Amii Stewart's father signed her up for singing and dancing lessons from the age of four. There already was an Amy Stewart registered with Actor's Equity, so she changed the spelling of her name to Amii when she signed there. This eventually led to her break into the music industry, recording Disco music. Before being signed onto Ariola Records, Stewart appeared in the stage production Bubbling Brown Sugar on Broadway in 1975.
Her first single, a disco cover version of the Eddie Floyd hit "Knock On Wood", reached number one in the U.S. in April 1979, and earned her a platinum record and a Grammy Award nomination. It was her only Top 10 American hit single, and she was dismissed there as a one hit wonder. She fared better on the R&B charts and Dance charts where Stewart continued to chart singles into the 1980s.
However, in Europe she established herself as a popular performer during the disco era of the late 1970s, scoring her highest chart placing in the UK singles chart with another disco cover version, of The Doors' "Light My Fire" (released as "Light My Fire/137 Disco Heaven"), which reached number five in 1979. Further singles such as "Jealousy", which was a mix of the fading out disco and the New Wave and Hi-NRG hititng the dancefloors, continued her chart run in continental Europe and proved very popular in European discos, but as disco began to lose popularity she branched into other contemporary musical styles such as R&B and Pop. During this period she worked with such producers as Giorgio Moroder and Ennio Morricone. Her 1984 single, "Friends" reached number one in several European countries, and peaked at number 12 in the UK in early 1985. The follow-up single "That Loving Feeling" received good reviews but failed to make the UK Top 40. Both singles were lifted from her highly acclaimed album "Try Love", which highlighted a new downtempo and soulful sound. A year later, a remixed version of "Knock On Wood" would take her back into the UK Top 10, also topping the UK dance charts.
Stewart has resided in Italy since the mid 1980s, and in her adopted homeland has become a respected performer of a wide range of musical styles. In 1993 and 1994 she was one of several singers invited to perform at the Vatican before the Pope in Christmas pageants. In 2000, Stewart toured Italy, playing the part of Mary Magdalene, in the revival of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. The play also starred Carl Anderson, who revived his role of "Judas Iscariot" from the 1971 movie.
In 2003, Stewart starred in the musical "Lady Day", in the role of Billie Holiday; the musical was written and produced by her. In Autumn 2010, Stewarts back catalogue of albums from 1984's "Try Love" to her most recent album, "Here's To You" were all released on MP3 Download format.
It's Fantasy
Amii Stewart Lyrics
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Oh fantasy
I am so in love with you
I hear music
Mystic melodies
For you and me
All that we can be
Together
Oh fantasy
Now we are one
Dream to carry on
Lying here
Still
Beside me
Fly on a breeze
Silently
While all the world's asleep
Making love
In a house of Venus
Please come back to me
Oh fantasy
I am so in love with you
I hear music
Mystic melodies
For you and me
All that we can be together
When we're alone like this
A tender kiss
Fills my heart
With happiness
The way it ought to be
In fantasy
Loving you forever
Ever...
I want you to be
The fantasy
Touched by the light
In the darkness of the night
There's a power that'll burn
Within me
You gotta take care
Be aware
We were at the point of no return
You got scared
And we fell down from heaven
Heaven
Please come back to me
Oh fantasy...
The lyrics to Amii Stewart's "It's Fantasy" convey the idea of a narrator who is deeply in love with someone who is, essentially, a figment of their imagination. The repeated plea for "fantasy" to come back is a nod to the idea that the singer is somewhat aware that the love they have is delusional. However, the singer clings to their fantasy, finding solace in the "music" and "mystic melodies" that only exist within their own mind.
The reference to a "house of Venus" and the idea of "making love" further underscore the idea that the singer's love is purely fantasy, as there is no tangible, physical component to their love. The reference to being "touched by the light in the darkness" speaks to the idea of the singer finding hope and comfort in the midst of a difficult or trying time. In the end, the singer is left alone, still clinging to the hope of an impossible love.
Line by Line Meaning
Please come back to me
The singer is asking the person addressed in the song to return to them.
Oh fantasy
Fantasy is being used as a term of endearment for the person addressed in the song.
I am so in love with you
The singer is expressing their deep love for the person addressed in the song.
I hear music
The artist is experiencing a feeling of joy or euphoria that is being compared to the sensation of hearing music.
Mystic melodies
The music the artist is experiencing has an otherworldly or mystical quality to it.
For you and me
The singer is sharing this experience of love and music with the person addressed in the song.
All that we can be
The possibilities for their relationship are limitless.
Together
The artist and the person addressed in the song are united in their love.
Te so fa tua
This is a phrase in an Italian dialect that roughly translates to 'you are my dream'.
Now we are one
The artist and the person addressed in the song are connected as a singular entity.
Dream to carry on
Their shared dream of love will continue into the future.
Lying here
The artist and the person addressed in the song are in a state of physical intimacy, most likely lying in bed together.
Still
There is a sense of peace and calm between the two of them.
Beside me
The person addressed in the song is physically close to the singer, likely cuddled up next to them.
Fly on a breeze
There is a sense of lightness and freedom in their love, like a breeze that carries them away.
Silently
Their love is a private thing that they don't need to shout about to the world.
While all the world's asleep
Their love is a secret, shared in the quiet of night while the rest of the world slumbers.
Making love
The two of them are physically expressing their love through sex.
In a house of Venus
This is an allusion to the Roman goddess of love, Venus, and implies that their lovemaking is a divine and ideal form of love.
A tender kiss
Their intimacy is not solely physical, but also involves moments of tenderness and emotional closeness.
Fills my heart
Their love gives the artist a sense of fulfillment and meaning in life.
With happiness
The artist is experiencing genuine joy and contentment with the person addressed in the song.
The way it ought to be
Their love is seen as a perfect ideal, the way it 'ought' to be for everyone.
Loving you forever
The artist intends to love the person addressed in the song forever, for eternity.
Ever...
This is an echo or continuation of the previous line, emphasizing the singer's commitment to loving the person addressed in the song forever.
I want you to be
The singer is expressing a desire for the person addressed in the song to become an essential part of their life and their future.
Touched by the light
Their love has an almost spiritual quality to it, as if it is imbued with a divine light.
In the darkness of the night
Their love shines like a beacon in the darkness of the world, bringing light to their lives.
There's a power that'll burn
Their love is a powerful force that cannot be ignored or contained.
Within me
The singer feels this power of love within themselves, driving them forward.
You gotta take care
The singer is reminding the person addressed in the song to be careful and mindful of their love, to treat it with care and respect.
Be aware
The person addressed in the song needs to be aware of the power and importance of their love.
We were at the point of no return
Their relationship had reached a crucial stage where there was no turning back, they had to commit fully to each other or risk losing their love altogether.
You got scared
The person addressed in the song became afraid of the intensity of their love and the responsibility that came with it.
And we fell down from heaven
Their love was so intense and divine that it is likened to the experience of falling from the heavens.
Heaven
This repetition of 'Heaven' emphasizes the idea that their love is almost godly or divine in nature.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mairh tasiou
Καταπληκτικό τραγούδι!!!!! I love this song.......
Demetre Florede
One of the most romantic songs ever written.
Dimos V.
Εκπληκτικό τραγούδι,και ένα από τα πιο ωραία βίντεο που έχω δει....Εξαιρετικό αποτέλεσμα..Μπράβο σου
sta8ise
Μακραν το πιο καλοκαιρινο τραγουδι κατα τη γνωμη μου...
andrew67ist
Wonderful my dear Evi. I love your superb and soulful creations, as well as your excellent taste in music. I have long heard no song by Amii Steart more, thank you in the enjoyment came to hear her beautiful music. ***** Kisses, Andrew :)
oneiremata ღ
υπέροχο !!!
moxsen
Μαγικό..!!Μπράβο Ευη κανεις υπέροχη δουλειά!
Boutsoulila zouaoui
Great video !!beautiful images! nice song:)
KERK TOUL
AMAZING VIDEO VERY GOOD JOB THIS MUSIC IS FOR EVERY GENERATION!!!
chocorella82
wow, awesome!!! well done Evi!!!! to my fav!!!