Inspired by 60's music such as Love, Burt Bacharach and The Beatles they failed to make any commercial headway despite garnering much critical praise for the two albums they released on Virgin, 1984's Pacific Street and 1985's ...From Across The Kitchen Table. Their sole top 50 single was Thank You which reached #48 in 1982.
They split up shortly after with Michael Head forming Shack and Andy Diagram joining James.
Palm Of My Hand
The Pale Fountains Lyrics
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when I said you were incredibly beautiful
remember Arthur Seaton said he won't be beaten
look at jimmy price what with the weight of Christ
I don't know they say maybe it's the water across the kitchen table
and I don't know they say maybe it's the water
you saved my life, I fought you
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
you saved my life, I fought you
you should have told me to stop
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
i've seen all your hooks, read the important books
and thought about the disabled
but the only thing between you and me is the fact you laugh when i'm unstable
but I don't know they say maybe it's the water across the kitchen table
and i don't know they say maybe it's the water
yeh, you saved my life, I fought you
you should have told me to stop
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…
Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…
yeh, you saved my life, I fought you
you should have told me to stop
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
you saved my life, I fought you
you should have told me to stop
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
you saved my life, and I rold you to STOP, STOP, STOP…
The Pale Fountains' song "Palm of My Hand" is a complex and deeply emotional exploration of the dynamics between two people who share a powerful connection. The lyrics describe an encounter in a cheap hotel room, where the singer tells his companion that he finds her incredibly beautiful. As the song progresses, the tone becomes more confrontational, with the singer questioning why their connection is so intense and why his companion allowed him to continue pursuing her despite his own hesitations.
The lyrics are full of references to other works of art and literature, including Arthur Seaton, the singer of the novel and film "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning," and Jimmy Price, a character from the TV series "Justified." These references suggest that the singer sees himself as a rebel, someone who is fighting against the constraints of society and the expectations of others. At the same time, the song is deeply introspective, with the singer questioning his own motives and desires.
Overall, "Palm of My Hand" is a powerful and emotionally raw song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to understand our own desires and impulses.
Line by Line Meaning
In a cheap hotel room the miraculous way you bucked up
In a dingy place, you demonstrated a remarkable resilience when I complimented you.
when I said you were incredibly beautiful
When I remarked on your stunning beauty.
remember Arthur Seaton said he won't be beaten
Do you recall what Arthur Seaton said about not being defeated?
look at jimmy price what with the weight of Christ
Consider Jimmy Price and how heavily he carries his burden like Christ did.
I don't know they say maybe it's the water across the kitchen table
I'm unsure, but some say the connection we share is because of the water that separates us on this kitchen table.
and I don't know they say maybe it's the water
And again, some suggest that it's the water that has brought us together.
you saved my life, I fought you
You came to my rescue, but I didn't want to be saved at that moment.
you should have told me to stop
You should have made me stop what I was doing.
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
Why did you allow me to continue doing things for you?
i've seen all your hooks, read the important books
I have observed all your qualities and read the essential literature.
and thought about the disabled
I have contemplated those who are disabled.
but the only thing between you and me is the fact you laugh when i'm unstable
However, the only thing that separates us is the fact that you laugh at me when I'm vulnerable.
yeh, you saved my life, I fought you
Yes, you saved my life, but I resisted your help.
you should have told me to stop
In retrospect, you should have told me to stop.
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
Why did you allow me to persist in helping you?
Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…Bada ba ba…
Instrumental
yeh, you saved my life, I fought you
Yes, you saved my life, but I put up a fight.
you should have told me to stop
You should have advised me to put an end to it.
oh, why did you let me keep on going for you?
Why did you allow me to keep doing things for you?
you saved my life, and I rold you to STOP, STOP, STOP...
You saved my life, and I finally told you to stop.
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jorge Velasco Olea
No he vuelto a oír a este grupo eran muy buenos esta canción es una obra de arte de los 80
Georgios Karapanagiotidis
The most underrated music band in the world and the most underrated single ever
Carlos Guerrero
Great work for a masterpiece song!
Major Tom
Awesome 👍🏼 Love the paleys, Shack and Michael Head 🤟🏼Great song 🎸
tzortz ap
One of my favourite songs ever
Susana Viedma Rodriguez
Nos encanta
ΩΡΟΛΟΓΑ ΤΕΡΨΙΘΕΑ
Amazing!!!
john king
Yes... 😉
Fabien Marinel
Un enchantement 😎
Francisco Javier Martinez Monroy
Memorable banda perteneciente al pop acústico británico, grupo de culto poco valorado, de la misma horma que aztec camera, haircut 100, friends again y housemartins