There are two bands with the name The Darling Buds:

(1) The Darling … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name The Darling Buds:

(1) The Darling Buds were an indie band from Caerleon near Newport, Wales. The band were formed in 1986 and took their name from a British novel called The Darling Buds of May.

(2) A British band, fronted by actor Jamie Campbell Bower whose music is Alternative Indie Rock.

(1) Influenced by the catchy simpler sound of the early Beatles, the band created very melodic hook driven short duration singles. They were considered part of the short lived "Blonde" movement(bands that were fronted by blondes with the band members dressed in black) along with the like of The Primitives but also referenced the C86 scene of a few years earlier.

Whilst the band were not hugely successful, they did manage to score a number of notable hits in their native UK and managed to release three full length albums as listed below:

Pop Said - Epic 1988

Crawdaddy - Epic 1990

Erotica - Epic 1992

They also released numerous 7" & 12" vinyl/cd singles. The release of their 1992 cd caused some minor controversy when it was released several months prior to Madonna's cd of the same title. For more information go to:

www.stutter.demon.co.uk/elastica/darling.html

Members

* Andrea Lewis - Vocals
* Harley Farr - Guitar
* Chris McDonogh - Bass
* Blos - Drums (1986-1990)
* Jimmy Hughes - Drums (1990-1993)

(2) The Darling Buds featuring the British actor Jamie Campbell Bower have not been that popular, playing in a few gigs - this could be because Jamie Campbell Bower's acting career has set up with him appearing in major films like "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber On Fleet Street" and "The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones". They have release two known songs 'It's Amazing' and 'Alone Is No Together'.

Valentine
The Darling Buds Lyrics

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So when you see me all alone
My world will never be my own
Is that the way that it should be
Or will you please just help me find my valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

Valentine Valentine

I lie awake cos i can′t sleep
There's always something i can′t be
That's just my luck
It never happens to me
To will you please just help me find
My valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

So when you see me all alone
My world will never be my own
Is that the way that it should be
Or will you please just help me find my valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

Valentine Valentine
Valentine Valentine

Overall Meaning

The Darling Buds's song "Valentine" is all about the search for love and companionship. The lyrics express a feeling of loneliness and longing, as the singer asks for help in finding their valentine. The first stanza suggests that the singer feels lost in the world without a partner, and wonders if this is the way it is supposed to be. The repetition of the phrase "help me find my valentine" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire for connection and intimacy.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of not being able to sleep and feeling like something is always missing. This idea is reinforced in the second stanza when the singer states that it never happens to them to find love. The repetition of the word "Valentine" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and importance, as though the singer is desperate for someone to fill the void in their life.

Overall, "Valentine" is a poignant and relatable song about the universal search for love and companionship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is catchy and memorable.

Line by Line Meaning

So when you see me all alone
The singer is frequently lonely and feels like they have no one to turn to.

My world will never be my own
Even when the singer is alone, they never truly feel like they have control over their own life.

Is that the way that it should be
The singer is questioning whether their isolation is natural and if being alone is their destiny.

Or will you please just help me find my valentine
The artist is begging for someone to enter their life and become their romantic partner.

Valentine Valentine
Repeating the word is a way to emphasize the importance of finding a romantic partner.

I lie awake cos i can′t sleep
The singer is lying awake at night due to insomnia, possibly caused by their loneliness or frustration.

There's always something i can′t be
The singer constantly feels like they're not living up to their potential or that they're missing out on something important in life.

That's just my luck
The artist is resigned to the fact that they always seem to have bad luck.

To will you please just help me find
The artist is again asking for someone to enter their life and become their romantic partner.

Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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