(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'.
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The Darling Buds Lyrics
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from within
you wake me up from this dream
pinch my skin
and if i needed to fly
would you show me the sky
if i, if i needed to
would you fire the gun
if i, if i wanted to
you're too dangerous for me, like energy
you give the seed and you feed
love into me
and if i stumble and fall
would you catch me at all
if i, if i ever do
and if i fell out of place
would you lift me the grace
if i, if i ever do
you're so beautiful to see
blinding me
the life from you will always shine
oh i can see
The lyrics to The Darling Buds's song "If" are about trusting someone completely and relying on them for support. The opening lyrics describe the perfection that the singer sees in their partner, both in terms of their outward appearance and inner qualities. The lines "you wake me from this dream, pinch my skin" indicate that the singer can hardly believe that they have found someone so wonderful.
The chorus of "If" poses a series of hypothetical questions, asking if the singer's partner would be there for them if they needed help. The first stanza asks if the partner would help the singer fly, while the second asks if they would help them run. These questions are meant to emphasize the idea that the singer trusts their partner implicitly and relies on them for every aspect of their life.
The second verse of the song raises the idea that the singer's partner is almost too good for them, comparing them to a powerful force like energy. The line "you give the seed and you feed love into me" suggests that the partner has brought love and growth into the singer's life. The final two lines of the verse return to the idea of needing support, asking if the partner would be there to catch the singer if they stumbled and fell or lift them up if they fell out of place.
The final verse of "If" returns to the theme of the partner's beauty, describing them as "so beautiful to see, blinding me." The singer expresses their happiness in being able to share their life with such a wonderful person, saying "the life from you will always shine, oh I can see."
Overall, the lyrics to "If" are a testament to the power of trust and the comfort that comes from having someone you can rely on.
Line by Line Meaning
you're so perfect in every way
You are flawless and incredible in all respects.
from within
This runs deep and is intrinsic.
you wake me up from this dream
You bring me out of this state of reverie.
pinch my skin
I need to confirm that you are not a figment of my imagination.
and if i needed to fly
In a hypothetical scenario, if I required to soar high in the sky.
would you show me the sky
Would you enable and empower me to experience the limitless and vast expanse of the sky?
if i, if i needed to
Again, in a hypothetical situation where I needed something.
and if i wanted to run
If I, hypothetically, wished to run.
would you fire the gun
Would you propel me forward towards my goal like the trigger of a gun?
if i, if i wanted to
Once again, in a hypothetical state where I wanted something.
you're too dangerous for me, like energy
You are potent, like energy, and I fear that I might not be able to handle it or come out unscathed.
you give the seed and you feed
You sow the seed of love within me and nurture it.
love into me
You infuse me with love.
and if i stumble and fall
In case I falter or fail.
would you catch me at all
Would you be there to support and hold me when I need it?
if i, if i ever do
Once again, in a hypothetical state where I might need someone to catch me in case I fall.
and if i fell out of place
If I am lost and fail to find my footing in the world.
would you lift me the grace
Will you lift me out of this situation with grace and kindness?
if i, if i ever do
Yet again, in a hypothetical situation where I might need someone to help me get back on track.
you're so beautiful to see
You are a feast for the eyes.
blinding me
Your beauty is so staggering that it leaves me awestruck and dazed.
the life from you will always shine
You exude vitality and radiance always.
oh i can see
I am able to envision and appreciate your wonderfulness.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LAG3
That bass line is just amazing. What a beautiful song.
ELXOSE80
Thanks for sharing this outstanding song.
**10**/Fav
randompost11
Yes (LAG3) - S I C bass-line! However the sum of all parts and Andrea's vocals - basically put this track onto the top-O-the-mountian in Darling Buds-land . . . I CAN"T FIND THE TRACK TO PURCHASE!! Somebody, please help me find it (need to continue my support of DB's
Red Herring
Who did this originally? It has a different title. There was another YouTube vid of Darling Buds playing this song, but much fuzzier, better in my opinion. And in the comments, somebody talked about the original. And then the vid got deleted. I'm going to be thinking about this forever : /
Aki
@Ross McIntyre Bit cheeky, nicking The Wake's lyrics so blatantly!
Red Herring
@Ross McIntyre Indeed, this! Thanks for your help!
Red Herring
@Deeply Melted Yes, I bet we are thinking of the same Darling Buds version. Do you know where can I find it on YouTube now? Do you know if it was ever released?
Ross McIntyre
There's also an Australian band called Ratcat who do quite a good cover of If I Said
Ross McIntyre
The song you're after is An Immaculate Conception by The Wake (from 1982)