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/
Restless Heart
Starsailor Lyrics
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Left with her soul intact
Something was forming
I asked her if she'd come back
My restless heart beats like a wanton drum
Tear me apart, say I'm your only one
She stayed till the morning
Something was forming
I asked her if she'd come back
My restless heart beats like a wanton drum
Take this to heart, say I'm your only one
Say I'm your only one
Say I'm your only one
Say I'm your only one
Say I'm your heart.
The lyrics to Starsailor's song Restless Heart showcase the emotional turmoil of a person who is deeply in love and desires the return of their lover's affection. The opening lines suggest that the woman has spent the night with the singer, but she leaves with her "soul intact," indicating that she is not fully committed to the relationship. The singer is aware that there is still some hope for a future between them, as "something was forming." He asks if she will come back, revealing his desperation for her return.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's intense longing for the woman, as his "restless heart beats like a wanton drum." He is willing to be torn apart if she will only declare him her "only one." The repetition of "Say I'm your only one" drives home the singer's need for affirmation and validation from his lover. The final line, "Say I'm your heart," reveals the depth of his love and devotion to her.
Overall, Restless Heart explores the painful emotions that come with unrequited love and the desire for a deeper connection with someone. The lyrics are powerful, raw, and relatable to anyone who has experienced similar feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
She stayed till the morning
She spent the entire night with me
Left with her soul intact
She left without any emotional damage
Something was forming
There was a connection between us
I asked her if she'd come back
I wanted to see her again
My restless heart beats like a wanton drum
My heart is full of desire and uncertainty
Tear me apart, say I'm your only one
Express your love for me even if it hurts me
Take this to heart, say I'm your only one
Believe and commit to our relationship
Say I'm your only one
Affirm your love and devotion to me
Say I'm your heart.
Declare that I am the center of your world and love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN BYRNE, JAMES STELFOX, JAMES WALSH, BARRY WESTHEAD
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