Influenced by Tim Buckley (whose 1970 album gave the band their name), Van Morrison, and Neil Young, they played their first London show at the Heavenly Social in April 2000. At the same time, a demo tape containing the tracks "Fever," "Coming Down," and "Love Is Here" began circulating rapidly around the music industry. By the summer there was a queue of record companies to sign the nascent band. EMI won the race for their signature. After spending January 2001 on an NME-sponsored tour with JJ72 and Amen, Starsailor released their debut single, "Fever," to unanimous critical praise.
A sold-out headline U.K. tour at the end of March preceded the release of their second single, "Good Souls," in April. Once again it was ecstatically received and reached the Top 20. As the single was released, the band went to Wales to record their debut album. They re-emerged in June to begin a summer of festival appearances sandwiched between an American tour supporting Doves and a couple of headline dates of their own.
After achieving their first U.K. Top Ten hit with the single "Alcoholic," Starsailor's debut album, Love Is Here, was released in September 2001 to much critical fanfare, and a European tour closed out a highly successful year. The following year kicked off with the American release of Love Is Here in January, and a few weeks on the road for a brief North American tour, ending with a performance at the SXSW festival in March. Their sophomore album, Silence Is Easy, followed in 2004.
Starsailor released their third album, On The Outside, in the UK on 17 October 2005 along with the first single from the album, "In The Crossfire".
Their song, "Way To Fall" was featured (during the ending sequence) in the blockbuster Playstation 2 video game, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
"All The Plans" was released March 9, 2009, in the UK.
Lead singer, James Walsh began to work on a solo project at the end of 2009. In November 13, 2009 it was officially announced by Lancashire Evening Post that Starsailor was on hold and that James Walsh was concentrating on his solo career. In an interview with VirtualFestivals.com he stated that at this moment he was working on his first solo album and that he was writing the lyrics with American songwriter and singer Suzanne Vega.
Starsailor announced their reunion on 23 May 2014 and began performing worldwide. Good Souls: The Greatest Hits was released in September 2015, and featured two new songs. A fifth studio album All This Life was released in 2017.
More can be found on their official website: http://www.starsailorband.co.uk/
Love Is Here
Starsailor Lyrics
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And we could join our hands together
If you could see how good it could be
We'll sing these stupid songs forever
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
Is Judy really smiling for me?
I'd change my name in case she found me
Trembling I can't believe
I've got to leave the girl behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
If you could see the aching in me
I'd change my name in case you lost me
Trembling down to my knees
I've got to leave the world behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
In Starsailor's song Love Is Here, the lyrics describe a yearning for a deep and meaningful connection with someone else. The first verse begins with the singer expressing a desire for their lover to truly see them, to understand and accept them in a way that leads to them being able to join hands together. The second line of the verse contains a sense of hope, as they imagine how good the relationship could be if they were able to achieve that kind of connection.
The chorus then comes in, with the repeated line 'Love is here'. This declaration feels like a revelation to the singer, who notes that it has never been so clear before. They offer a piece of advice - that you cannot love what you do not already have, so it's important to hold on to what you've got. The second verse continues in a similar vein to the first, but with the singer questioning whether their love interest feels the same way. The line about Judy smiling for the singer seems to be a specific and personal reference, hinting at a long-standing relationship with someone named Judy.
The bridge takes a slightly darker turn, with the singer expressing a fear of being lost or left behind. They suggest that they would change their name in order to avoid being lost, implying that they are willing to do almost anything to ensure the continuation of the relationship. The final line of the bridge suggests a sense of resignation, with the singer acknowledging that they have no choice but to leave something or someone behind.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see the lover in me
If you could see the raw, vulnerable part of myself that I reserve for those I love
And we could join our hands together
And we could connect on a deep level, creating a bond that cannot be easily broken
If you could see how good it could be
If you could envision the endless possibilities that come with loving and being loved unconditionally
We'll sing these stupid songs forever
We'll continue to express our love through these simple, but meaningful acts of affection for eternity
Can you feel it?
Do you sense the overwhelming emotion and passion that this love holds?
Love is here
This love is present and undeniable
It has never been so clear
It has never been as apparent or easily recognizable as it is now
You can't love what you have not
You cannot feel love for something that does not exist or that you do not possess
So hold on to what you've got
Therefore, cherish and value what you currently have and do not take it for granted
Is Judy really smiling for me?
Is the person I love truly reciprocating these feelings or are they just pretending?
I'd change my name in case she found me
I would do anything to remain anonymous and avoid ruining the possibility of love with this person
Trembling I can't believe
I am nervous and in disbelief over the intensity of my emotions
I've got to leave the girl behind me
I need to leave behind old habits and previous love interests in order to fully commit to the person I love now
If you could see the aching in me
If only you could see the pain and longing I feel inside for you
I'd change my name in case you lost me
I would do whatever it takes to ensure that I remain a permanent fixture in your life
Trembling down to my knees
My emotional state is so intense that it is causing me physical discomfort and shaking
I've got to leave the world behind me
I need to let go of any distractions or negative influences that may prevent me from fully devoting myself to my love
Can you feel it?
Do you sense the intense and overwhelming emotion of this love?
Love is here
This love is present and all-encompassing
It has never been so clear
It has never been as transparent or easily recognizable as it is now
You can't love what you have not
One cannot have love for something that does not exist or that they do not possess
So hold on to what you've got
Therefore, cherish and appreciate what love you have in your life and hold onto it tightly
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WESTHEAD, BENJAMIN BYRNE, JAMES STELFOX, JAMES WALSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eddie Anthony
If you could see the lover in me
And we could join our hands together
If you could see how good it could be
We'll sing these stupid songs forever
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
Is Judy really smiling for me?
I'd change my name in case she found me
Trembling I can't believe
I've got to leave the girl behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
If you could see the aching in me
I'd change my name in case you lost me
Trembling down to my knees
I've got to leave the world behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
Gizem Anlak
If you could see the lover in me
And we could join our hands together
If you could see how good it could be
We'll sing these stupid songs forever
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
Is Judy really smiling for me?
I'd change my name in case she found me
Trembling I can't believe
I've got to leave the girl behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
If you could see the aching in me
I'd change my name in case you lost me
Trembling down to my knees
I've got to leave the world behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
Eddie Anthony
If you could see the lover in me
And we could join our hands together
If you could see how good it could be
We'll sing these stupid songs forever
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
Is Judy really smiling for me?
I'd change my name in case she found me
Trembling I can't believe
I've got to leave the girl behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
If you could see the aching in me
I'd change my name in case you lost me
Trembling down to my knees
I've got to leave the world behind me
Can you feel it?
Love is here
It has never been so clear
You can't love what you have not
So hold on to what you've got
bruce anglais
God. Awesome and tears galore
Johnny
Eddie Anthony , thanx for that
Brick Head
thank you.
Thinair
Masterpiece.Nothing more.
Exhil_rate
This song describes so much the burning desire for love and how you sometimes feel so ready for it. Love the band
XxXxSabooxXxX
Deservedly the title track of the album. I’ve had this cd since 2005
Chris Gordon
All their songs are beautifully crafted works of art.And the voice is one of the best around in the last 2500 years
Łukasz M.
memories came back ... 17 years have passed since the premiere ... Greetings from Poland!
Oguzhan Güngör
Gece oldu gene, sana gelmeyecektim ama dayanamadım. İşte buradayım.