1) A british indie… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band called The Williams:
1) A british indie rock band.
2) A norwegian indie rock band.
3) A Korean post-punk band.
1) Cheap guitars, stand-up drumming and a band who genuinely gave a fuck about something β the Williams formed in a grim northern town in 1987. Scunthorpe in 1987 was like any other industrial town, local bands played local public houses and the Williams didnβt want to be part of that. Brought up on independent labels, sha la la flexis, 60s classics and throwaway pop The Williams wanted to be part of something bigger. This unlikely trio consisting of brothers Alan (guitar and singing) and Paul Fairnie (two drums and a cymbal and most of the words) and bassist Ian Cummings [he sings too] were pretty much hated by the muso scene of Scunthorpe. It was always about attitude β they couldnβt play that well but managed to get three songs together for their first gig at the Baths Hall in august 1987, from then on they set about playing with most of the burgeoning indie scene. Alanβs fanzine Get That Anorak Off helped launch the flexi "I Know Iβm Nothing Special to You", even getting airplay on the John Peel programme (and they thought heβd choose Esmereldaβs Kite) and they built on their reputation as enthusiastic upstarts to go on and play with Pale Saints, The Telescopes, The Sainsburys, St. Christopher, Sea Urchins and eventually a six date tour with Primal Scream by then adding additional guitarist Rob Dillam (who later joined Adorable) Having seen their sound mutate from chiming guitars and simple lyrics to a more sustained assault of noise (blame My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur) the Williams decided a change of direction was in order in late 1990. They changed their name to Sunburst, then Super Electric,[who have their own music uploaded somewhere on this site] they found the harmonies of Brian Wilson, the groove of Sly Stone and the attitude of the Who β invented Acid Modernism and promptly self destructed. Some times Northern towns get their revenge. "I Know I'm Nothing Special To You" is available on The Sound of Leamington Spa Volume 4 on Firestation Records.
2) The Williams - Of Norwegian origin, or more precisely; Norhern Norway. Though now situated in Oslo, The Williams inspiration and temperament has still much of the arctic character. As the music is in the contemporary lo-fi indie genre, things are done simple, with a clean touch. Everything is also done with real instruments and sounds. And as the lyrics goes darkways with regular people's everyday situations, you might think of...? Influences is basically all good music. The songs that made us what we are; the songs that saved our lives. The Williams is fronted by lead singer Nagel. The band was formerly known as Maverick X. http://www.myspace.com/thewilliamsno
3) After a series of well-received live shows, the group finally released their debut album, Love Child. It is inescapably indebted to the post-punk movement. while the obvious comparison for The Williams is Joy Division, the band's love of all things 80s shines through. Album opener 102 is pure Jesus and Mary chain fuzziness, λ§μ·¨ is a loving tribute to The Smiths, and album closer μμ§ is Cure-esque gothic.
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The Williams Lyrics
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The snow's coming down
(Christmas)
I'm watching it fall
(Christmas)
Lots of people around
(Christmas)
Baby please come home
(Christmas)
The church bells in town
(Christmas)
All ringing in song
(Christmas)
Full of a happy sound
(Christmas)
Oh baby please come home
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas)
Pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas)
Yeah I'm watching them shine
(Christmas)
You should be here with me
(Christmas)
Baby please come home
(Christmas)
(Christmas)
(Christmas)
(Christmas)
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas)
If there was a way
(Christmas)
I'd hold back this tear
(Christmas)
But it's Christmas day
Please, please, please, please
Please, please, please, please
Please, please, please, please
Please, baby, please come home
Please come home
Baby, please come home
Baby, please come home
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Please come home
Baby, please come home
Please come home
Yeah
The Williams's song Please Come Home is a classic blues ballad that tells a story of love, heartbreak and loneliness. The song is written from the perspective of a woman who is desperately missing her lover and reaches out to him in the hope of reconciliation. The first verse establishes the theme of the song, with the singer expressing her sadness and loneliness, and wishing her lover could understand how she feels. The chorus then follows, with the singer pleading with her lover to come home, as she can't cope with the worry and isolation of being without him.
As the song progresses, we learn that the singer is dealing with not only heartbreak, but also financial troubles. The line "Landlord gettin' worse, I've got to move May the first" implies that she is struggling to pay her rent, and desperately needs her lover to return in order to help her out. The final verse is perhaps the most poignant, with the singer admitting that she needs money and pleading with her lover to return. It's a raw, emotional and honest portrayal of the pain caused by heartbreak, and the desperation that can come with losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the blues, I feel so lonely
The singer is feeling very sad and alone.
I'll give the world if I could only Make you understand
The singer is willing to give anything if only the person they're singing to would understand.
It surely would be grand
If the person they're singing to did understand, it would be wonderful.
I'm gonna telephone my baby
The singer is going to call their loved one.
Ask him won't you please come home
The singer is asking their loved one to come home.
'Cause when you're gone I'm worried all day long
The singer gets very anxious when their loved one is away.
Baby won't you please come home Baby won't you please come home
The singer is repeating their plea for their loved one to come home.
I have tried in vain Evermore to call your name
The singer has been calling out to their loved one, but they haven't been answering.
When you left you broke my heart That will never make us part
The person the singer is singing to broke their heart, but the singer is still hoping they'll come back.
Every hour in tthe day You will hear me say
The singer is constantly asking their loved one to come home.
Baby won't you please come home, I mean Baby won't you please come home
The singer is still begging their loved one to come home.
Baby won't you please come home 'Cause your mama's all alone
The singer is telling their loved one to come home because their mother is alone.
Landlord gettin' worse I've got to move May the first
The singer's landlord is becoming difficult, and they have to move out by May 1st.
Baby won't you please come home, I need money Baby won't you please come home
The singer is now telling their loved one to come home because they need money.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector
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Thelma Gray
Rest in peace Lee Williams, thank you for sharing your gift with us
lorraine jones
@Cynthia Faye Alexander mmw
Cynthia Faye Alexander
Truly was blessed by hearing love and wish well-being for all related to Le
Sfc McGee
Listen to this song on repeat. Such an inspiration. Help us to open our eyes andΒ
re-evaluate our life. Gather our thoughts, compare our goods and bads. We'll realize God pulled us through the bads,that's why we're here today. God never leaves us, just calls his name during good and bad times. He's right beside you, he's listening. Stay patient,Β stay focused, stay faithful,Β and believe God will grant your request if it's in HIS PLAN for your life.Β God never ever makes a mistake. Amen!
bevill72able
Good gospel to lift up your weary soul and spirit to The Lord! Thank You Most Beautiful Lord!
Sheila Wiggins
What an anointing!!!!! Glory To God!!!! Thank you Lord for using Mr. Lee Williams!!!!
Terry
I love Mr. Lee Williams music and bring a lot of Joy in my Soul. Rest in Peace. We will meet again in Jesus name
Bonita Prince
His ministry brought so much joy to my mother. Today is her third year with the Lord. To Jesus be the glory.
Sharonette Taylor
Lee Williams Describe IN A Journey of Going Through To Get To ... It's The Down Home Gospels. Thank God' For This Vessel Instrument. Amen ππ
Gloria Adams
I absolutely love the ministry of music by Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's. They touched my soul. He preached the gospel in song and brought me through many nights in prayer for healing, my son and his 5 grandchildren I adopted. I will never quit listening to his music because it is so uplifting and inspiring.