The band formed in Liverpool, England in 2001, taking their name from Magic Band guitarist Bill Harkleroad, better known as Zoot Horn (or "Zuton") Rollo. With all the members being Liverpudlian, this led to comparisions with The Coral, especially as both bands were signed to the same record label - Deltasonic - and had the same producer - Ian Broudie. Their debut album - Who Killed The Zutons? - was released on October 18th 2004, and reached number 9 in the UK album chart.
Line up
David McCabe on lead vocals and guitar Abi Harding on saxophone and vocals
Sean Payne on drums, percussion and vocals
Russell Pritchard on bass guitar and vocals
Why Don't You Give Me Your Love?
The Zutons Lyrics
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What can I say?
To make you want me more
To have your love
And show you how
That's all I'm asking for
I've been around the block so many times and I need a place to stop
I hear the same thing all the time and you know that I don't care
Well I don't like the way you've been hanging around and I sure don't like your hair
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
I chain you up
I make you mine
I keep you locked downstairs
With all the bugs
And all the gnats
I feed you rodent hair
I keep you in my cellar safe
I'll keep you there til dawn
I'll wait until the sun comes up
And I'll poke and prod you more
I know your tired and you're having a date well that don't mean nuts to me
When I see you out in town, I'm gonna hid so you can't see
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
Why won't you give me your love? [x18]
The lyrics of The Zutons's song "Why Don't You Give Me Your Love" depict a person who is desperately trying to win someone else's love. The first few lines conveys the desperation of the person, who is asking what they can do or say to make the other person want them more. The person wants to show the other person how much they care about them, and all they're asking for is to be loved in return.
The second verse reveals that the person has been through a lot, and they need a break from it all. They claim that they've only ever wanted what's right for the other person and for them as a couple. However, the other person doesn't seem to be interested. The singer has heard the same thing from the other person countless times and doesn't care anymore. The singer also remarks that they don't like the way the other person has been hanging around or even their hair.
The chorus repeats the phrase "why won't you give me your love?" in a desperate tone, which highlights the pain and frustration of the singer's unrequited feelings. The last two lines of the song take a dark and unsettling turn, as the singer describes how they're going to keep the other person locked up in their cellar, feeding them rodent hair and poking and prodding them until dawn. The final lines indicate that the singer is stalking the other person and hiding from them when they're out in town, making it clear that their love is anything but healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I do?
I am unsure of what actions I can take.
What can I say?
I am unsure of what words I can use.
To make you want me more
I desire for you to have a stronger desire for me.
To have your love
I desire to possess your love.
And show you how
I want to showcase that I am capable of reciprocating your love.
That's all I'm asking for
I do not ask for more than your love.
I've been around the block so many times and I need a place to stop
I have been through many experiences and seek a place of rest.
I only wanted what's right for you and what could be right for us
My intentions were focused on what was best for you and what would benefit both of us.
I hear the same thing all the time and you know that I don't care
I keep hearing the same message, but I am indifferent towards it.
Well I don't like the way you've been hanging around and I sure don't like your hair
I do not appreciate your presence or your physical appearance.
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
I am wondering why you refuse to give me your love.
I chain you up
I restrict your freedom.
I make you mine
I am possessive of you.
I keep you locked downstairs
I keep you imprisoned in a hidden location.
With all the bugs
I subject you to uncomfortable and unsanitary conditions.
And all the gnats
I subject you to uncomfortable and unsanitary conditions.
I feed you rodent hair
I provide you with unpleasant and unappetizing food.
I keep you in my cellar safe
I prevent you from leaving and put you in danger.
I'll keep you there til dawn
I will keep you captive for the entire night
And I'll poke and prod you more
I will continue to torment you while you are captive.
I know your tired and you're having a date well that don't mean nuts to me
I am aware that you are tired and have plans, but I do not value your needs or desires.
When I see you out in town, I'm gonna hid so you can't see
I will avoid being seen when I see you in public.
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
I am wondering why you refuse to give me your love.
Oooo-ooo why won't you give me your love?
I am wondering why you refuse to give me your love.
Why won't you give me your love?
I am repeatedly questioning why you will not give me your love.
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@patrickstocks3576
What can I do? What can I say?
To make you want me more
To have your love 💓 and show you how
That’s all I’m asking for
I’ve been around the block so many times
And I need a place to stop 🛑
I only want what’s right for you
And you could be right for us
I hear 👂 the same thing all the time
And you know that I don’t care 🤷♀️
Well, I don’t like the way you’re hanging around
And I sure don’t like your hair
Ooh 😮 ooh 😮
Why won’t you give me your love?
Ooh 😮 ooh 😮
Why won’t you give me your love?
I’ll chain you up, I’ll make you mine
I’ll keep you locked 🔒 downstairs
With all the bugs 🐛 and all the gnats
I’ll feed you rodent hair
I’ll keep you in my cellar safe
Oh, to keep you there ‘till dawn
I’ll wait until the sun 🌞 comes up
Then I’ll poke and prod you more
I know you’re tired 💤 and you’re having a date
Well, that don’t mean much to me
And when I see you 👀 out in town
I’m gonna hide so you can’t see
Ooh 😮 ooh 😮
Why won’t you give me your love?
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@TheAlistairDick
Beautiful Abi. I'll never get tired of looking at her
@juanmontelongo7314
Is it just me or does she resemble Amy Winehouse??
@TheAlistairDick
@@juanmontelongo7314 Yes, a better looking version
@agent152
I would say she looks fine tbh I wouldn't say more but just how I feel
@Codex7777
Saw them live, at Hammersmith. Great band! Never understood why they didn't become huge.
@MrDanielvass
Because McCabe was a crank.
@chrisppeddie
Most underrated band out of Liverpool
@dbag3345
Heard of Shack or Cook Da Books?
@angelariley.9963
@@dbag3345 I adore Mick Head.
@dariowestern
They had top 40 hits. They were not underrated.