The band originally consisted of Bobby Wratten (vocals, guitar) and Michael Hiscock (bass), but for most of their lifespan also included Harvey Williams (guitar), Annemari Davis (keyboards), and Mark Dobson (drums). The band split up in 1991 after an unctuous tour to promote the For Keeps album, during which lead singer/guitarist Bobby Wratten announced he was leaving. He then, along with Davis and Dobson, formed Northern Picture Library. In 1995, Wratten founded Trembling Blue Stars.
Their first EP, Emma's House was released in late 1988, but it was with their 2nd single Sensitive that they first received significant critical attention with a subsequent placing in John Peel's 1989 Festive 50.
Over a three year career the band were often dogged with the reputation of having a post C86 indie pop or generic Sarah Records sound despite producing tracks with numerous styles and influences. Early singles and even their sleeves harked back to early Factory Records bands such as New Order and The Wake, with many tracks often featuring sequencers and samples. Many of the group's recordings, notably Triangle and their epic seven-minute swan song, Missing the Moon, displayed a strong influence from the popular dance music of the time. Most of the group's records were produced by Ian Catt, who later went on to perfect the pop dance sound of Missing The Moon with Saint Etienne and many other British bands of the early to mid 1990s.
A double-album compilation of the long-deleted Field Mice releases, Where'd You Learn To Kiss That Way?, was released in 1998 on the Shinkansen label and sold more copies than any Field Mice record ever sold at the time. Their entire back catalogue was reissued on CD for the first time by LTM Records in 2005.
Five Moments
The Field Mice Lyrics
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Our lips are touching
My eyes are closed
I′m feeling the touch of your warm skin
The touch of your warm skin
As quickly we breathe
We're not talking or moving
About our, our innermost feelings
Our innermost feelings
We′re talking softly
I am sleepy and in love so
As we lie side by side
Side by side
The lyrics to The Field Mice's song "Five Moments" depict a moment of intimacy and vulnerability between two individuals. The opening lines set the scene of two people holding each other closely, with their lips touching and eyes closed. This physical closeness is emphasized by the mention of feeling the touch of warm skin and the quickening of their breath.
As the song progresses, the pace slows down, reflecting the calming and soothing atmosphere between the two individuals. They are depicted as not talking or moving, emphasizing the stillness and presence of the moment. The lyrics then delve into the internal realm, mentioning their innermost feelings and the softness of their communication.
The final lines of the song convey a sense of tranquility and contentment. There is a hint of weariness as the singer mentions being sleepy, but it is intertwined with the feeling of being in love. The phrase "as we lie side by side" suggests a sense of security and connection, where the two individuals can find solace and comfort in each other's presence.
Overall, these lyrics capture a tender and intimate moment shared between two people, highlighting the power of physical and emotional closeness, as well as the sense of calm and contentment that can arise from such moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding each other closely
Embracing each other tightly
Our lips are touching
Our mouths are meeting
My eyes are closed
I can't see anything
I′m feeling the touch of your warm skin
I sense the sensation of your heated flesh
The touch of your warm skin
The physical contact of your heated flesh
As quickly we breathe
We inhale and exhale rapidly
Slowly, slowly we are breathing
Our inhalations and exhalations are deliberate and gradual
We're not talking or moving
We are silent and still
About our, our innermost feelings
Regarding our deepest emotions
Our innermost feelings
Our most intimate sentiments
We′re talking softly
We converse gently
I am sleepy and in love so
I am drowsy and deeply affectionate
As we lie side by side
While we recline next to each other
Side by side
Next to one another
Writer(s): Mark Dobson, Robert James Wratten, Harvey John Williams, Michael Hiscock, Anne Mari Davies
Contributed by Kennedy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JS Bach
Holding each other closely
Our lips are touching
My eyes are closed
I'm feeling you touch all the warm skin
You touch all the warm skin
As quickly we breathe
Slowly, slowly we are breathing
We’re not talking or moving
Our banter, our innermost feelings
Our innermost feelings
We’re talking softly
I am sleepy and in love so
As we lie side by side
Side by side
(I spent a lot of time on headphones and think I finally figured this one out, very hard due to all the echo, and added the lyric. I believe the "five moments" relate to the five stanzas of the lyric, representing various stages pre-, during, then after making love. Thus, the breathing 'quickly' with 'warm skin' is followed by slower breathing as sleep eventually approaches.
A much-loved tune by the Field Mice, but perhaps underrated given how hard the lyric is to discern.)
JS Bach
Holding each other closely
Our lips are touching
My eyes are closed
I'm feeling you touch all the warm skin
You touch all the warm skin
As quickly we breathe
Slowly, slowly we are breathing
We’re not talking or moving
Our banter, our innermost feelings
Our innermost feelings
We’re talking softly
I am sleepy and in love so
As we lie side by side
Side by side
(I spent a lot of time on headphones and think I finally figured this one out, very hard due to all the echo, and added the lyric. I believe the "five moments" relate to the five stanzas of the lyric, representing various stages pre-, during, then after making love. Thus, the breathing 'quickly' with 'warm skin' is followed by slower breathing as sleep eventually approaches.
A much-loved tune by the Field Mice, but perhaps underrated given how hard the lyric is to discern.)
Seb Zaleski
This is simply one of the best songs ever conceived
fabien oculi
One of my favorite band.. Awesome!
Classic Pinball
Perfect atmosphere
paris texas
reminds me of happy days walking around Cape town with the sun shining down and listening to this of course :-)
R Leigh
Love this band.
vikyana dike
Been searching for you for years and I finally have a way to listen to you!!!!!
theoogabear
i think i added this to my favorites twice
Gary
The the start it says
‘side by side, the touch of your warm skin, as quickly we breathe’ backwards
Wondered this for ages
gravyjones
Nice, reminds me of life in the northern lights....