Song Meaning

[Alli]

There have been quite a few queries about the meaning behind Duke's songs. So he's promised me to give a definitive explanation of one song on the new album. But which one??? Let the poll begin...

[Guinness]

Thanks admin! :wink:

[highgreenowl]

this could be my last day was my choice

[Stephen]

I voted Ballad Of A Broken Man :)

[Guinness]

Good choice.... i couldn't pick two :(

[helen]

I've got a feeling that Ballad of a Broken Man was aired just after George Best died, but I could be wrong! I've voted No Cover Up...

[Guinness]

Aw your so right, spot on!

[Steely]

I voted for Freewheel. Maybe not my favourite of the Dukes' songs, but it seems so personal and I still think it will be the song to break him.

I want to know the inspiration for "You're a face in the distance i hope to recognise, it's like running through deep water trying to look into your eyes."

[very_special]

I voted for 'No Cover Up', beautiful song, beautiful vocal.

[duke of hal]

No Cover up for me too.......

.....are you really expecting the guy to open his heart up completely?

[socleirigh]

I voted for Freewheel but I wish he'd explain the stories that inspired "Closer to the Start" or "Regarding the Moonlight..." etc from the last album!

[Lazarus]

apparently last night i nearly died is about falling asleep at the wheel driving back from the airport, so i voted for salvation tambourine.

[Beevers_uk]

Yeah I'd really like to know what 'Closer to the Start' is all about....

[Guinness]

Out of interest i would just like to ask.... when do we know when the poll is finished admin?

Might there be an unknown date?

[Alli]

I've given it a 15 day target. After that I will probably spend quite some time following DS around until he cracks and gives me the background info we want!

[Guinness]

until he cracks

What a line! haha

Saw you at the gig last night, unfortunately you were busy with steve and didn't want to intrud. Maybe next time! :wink:

[Guinness]

Eight days left.... Thank goodness no cover up is in the lead.

I love that song! :D

[helen]

Yeah, I voted for that one but feel bad now that I know Admin is gonna be hounding Dukester for an explanation! Especially as it sounds like such a personal song.... :oops:

[Guinness]

Yes i know, but i think everyone at one stage of their lives can relate to this song in some respects.

It's a song that reminds to to rethink something before it has the chance to happen...

[agent_blue]

know i have no idea how this thing works, i have already left a comment in total the wrong place!!whoops. but i think something might happen is a magic song, im going to listen to it now!!ds is the man, but i know i lot of nice people. hes got gd tunes though!

[poppiesfan]

I voted for potrait as I love the opening lines....

Does anyone know where I can hear "No Cover Up."
I've looked in a few places and can't find it. Thanks

[Guinness]

Check out the new album... it comes on 7" vinyl and you can find it in the shop on the homepage.

Or you can wait for the CD realease in sept/oct on V2 records...

[Guinness]

Yus!

It's over!

No Cover Up wins!

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[saharalass]

I'd love to hear the story behind 'Love is a series of Scars', but I guess it ain't on the list 'cos it ain't on the new album. Shame...
Looking forward to the CD release so I can hear all the new ones...

Tim

[Sarah]

i'm so glad no cover up won, well done people

[Herr_Dokter]

It's a shame. Salvation Tambourine seems to tell a much more interesting story. It intrigues me.

-Herr Dokter, esq.

[socleirigh]

Well, we all could complain (or many of us) that our song didn't win, but at least we'll get one explanation, right?

Although as a writer meself, I wonder if explications of art are a good thing sometimes...

[Guinness]

Any developments on the song meaning front? :?

[thesneakybandit]

maybe he'll tell us tomorrow night! :)

[Guinness]

True bill..... You up for a session tomorrow night Scott?

[thesneakybandit]

i'll be there in body but maybe not on spirits :)

[matthew]

whats it about???? i would have liked to have found out brixton leaves!!

[Alli]

The Duke is off in Europe at the moment but I have asked him for the song meaning and will keep pursuing him until he confesses!
He did say that he had written something so we'll get it at some stage. :)

[Guinness]

What do other people think it is about?

:P :P :P

[poppiesfan]

I'm not sure what it is about...but do you not think that most of the enjoyment is in the mystery? I think some of us will be dissapointed when he does tell us what it's about, there'll be no more fantasy, you can't really wonder or think up situations in your head...let your mind wander to distant faces and far off places......

[H]

I'm not sure what it is about...but do you not think that most of the enjoyment is in the mystery? I think some of us will be dissapointed when he does tell us what it's about, there'll be no more fantasy, you can't really wonder or think up situations in your head...let your mind wander to distant faces and far off places......
You could just not read the explanation ;)

[poppiesfan]

I'm not sure what it is about...but do you not think that most of the enjoyment is in the mystery? I think some of us will be dissapointed when he does tell us what it's about, there'll be no more fantasy, you can't really wonder or think up situations in your head...let your mind wander to distant faces and far off places......
You could just not read the explanation ;)

Lol I suppose I could, but where would the unnecessary philosophy be in that?

[Alli]

Finally... you can go to the Lyrics page in the member's area to read the definitive Duke explanation to the meaning of 'No Cover Up'. (last song in the list)

I apologize to Peter - he sent it to me in early October and it got stuck in a Spam folder in my inbox!

Enjoy

Admin

[Stephen]

He sent it to me in early October and it got stuck in a Spam folder in my inbox!

Mr Admin, the Specialist union will get back to you in due time to inform you as to whether you still have a job here or not. ;)

[Stephen]

http://www.dukespecial.com/mkportal/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10002/normal_pete.jpg

Barefoot... hardcore. :)

[very_special]

Barefoot... hardcore. :)

Composing on the driveway...hardcore :)

And 'Portrait' was born.....

[Guinness]

I was waiting for someone to put up that picture, it was the first thing that came into my head when he was explaining the surroundings.

[jeff special]

sorry for dragging up an old thread but where can i find the meaning of No Cover up... I cant seem to find it anywhere!

[jan]

sorry for dragging up an old thread but where can i find the meaning of No Cover up... I cant seem to find it anywhere!

Hiya Jeff and welcome:) Good to have you with us:)
Still seeking enlightenment over the meaning of No Cover Up?
Been tried before I'm afraid...so you're not alone!
Come to think of it there was a poll here onceover listing songs we would like Duke to explain and ......crikey Moses...I do believe No Cover Up was voted top:)
The general concensus was that it's obviously so completely personal a lyric that it would be too intrusive to probe for an explanation........or, we got bored by the deafening silence on the subject............ie. we let him off!!
Realising that this entire post is as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.......keep trying Jeff and sooner or later you'll achieve a sensible answer........:getcoat:
xx