Pristine Christine
The Sea Urchins Lyrics
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Perhaps you do,
It could be true.
But you don't react like me (Oh)
Pristine Christine,
Will I ever feel?
Don't be gone
with what you're on
and see if it will help more
I'm biased (Yeah)
Pristine Christine
Could you ever sing?
Answer and always get: You;
Me: I can't just change that's for sure.
Helping myself
for you is
too hard I think
but leaving it inside
now that don't make me feel nice.
Everyone's turn now.
You've hurt me!
Pristine Christine
will we ever be?
oh no no no no
Answer and always get: You;
Me: I don't know if to let you down.
Pristine Christine
Pristine Christine
The Sea Urchins's song Pristine Christine is a heartfelt expression of love and longing for someone named Christine. The first two lines of the song address the idea that Christine thinks she knows the singer, but maybe she doesn't truly understand him. The lyrics suggest the singer feels something deep for Christine that she might not reciprocate. He wonders if he will ever truly experience love with her ("Will I ever feel?").
As the song progresses, the singer implores Christine to come to his world and see if it will help her. He acknowledges that he is biased towards her and wants her to feel the same way about him that he does for her ("Could you ever sing?"). The singer seems to be grappling with feelings of hurt and disappointment in the midst of his desire for Christine, which is demonstrated in the lines, "Helping myself for you is too hard I think, but leaving it inside now that don't make me feel nice. Everyone's turn now. You've hurt me!"
The repeated call for Christine in the chorus implies that the singer is unsure of whether they will ever be romantically involved. The final lines of the song, "Answer and always get: You; Me: I don't know if to let you down. Pristine Christine, Pristine Christine," suggest that there is a tension between wanting to pursue Christine despite the uncertainty and choosing to let her go.
Line by Line Meaning
You swear you know.
You claim to know something or someone, but it is uncertain if your claim is genuine or not.
Perhaps you do,
It is possible that you actually do possess knowledge about the subject in question.
It could be true.
It is a possibility that what you claim to know is actually true.
But you don't react like me (Oh)
Despite sharing the same information, our perspectives and reactions to it might differ.
Pristine Christine,
Will I ever feel?
The artist is questioning whether they will ever experience the same purity or beauty as the person referred to as 'Pristine Christine'.
Come to my world.
Don't be gone
with what you're on
and see if it will help more
I'm biased (Yeah)
The singer is inviting 'Pristine Christine' to their world to be open-minded and see if it will benefit them. However, the singer acknowledges their bias and subjectivity in the matter.
Pristine Christine
Could you ever sing?
The singer is questioning whether 'Pristine Christine' possesses the ability to convey their emotions and experiences through music.
Answer and always get: You;
Me: I can't just change that's for sure.
The artist realizes that 'Pristine Christine' will always hold the answer to their question, and they themselves cannot change that fact.
Helping myself
for you is
too hard I think
but leaving it inside
now that don't make me feel nice.
Everyone's turn now.
You've hurt me!
The artist finds it difficult to prioritize their own wellbeing over 'Pristine Christine', but keeping their feelings hidden makes them feel uncomfortable. The artist also feels hurt by 'Pristine Christine's actions.
Pristine Christine
will we ever be?
oh no no no no
The artist is questioning whether they will ever be on the same level as 'Pristine Christine', but they do not seem optimistic about the possibility.
Answer and always get: You;
Me: I don't know if to let you down.
The singer acknowledges that 'Pristine Christine' will always hold the answer, but they themselves are unsure about whether they should disappoint 'Pristine Christine' or not.
Pristine Christine
Pristine Christine
The repetition of 'Pristine Christine' emphasizes the significance of this person to the artist, and their yearning to be like them or close to them in some way.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abba Tributes
Still sounding magnificent in 2020! Takes me back to University......
Christopher Rendine
One of my favorite bands from the Sarah label. The Sea Urchins clearly displayed their influences. This one is very reminiscent of the Records "Starry Eyes". A wonderful driving pop song. And I have an original copy on vinyl !
CookiesSoundStyleLab
I only got one problem with everyone liking this now...people loved it when it came out btw..my problem is this guy has got one of thee best ever voices and virtually nobody has ever heard him sing..James Roberts has one of the most beautiful voices Ive ever heard, makes me weep..even on his 2006? Solo lp his voice staggers, true beauty.
Jim Newcombe
"one of the best ever voices"? A risible exaggeration, surely, but we both love the song, so say ten Hail Mary's and all is forgiven.
Al
I don't know if you're still around son, but this track, and the whole album, was a gem
Shitzydoodles08
Keep trying to explain to my kids - in those days there were records and not many were pressed when it came to independents like Creation and Sarah. Love this - takes me back to watered down lager, Indie dives and shopping in Flip.
nicholas usansky
Flip of Hollywood in Edinburgh?
massimopipolo
Never too late to discover some brilliant Music !!!
panayiotis fitsoros
MASTERPIECE!!!!
JohnnyFriendly
This has some interesting classicist touches that transcend its '80s indie origins, e.g. an opening lick reminiscent of "Arthur", an overall melody & jangle that sounds like a more energetic version of something off Love's first album. Shame the collector's market has made it impossible to procure the original record - would sound fine on a good deck