After completing several East Coast tours, they released a split EP in 2006 with local Cairns band Sleeping in Trains. Their debut album The Recordings of the Middle East was released on 24th April 2008, shortly before the band announced their first split. They reconvened eight months later, and in the autumn of 2009 released their album in the United States as an abridged EP, also called The Recordings of the Middle East.
Their song "Blood" is featured in the films Accidents Happen, It's Kind of a Funny Story. and Crazy, Stupid, Love, as well as in an episode of the Australian television comedy-drama series Offspring and an advertisement for European bank BNP Paribas.
At the start of their appearance at 2011's Splendour in the Grass music festival, the band announced that their set that night would be their last show ever, thanking fans in attendance for making their finale special for the band.
Dan's Silverleaf
The Middle East Lyrics
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Singing so low unto yourself
Just in the kitchen
You were making my morning tea
As the fever touched my skin
I was all cracked in the head
Lay there and slept in your bed
My love, don′t let me down
My love, don't let me down
No more
Shes my mothers sister
Old yet unheavy in her soul
Her steady living
Made it clear and plain as day
That its fine to be my own
At day break you we′ll rise
And be part of the day
And when its over
I wanna do it tomorrow
Just what I done today
My love, don't let me down
My love don't let me down no more
The Middle East's song Dan's Silverleaf is a poignant and introspective piece that reflects on the love of two individuals, Anne and the singer. The opening verses refer to Anne as "my dear Anne," and speak of her singing softly to herself, while she prepares tea for the singer, who is ill with a fever. The singer lays in Anne's bed, cracked in the head, and when she comes to sing to him, the lyrics repeat the plea, "My love, don't let me down, no more."
The song then shifts to shine light on another important figure who has impacted the singer's life - Anne's older sister. Her steady living has shown the singer that it's fine to be oneself, and the daybreak is represented as a new beginning, a chance to be part of the day, and to do the same thing tomorrow as today's done. The song circles back to the refrain, becoming more urgent with each iteration. The repeated plea of "My love, don't let me down" can be interpreted as a message of enduring love, both for Anne and the singer, and for the notion that to be loved is to be lifted, and the listener is reminded to not let one another down, no matter what life may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
My dear anne
A form of address that signifies affection and familiarity towards someone named Anne
Singing so low unto yourself
Anne was singing in a soft voice, almost to herself and not necessarily for others to hear
Just in the kitchen
The location in which Anne was singing was the kitchen
You were making my morning tea
Anne was multitasking by preparing tea for the artist while singing
As the fever touched my skin
The artist had a fever that Anne was aware of, and it was affecting his body at the time
I was all cracked in the head
The singer's fever caused him to feel disoriented or confused mentally
Lay there and slept in your bed
The singer had been resting in Anne's bed, likely not feeling well enough to move from there
And you would come to me and sing
Despite the artist's physical condition, Anne continued to sing to him as a way of comforting him
My love, don't let me down
The artist is urging Anne to continue to support and care for him during his illness
No more
The artist hopes Anne will not disappoint him by ceasing to show her affection and care for him in the future
Shes my mothers sister
The singer is talking about Anne, who is his aunt and related to his mother
Old yet unheavy in her soul
Though Anne may be older in age, she has a lightness in her spirit or personality
Her steady living
Anne has a consistent or stable lifestyle
Made it clear and plain as day
Anne's way of living was obvious, transparent, and easy to understand
That its fine to be my own
Anne's lifestyle taught the singer that it is acceptable to live one's life in a way that is unique and true to oneself
At day break you we'll rise
Anne and the artist will start their day in the morning
And be part of the day
They will engage in activities and experiences that are part of the day, both mundane and meaningful
And when its over
At the end of the day, when their time together has come to a close
I wanna do it tomorrow
The singer wants to spend another day with Anne doing the same things and having the same experiences
Just what I done today
He enjoyed spending the day with Anne and doesn't desire anything different for the next day
My love, don't let me down
The artist is reminding Anne not to disappoint or fail him emotionally
My love don't let me down no more
The artist is hopeful that Anne will not repeat any past disappointments and continue to be supportive and loving towards him
Writer(s): Rohin Luke Jones
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chadandriowski9437
I'm so glad The Middle East got back together to record this album. This is a very good road song.
@manthanjadhav4132
My dear anne
Singing so low unto yourself
Just in the kitchen
You were making my morning tea
As the fever touched my skin
I was all cracked in the head
Lay there and slept in your bed
And you would come to me and sing
My love, don't let me down
My love, don't let me down
No more
Shes my mothers sister
Old yet unheavy in her soul
Her steady living
Made it clear and plain as day
That its fine to be my own
At day break you we'll rise
And be part of the day
And when its over
I wanna do it tomorrow
Just what I done today
My love, don't let me down
My love don't let me down no more
@DUDEMIKE8
Good jams
@jkwanness
sad that this album is no longer on spotify or tidal
@ThisIsOwlCountry
With music like this, it's a shame that they disbanded. ;_;
@fisterlm
does anyone has the lyrics??
@JeGab
why is so hard to find the lyrics of this song
@iamnotascientisi
WHAT ARE THE DAMN CHORDS