They began as studio engineers at Mickie Most's RAK recording studio in London, engineering music for British groups like the Pet Shop Boys, Young Disciples, and Robert Plant. In 1997 they were asked by a college friend, Nigel Godrich (who was busy producing 'OK Computer'), to remix Radiohead's "Climbing Up the Walls". They called the mix "the Zero 7 Mix" which stuck.
Somersault
Zero 7 Lyrics
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You'll feed all the people's parking meters
You encourage the eating of ice cream
And you would somersault in sand with me
You talk to loners
You ask 'how's your week?'
You give love to all
You're obsessed with hiding
The sticks and stones
And feel the unknown
You feel like home
You feel like home
You put my feet back on the ground
Oh, did you know you brought me home
Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound
Can you save me
You're the wars in my summer's breeze
You're the ivories in my ebony key
You would share your last jelly bean
And you would somersault in sand with me
You put my feet back on the ground
Oh, did you know you brought me home
Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound
You save me
You put my feet (back on the ground)
Oh, did you know you brought me (home)
Yeah you were sweet and you were (sound)
See I have tried
You still bring me around 'n around 'n around
'n around 'n around 'n around
Yeah yeah oh oh
You brought me around
Yeah yeah oh oh
The song “Somersault” by Zero 7 features dreamy, poetic lyrics that capture the listener's attention with vivid imagery and evocative descriptions of the singer’s relationship with a special someone. The lyrics begin with “You're the prince to my ballerina / You'll feed all the people's parking meters / You encourage the eating of ice cream / And you would somersault in sand with me.” These lines communicate the affectionate, playful spirit of the relationship, with the singer characterizing their partner as playful, nurturing, and spontaneous.
The lyrics go on to highlight additional qualities that make the singer’s partner special, such as their empathy and ability to connect with others even when they are feeling isolated. The lines “You talk to loners / You ask 'how's your week?' / You give love to all / And give love to me” paint a picture of a compassionate, caring individual who is committed to building connections with others. Later in the song, the singer acknowledges how their partner has helped them when they have been feeling lost or adrift. “You put my feet back on the ground / Oh, did you know you brought me home / Yeah you were sweet and you were sound / See I have tried / You still bring me around 'n around 'n around / 'n around 'n around 'n around.”
Overall, “Somersault” is a song that celebrates love and connection, with the lyrics painting a portrait of a loving relationship that is both playful and deep. It invites the listener to imagine what it would be like to have a partner who is kind, empathetic, and committed to fostering strong relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the prince to my ballerina
You complement me perfectly, like a prince to a ballerina
You'll feed all the people's parking meters
You are generous and caring towards others, even for minor things like parking meters
You encourage the eating of ice cream
You are fun-loving and free-spirited, and always encourage others to indulge in simple pleasures like ice cream
And you would somersault in sand with me
You are adventurous and willing to do anything with me, even something as playful and carefree as somersaults in sand
You talk to loners
You are compassionate and do not hesitate to reach out to those who may feel isolated or alone
You ask 'how's your week?'
You are genuinely interested in the well-being of others and always take the time to ask about their lives and feelings
You give love to all
You are kind and compassionate towards everyone you meet, regardless of their background or circumstances
And give love to me
You are affectionate and caring towards me, and our relationship is full of love
You're obsessed with hiding
You have insecurities and fears that you try to keep hidden from the world
The sticks and stones
You are afraid of being hurt by negative words or actions from others
And feel the unknown
You are fearful of uncertainty and the future
You feel like home
Being around you gives me a sense of warmth, comfort, and familiarity, like being at home
You put my feet back on the ground
You help me stay grounded and stable when I am feeling lost or overwhelmed
Oh, did you know you brought me home
You make me feel like I have found my true home and belonging with you
Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound
You are kind, reliable, and trustworthy, and I can always count on you
Can you save me
I am feeling vulnerable and in need of your help and support
You're the wars in my summer's breeze
You are both intense and gentle, like a summer breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers during a time of war
You're the ivories in my ebony key
You complement me perfectly in our differences, like the white keys and black keys on a piano
You would share your last jelly bean
You are generous and selfless, always willing to give the last of what you have to make others happy
You put my feet back on the ground
You help me stay grounded and stable when I am feeling lost or overwhelmed
You save me
You protect me and provide me with stability and safety, like a guardian angel
See I have tried
I have attempted to find happiness and security on my own in the past
You still bring me around 'n around 'n around
No matter how lost or confused I may become, you always manage to bring me back to a place of peace and stability
'n around 'n around 'n around
This repetition emphasizes the cyclical nature of my emotions and my dependency on you for stability
Yeah yeah oh oh
This repetition adds to the overall emotional impact of the song and emphasizes the depth of my feelings towards you
You brought me around
You bring me back to a place of peace and stability time and time again
Yeah yeah oh oh
This repetition adds to the overall emotional impact of the song and emphasizes the depth of my feelings towards you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY BINNS, SIA FURLER, SAM HARDAKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Somersault - Lyrics
You're the prince to my ballerina
You'll feed all the people's parking meters
You encourage the eating of ice cream
And you would somersault in sand with me
You talk to loners
You ask 'how's your week?'
You give love to all
And give love to me
You're obsessed with hiding
The sticks and stones
And feel the unknown
You feel like home
You feel like home
You put my feet back on the ground
Oh, did you know you brought me home
Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound
Can you save me
You're the wars in my summer's breeze
You're the ivories in my ebony key
You would share your last jelly bean
And you would somersault in sand with me
You put my feet back on the ground
Oh, did you know you brought me home
Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound
You save me
You put my feet (back on the ground)
Oh, did you know you brought me (home)
Yeah you were sweet and you were (sound)
See I have tried
You still bring me around 'n around 'n around
'n around 'n around 'n around
Yeah yeah oh oh
You brought me around
Yeah yeah oh oh
@theresamillercoach
Zero 7 has not received the acclaim and acknowledgement they deserve. One of the best bands and writing of all time. Like who can say otherwise?
@neuzacastronono585
I discovered zero 7 on my 17 teenage years , i am now 35 and i will never get tired of it.
@danielmcbride2375
You would like Lamb....Gorecki and Gabriel are excellent songs
@neuzacastronono585
@@danielmcbride2375 i know Lamb aswell my son is name after their song Gabriel ❤
@danielmcbride2375
@@neuzacastronono585 that's beautiful, it's Truely one of the most moving songs I've heard. Ok, how about Adia Victoria or Angus & Julia Stone/ dope lemon? New finds for me and I'm hooked
@neuzacastronono585
@@danielmcbride2375 yes it is ! I know angus & Julia i saw them live they are amazing. Do you know LP ? She is also one of a kind
@danielmcbride2375
@@neuzacastronono585 lol...my ex wife turned me onto LP. Well you seem to be on all the good music. This was fun, I bet we could find something that neither of us has heard that stirs the soul. 😁
@AndrewWright1973
When my girlfriend and I had first started dating, I'd played her this song and said "I hope someday to know someone well enough to write me lyrics as wonderful as these."
At our wedding, she read me her own version of the song. It was all about us.
We've been married 8 years now.
I love this song. I love my wife even more.
@goodpeopleoftheworldunite
Great stuff.
@BedeWalker
Beautiful story, Andrew! 🥰