1) The second incarnation o… Read Full Bio ↴More than one artist has used this name.
1) The second incarnation of Pete Wylie's Liverpool bands from the 80's to the present. After the release of the second single of Wah! Heat and the departure of guitarist Redmond, Pete Wylie decided to reshape the group as a four-piece โ featuring Wylie (Guitar, Vocals), Washington (Bass), King Bluff (Keyboards) and Joe Musker (Drums, ex Dead or Alive) โ shortened the name to Wah! And started working on a long player vinyl release. With the album on the way, Wah! recorded their first Radio One BBC Session in March 1981. In June of the same year their debut album Nah Poo! The Art Of Bluff came out (with two singles released to promote the album). Apparently the title has to do with the fact that the keyboardist King Bluff โ not originally intended as a stable member of the band โ managed to bluff his way into the group. In April 1982, under the altered name of Shambeko! Say Wah!, Wylieโs group released the single โRememberโ and in May 1982, under the same pseudonym, Pete Wylie (Guitar, Vocals), โOddballโ Washington (Bass, Backing Vocals), King Bluff (Keyboards) and โJungle Beatโ Joe Musker recorded their third Peel session. The tracklist for that session included original material (among which a sung version of โA Crack Is A Crackโ, appeared in its instrumental version on the b-side of the bandโs latest single) and the reworking of traditional songs.
In November of the same year another single was released: โThe Story of the Bluesโ and finally after some drastic lineup changes, in March 1983, Wah!โs line-up became definitive: King Bluff was definitely out of the picture, Chris Joyce (ex Durutti Column, later Simply Red) was recruited on drums, Naughton and Charlie โGruffโ Griffiths (ex Pink Military) on keyboards. With Ruby and Sylvia on backing vocals, the group released their last single under this name, before transforming into The Mighy Wah!
See also Wah! Heat, The Mighty Wah!, and others.
2) Hip elegance through music of perennial wisdom flows from the lovely voice of Wah! If you've taken a yoga class in the last five years, you have no doubt heard her music which encompasses everything from her free flowing Savasana relaxation CDs to rockin reggae Sanskrit chants to acoustic pop tunes in English. As described by Australian Yoga Life magazine, "Wah! just might be a devi. She sings with the voice of a goddess reflecting the deep devotion and reverence of a seasoned bhakta."
Hope
Wah! Lyrics
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Didn't understand a thing or two
But now I see with my own two eyes
The problem was all right down to you
Now I wake up every day,
Think about things you said
When you used to love me
But everytime I think about
Where you are now
I start to take offense
'Cos you lied to me
I wish you'd believe me
I wish you'd believe me
Remember the time in the park?
Remember the time after dark?
I wish you'd believe me
Believe me
When you left me
I didn't try to push too hard
Until you tried to tell me
It's not easy
Why didn't you make it look hard?
When I hope
Yes I hope
You don't say it's alright be strong
'Cos I can't see it any other way
Now I know it's wrong
'Cos you lied to me
I wish you'd believe me
I wish you'd believe me
Remember the time in the park?
Remember the time after dark?
I wish you'd believe me
Believe me
Some things that are left unsaid
Give it to me
I'll get into your head
One day I'll take these things
And throw them all away
'Cos I hope
Yes I hope
You don't say
It's alright I'll mend
Stop talking to me
Or don't tell me
How everything will be in the end
You lied to me
I wish you'd believe me
I wish you'd believe me
Remember the time in the park?
Remember the time after dark?
I wish you'd believe me
Believe me
The lyrics to Wah!'s song "Hope" seem to be about a relationship that has ended badly. The singer didn't understand what went wrong initially, but now sees that the problem was with their partner. They think about how things used to be when their partner loved them, but now they "start to take offense" when they think about where the partner is now. The partner is accused of lying and the singer wishes they would believe them, possibly about what led to the end of the relationship. The singer then goes on to mention how their partner left them and tried to tell them it wasn't easy, but the singer wonders why it didn't look hard. They mention how they hope their partner doesn't try to tell them everything will be alright or that they'll mend, because the singer knows it's wrong. They end with the repeated refrain of wishing their partner would believe them and recalling memories of their good times.
The emotional tone of the song is one of frustration, disappointment, and a sense of betrayal. The lyrics reveal how the singer feels that their partner has been dishonest and is not taking responsibility for their actions. They seem to be tired of receiving false assurances and hope their partner can see where they went wrong. There is a sense of sadness in the way they reflect on past memories and how things used to be, indicating they are struggling to move on from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When I woke up yesterday
At a previous time, I was unaware and did not comprehend the situation.
Didn't understand a thing or two
I lacked comprehension and did not have a clear understanding.
But now I see with my own two eyes
I have a full understanding and am now perceiving the situation clearly.
The problem was all right down to you
The issue solely originated from your actions.
Now I wake up every day,
Currently, I wake up regularly.
Think about things you said
I ponder upon the words that you have spoken.
When you used to love me
I recall when you felt affection towards me.
It made sense
It was logical and understood.
But everytime I think about
Whenever I recollect or mull over.
Where you are now
Where you currently exist.
I start to take offense
I become resentful and take personal affront.
'Cos you lied to me
Because you deceived me.
I wish you'd believe me
I desire that you trust and have faith in me.
Remember the time in the park?
Do you recall the situation in the park?
Remember the time after dark?
Do you remember the incident that occurred after nightfall?
When you left me
Upon your departure from my presence.
I didn't try to push too hard
I refrained from applying too much pressure or force.
Until you tried to tell me
Up until the point when you attempted to inform me.
It's not easy
This is a challenging and difficult situation.
Why didn't you make it look hard?
It appeared to be effortless, why did you not portray the difficulty that you actually experienced?
When I hope
During my wishful thinking
Yes I hope
I truly hope
You don't say it's alright be strong
Please do not state that everything is fine and to be resolute.
'Cos I can't see it any other way
As of this moment, I cannot view the situation in any other manner.
Now I know it's wrong
Currently, I understand the error that has occurred.
Some things that are left unsaid
There are certain things that are better left unspoken.
Give it to me
Please tell me.
I'll get into your head
I will understand better and have insight into your thoughts.
One day I'll take these things
Eventually, I will possess these things.
And throw them all away
And discard them permanently.
'Cos I hope
Because I wish, yearn and desire.
You don't say
Please keep silent or do not remind me.
It's alright I'll mend
It is satisfactory and I will fix any problems.
Stop talking to me
Please refrain from conversing with me.
Or don't tell me
If you prefer, do not disclose or reveal to me.
How everything will be in the end
The final outcome or result is irrelevant to me.
Believe me
Trust and accept my words as truthful.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETE WYLIE
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Herbie Shine
Unreasonably wonderful.
It's such a shame more people don't know of Wylie and his song writing.
What a song
WHAT A SONG!
GriefTourist
This is one of the greatest songs ever written and one of the saddest, thanks for posting.
Will Hay
Great songs never die and this is one song I never tire of! Thanks Pete for some great songs that are always on my iPod playlist. Thanks for posting this video
Shola Keenan
I love how when Wylie sings "tried to take offence" the video shows him grabbing...a fence !! Those were the days!
pigyob
You're right,it is the greatest song ever written,I love it so much
baldygit2009
brilliant one of my all time favourites not heard it in ages
Tony Hulse
Majestic... one of the great 'breaking up is hard to do' songs
anstonian
One of the greatet talents, ever to come out of the uk ever. Real music, real class. From a time, when music was great. and the times were so so sweet. How my heart yearns, for the 80's. The 80's forever.LOL .
Will Wilson
Wylie,yer a genius....."Music of quality has NO fear of time"
David Desmond
Pure 80s genius, what lyrics.