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.
Give It Up
Wild Strawberries Lyrics
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I don't care much for language I just want her soul
She left me just when Pushkin turned to shove
The answer to the question who are you thinking of?
You've got to give it up
Give it up
Hold me baby when you give it up
Every now and then I start rambling on
I don't care much for grammar I just need her son
He left me in the sibilance and pops
The answer to the question who made your sentence stop
In "Give It Up," Wild Strawberries presents a story of longing for companionship and the struggles of romance. The lyrics address a narrator who is on parole and is having a difficult time expressing himself with language. The first verse explains his lack of care for words, emphasizing the importance of the woman's soul instead of language. The singer then laments his loss, as the woman left him when things got tough. The question of who she is thinking of is left unanswered, keeping the listener curious about the relationship.
The second verse adds depth to the story, as the singer begins to ramble on and doesn't care for grammar, showcasing his focus on his love interest's son. The son is described as leaving him in the sibilance and pops, which could mean that he is a distraction or a hindrance to the relationship. The answer to the question of who made the singer's sentence stop is unknown, creating an air of mystery surrounding the complicated storyline.
Overall, "Give It Up" presents a compelling narrative that explores the difficulties of relationships through the lens of a narrator who is struggling with language and love. The song's wistful tone emphasizes the singer's sadness and longing for connection, making it a relatable and emotional story.
Line by Line Meaning
Words can be a problem when you're on parole
Being on parole restricts your language usage and this can pose a challenge
I don't care much for language I just want her soul
Even though language is important, what matters most is the person and the deep connection you have with them
She left me just when Pushkin turned to shove
At the moment when things were getting heated, she walked away from the relationship
The answer to the question who are you thinking of?
The most important question when in a relationship is who is on your mind, who do you truly love?
You've got to give it up
You need to let go of your fears and reservations and just be with the person you love
Hold me baby when you give it up
In the midst of your surrender, hold me tight and don't let go
Every now and then I start rambling on
Sometimes I go on and on, but it doesn't matter because I just need to speak my heart
I don't care much for grammar I just need her son
Grammatical correctness doesn't matter as much as the warmth and love I feel from her son
He left me in the sibilance and pops
In the midst of all the sounds and noise, her son left me feeling lonely and lost
The answer to the question who made your sentence stop
The person who captured my heart and brought me to a standstill is the one who ended up leaving me feeling empty
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGG WILLIS, WAYNE WILLIAMS, YON HARRISON
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