Josh: I’ve always been interested in the politics of relationships, courting, and One-That-Got-Aways; I’m a big fan of dramas where people who get on miss each other for some silly reason. Kind of like Sliding Doors (which I have never seen).
Izzy: I met some guy at a houseparty once, I'd been pushing to slip Sister Sledge 'thinking of you' in the playlist because when i'm steaming these days all I want to dance to is Disco. But I saw this guy on the other side of the room and he kinda stopped me in my tracks.
I remember the tune playing through the speakers, but It was like I couldn't move. He came over and it was like we'd proper known each other forever y'know? We danced for a bit but at some point I got pulled off by a mate who needed me. I remember leaving the house gesturing to him that 'i'd be back' imagining i'd return and find him standing in that same position again. But when I came back a couple of hours later the house was emptying and he had gone. I went to the garden to look for him but no-one was about and none of my mates even knew who he'd come with. I still think some day that he might still appear again in the corner of the room at a house party or something, so I always make sure Sister Sledge is playing.
lyrics
Saw you at Mile End Station
Saw you at Tyrone's party
Angel in Autumn's Night
This is how it starts
Living room rave in progress
Holding our own in the corner
Still don't know your name
This is how it starts
Waltzing along to grime
White wine and watered down vodka
Bagful of stolen glances
Said you were a nurse
Said you wanna see the world
Only been as far as Brighton
Went to the garden
To get some air
You were gone by the time I got back
Went down to the cornerstore
To buy a few beers
You were gone by the time I got back.
credits
from Love, Hugh,
released May 25, 2017
Production: Andy Highmore
Lyrics: Joshua Idehen
Vocals: Izzy Brooks/Joshua Idehen
Guitars: Martin Kolarides
Mixing: Dean Barratt
Mastering: Stuart Hawke at Metropolis Studios
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I think it's difficult to write songs about something other than romantic love, and still be able to communicate the intensity with which those feelings can hit a person. Some of the entries on this album are fantastic examples of this niche. dani_bloop