Saloman was originally in a band known as the Bevis Frond Museum in the late 1960s and in 1979 was in a band called the Von Trapp Family. The Bevis Frond, however, was a one man band from the start with the release of a 250 copy pressing of Miasma in 1987. Saloman's desire was to "record the kind of music I'd like to listen to...I wanted a Hendrix/Wipers, Byrds sound but with a distinctly British feel." Subsequent albums were also recorded in a home studio until after the release of his sixth album, Any Gas Faster, when he began to record in an outside studio. This is also the point that he began touring. Another 1990 album, Magic Eye, was a collaboration with Twink of the Pink Fairies.
Early albums were usually entirely recorded by Saloman although most later albums have been recorded by the current touring band. For performances, The Bevis Frond usually has Adrian "Ade" Shaw on bass. Bevis Frond material is typically released on Saloman's own Woronzow Records label, and is frequently featured in the Ptolemaic Terrascope magazine and accompanying records/CDs. The Bevis Frond also record with and write much of the material for US singer Mary Lou Lord. The song "Lights Are Changing" was chosen for inclusion on Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995.
Leave a Light On
The Bevis Frond Lyrics
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It's in my diet
I never sleep
But I'm always tired
And it's on my breath
Beneath my skin
And I'll do my worse
To draw you in
'Cause don't want to go
Down this road
On my own
Trusting things
You can't see
Leave a light
On for me
It's in my eye
When it shuts
It traveled south
Towards my guts
I come unstuck
And I come unwound
But I need you here
To bring me round
To talk me down
'Cause don't want to go
Down this road
On my own
Trusting things
You can't see.
Leave a light
On for me
The lyrics of The Bevis Frond's song Leave a Light On are quite deep and introspective. The artist is talking about something that's constantly on their mind, and it consumes them. It's in their blood, diet, and breath, signifying that it's an essential part of their being. However, it's not something they can control, and they never sleep, always tired. It's a feeling that's beneath their skin, and they'll do their worst to draw the person they need towards them.
The artist is afraid of going down a path alone and trusting things that they can't see. The phrase "leave a light on for me" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the artist's need for the person they're addressing to be there for them, to not leave them alone, and to guide them when they're lost. The song is a plea for emotional support, and the artist recognizes that they need help and can't face life alone. The overall message is that some things are essential to our being, and with the right support, we can face anything.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in my blood
This desire or behavior is a fundamental part of my identity.
It's in my diet
I constantly engage in this behavior, as if it's a necessity.
I never sleep
This behavior consumes my thoughts and actions, preventing me from rest.
But I'm always tired
Due to the nonstop engagement in this behavior, I experience exhaustion despite a lack of sleep.
And it's on my breath
This behavior influences my actions and is noticeable to those around me.
Beneath my skin
This desire or behavior is deeply ingrained within me.
And I'll do my worse
I'm willing to go to great lengths to engage in this behavior, even if it's self-destructive.
I'll try anything
I'm desperate to fulfill this need and will go to great extremes to do so.
To draw you in
I want others to share in this behavior with me, perhaps to make it feel more justified or less taboo.
'Cause don't want to go
I'm afraid of the consequences of pursuing this behavior alone.
Down this road
The path of this behavior and its potential negative outcomes.
On my own
Without the support or guidance of others to combat this behavior.
Trusting things
Believing in other people and influences to help overcome this behavior.
You can't see
This behavior is hidden or not easily recognized by others.
Leave a light
Offering a guiding presence or support for me to combat this behavior.
On for me
To be available and ready for me to turn to in times of need and temptation.
It's in my eye
This behavior is a constant distraction, invading my senses and thoughts.
When it shuts
During moments of rest or meditation, it's still present and noticeable.
It traveled south
This behavior is powerful and controlling, even affecting my bodily functions.
Towards my guts
Targeting my deepest desires and motivations, this behavior influences my most instinctual reactions.
I come unstuck
This behavior causes me to feel unmoored and unaligned with my true values and identity.
And I come unwound
This behavior can lead to a downward spiral or loss of control over my actions.
But I need you here
I require emotional, physical, or other support to help me combat this behavior.
To bring me round
To help me regain my bearings and remind me of my true values and motivations.
To talk me down
To provide a calming influence and prevent me from engaging in harmful behavior.
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Flowetic Devine
awesome song. Don't forget.
Rebellion and Uncomfortable Shapes
Nekro LogiK I'll forget whatever I feel like forgetting
Flowetic Devine
@Rebellion and Uncomfortable Shapes except this one thing...
Flowetic Devine
there is a light that never goes out.... even after one kills themselves. been dying since the day was born.
Flowetic Devine
funny how u remembered what u forgot. KK 33
Morgan Sterne
YES.
Luc ky
sounds like Super Furry Animals like fuck !
and it feels good