The band… Read Full Bio ↴Amazulu was a British ska and new wave band from the 1980s.
The band formed primarily as an all female band, except one member, Nardo Bailey on drums. The name "Amazulu" is taken from the Zulu language word for the Zulu people. Former manager for X-Ray Spex and Adam & the Ants, Falcon Stuart discovered the act and helped promote their first single, "Cairo" to modest success in the UK.
The band started gaining appearances on Top of the Pops (1985) and The Young Ones (1984) which helped trigger their fame amongst a wider audience with hits such as "Moonlight Romance" and "Excitable." The band broke into the United States with the "Montego Bay" in 1986. That same year saw the release of their self-titled full length album released on Island Records.
Breaking up in 1987, Anne-Marie Ruddock, Sharon Bailey and Lesley Beach continued to play on as Amazulu II, to little success. Ruddock went on to perform in the Alex Cox film Straight to Hell. The most notable member of the band with later success is Clare Kenny who went on to join Coming Up Roses, and eventually becoming a popular session player performing with Sinead O'Connor, Shakespears Sister and Damien Dempsey.
Excitable
Amazulu Lyrics
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When I make adjustments to your vertical hold
You hit the roof, then you hit the floor
You keep me dancing 'til my feet get sore
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't care if you get me into trouble
Baby, you're so excitable
I want to stay in, you want to go out
I get nervous when you scream and shout
You blow your top, I'll mend your fuse
You make me offers that I can't refuse
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't care if you get me into trouble
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't want you to change your ways
I'm happy to follow your star
I'll just take you the way that you are
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't care if you get me into trouble
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't want you to change your ways
I'm happy to follow your star
I'll just take you the way that you are
Take a look at the state I'm in
I'm drowning in adrenaline
I hang on 'cause I can't let go
One look at you and I can't say no
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't care if you get me into trouble
Baby, you're so excitable
Won't you share some excitement with me tonight
Baby, you're so excitable
I don't care if you get me into trouble
Baby, you're so excitable
Won't you share some excitement with me tonight
Oh
(Baby, you're so excitable)
Oh, baby
(Baby, you're so excitable)
I need you
Oh, baby
Oh
(Baby, you're so excitable)
Oh, baby
(Baby, you're so excitable)
I need you
Oh, baby.
"Excitable" by Amazulu is a peppy pop song about a relationship with someone who is unpredictable, passionate, and excitable. The lyrics describe a lover who fluctuates between hot and cold moods, who is easily stirred up and can be explosively emotional. The singer is drawn to this person's intensity and excitement, even though it can be overwhelming at times. They enjoy the rollercoaster ride of the relationship and are willing to put up with the ups and downs because of the thrill it provides. The chorus repeats that the lover is "so excitable" and that the singer doesn't care if they get into trouble because of it.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody combine with lyrics that explore the unpredictable nature of a passionate relationship. The metaphor of making adjustments to the "vertical hold" is a nod to the era when televisions had dials that needed adjusting to get a clear picture, emphasizing the theme of trying to keep up with someone who is always changing. The lyrics also touch on the idea of compromise and putting up with someone's flaws because of the overall excitement they bring to a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You blow so hot, then you blow cold
Your emotions fluctuate too much from one extreme to another
When I make adjustments to your vertical hold
When I try to stabilize or balance your feelings
You hit the roof, then you hit the floor
You go from anger to sadness very quickly
You keep me dancing 'til my feet get sore
You keep me on my toes or in a state of constant movement
Baby, you're so excitable
You have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
I don't care if you get me into trouble
I don't mind taking risks with you
Won't you share some excitement with me tonight
Let's go out and have fun together
I want to stay in, you want to go out
We have different preferences for social activities
I get nervous when you scream and shout
Your outbursts make me feel anxious
You blow your top, I'll mend your fuse
When you get angry, I'll try to calm you down
You make me offers that I can't refuse
You entice me with exciting opportunities
I don't want you to change your ways
I accept and appreciate your personality
I'm happy to follow your star
I'm content to go along with your plans or dreams
Take a look at the state I'm in
Look at the emotional state I'm currently experiencing
I'm drowning in adrenaline
I'm overwhelmed or flooded with excitement
I hang on 'cause I can't let go
I'm willing to hold on to this exhilaration or excitement
One look at you and I can't say no
Your presence is irresistible to me
Oh
(Baby, you're so excitable)
Oh, baby
I need you
Oh, baby
Oh
(Baby, you're so excitable)
Oh, baby
(Baby, you're so excitable)
I need you
Oh, baby.
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardjolly
I want to go back to the best decade ever the 80s the music was so good
@BTBugger
I love this song as well. I first heard it when a girl brought the CD to work and she wanted to listen to it on my portable CD player. I also love this version of the song because of its bright and real catchy tune. This is happy music and I just luv it. One of my favorite soca mixes of alltime.
@RetroReminiscing
I found all their songs were very catchy, especially too good to be forgotten ...shame they didnt do more
@carolaynstewartraitt9954
Too Good To Be Forgotten by Amazulu is one of my favourite songs, with Young Turks by Rod Stewart and Thing Called Love by Bonnie Raitt. π
@jackiewynter6829
After so many years this song came to mind walking in the house from work.5:00 am 4 / 7/ 2021ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
@enriquedjastral
Una gran canciΓ³n de los 80 ππππππππ me encanta
@AustenRedman
I don't know why this song crossed my mind. I just had to look it up after all these years.
@lindagreen8200
Reminds me of Haven holidays What year was this in the Uk?
She also sang βDonβt mess with my tutuβ
@rjjcms1
@@lindagreen8200 It was summer 1985 and Amazulu's first hit,but "Don't mess with my Toot Toot",which was in the charts at about the same time,was by American singer Denise LaSalle.
@lindagreen8200
@@rjjcms1 two completely different people then π³π³π³ my bad thatβs for the heads up ππ