This London duo use gritty beats, droning guitars, abstract effects and dreamy vocals to create a soundscape that is arty yet tuneful. They have previously supported Muse, TV On The Radio, Florence + The Machine, Crystal Castles and Klaxons.
Milo Cordell is son of 1960s pop producer Denny and runs the Merok label, which has released cutting-edge dance acts Klaxons and Crystal Castles. Robbie Furze is a former guitarist with electro-punk singer Alec Empire and is also a founding member of the band Panic DHH.
Their first three singles were "Too Young To Love"/"Crystal Visions" (House Anxiety), "Velvet" and "Stop the World" (4AD). Their debut album A Brief History of Love was recorded at the Electric Ladyland Studios in New York and was released in the UK on the 14th of September 2009. The Big Pink supported Muse on the UK leg of The Resistance Tour.
Their second album Future This was released on 11 January 2012 on 4AD label.
Official site: http://www.musicfromthebigpink.com
Love in Vain
The Big Pink Lyrics
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And you won't mind when
I suggest you go
You said to keep calm
And we won't tell a soul
And you really must do this
So we'll never be alone
But at least in love
Our hearts won't be apart for too long
So don't say it again
If you really love him then tell me that you love him again and go
I can see your love changing hands before too long
If you really love him then tell me that you love him again and go
I let go of your hand and you suggest I go
And with that I was gone
And after all that was said
Was it meaningless
When you danced with me
To "walkin' in the sand"?
And I'd like you to know
That my love is love that you can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
The lyrics of The Big Pink's Love in Vain revolve around a complex love triangle. The singer implores his lover to let him know if she loves the other man in her life, even if it means letting him go. The lover urges him to remain calm and not to tell anyone about their affair. The singer agrees not to treat her badly, but at the same time, he is not willing to let her continue to love the other man. The singer suggests that it is better for them to be together, at least temporarily, instead of being apart.
The second verse finds the singer letting go of the hands of his lover, a suggestion made by her, and leaving her. He questions if anything they shared was even meaningful if she is so easily able to dance with him to the song "Walking in the Sand" before returning to her other love. The singer expresses the depth of his love and begs her to be honest with him.
The lyrics of Love in Vain suggest a painful emotional conflict, where the singer's love is unrequited, and his heart is breaking. The song is an emotional plea to a lover who is already committed to someone else. Despite the pain, the singer is willing to do what it takes to be with his love, even if it means being apart from her. The song's slow, dreamy melody emphasizes the melancholy and heartbreak of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If you really love him then tell me that you love him again
If your love for him is true, let me hear you express it once more
And you won't mind when
I suggest you go
It won't bother you when I advise you to leave
You said to keep calm
And we won't tell a soul
You instructed me to remain composed while we keep this affair secret
And you really must do this
So we'll never be alone
It's imperative that you adhere to this plan, so we won't be lonely
I won't treat you wrong
But at least in love
Our hearts won't be apart for too long
I guarantee you that I won't mistreat you, and though we'll be separated, our love will keep us close
So don't say it again
Don't repeat those words
I can see your love changing hands before too long
I sense that your affection will soon be directed towards someone else
I let go of your hand and you suggest I go
And with that I was gone
I released your hand, and you recommended that I leave, prompting me to exit
And after all that was said
Was it meaningless
When you danced with me
To "walkin' in the sand"?
Is there any significance to the fact that you danced with me to a song called "walkin' in the sand," after everything that happened?
And I'd like you to know
That my love is love that you can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
It's essential that you understand my love is genuine and trustworthy, so tell me now if you really love him, and I won't inquire again
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Written by: DAVID FRANCIS FURZE ROBERTSON, MILO NAPOLEON CORDELL LAVARACK
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