The 9th song in the essentially “solo” album by
Roland Orzabal.
As described by Stephen Holden of The New York Times “…and ‘Brian Wilson Said’ is a mannered tribute to the Beach Boys.” as seen in the 1st and 2nd verse especially, this track features rhythmic and characteristics as well as the “Surf...
[Verse 1]
My life, nothing was easy 'til now
Hope like the morning will paint the dawn
More than ordinary
Make it more than merry
Take me to the jamboree
Deep down, deep down, deep, deep down
And shine a light on me
Draw back the curtains and smile
Everything's wow
[Interlude]
[Verse 2]
Girls are ten a penny
Janet, Joy and Jenny, Judy, Joan and Jackie G
Hear me now, I warn you
Girls from California break your heart and set you free
My life
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
Shame to rely, but I swear it's the best I can do
Like a flame, like an i with a dot I am not you
Call me guilty I swear I'm a man who can fly
Deep down, deep down, deep, deep down
I keep coming back, I'll get back to you
[Outro]
My life, nothing was easy 'til now
Brian Wilson Said was written by Alan Griffiths & Roland Orzabal.
Brian Wilson Said was produced by Tim Palmer & Alan Griffiths & Roland Orzabal.
Tears for Fears released Brian Wilson Said on Mon Jun 07 1993.