Rhythm guitarist Dave Pritchard, bass guitarist Greg Masters and drummer Roger Spencer were the core of a band initally known as Billy King and the Nightriders, then later known as Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders and briefly as just The Nightriders.
In 1966 they advertised for a new guitarist/vocalist, Jeff Lynne applied and joined the band. After releasing one single they changed their name to Idle Race. Under Jeff Lynne's leadership they released two albums that sold poorly, despite support from John Peel and Kenny Everett.
In 1970, Jeff Lynne decided to join The Move so he and Roy Wood could work on what would eventually become Electric Light Orchestra
The remaining members of The Idle Race recruited 2 new members and released one further album. After Greg Masters left the group they became The Steve Gibbons Band.
Reminds Me Of You
The Idle Race Lyrics
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And it's all that remind me of you
Why do I keep them, well might you ask
They're all that remind me of you
Two seperate people, two seperate ways
And I hope they may pass again
And they're all that remind me of you
Once fresh and green now no, honey for the bee
They're all that remind me of you
A bunch of dead flowers kept in a vase
And they're all that remind me of you
Why do I keep them, well might you ask
They're all that remind me of you
They're all that remind me of you
They're all that remind me of you
The Idle Race's song "Reminds Me of You" tells the story of a romantic relationship that has come to an end. The singer laments the loss of his loved one as the only thing left to remind him of their time together are a bunch of dead flowers kept in a vase.
The song explores the complicated emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The singer is torn between wanting to hold onto the memories of his past love and moving on with his life. The dead flowers becoming a metaphor for the relationship - once fresh and full of life, now wilted and dead. The flowers were once beautiful and full of potential, but now they serve as a painful reminder of what was lost.
The lyrics also suggest a hope that the two lovers may cross paths again in the future, but this possibility is overshadowed by the bitterness of the failed relationship.
Overall, "Reminds Me of You" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the bittersweet heartache that comes with the end of a love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
A bunch of dead flowers, kept in a vase
I have a vase filled with dead flowers as a memory of you.
And it's all that remind me of you
Those dead flowers are the only thing that reminds me of you.
Why do I keep them, well might you ask
You may question why I still keep these flowers, but they hold a special meaning to me.
Two separate people, two separate ways
We have gone our separate ways and become two different individuals.
And I hope they may pass again
I hope our paths may cross again one day.
Withered and dead like, your love for me
Just like these flowers, your love for me has faded away and died.
And they're all that remind me of you
These dead flowers are the only reminder I have of you.
Once fresh and green now no, honey for the bee
These flowers, which were once vibrant and full of life, are no longer attractive or useful.
They're all that remind me of you
Once again, these dead flowers are the only thing that reminds me of you.
A bunch of dead flowers kept in a vase
I continue to keep these dead flowers in a vase as a nostalgic symbol of our past.
And they're all that remind me of you
These dead flowers are the only constant reminder of you that I have.
They're all that remind me of you
To put it simply, these dead flowers are everything I have left to remember you by.
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.