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.
Send A Little Love Token
The Duke Spirit Lyrics
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Oh, did you read what I wrote?
Or did you just sit back to tear it up
And prove I was wrong?
And did you smile when you read?
Oh, did you smile when I said
That you have a cold heart, cold hands
And do you roam on your own?
Oh, do you roam on your own
Or you had to ask mother, father, brother
For some money again?
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
You ever think how I might be
When I'm alone and I need
For there's no one home
And you're not reaching for me
Listen do you roam on your own?
Oh, you go on, on your way
But you had to ask mother, father, sister
For that money again, ooh, ooh
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
Read those words you never heard
Read those words that you've never even heard
And you're too cold, I bet we've never see you burn
You should read those words, I bet you've never even heard
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I would send a little love token
Wrap it in my heart and go home
The Duke Spirit's song Send A Little Love Token is a reflection on the hurt and disappointment that comes from a broken relationship. The lyrics are directed towards someone who has read what the singer has written, but instead of trying to understand their perspective, they dismiss it and tear it apart. The singer accuses them of having a cold heart, of not being there for them when they needed it, and of being a cold and disgraceful person. The chorus then becomes an appeal to this cold-hearted person to change their ways and accept a gesture of love from the singer, even as they wrap their heart in it and go home.
The verses highlight the singer's vulnerability and loneliness, and how this cold-hearted person has let them down. They ask the person if they roam on their own, or if they have to rely on family for money. The singer then reveals that they still care about this person and wonder how they might be when they are alone and in need. The bridge is a defiant call for the cold-hearted person to understand the words that they have written and to see that they are wrong for not accepting the love that is being offered.
Overall, the song speaks to the universality of heartbreak and the desire to reach out to those we love, even when they have hurt us. It is a reminder that love can be both fragile and strong, and that sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you read what I wrote?
I'm asking if you actually read what I wrote or if you just tore it up and tried to prove me wrong
Oh, did you read what I wrote?
I'm emphasizing my previous question and seeking a response
Or did you just sit back to tear it up
I'm questioning if you intentionally tried to tear up or destroy what I wrote
And prove I was wrong?
I'm wondering if you went out of your way to prove me wrong instead of considering what I had to say
And did you smile when you read?
I'm questioning if you were happy or satisfied with what you read from me
Oh, did you smile when I said
I'm emphasizing my previous question and indicating a specific portion of what I wrote
That you have a cold heart, cold hands
I'm accusing you of being cold-hearted and unemotional
And you're a cold, cold disgrace?
I'm calling you shameful and despicable due to your actions or behavior
And do you roam on your own?
I'm asking if you often wander or go on your own without anyone else
Oh, do you roam on your own
I'm rephrasing my previous question for emphasis
Or you had to ask mother, father, brother
I'm implying that you rely on family members for financial support or help
For some money again?
I'm suggesting that you frequently ask for money from your family
I would send a little love token
I'm saying that I want to express my love or affection for you
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I'm conveying that I would send this love token with sincerity and end with going back to my personal life
You ever think how I might be
I'm wondering if you ever consider how I might be feeling or doing
When I'm alone and I need
I'm implying that there are times I feel lonely and would appreciate support from you or others
For there's no one home
I'm saying that there are times when there is no one around me
And you're not reaching for me
I'm accusing you of not reaching out to me even when I'm alone and could use companionship
Listen do you roam on your own?
I'm rephrasing my previous question about whether or not you wander on your own
Oh, you go on, on your way
I'm acknowledging that you go about your daily life or routine
But you had to ask mother, father, sister
I'm implying that you depend on family members for help instead of being independent
For that money again, ooh, ooh
I'm suggesting that you frequently ask for money from your family
Read those words you never heard
I'm suggesting that you should read the words I've written that you might not have ever heard before
Read those words that you've never even heard
I'm emphasizing my previous statement and clarifying that these are specific words that you may not have heard or considered before
And you're too cold, I bet we've never see you burn
I'm criticizing you for being cold-hearted and suggesting that you're not capable of showing empathy or love
You should read those words, I bet you've never even heard
I'm rephrasing my suggestion that you should read my words and indicating that you may not be aware of what they contain
I would send a little love token
I'm repeating my desire to express my love or affection for you
Wrap it in my heart and go home
I'm restating how I would deliver the love token with sincerity and then return to my own life
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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