Niblett grew up in Nottingham, England and chose her stage name in honour of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, the protagonist in Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She studied music and performance art at college, and also expresses an interest in astrology—explaining the title of her 2005 LP Kidnapped by Neptune, she says, "Neptune is this planet that everyone has in their chart. But for me, where Neptune is right now and has been for the past two years has been affecting my chart in a huge way. Neptune is kind of the musicians’ planet, it rules music."
Niblett has released three LPs, through the Secretly Canadian record company in North America and through Too Pure in the United Kingdom. Her first release was a split 7" single with Songs: Ohia in 2001. Shortly after this she released her first LP Sweet Heart Fever, recorded in Glasgow with drummer Kristian Goddard. Her follow-up release was a one-sided 10" EP, I Conjure Series, recorded live, where Niblett plays all the instruments herself. For the next two albums—2003's I Am and 2005's Kidnapped by Neptune—Niblett enlisted the help of producer Steve Albini. She is also featured in Peoria Lunch Box Blues on Magnolia Electric Co. (2003). 2007 saw the release of Niblett's fourth long player This Fool Can Die Now again featuring a rhythm section of Kristian Goddard & Chris Saligoe as well as Bonnie "Prince" Billy as guest vocalist on four of the albums duets. Her 5th LP The Calcination of Scout Niblett was released in 2010 through the Drag City label.
Niblett cites among her influences a number of grunge period bands, including Mudhoney, Sonic Youth and Nirvana, and in particular the guitar of Kurt Cobain. Her drumming technique, however, is inspired, she says, by a man who played at an open-mic night in Nottingham and would accompany himself on the drums while playing Beatles covers. This drumming technique has been a particularly distinctive feature of Niblett's records with Steve Albini, whose method is to place the drums centrally in the mix. A good example of Niblett's minimalist approach to songwriting is "Your Beat Kicks Back Like Death", included on I Am and as the B-side to "I'll Be a Prince". It consists solely of a drumbeat with a cheerfully delivered repeating lyric, "We're all gonna die!", eventually concluding, "We don't know when, We don't know how." Niblett names the song as a favourite. Also of note is her downbeat cover of the 1978 reggae hit Uptown Top Ranking, which Niblett released as a single after it became popular at live performances.
So Much Love to Do
Scout Niblett Lyrics
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I could die from never letting go
Don't doubt, momma's coming to ya
Her dreams have never felt nearer
It's coming after me
Cause I'm coming after you
Ah, there's so much love to do
That desire to make things better
Even from your heart breaker
Your momma sings a pretty tune
Gives it love and sends it to you
It's coming after me
Cause I'm comin' after you
Ah, there's so much love to do
Peachy peach
There's never enough kissing
All alone, that's not a nice feeling
And that desire to make things better
Even from your heart breaker
It's coming after me
So I'm coming after you
There's so much love
There's so much love
To do
The song "So Much Love to Do" by Scout Niblett is a heartfelt expression of a mother's love for her child. The opening line, "My baby, all I know, I could die from never letting go" immediately sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the intensity of the bond between mother and child. Despite any doubts or obstacles, the mother is determined to be there for her child, as evidenced by the line "Don't doubt, momma's coming to ya, her dreams have never felt nearer." The repetition of the phrase "so much love to do" serves as a reminder that this love is endless and unending.
One notable aspect of the song is its simplicity. With just a few repeated chords and a stripped-down arrangement, the focus is squarely on the lyrics and the sentiment behind them. The line "That desire to make things better, even from your heartbreaker" speaks to the resilience of maternal love, which persists even in the face of disappointment and heartache. The repetition of the phrase "It's coming after me, so I'm coming after you" emphasizes the mother's unwavering dedication to her child.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby, all I know
I love my partner deeply and wholly.
I could die from never letting go
My love is so strong that I cannot imagine living without my partner.
Don't doubt, momma's coming to ya
I will always be there for my partner, no matter what happens.
Her dreams have never felt nearer
Being with my partner makes me feel like my dreams have finally come true.
It's coming after me
Love is a force that is constantly pursuing me.
Cause I'm coming after you
I am also actively seeking love and connection with my partner.
Ah, there's so much love to do
There are endless possibilities for us to express our love for each other.
That desire to make things better
I am driven to improve our relationship and strive for betterment.
Even from your heart breaker
Despite any hurt or pain that may exist between us, I am willing to work on our relationship.
Your momma sings a pretty tune
I offer soothing, sweet words to my partner to show my affection.
Gives it love and sends it to you
I send my love to my partner in every way I can, even if I am physically apart from them.
Peachy peach
A playful and affectionate term for my partner.
There's never enough kissing
I am constantly craving physical affection and intimacy with my partner.
All alone, that's not a nice feeling
Being without my partner makes me feel lonely and sad.
There's so much love
Love is abundant and never-ending.
To do
There is always more love to be shared and experienced in our relationship.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: EMMA 'SCOUT' NIBLETT
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