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.
If I Say
The Tellers Lyrics
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If I say the sea would you just say "blue",
If you see me falling would you please catch me,
And if you see me leaving would you follow me,
I know that life is just,
A silly silly silly little thing,
But if you stay tonight you could die with me...
If you feel me crying would you please kiss me,
I know that she will get away,
I know that she will get away,
Someday she says she'll get away,
I beg you please don't go away.
The Tellers’s song “If I Say” is a love song that discusses the vulnerability that comes with expressing one’s emotions to someone they care about deeply. The lyrics are full of questions that speak of a person’s fears and insecurities about the future of their relationship. The song starts with the question “If I say I love you, would you say ‘I do’”, which highlights the fear of rejection that a person might feel when expressing their love for someone. There's also the idea that by confessing their love, it might lead to a future of marriage and commitment.
The chorus lines are straightforward and earnest, singing “If you see me falling would you please catch me/ And if you see me leaving would you follow me.” These lines highlight the natural human need for companionship and support amidst the uncertainties of life. Throughout the song, the writer speaks of death, crying, and begging for the other person to stay with them always. In many ways, this "all in" mentality demonstrates the intensity of the love felt, and while it might seem over the top for some, it speaks perfectly to a certain kind of love.
In conclusion, the song is a beautiful and honest exploration of the complexities of love and the fears that come with it. The singer seems to be asking for a commitment that will last a lifetime, and is willing to put everything on the line to achieve this.
Line by Line Meaning
If I say I love you would you say "I do"
If I confess my love for you, would you reciprocate the feeling by saying 'yes' and committing to a relationship?
If I say the sea would you just say "blue"
If I ask you to describe the sea, would you give me the simplistic answer that it's just 'blue' or would you try to put into words its full majesty?
If you see me falling would you please catch me
If I ever find myself in a vulnerable state, would you extend me a helping hand and support me?
And if you see me leaving would you follow me
If I were to leave, would you choose to come with me, even if it meant leaving everything else behind?
I know that life is just,
I understand that life itself, with all its twists and turns, is just a silly and unpredictable thing.
A silly silly silly little thing,
It may sound foolish, but in my eyes, life is just a nonsensical, trivial and unimportant thing.
But if you stay tonight you could die with me...
If you choose to stay with me through thick and thin, you would experience every moment we share together and be a part of my life and death.
If you feel me crying would you please kiss me,
If you sense that I'm sad and hurting, would you comfort me by giving me a compassionate and loving kiss?
And if you see me dying would you die with me,
If I were to pass away, would you choose to join me and leave this world with me?
I know that she will get away,
I'm aware that 'she' will eventually leave and find a way out of whatever situation she's in.
I know that she will get away,
I cannot deny the fact that 'she' will find a way to escape her issues and move on from them.
Someday she says she'll get away,
At some point in time, 'she' claims that she will find a way to leave her problems behind her.
I beg you please don't go away.
Despite everything, I plead with you to stick around by my side and not abandon me in my time of need.
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.