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.
Let's Kiss and Make Up
The Field Mice Lyrics
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sometimes I say things
I could never hate you
I could never hate you
I do not mean one
word of what I say
I don't hate you
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
Without beforehand thinking
sometimes I say things
I could never hate you
I could never hate you
I do not mean one
word of what I say
I don't hate you
I love you
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
Let's kiss and make up
let's kiss and make up
Let's you and I
kiss and make up
The lyrics to The Field Mice's song Let's Kiss and Make Up convey a message of regret, love, and reconciliation. The singer admits to sometimes saying hurtful things without thinking, but ultimately reveals that they could never hate the person they are addressing. The repetition of the phrase "Let's kiss and make up" serves as a plea for forgiveness and a desire to move past any grievances.
The use of the phrase "let's kiss and make up" is a common expression that refers to making amends after a disagreement or argument. However, in the context of this song, the act of kissing is a symbolic gesture that represents intimacy and emotional connection. By suggesting a physical act of affection, the singer is demonstrating a willingness to be vulnerable and open to repairing the relationship.
The lyrics also highlight the idea that words can be hurtful, but they may not reflect the true feelings of the singer. The repeated line "I do not mean one word of what I say" suggests that the singer is aware of their tendency to say things without thinking, and that their words may not accurately represent their feelings. This emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in any relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to Let's Kiss and Make Up express the desire to reconcile and move past any past conflicts by demonstrating the importance of forgiveness, vulnerability, and honest communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Without beforehand thinking
Sometimes I say things without considering the consequences
sometimes I say things
At times, I express hurtful words irresponsibly
I could never hate you
There is no way I could despise you
I could never hate you
You don't deserve my hatred
I do not mean one
I don't truly believe a single word of what I just uttered
word of what I say
My words were just a knee-jerk reaction towards a situation
I don't hate you
I don't have any negative sentiments towards you
I love you
My true feelings towards you is that I love you
Let's kiss and make up
Let's forget about this argument and reconcile
Let's you and I
It takes both of us to resolve this conflict
kiss and make up
Let's show affection and make peace
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.