Gwenno and Ani Saunders were singers in the group with Gwenno occasionally taking to the keyboard.
The Pipettes, at that time consisting of Julia Clark-Lowes, Rose Elinor Dougall, and Becki Stephens and their backing band, The Cassette, formed at a seaside party in Brighton in 2003 and entertained audiences with their trademark polka dot dresses, doowop anthems and choreographed hand movements.
Their first major single, Dirty Mind, reached #61 in the UK singles charts with the follow-up, Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me, reaching #35 in April 2006. Their album, We Are the Pipettes, was released on 17th July including the new single, Pull Shapes which reached #26 in the UK Top 40 Singles Chart, after being released on 3rd July. We Are the Pipettes reached #41 in the album charts after its first week of release. Judy was the 4th single to be released from We Are the Pipettes; it failed to reach the UK Top 40, coming in at #46. However, it did reach #1 on the Indie Chart.
In 2005, The Pipettes completed successful headline tours in the UK and Europe, as well as high-profile support slots with The Magic Numbers, Graham Coxon, British Sea Power and The Go! Team, that has won them fans in high places including Radio One DJ Huw Stephens, and Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe.
A very small tour of America took place in early 2007; every show played was sold-out, culminating in six successful showcases at SXSW 2007. A tour of the UK and Europe in April and May 2007 was followed by a tour across north america, coinciding with the release of the EP Your Kisses are Wasted on Me in the US which reached #5. Through summer 2007 they played a number of festivals in Europe and Japan. October saw a tour of North America, although delayed by visa difficulties, along with the US launch of We Are The Pipettes, including two new songs. A Japanese launch followed with a Japanese tour in December, and 2008 was seen in by the band with a mini-tour in Australia.
In February 2008, Gwenno and Becki appeared at several events without Rose, namely a DJ set in Glasgow and three gigs with Mark Ronson in Brighton and London, leading to speculation that he would be producing their second album.
On April 18th 2008, The Pipettes announced the departure of Rose and Becki, meaning that the group now featured none of the original singers. They were replaced with Ani (Gwenno's sister) and a BRIT School graduate, Anna McDonald. They also reported they were currently demoing twenty to twenty-five new songs with a view to recording their second album in the summer of 2008.
The new lineup made its debut at Corsa Presents Bandstand with Mark Ronson on May 3rd 2008. The band performed Because It's Not Love (But It's Still A Feeling).
On November 12th 2008, the band announced another departure; this time of Anna, who had only been in the band for seven months. Anna's unexpected decision to leave and concentrate on her songwriting meant the band had to cancel their appearance at Sŵn Festival.
On February 11th 2009, the band posted a video blog on their website to introduce the newest Pipette, Beth Mburu-Bowie. With Beth, they are currently finishing work on their second album.
Previous members of the band include Julia Clark-Lowes (now of The Indelicates), Rose Elinor Dougall, Becki Stephens, Joe van Moyland (now of Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong) and Anna McDonald.
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Because
The Pipettes Lyrics
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I don't want to see the stars up above in the sky
I just wanna catch your eye
I don't want to be wined and dined
I just want to bump and grind with you here tonight
Because you move so right
And we Dance (Dance)
Dance (Dance)
Oh yeah with that triple motion
Dance (Dance)
And we move a little closer
Touch a little tighter
Eyes a little brighter
Because it's not love
But it's still a feeling
No it's not love
But my body's reeling
To move closer next to you
I don't want to hold your hand
I don't want to go walking in the sand every day
So won't you come out to play
And I don't care what people say
I don't care what your friends will think anyhow
'cos you've got me here right now.
And we Dance (Dance)
And we move a little closer
Dance (Dance)
Oh yeah with that triple motion
Dance (Dance)
And we move a little closer
Touch a little tighter
Eyes a little brighter
Because it's not love
But it's still a feeling
No it's not love
But my body's reeling
To move closer next to you
To move closer next to you
To move closer next to you
To move closer next to you
To move closer next to you
The Pipettes’ song “Because” is an upbeat, catchy tune with a touch of nostalgia to it. The lyrics describe a desire for a physical connection with someone without the need for emotional attachment. The singer makes it clear that they are not looking for love, but rather just to enjoy the moment and be free to dance and move closer to the person they desire. There is a sense of liberation in the lyrics, as if the singer has freed themselves from the constraints of societal expectations about relationships and is living in the moment without a care in the world.
The repeated phrase “dance and we move a little closer” seems to imply that the physical connection between the two is escalating as they dance together. This is emphasized with the variation “touch a little tighter, eyes a little brighter” suggesting the physical and emotional intensity of the moment. The song is all about living in the present and enjoying the connection without worrying about what may come next or what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to fall in love
The singer is not interested in developing romantic feelings with the person she is addressing
I don't want to see the stars up above in the sky
The singer has no interest in romantic cliches
I just wanna catch your eye
The singer's goal is to attract the person's attention
I don't want to be wined and dined
The artist does not want to be taken out for fancy dates
I just want to bump and grind with you here tonight
The artist is interested in physical intimacy with the person tonight
Because you move so right
The person's physical movements are attractive to the singer
And we Dance (Dance)
The two individuals are dancing together
And we move a little closer
They are gradually getting physically closer
Oh yeah with that triple motion
The artist is enjoying the person's movements
Touch a little tighter
Their physical contact is becoming tighter or more intense
Eyes a little brighter
The singer's eyes are communicating excitement
Because it's not love
The artist acknowledges that their interaction is not romantic love
But it's still a feeling
The singer is experiencing strong emotions, despite the lack of romantic love
No it's not love
The singer is emphasizing that their interaction is not love
But my body's reeling
The singer's physical sensations are intense
To move closer next to you
The artist desires to increase physical intimacy with the person
I don't want to hold your hand
The artist is not interested in traditional romantic gestures
I don't want to go walking in the sand every day
The singer does not want to participate in typical romantic activities
So won't you come out to play
The singer invites the person to engage in physical intimacy
And I don't care what people say
The artist is not concerned with the opinions of others
I don't care what your friends will think anyhow
The artist is not concerned with the person's friends' opinions
'cos you've got me here right now.
The artist is focused on the present moment with the person
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwenno Mererid Saunders, Jonathan Martin Falcone, Joseph Antony Bernays Beaumont, Rebecca Louise Pickles, Robert William Barry, Rose Elinor Dougall, Sebastian Paul Falcone
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Roman Semyonov
Best band ever! But i want more clips and music!