She studied art in Paris and in the 60s moved to London. During this period she got to know the most prominent designers, musicians and artists belonging to the artistic circles she frequented. Her preferences were predominantly for the Surrealist movement and for bodily expression, since she has also studied the art of mime. The meeting with Dali changed her life.
In the following 15 years she became the only woman friend, the muse and confidant of the great artist and his wife Gala. She lived in their house in Cadaquès (Spain) and accompanied them when they moved to New York and Paris in the winter. Although he had declared that a woman should never paint, Dali became her mentor, allowing her to work alongside him and teaching her all she knows about art and its techniques.
He took her to visit all the great museums of the world, acting as her guide in the discovery of artists from his own highly individual point of view. Famous throughout the world as a pop singer, she soared to celebrity when her first song entered the international hit parades, but this not lead her to neglect the passion of her life: painting.
In 1975, disillusioned by a shallow but surprisingly conservative fashion industry and encouraged by boyfriend David Bowie, who paid for singing and dancing lessons, Lear decided to launch a career in music. Bowie recommended her a Hungarian voice coach Florence Wiese-Norberg, with whom he also worked.[16] She would record a demo song called "Stars" with him, however, the track still remains unreleased
In 1980 she had her first show in Rotterdam. Encouraged by the success of this and the publicity generated by the media, she went on to display in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Geneva, attracting the attention of the European collectors. She likes to recall the fact that she waited 20 years before having the chance to show her paintings and she is grateful to Dali for having been her friend and teacher. Pop icon Amanda Lear has recorded 15 studio albums and has released some 60 singles to date and has so far sold approximately 15 million albums and 25-30 million singles worldwide.
2012 saw the release of a new album "I Don't Like Disco", from which a few single were taken including La bete et la belle and I Don't Like Disco.
Her latest news can be read on her official site: www.amanda-lear.com.
love at first sight
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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Catch my eyes though the crowd that we’re surrounded by
Love in the air, just a heartbeat away from you now
I believe in love at first sight
Sink your eyes in mine
I believe in strangers’ connection
Feel and free to use your power of seduction
No one can resist my attraction
I’ve got my eyes on you, ooh baby you’re the one
I believe in love at first sight
Sink your eyes in mine
I believe in strangers’ connection
So, make me feel alive… tonight
I believe in love at first sight
Sink your eyes in mine
I believe in strangers’ connection
So, make me feel
Make me feel alive… tonight
The lyrics of Amanda Lear's song "Love at First Sight" depict a scene where the singer sees someone they are attracted to in a crowded place. The singer believes in love at first sight and thinks that they have connected with this stranger. They encourage the stranger to use their power of seduction to make them feel alive tonight.
The lyrics convey a sense of immediacy and urgency, as the singer believes that love is just a heartbeat away and that they have found the one they have been looking for. The phrase "love at first sight" is a common metaphor that symbolizes the immediate connection between two people, and this song plays on that idea.
The singer also asserts their confidence in their own attractiveness and hints at the idea that they are used to being desired. Despite this, they seem vulnerable to the stranger's seduction and want to feel alive and connected with them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Love at First Sight" convey a sense of longing and desire for immediate connection and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
See me, standing on the other side
I am on the opposite side of the room, waiting for you to notice me.
Catch my eyes though the crowd that we’re surrounded by
Through all the people around us, look into my eyes and connect with me.
Love in the air, just a heartbeat away from you now
There is a romantic atmosphere surrounding us, and we are so close to each other.
I believe in love at first sight
I am a strong believer in instantaneous attraction between two strangers.
Sink your eyes in mine
Look deeply into my eyes and feel our connection.
I believe in strangers’ connection
I believe that two people who have never met can still have an unexplainable, powerful bond.
So, make me feel alive… tonight
Let me experience something new and exciting with you tonight.
Feel and free to use your power of seduction
You are allowed to use your charm and charisma on me.
No one can resist my attraction
I am confident in my allure.
I’ve got my eyes on you, ooh baby you’re the one
I am paying attention to you, and I feel a strong draw towards you.
Make me feel
Give me an unforgettable experience.
Make me feel alive… tonight
That experience should include excitement, passion, and vitality tonight.
Lyrics © BOOMLOVER, BALANDRAS EDITIONS
Written by: LEAR AMANDA, Georges LANDTSHEERE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
frenchkatz
so so soooooooooooooo happy to hear Amanda's first albums voice !! at last, after Anthony Monn, a composer who knew to use Amanda's talent the best way !! a great song for our great Queen !!
guerith
Bon, eh bien j'ai hâte d'entendre le titre en entier ! Bravo pour l'intro electro rock qui met tout de duite dans l'ambiance !
Lola Lee
LOVE IT !!!
alexit80s
OMG, Amanda, another fantastic song!!
Roger Beleffi
Thats fantastic Amanda! Yeahhhh!!!!!!!!! That voice yeaahhhhhh! That song yeaahhhhh!
Delphine Frost
fantastic Amanda!
Lola Lee
BRRRRRRRRRRR...LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!
Delphine Frost
Bravissimo!
Zer07jk
Well well, Amanda is back, and how! Will the dutch mediocre radio pick this up. I think not.
suavehinrg
I like it.