Berlin Chair
You Am I
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
If half of what I'm saying, of what I'm saying is true Will you rub my head, make it all shiny and new? And you drag my coat tails, drag my coat tails down And I'll be the only cold assed king around. If you wait I'll give all my aches to you. Take the chance, to ignore what you're going through? My cold hand is there for you to take (If you leave, can I fall down) I'm your Berlin chair, won't you lean on me 'til I break. I'll ignore each golden, dragging kiss you can give. On the blankest face that you ever had to forgive. If you see my failings, see my failings through. I'm the re-run that you'll always force yourself to sit through. If you wait I'll give all my aches to you. Take the chance, to ignore what you're going through? My cold hand is there for you to take (If you leave, can I fall down) I'm your Berlin chair, won't you lean on me 'til I break. Well you're too late. You're too late. You're too late.
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: ANDY KENT, MARK TUNALEY, TIM ADRIAN ROGERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Origins"Berlin Chair" is a song by the Australian alternative rock band "You Am I". The band was formed in 1989 and has been active till now.
|
ReleaseThe song "Berlin Chair" was released on 17 May 1993 as the second single from their second studio album, "Sound As Ever".
|
Chart PerformanceThe song was the band's first single to chart, peaking at number 23 on the Australian ARIA Single Charts.
|
RecognitionIn 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) listed "Berlin Chair" at number 23 of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time.
|
InfluenceThe song was covered by Welsh musician Gruff Rhys (of Super Furry Animals) for his 2007 album "Candylion".
|
Music styleThe song carries the signature melodic punk/alternative rock style of the band and was majorly responsible for their breakthrough in the Australian music scene during the early 90s.
|
Song Lyrics"Berlin Chair" lyrics were written by band's frontman, Tim Rogers. The lyrics deal with a relationship breakup and the emotions triggered by seeing an empty chair once occupied by the departed lover.
|
AwardsThe song won an ARIA Music Award in 1994 for “Producer of the Year” for producer Lee Ranaldo, who was a member of Sonic Youth.
|
SymbolismThe title "Berlin Chair" has no real significance to the song’s lyrics, but is rather a symbol chosen by Tim Rogers to represent something on which you place a lot of value, something you don't want to share with anyone else, according to him.
|
VideoThe music video for "Berlin Chair" was directed by Australian film director, Richard Lowenstein who has also worked with other big names in the music industry like INXS and U2.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Berlin Chair Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/18338484/You+Am+I/Berlin+Chair>.
Discuss the Berlin Chair Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In