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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I Vibe You
The Pipettes Lyrics
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That I didn't know
And although they still exist
I try not to let them show
But I think that now you've seen me
For my true colours
I'm sure you recognise i'm more stupid than the others
Oh I love you
And I will love you
'Till the day I die
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
I've seen you try to laugh at all of my bad jokes
And I've cooked you seven meals six of them one on which you've choked
But it has taken me a while
To get used to this new feeling
When I woke up with a smile
Oh, I nearly started screaming
That I love you
Oh I love you
And I will love you
'Till the day I die
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
Because I love you
Oh I love you
And I will love you
'Till the day I die
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
Never be a time when we have to say good-bye
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
Because I love you
The Pipettes' song "I Love You" is a love song that expresses vulnerability and honesty. The lyrics describe how the singer's relationship with their partner allows them to reveal their true self, flaws and all. The first verse talks about how the singer used to hide their imperfections, but now their partner has seen them for who they truly are. The chorus repeats the phrase "I love you" multiple times, emphasizing the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings towards their partner.
The second verse describes the singer's attempts at making their partner happy, from telling bad jokes to cooking meals. The chorus repeats again, with the singer affirming their love and devotion to their partner, even until death. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, with the singer reiterating that there will never be a goodbye because of their unending love.
Overall, the song captures the essence of true love, showcasing the beauty in accepting one another's flaws and loving unconditionally. The simple melody and repetitive chorus add to the catchy and charming nature of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
There used to be a lot of things
In the past, there were numerous things I was ignorant about
That I didn't know
I lacked knowledge on several matters
And although they still exist
Although they still exist, I try not to reveal my lack of knowledge
I try not to let them show
I make an effort to keep my ignorance hidden
But I think that now you've seen me
However, I believe that you've caught a glimpse of my true self now
For my true colours
Realizing who I really am
I'm sure you recognise i'm more stupid than the others
I'm certain that you acknowledge my lack of intelligence compared to others
But I love you
Despite my shortcomings, I have strong feelings of love towards you
Oh I love you
My love for you is intense
And I will love you
I promise to love you even more
'Till the day I die
Until my last breath, I will cherish my love for you
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
We will never have to bid our farewells
I've seen you try to laugh at all of my bad jokes
I observed you laughing at my terrible jokes
And I've cooked you seven meals six of them one on which you've choked
I've prepared seven meals for you, but unfortunately, you had trouble swallowing the sixth one
But it has taken me a while
However, it took me some time
To get used to this new feeling
To adjust to these newfound emotions
When I woke up with a smile
When I realized I was happy
Oh, I nearly started screaming
I was so emotionally overwhelmed that I almost screamed
Because I love you
It's because I love you dearly
Never be a time when we have to say good-bye
Our love is everlasting and won't ever come to an end
There will never be a time when we have to say good-bye
We won't ever have to say our good-byes
Because I love you
It's because I truly love you
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ART FITCH, BERT LOWE, KAY FITCH
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