Dan Higgins has since left the band, amicably. He has not been permanently replaced, instead the band have worked with various close friends on their '08 - '09 tours. Currently Marc Sallis is the touring bass player.
Cuts Across The Land
The Duke Spirit Lyrics
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Walk in say nothing and ya speak like myth, girl no-one wants out
And I don't think so
Never ever gonna let go
All sold with these fingers in pockets
Every little mind wrapped up yeah
I will do it like we know it's real
I imagine you just like you're real
I will do it till I know it's real
It might suck you in, yeah you're always near
It might suck you in, yeah you're always near
You give me as much you can
No big no little amount would ever owe yeah
Just save me from walking out
I'm gonna watch myself make these big cuts across the land
I will do it like we know it's real
I can spend it like I know its real
'cause imagine you just like you're real
I will spend it like I know it's real
It might suck you in, yeah I'm always near
It might suck you in, yeah I'm always near
It might suck you in, yeah I'm always near
It might suck you in, yeah I'm always near
It might suck you in, oh I'm always near
It might suck you in, it might suck you in
But not if you're always near then it won't
The Duke Spirit's "Cuts Across The Land" is a moody and introspective song that explores the complexities of relationships and the feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt that come with them. The opening lines, "Make me, tour joy / Walk in say nothing and ya speak like myth, girl no-one wants out," suggest a desire to be manipulated and controlled by a lover, to be "made" and brought joy, even if it means being spoken to in a way that feels mythical and out of reach. But there's also a sense of hesitation, a feeling that something isn't quite right, which is reflected in the repetition of the line "And I don't think so" throughout the song.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to become more confident and self-assured, declaring that they will "do it like we know it's real" and "spend it like [they] know it's real." This suggests a desire to fully commit to the relationship and to believe in its authenticity. However, there's still a sense of caution and wariness, as reflected in the repeated line "It might suck you in, yeah you're always near," which implies that the closeness of the relationship can be both comforting and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me, tour joy
Bring me happiness and pleasure
Walk in say nothing and ya speak like myth, girl no-one wants out
Enter without a sound and tell me a story so captivating that I won't want to leave
And I don't think so
I don't believe that
Never ever gonna let go
I will never release my grip
All sold with these fingers in pockets
I have purchased everything with my hands in my pockets
Every little mind wrapped up yeah
Everyone's thoughts are enveloped
I will do it like we know it's real
I will complete the task with confidence in its authenticity
I can spend it like I know its real
I can use my resources with confidence in their value
I imagine you just like you're real
I picture you as if you were standing before me
I will do it till I know it's real
I will persist until I am certain of its authenticity
It might suck you in, yeah you're always near
It may draw you in, but you're constantly in close proximity
You give me as much you can
You offer me all that you are capable of
No big no little amount would ever owe yeah
Any amount, large or small, is a gift to me
Just save me from walking out
Just prevent me from leaving
I'm gonna watch myself make these big cuts across the land
I will witness myself making significant impacts on the world
'cause imagine you just like you're real
Because I envision you as if you were genuinely present
It might suck you in, yeah I'm always near
It may draw you in, but I am perpetually nearby
It might suck you in, it might suck you in
It may entice or seduce you
But not if you're always near then it won't
However, if you are always nearby, it will not affect you in that way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL LIAM HIGGINS, LIELA ROSEMARY SADIE LOUISE MOSS, LUKE FORD, OLLY BETTS, TOBY BUTLER
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Philly Joe
I found it! Loved this band and the album Cuts Across the Land! I had this song in my head all day and as soon as I have had 5 spare minutes I put this jam on! Hope you are all well 👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶
Beau Yerks
so criminally overlooked!
Fabian K.
What a band… Liela’s accent kills me to this day… she is the best.
isaac
Criminally under rated artist. I hope they drop something new soon
Briana Gray
That bassline - root notes only! Love it - driving indie perfection.
phillip ph
you don't want roaming, melodic basslines??
Lua Moon
💚 Muito bom
Jim PCL
love this song.
Carlos R.C. Tapia Alvarado
Grupo de culto! Soy su fan :) (Y tengo sus tres albums...)
Lisa Koenig
The one thumbs down must be from a band member that got the boot...lol. What's not to like about this band?!