being framed like the golden masters. The singer goes on to reflect on the way that time changes our perceptions of the past, noting that certain truths may only become clear in hindsight.
As the song progresses, the singer's thoughts turn to a movie that they watched, which was based on their memories of their time together. The movie is described as a blockbuster hit in twelve countries, underscoring the wide appeal of the story being told. However, despite the fact that the movie was a success, the singer is haunted by the feeling that their memories have lost some of their original meaning. The song ends with the singer lying on their back, looking up at a hole in the ceiling. This image is symbolic of the way that the past can feel like a weight that is crushing us, limiting our ability to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I saw a picture of you today
I stumbled upon a photograph of you today.
At an art exhibit on memory lane
It was at an exhibition that focused on nostalgia.
You wore those bells we found on Champs-Élysées
You were wearing those bells we discovered during our trip to Champs-Élysées.
Framed like the golden masters
The photograph was displayed with an ornate frame like classical paintings.
Forgotten all these years
It had been lost and not thought about for years.
Pouring like rain
The emotions brought forth by the memory flooded in like a downpour.
A truth that appears
The memory brought about an unexpected revelation.
Oh, the genius of pain
The realization is painful yet insightful.
Without a name
The complex emotions are hard to define or put into words.
Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
The feeling is so strong it leaves me debilitated.
Words we had to describe the same feeling
We used to have words to describe this feeling together.
Now without a meaning
But now those words have lost their significance.
Looking at a hole in the ceiling
I now find myself lying down, staring at a hole in the ceiling.
I, I watched the movie of you today
Another memory of you came to mind – as though watching a movie.
Silver screen
The vivid memory felt like a Hollywood movie.
Adapted from my thoughts on Broadway
It was loosely based on my thoughts and daydreams of you.
You saved the world
You played the artist, saving the world.
We lived in such harmony
The version of us presented in the memory lived in perfect harmony.
Blockbuster sales in twelve countries
The memory was so strong and captivating that it impacted many people across the globe, much like a blockbuster movie.
Remembered all these years
The memory had been kept alive and remembered throughout the years.
Falling like rain
The feeling of nostalgia falls upon me like rain.
A truth that appears
The memories seem to reveal a hidden truth or symbolism.
Oh, the genius of pain, oh
The realization is both brilliant and agonizing.
Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
The pain and intensity of the memories leave me immobilized.
Words we had to describe the same feeling
There used to be words that we could use to articulate this shared experience.
Now without a meaning
But now those words hold no significance or meaning.
Cause I'm on my back, on my back again
I am left in this state of emotional turmoil.
Looking at a hole in the ceiling
Feeling empty, I lie down and find myself gazing up at the hole in the ceiling.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAYAM DOOSTZADEH, ERIC CANNATA, FRANCOIS COMTOIS, SAMEER GADHIA, JOHN TILLEY
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