The music of The Blue Nile is built heavily on synthesizers and electronic instrumentation and percussion, although later works have featured acoustic guitar more prominently. Despite the "coldness" often associated with the use of such electronic instruments, The Blue Nile has managed to create music that is deeply emotional, and a lot of this has to do with the plaintive vocals of lead singer Paul Buchanan, whom critics have often compared to Peter Gabriel. The lyrics are often stream-of-consciousness descriptions of feelings and environments, which heighten the drama of the compositions, which are as much soundscapes as they are songs.
The band was formed when friends Buchanan and Paul Joseph Moore met Robert Bell shortly after graduating from the University of Glasgow in the late 1970s. Their debut album A Walk Across the Rooftops was the result of a request from the Linn Company to test a newly built recording studio!
The rare, later albums - which include acclaimed titles like Hats (1989) - have been released by the Scottish high end hifi company Linn and feature exceptional sound and production values.
Soul Boy
The Blue Nile Lyrics
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Let me be your soul
There's been no-one like you
Trusted and true
For so long
And I just want to be loved by you
And when I'm really loved by you
I'll be your soul boy
Let me be the one
There's been no-one like you
Trusted and true
For so long
And I just want to be loved by you
And when I'm really loved by you
I'll be your soul boy
Take me as I am girl ( ???? you)
And hold me while you can (can you see me)
There's not a woman in the world (can you
Can love me better than you do (???? you)
Take me as I am
Like a soul boy
Soul Boy
I don't want to be with no-one else
I don't want to kiss no-one else
I want to be your soul boy
No more fighting and no more leaving
It ain't exciting and I quit believing
I'm a soul boy
Yeah
Soul boy
Yeah
I'm a soul boy
Soul boy
The Blue Nile's "Soul Boy" is a love song that expresses a deep longing for companionship and unconditional love. The singer is asking to be accepted as he is, flaws and all, and to be loved in return. He is also promising to be faithful and devoted to his partner, and to never leave her.
The repeated phrase "let me be your soul boy" seems to be a reference to the Motown era of music, where male musicians were often labeled "soul boys" if they had a certain smoothness and depth to their voice. The singer is essentially saying that he wants to be her source of soulful music, her confidant, and her champion.
The song's lyrics are simple and direct, with a raw, emotional quality that is characteristic of The Blue Nile's music. It speaks of a deep need for human connection and highlights the power of shared experiences and emotions in building fulfilling relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be your soul boy
I want to be the one who connects with your soul and understands you in a way that no one else has.
Let me be your soul
I want to be the person who is in tune with your emotions and mental state, and who can guide you emotionally.
There's been no-one like you
You are unique and special, and I appreciate and value that about you.
Trusted and true
You are someone I can rely on and trust completely.
For so long
We have known each other for a while and have built up a strong connection.
And I just want to be loved by you
All I desire is to feel loved and appreciated by you.
And when I'm really loved by you
When I truly feel and know that you love me, I will be completely content and happy.
Let me be the one
I want to be the person you turn to and rely on, the one who can give you guidance and support.
Take me as I am girl ( ???? you)
I want you to accept me for who I am, flaws and all.
And hold me while you can (can you see me)
I want to feel your embrace and your love while we have the opportunity, and to know that you truly see me for who I am.
There's not a woman in the world (can you / Can love me better than you do)
You are the only woman who can truly love me in the way that I need and deserve.
Soul Boy
I want to be considered a soulful and emotional person who can empathize and connect with others on a deep level.
I don't want to be with no-one else
I don't want to be with anyone other than you; you are the only one who truly understands me.
I don't want to kiss no-one else
I only want to share my intimacy and closeness with you; you are the only one I desire in that way.
No more fighting and no more leaving
I want our relationship to be stable and long-lasting, with no more conflict or separation.
It ain't exciting and I quit believing
The constant ups and downs of our relationship are no longer fulfilling or enjoyable, and I have lost my faith in our potential together.
Yeah
Expressing my agreement and conviction towards my previous statements.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL GERARD BUCHANAN
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Let me be your soul boy
Let me be your soul
There's been no-one like you
Trusted and true
For so long
And I just want to be loved by you
And when I'm really loved by you
I'll be your soul boy
Let me be your soul boy
Let me be the one
There's been no-one like you
Trusted and true
For so long
And I just want to be loved by you
And when I'm really loved by you
I'll be your soul boy
Take me as I am girl ( ???? you)
And hold me while you can (can you see me)
There's not a woman in the world (can you
Can love me better than you do (???? you)
Take me as I am
Like a soul boy
Soul Boy
I don't want to be with no-one else
I don't want to kiss no-one else
I want to be your soul boy
No more fighting and no more leaving
It ain't exciting and I quit believing
I'm a soul boy
Yeah
Soul boy
Yeah
I'm a soul boy
Soul boy
King Green
This band is a gift to the world
Reg Turner
could nt put it better myself
indale iglesias
precioso tema, me encanta escucharlo es mas tengo el disco
Jose Olmos Valencia 80's live
Yo también..... Amo todo lo de ellos!!!
Rolf Speer
Scotland's finest band
Dan Frizzell
I sat at a table maybe six feet from the band in a small club in Dallas when they were touring the states after Hats was released. One of the most wonderful musical experiences of my long life.
Diana MacNeil
Every time a situation comes up in my life...Blue Nile and Mr. Buchanan says it out loud. Beautiful.
Stephen Thornton
The Blue Nile adding more soul and dare I say, some sexy dance moves. I get down to this. So glad to have seen you at UCLA in about '92. ✌💥😉
Melody Chase
Just listened to this on repeat 11 times...
Maurice Kiely
Get on the program Melody! Join the club. We admitted we were powerless over music...