2)Claire Johnson: vocals, viola;
Roger Griffin: bass;
Annette Simpkins: lead vocals;
Amanda Johnson: violin, vocals;
Larry Crow: guitar, effects;
Folk-psych band formed in the summer of 1982 by twin sisters Claire and Mandy Johnson. Rarely seen treading the boards on the international London circuit, The Wedding are more likely to be found in local folk clubs in their native Dorset.
Return
The Wedding Lyrics
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It's a heart of gold
That's given you a place to go.
You try so hard to make it on your own
You've got to understand I'm making myself known.
Come back to the airwaves, burn the ashes
Raise the grave up to the sun.
Like a bullet from a gun "SHOT" through the airwaves.
"BANG, BANG"
Raise the dead.
Sing of Me, sing of My love
Like a bullet from a gun.
It's time for me to bring the black back
And capture the songs and take them to the streets.
If we can sing it loud, we might just see it now
We've got to shake the world, we've got to lift our voice.
Come back. Oh - Come back.
The Wedding's song Return is a powerful ballad about love and the struggle to make it on one's own. The opening line likens love to a "raging lion", which is simultaneously protective and fierce. The following line, "It's a heart of gold," reinforces this idea, suggesting that this love is both valuable and something to be feared. The lyrics also describe the love's ability to give the listener a place to belong.
The chorus amplifies the themes of the song, calling for a return to the "airwaves". The repeated line "sing of Me, sing of My love" emphasizes the idea that this love is powerful enough to cut through the noise and make a meaningful impact. The phrase "like a bullet from a gun" evokes a sense of urgency, as though the singer is imploring the listener to take action.
The second verse continues to build on these ideas, calling for a return to black and a desire to capture "the songs" and take them to the streets. The lyrics suggest that music has the power to change the world, and that by singing loudly, listeners can make their voices heard. The final line, "We've got to lift our voice," is a call to action that encourages listeners to add their voices to the song of love.
Line by Line Meaning
This love is like a raging lion
This love is powerful and intense like a lion, which means it is not to be taken lightly.
It's a heart of gold
This love is precious and valuable, like a heart made of gold.
That's given you a place to go.
This love has provided a safe and secure place for you to be.
You try so hard to make it on your own
You are attempting to succeed independently but are struggling.
You've got to understand I'm making myself known.
You must realize that I am revealing my true self to you.
Come back to the airwaves, burn the ashes
Return to the media and reignite your passion for reaching out to others.
Raise the grave up to the sun.
Bring to light what has been buried and let it be seen by all.
Sing of Me, sing of My love
Sing about me and the love I have shown you.
Like a bullet from a gun 'SHOT' through the airwaves. 'BANG, BANG' Raise the dead.
Your message will be powerful, like a gunshot, and will reach many people.
Sing of Me, sing of My love Like a bullet from a gun.
Repeat the message of my love, which will be impactfully conveyed.
It's time for me to bring the black back
It is time to return to the roots and revive the original message.
And capture the songs and take them to the streets.
Save and spread the music with a message to the public.
If we can sing it loud, we might just see it now
If the message is expressed with passion and volume, we may see it become a reality.
We've got to shake the world, we've got to lift our voice.
We need to make a significant impact and speak up for what we believe in.
Come back. Oh - Come back.
Return to where you belong and recommence your mission.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.