Martin Cockerham (vocals/guitar, born 1950; died 5 April 2018) and Mark Francis originally formed Spirogyra as a duo in Bolton, Lancashire, UK in the summer of 1967. When Martin went to University in Canterbury in 1969 he expanded the band to include fellow students Barbara Gaskin (vocals), Steve Borrill (bass), and Julian Cusack (violin). They were soon spotted by student union entertainments officer Max Hole, who offered to manage them and got them a deal with B&C Records.
Their debut album, "St. Radigunds", was named after the street that their student house was on. It established them as a cult act on the underground club circuit, and sold respectably. Its follow-up, 1972's "Old Boot Wine", appeared on Peg Records and showcased a harder-edged sound than their predominantly acoustic debut. After the release of "Old Boot Wine", the band was pared back to the duo of Cockerham and Gaskin, who were by now romantically involved. Their final album, "Bells, Boots and Shambles", appeared on Polydor in April 1973 and sold very poorly. Widely regarded today as one of the great classics of British 'acid folk', it featured guest appearances from the band's former members, as well as contributions from Henry Lowther on trumpet. Copies of all three albums are rare and expensive today, with Bells, Boots and Shambles almost impossible to acquire. All three also appeared on Brain Records in Germany, with gatefold sleeves (unlike their UK counterparts).
Dave Mattacks of Fairport Convention played drums on all three albums as a guest.
She's the One
Spirogyra Lyrics
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love's gonna take me
love's gonna make me, or break me in two
See in the distance
she's started moving
I've started drooling
She's gotta gotta gotta be
I can see what she's doing to me
I'm hoping she comes today
Hoping she comes today
Now I know that, now I know that
now I know that, She's the One
Now I know that, now I know that
now I know that, She's the One
She's the one, She's the one
I gotta notion
Time now for action
she's a distraction
I gotta make a move that'll pay
or I'll wind up regretting this day
I'm hoping she comes today
Hoping she comes today
Now I know that, now I know that
now I know that, She's the One
I gotta feeling
love's gonna take me
love's gonna make me, or break me in two
I'm hoping she comes today
hoping she comes today
Now I know that, now I know that
now I know that, She's the One
In "She’s the One," Spirogyra's vocals express a deep yearning for the attention of the woman he sees walking in the distance. He knows that love might make or break him and acknowledges her as the one he has been waiting for. He feels love's strong pull towards her and is hoping that she reciprocates his feelings. The lyrics are filled with urgency, suggesting that he feels a need to act quickly if he is to win her affection. The line, "She's a distraction, I gotta make a move that'll pay," highlights the importance and urgency of making a move to win her heart.
The emotions expressed in the song are relatable to most people who have experienced the thrill of chasing someone they love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they give the listener a sense of hope and optimism towards love. The song has a great beat, coupled with an excellent guitar riff that makes it catchy and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a feeling
I have a strong intuition or suspicion about something.
love's gonna take me
I will be consumed by love.
love's gonna make me, or break me in two
Love will either bring me joy, or completely destroy me.
See in the distance
I notice something in the far-off area.
she's started moving
The person I'm attracted to has begun to walk or transition somewhere else.
I've started drooling
I'm attracted to this person to a point where my mouth is watering.
She's gotta gotta gotta be
This person surely must be the one I'm looking for.
I can see what she's doing to me
I am aware of how this person is affecting me emotionally.
I'm hoping she comes today
I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of the person I'm attracted to.
Hoping she comes today
I am wishing for this person to come today.
Now I know that, now I know that
I understand clearly now.
She's the One
This person is the one I've been searching for.
I gotta notion
I have a sudden idea or desire.
Time now for action
It's time for me to do something about my situation.
she's a distraction
This person is diverting my attention and causing me to lose focus.
I gotta make a move that'll pay
I need to take action that will have a favorable outcome for me.
or I'll wind up regretting this day
If I don't take action, I will end up being disappointed and wishing I had acted differently.
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.