1) Wild Strawberries i… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Wild Strawberries:
1) Wild Strawberries is a Canadian pop band made up of married couple Roberta Carter Harrison (vocals) and Ken Harrison. Interestingly, the former is a physiotherapist and the latter is a doctor. They have released a number of albums, their latest being Deformative Years in 2005.
The band's early releases were produced independently, leading to the creation of the Strawberry Records label. After the successful Bet You Think I'm Lonely album, the band partnered with Nettwerk for the production of their albums. Two albums were released under that label; a third album, Twist, was initially sponsored by Nettwerk, but creative differences resulted in the dissolution of the partnership.
The band has since eliminated all dependence on record labels, preferring instead independent production and promotion; the band has adopted a strategy to promote themselves directly to fans. With the release of the album Deformative Years, the band simultaneously released a web film, essentially a music video for the internet. The costs of producing this video were substantially lower than a music video production for television music stations, such as MTV or MuchMusic.
The success of Bet You Think I'm Lonely also earned the band a Juno Award nomination for Best New Band.
2) Popular Bosnian hard rock/heavy metal band originally known as Divlje Jagode (which means Wild Strawberries in Bosnian). They have recorded several albums in Bosnian and one in English by this name.
After a sold-out concert in the "OTV Dom" in Zagreb, they have signed the exclusive contract with Goeff Hunnington, owner of the "Logo Records" (most famous by the launching of the career of "Eurythmics"). They got an additional member on keyboards, Don Airey, who was in bands like "Rainbow", "Whitesnake", "Coloseum II", "The Cozy POwell Band" and more recently "Deep Purple". The producer of the album, the album that was recorded in famous London studio "Matrix", was Keith Woolvin; who also produced "Thin Lizzy" at that time. Their tour mananger was Rayner Jason; Nick Cave's manager. The album was released in 1986. It was sold in Great Britain, Italy, Germany and Holland.
Their final concert in England was held at the famous "Marquee" club.
Blunt
Wild Strawberries Lyrics
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No one ever hears her speak
I don't want to be a diplomat
With a heart attack for peace
All that I need is a fire escape
All that I need is a stone
Everything that starts out burning
I don't want to be an astronaut
I've flown higher on my own
I don't want to be a movie star
I don't need to be alone
All that I need is a blunt excuse
All that I need is a ruse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
I don't want to be president
There's some things I'd like to keep
I don't want to be a nightingale
I don't need to feel that cheap
All that I need is an antidote
All that I need is a muse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
The lyrics to Wild Strawberries' song Blunt depict the singer's rejection of societal pressures to conform to certain expectations and standards. The opening lines, "I don't want to be beautiful, no one ever hears her speak" suggest that beauty is often superficial and does not allow for one's true voice to be heard. The subsequent line "I don't want to be a diplomat with a heart attack for peace" suggests that the political realm may also be insincere and require personal sacrifice for the greater good. The following stanza expresses a desire for simplicity, with a fire escape and a stone symbolizing a need for safety and stability.
The song's chorus, "All that I need is a blunt excuse, all that I need is a ruse, everything that starts off burning ends up feeling used," suggests the idea that starting off with lofty ambitions or grand plans often leads to disappointment and a feeling of being used or taken advantage of. The three subsequent stanzas express a rejection of other societal expectations, such as the pressure to be successful or famous, and a desire for simplicity and authenticity.
Overall, the song Blunt is a commentary on societal pressures and the desire for simplicity, authenticity, and safety.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be beautiful
I do not desire to be beautiful.
No one ever hears her speak
People do not listen to what she has to say.
I don't want to be a diplomat
I have no interest in becoming a diplomat.
With a heart attack for peace
Diplomacy is not worth risking my health.
All that I need is a fire escape
All I require is a way to escape dangerous situations.
All that I need is a stone
All I require is something solid to hold onto.
Everything that starts out burning
Things that start with a strong passion or intensity.
Ends up overgrown
Tend to become abandoned and forgotten.
I don't want to be an astronaut
I have no interest in becoming an astronaut.
I've flown higher on my own
I have accomplished great things on my own without the need of becoming an astronaut.
I don't want to be a movie star
I have no desire to become a movie star.
I don't need to be alone
I do not need to isolate myself.
All that I need is a blunt excuse
All I need is a valid reason to get out of something.
All that I need is a ruse
All I need is a tricky plan to avoid something.
Everything that starts off burning
Things that start with passion or intensity.
Ends up feeling used
Eventually become disillusioned and regretful.
I don't want to be president
I do not aspire to become president.
There's some things I'd like to keep
Some things are better kept private.
I don't want to be a nightingale
I have no desire to be in the spotlight.
I don't need to feel that cheap
I do not need to feel exploited for the entertainment of others.
All that I need is an antidote
All I need is a cure for what is bothering me.
All that I need is a muse
All I need is a source of inspiration.
Everything that starts off burning
Things that start with intensity.
Ends up feeling used
Tend to become disillusioned and regretful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEN HARRISON
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