(1) The Softies were Rose Melberg a… Read Full Bio ↴The Softies refers to two bands:
(1) The Softies were Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia, who both sang and played guitar. They recorded somewhat-wistful love songs mostly consisting of nothing but their two voices and gently intertwining electric guitars. Rose Melberg was in twee bands Tiger Trap, Gaze and Go Sailor; Jen Sbragia was in Pretty Face and is also in All Girl Summer Fun Band. The Softies disbanded, and since then Rose Melberg has pursued her solo work, while Jen Sbragia continues with All Girl Summer Fun Band.
(2) The Softies was a Dutch punk band that released two singles in 1977/78, one of them, Suicide Pilot, featured on Killed By Death #1234 compilation. They also released a full-length LP entitled Nice And Nasty. They performed with Captain Sensible (after he left The Damned) on one 7", covering the gay punk anthem Jet Boy, Jet Girl.
Half As Much
The Softies Lyrics
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Will you think of me today, and do I take your breath away
When I look into the sky I know I'll love you 'till I die
Do you ever feel that way, what can I do to make you stay
how much do you love me
Is it half as much as I know I love you
How much do you love me
If you don't know like I do then tell me quick
Before I make a fool of myself and of you
pocket full of pennies and a paper plate that's full of sand
Blow a kiss aimed at your cheek
And dream of you each day this week
how much do you love me
Is it half as much as I know I love you
How much do you love me
Could you tell me 'cause you don't have to love me too
If you don't know like I do then tell me quick
Before I make a fool of myself and you
is this going nowhere
Do you laugh when I think that you care
Should I believe them when they say you're not there
would you walk across the sea just to come and talk to me
Will you think of me today, or do I take your breath away
The Softies' song Half As Much is a poignant and bittersweet ballad about love that is unrequited, uncertain, and unfulfilled. The song begins with the singer asking if their loved one would go to great lengths just to talk to them, indicating a strong desire for a relationship. However, they also express their insecurity and fear of being rejected, asking if they take their loved one's breath away or if they feel the same way. The chorus poses the central question of the song, asking how much their lover loves them and wondering if it is half as much as they love them. The second verse is to illustrate the singer's longing and the things they do to feel closer to their loved one, including creating a dream of them and blowing them a kiss. The final verse portrays the ambiguity of the situation, with the singer questioning whether they are even in a relationship, whether their loved one cares, and whether they are listening at all.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you walk across the sea just to come and talk to me
Do you love me enough to make an impossible journey just to see me?
Will you think of me today, and do I take your breath away
Are you thinking about me right now, and am I important enough to take your breath away?
When I look into the sky I know I'll love you 'till I die
I love you so much that even the vast sky doesn't seem as large as my love for you.
Do you ever feel that way, what can I do to make you stay
Do you feel the same way about me, and if not, what can I do to make you stay with me?
how much do you love me
I want to know how much you love me.
Is it half as much as I know I love you
I love you so much, and I wonder if you love me just as much or not.
Could you tell me 'cause you don't have to love me too
You can be honest with me about your feelings, and you don't have to love me if you don't want to.
If you don't know like I do then tell me quick
If you're unsure how much you love me, tell me now before I embarrass myself and you.
Before I make a fool of myself and of you
I don't want to make a fool of myself or you, so I need to know where we stand.
pocket full of pennies and a paper plate that's full of sand
I'm poor and don't have much to offer, but I still think of you and dream about you.
Blow a kiss aimed at your cheek
I can't be with you right now, but I can still show my love by sending a virtual kiss to you.
And dream of you each day this week
I dream about you every day and can't stop thinking about you.
is this going nowhere
I'm not sure where our relationship is going, and I need some clarity.
Do you laugh when I think that you care
I wonder if you find it funny that I believe you care about me.
Should I believe them when they say you're not there
Should I believe others who say that you don't really care about me?
would you walk across the sea just to come and talk to me
I'm still wondering if you love me enough to make an impossible journey just to see me.
Will you think of me today, or do I take your breath away
Are you thinking about me now, or am I not important enough to take your breath away?
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this is what you hear in your head when you're walking away from him after he says "bye, i'll see you later, then."
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