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.
If You Need Someone
The Field Mice Lyrics
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to hold you
when you are afraid
I’ll hold you
If you need someone
to make you
happy when you're sad
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be all right
I can do that
I can do that
If you need someone
to make you
feel safer than safe
I’ll try to
If you need someone
to comfort you
when tears fall down your face
I’ll do what I can
If you need someone
to make you
feel any danger
is far away
I’ll do what
I can
I can
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be allright
I can do that
I can do that
I can
The Field Mice's song "If You Need Someone" is a heartfelt message of love and support from one person to another. The lyrics offer reassurance and comfort to someone who may be struggling with fear or sadness, promising to be there for them in any way they need. The repetition of the phrase "I'll do what I can," emphasizes the singer’s willingness to go above and beyond in order to help ease their partner's pain.
Furthermore, this song is a testament not only to the universal need for human connection, but also to the power of empathy and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics address themes of emotional intimacy, indicating a deep level of emotional understanding and trust between the singer and the person they are addressing. In essence, this song represents a pure and selfless love that transcends individual needs and is solely focused on caring for someone else.
In conclusion, "If You Need Someone" is a beautiful expression of the depth and selflessness of love, expressed through lyrics that are open, honest, and raw. It offers an ode to the power of human connection, reminding us that we all need each other, and that we are strongest when we support one another.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need someone
to hold you
when you are afraid
I’ll hold you
If you need emotional support and someone to be there for you during times of fear and vulnerability, I will be that person for you.
If you need someone
to make you
happy when you're sad
I’ll try to
When you're feeling down or experiencing sadness, I will make every effort to lift your spirits and bring you happiness.
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be all right
I can do that
I can do that
I can provide you with much-needed comfort by reassuring you that everything will be okay, and I will do so as many times as necessary.
If you need someone
to make you
feel safer than safe
I’ll try to
If you need someone to make you feel protected and secure, I will do my best to provide that feeling for you.
If you need someone
to comfort you
when tears fall down your face
I’ll do what I can
During times of sadness or emotional overload where tears may arise, I will be there to provide you with comfort and support as much as I can.
If you need someone
to make you
feel any danger
is far away
I’ll do what
I can
I can
If you need reassurance that you are far from harm and danger, I will do all that I can to provide you with that feeling of security.
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be all right
I can do that
I can do that
I can
Reassuring you that no matter what life throws at you, everything will be okay is something I can do, and I will do it as many times as you need me to.
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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If you need someone
to hold you
when you are afraid
I'll hold you
If you need someone
to make you
happy when you're sad
I'll try to
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be all right
I can do that
I can do that
If you need someone
to make you
feel safer than safe
I'll try to
If you need someone
to comfort you
when tears fall down your face
I'll do what I can
If you need someone
to make you
feel any danger
is far away
I'll do what
I can
I can
If you need someone
to tell you
everything
is gonna be allright
I can do that
I can do that
I can
Smithsnmoz
I've always said if The Field Mice had a twin in America... It would be The Ocean Blue. Both are great..great..bands.. Both bands are just straight up Awesome!! Late 80s .early 90s.. my favorite music.
Becky Cameron
I know this comment is 9 years old, but I just heard this song for the first time and I thought the exact same thing!! I’m Gen X, and I loved The Ocean Blue. Still do. This is a beautiful song.
Neill
if i ever get married i will play this song in place of my vows because it is honestly exactly what I would do for the person I love
AquiozClips
Did you marry?
Chrome Waves
One of the most beautiful songs ever written that hardly anyone knows about.
It means so much to me.
chris potnoodle
that everyone should know about
80scazual
Loved this song for years, I've just had a little lad who is only 4 months old, an I've just decided I'm gonna write these lyrics onto is bedroom wall, so when he starts talking hopefully these will be the first words he reads
yesmyn ♡︎
I would really love an update ! This is so adorable >•<
chris potnoodle
aww cmon, we really want to know??? even if you didnt..say you did
Atilla Çınar
Be my dad lol