After losing a demo contest on belgian alternative national radio Pure FM and receiving a true enthusiastic response, the two boys got more sure of themselves and decided to show the people what they are up to. In october 2005 they opened shyly for Saint Thomas at Brussels Botanique Club. A few month later, they are back as a support act for Belgian band Venus and The Tellers are truly another group, Ben and Charles show the arrogant talent of the ones that come from nowhere. Okay from nowhere indeed, but you have to reckon that they don’t show up holding anything in their hands...
Ben has a voice that gives you thrills as
Charles is taking care of all subtle acoustic arrangments, the Tellers fire at you with laidback ballads, melancholy tunes,...beauty.
Their third gig was at the Nuits Botanique festival in Brussels, they’ll play the Dour festival and a couple summer gigs around Europe.
They’ll have a 7-track-mini album available in june, lend them your ear... or even both...
(2) There is at least one pre-existing artist with this name, a power-pop/ pub rock group from Brisbane, Australia fronted by Damien Garvey. They released 2 albums, a cassette-only release in 1991, and CD "Flex" in 1992, and enjoyed a loyal local following.
A Bit of Glue
The Tellers Lyrics
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But now my heart is a bit of a mess,
And I've asked so many girls for a bit of glue,
But I still need you,
And I'll try and I'll try, the tears I've got inside,
They must die or they must dry up,
Otherwise I'm gonna drown,
If you see me looking down be kind to me,
They must die or they must dry up,
Otherwise I'm gonna drown,
Myself in a sea of mysery,
And that ain't good for me,
Oh can't you see that I've tried my best,
But now my heart is a massive mess,
And I've asked so many girls for a bit of glue,
But I still need you,
And I'll try and I'll try, the tears I've got inside,
They my die or they must dry up,
Otherwise I'm gonna drown,
Wam bam you know I get around,
Three four I am out the door,
'Cause you do love me, more and more.
The Tellers' song "A Bit of Glue" is a heart-wrenching plea from a man named Suzie's perspective. The lyrics detail the attempts he has made to move on from a failed relationship but ultimately cannot. He has tried to distract himself by asking other girls for "a bit of glue" to mend his broken heart, but to no avail. The tears he has inside "must die or they must dry up" otherwise he fears drowning in a sea of misery.
The repetition of "I'll try and I'll try" shows that he is determined to move on but is struggling to do so, highlighting the difficulty of healing from a broken heart. The lyrics "Otherwise I'm gonna drown" convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness that is all-too-familiar for anyone who has gone through heartbreak.
The lines "Wam bam you know I get around, Three four I am out the door, 'Cause you do love me, more and more" are a stark contrast to the rest of the song. They are upbeat and seem to indicate that Suzie may be mistaken in thinking that he cannot move on. However, the overall vibe of the song is much darker and more melancholy, indicating that this may be wishful thinking rather than reality.
Overall, "A Bit of Glue" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the struggle of moving on after a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Suzie can't you see that I've tried my best,
I have put in a lot of effort, Suzie, can't you see?
But now my heart is a bit of a mess,
My heart is in a state of confusion and disorder now
And I've asked so many girls for a bit of glue,
I have sought help from several girls to fix my broken heart
But I still need you,
However, it is you who I need the most
And I'll try and I'll try, the tears I've got inside,
I will keep trying to hold back the tears that I have within me
They must die or they must dry up,
Either my tears have to come to an end or they have to stop flowing
Otherwise I'm gonna drown,
If I am not able to control my tears, I will be in emotional distress
If you see me looking down be kind to me,
If you happen to see me sad, please be compassionate towards me
And I'll try and I'll try, the tears I've got inside,
I will persist in guarding my emotions
They must die or they must dry up,
I need to stop feeling so intensely or I must learn to get over it
Otherwise I'm gonna drown,
Otherwise the sheer weight of my emotions will overcome me
Myself in a sea of mysery,
I will find myself consumed by sadness and despair
And that ain't good for me,
That is not a healthy state for me to be in
Oh can't you see that I've tried my best,
I really hope you can see how hard I have tried
But now my heart is a massive mess,
Now it feels like my broken heart is beyond repair
And I've asked so many girls for a bit of glue,
I have reached out to countless girls to help me fix it
But I still need you,
But it is still you who can heal my heart
Wam bam you know I get around,
I have a reputation for being a bit of a player
Three four I am out the door,
I tend to move on from girls quickly
'Cause you do love me, more and more.
But with you, Suzie, I feel like the love is real and growing stronger every day.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cawthraboy3
Heard this song when watching an advert in French. I love it.
amiridiculous
Didn't know that one. Think I have to check out more of the Tellers. Thanks for the Vid. :)