The origins of the Nylons date back to 1978 when four experienced Toronto stage actors, Connors, Cooper, Morrison, and Simpson, used to get together in the back of a delicatessen to sing doo-wop together. They took their ensemble to parties and friend's houses and constant comments from people convinced them to take their unique a cappella act into the clubs. An acquaintence met at a party was about to open a new cabaret and invited them to debut there. They played there for six weeks, garnering rave critical and audience reviews. In 1979 Simpson retired from the group and Cole was brought on board. They very quickly established themselves as one of the area's classiest and most original ensembles and caught the attention of Attic Records. Their first album eventually went platinum in Canada (100,000 copies), and there followed four more releases on Attic that all sold at least gold in Canada (50,000 copies). They received the equivalent of a Dutch Grammy award and a gold disc for the One Size Fits All album and the Best Singer Award at 1986's Tokyo Music Festival. In 1987 Disney used their song That Kind Of Man in their feature The Tin Man, and their version of Up The Ladder To The Roof was used in the movie Made In Heaven. They also scored a second appearance on the Taft Broadcasting television show Throb after writing the theme song and a previous appearance on the program. In February 1991 founding member Connors left the group and in March of that year died of viral pneumonia. A new deal in 1991 with Scotti Brothers in the US and BMG in Canada saw the release of three more albums, and constant touring on either side of the border. Over the years various member changes have led to today's lineup of Morrison, Robinson, Mosbaugh, and Cassius. In 1997 they signed with Shoreline Records in the US, a label primarily devoted to vocal groups, and released the Fabric Of Life. Today they continue to tour the world to audience and critical acclaim.
Singles
1982 The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Attic) 1983 Silhouettes (Attic) 1983 That Kind Of Man (Attic) 1984 Take Me To Your Heart (Attic) 1984 Perpetual Emotion (Attic) 1984 Stepping Stone (Attic) 1984 Combat Zone (Attic) 1987 Kiss Him Goodbye (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1987 Chain Gang (Attic) 1989 Wild Fire (Attic) 1989 Drift Away (Attic) 1991 Call My Name (Attic) 1991 One Fine Day (Attic) 1992 Don't Look Any Further (Scotti Brothers)
Albums
1982 The Nylons (Attic) 1982 One Size Fits All (Attic) 1984 Seamless (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1989 Rockapella (Attic) 1991 Four On The Floor (Attic) 1992 Live To Love (BMG) 1993 Illustrious: A Collection Of Classic Hits (Attic) 1994 Harmony - The Christmas Songs (BMG) 1994 Because... (BMG) 1996 Run For Cover (BMG) 1997 Fabric Of Life (Shoreline) 1997 Perfect Fit (Windham Hill) [re-release of 1993's Illustrious]
Marc Connors (baritone; RIP 1991) Paul Cooper (tenor) Claude Morrison (tenor) Dennis Simpson (bass) Ralph Cole (bass; replaced Simpson 1979) Arnold Robinson (bass; replaced Cole 1981) Micah Barnes (tenor; replaced Cooper 1991) Billy Newton-Davis (baritone; replaced Connors 1992) Garth Mosbaugh (tenor; replaced Barnes 1994) Gavin Hope (baritone; replaced Newton-Davis 1994) Mark Cassius (baritone; replaced Hope 1997)
Consider
The Nylons Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I know what it's like to be surrounded by speed
Most of us can't slow down
We move around too fast
It's so sad and it might be a waste
To have to give it all up in haste
I'll be your friend right to the end of time
And we will make it last Open up your heart, make a new start
Here and now is everything
Considering your love
Consider your love and what that means
Does it come close to your deepest dreams
Don't lay awake at night to fight the falling rain
If the wind could blow it away
Then I'd be happy to go out of my way
To see you again
I would not pretend to know
The meaning of your pain
The rain will always be the only thing you see
Try to teach your heart to sing
Considering your love
I know the world is not gonna end
Still I see a different kind of love
One where we don't pretend
Rain won't have to be everything you see
If you teach your heart to sing
Considering your love
In The Nylons' song Consider, the singer encourages someone to take a moment to pause and reflect on their love and what they truly need. The song acknowledges the fast-paced nature of our lives and how easy it is to become consumed by it. The opening lines express the singer's understanding of being surrounded by speed and the importance of slowing down. They urge the listener to open up their heart and make a new start, emphasizing that now is everything when it comes to considering one's love.
The second verse of the song centers around the idea of considering what love means to the listener and if it aligns with their deepest dreams. The singer offers comfort by stating that they will not pretend to know the meaning of the listener's pain, but encourages them to try and move past it. The lyrics mention rain as a metaphor for sadness or difficult times, but suggest that it doesn't have to be the only thing the listener sees. They can teach their heart to sing and find joy in considering their love.
Overall, the song is a reminder to slow down and take inventory of what matters most in our lives. It encourages listeners to embrace their love and find a way to teach their heart to sing, even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Consider your love and what you need
Take a moment to think about your love and what you truly need from it.
I know what it's like to be surrounded by speed
I can relate to the feeling of being constantly rushed and hurried through life.
Most of us can't slow down
Many people struggle to slow down and enjoy the present moment.
We move around too fast
We often move through life too quickly and don't take the time to appreciate what's around us.
It's so sad and it might be a waste
It's unfortunate and possibly a waste to go through life in such a rushed manner.
To have to give it all up in haste
It would be a shame to have to give up everything in a hurry without truly experiencing and enjoying it.
I'll be your friend right to the end of time
I will be your loyal friend for as long as we both live.
And we will make it last
Together, we will make our friendship and our love last for as long as possible.
Open up your heart, make a new start
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open to new beginnings in your love life.
Here and now is everything
The present moment is all that truly matters in life.
Considering your love
Reflecting on your love and what it means to you.
Consider your love and what that means
Take a deeper look at your love and what it truly signifies for you.
Does it come close to your deepest dreams
Is your love everything you dreamed it would be?
Don't lay awake at night to fight the falling rain
Don't spend your nights fighting against things you can't control, like the rain.
If the wind could blow it away
If there was a way to make your problems disappear as easily as the wind blows things away.
Then I'd be happy to go out of my way
I would be more than willing to do whatever it takes to help you through your struggles.
To see you again
I miss you and want to be in your presence once more.
I would not pretend to know
I won't pretend to fully understand what you're going through.
The meaning of your pain
I don't know what your pain truly means to you or how it feels.
The rain will always be the only thing you see
If you continue to focus on the negative, it will be all you can see.
Try to teach your heart to sing
Do your best to find joy and happiness in life, even during difficult times.
I know the world is not gonna end
I understand that things aren't as bad as they may seem.
Still I see a different kind of love
However, I believe that there is a different kind of love that we can strive for.
One where we don't pretend
A love where we can be real and honest with each other, without pretending to be someone we're not.
Rain won't have to be everything you see
You don't have to focus solely on the negative things in life.
If you teach your heart to sing
If you find joy and happiness in life, even during difficult times.
Considering your love
Continuing to reflect on your love and what it means to you.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind