After retiring from active music-making, Ridgeley still remained active in music-writing under various pseudonyms.
Ridgeley began surfing in the early 1990s. While surfing with his brother off the coast of England, both men contracted a waterborne illness from the raw sewage being discharged from a nearby pipe. After recovering from his illness, Ridgeley gave an interview to The Times. He went on to become a prominent environmentalist in the cause of water quality at English surfing beaches and riverways, working with the UK charity, Surfers Against Sewage.
Ridgeley is a partner in an English business that makes surfing equipment. He frequently lends his name and donates money to help pass laws against the discharge of raw sewage in UK offshore waters. Ridgeley's and SAS's efforts enjoyed success in recent years, having influence upon numerous safe sewage laws that have virtually eliminated E. coli illness and deaths in the UK.
He now lives in Cornwall, United Kingdom, in a restored 15th century farm property with his partner Keren Woodward of the pop group Bananarama.
Flame
Andrew Ridgeley Lyrics
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Girl I swear, sometimes the heat is hard to bear
When she sighs, I see the pleasure in her eyes
Oh my child, I love the lava in your smile
Sweet naked flame, why must our pleasure fire from pain
Sweet naked flame, why must we always play this game
When we touch, sometimes your tenderness is way too much
How I ache when she's beside me
Ooh I spin when I taste your love upon my skin
When she shines I know this firefly is mine, all mine
Sweet naked flame, why must our pleasure fire from pain
Sweet naked flame, why must we always play this game
It hurts, I know it's wrong to play with fire
But I just want to watch her flames grow higher
So I must pay and I'm burning for my sins
Sweet naked flame, why must our pleasure fire from pain
Sweet naked flame, why must we always play this game
Flame she burns so hot
My flesh is screaming but I can't stop
It's a shame how good I feel
She's got me squirming but I won't squeal
My body is aching, my heart is shaking
But I just can't take my hands away
My temperature is rising and it ain't surprising
Cause I just want her flames everyday
The lyrics of Andrew Ridgeley's song "Flame" depict an intense and passionate relationship between two lovers. The chorus, "Sweet naked flame, why must our pleasure fire from pain, why must we always play this game," highlights the idea that despite the intensity of the passion between them, there is a sense of pain and danger attached to their relationship. The singer seems to be aware of the risks involved in playing with fire; of indulging in a relationship that burns too hot and too fast. However, he cannot help himself and keeps coming back for more.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the physical and emotional intensity of their relationship often leads to moments of pain and discomfort, yet their desire for each other cannot be denied. Lines such as "My flesh is screaming but I can't stop" and "It's a shame how good I feel, she's got me squirming but I won't squeal" highlight the dichotomy between pleasure and pain that characterizes their relationship.
Overall, "Flame" is a song about the intense and all-consuming nature of passion, and the risks and dangers associated with indulging in it. The singer knows that their love is dangerous and could lead to pain and heartbreak, but he cannot resist the allure of the flame.
Line by Line Meaning
When we kiss, there's fire dancing between our lips
The passion between us is intense and undeniable.
Girl I swear, sometimes the heat is hard to bear
It's almost unbearable how intense our passion is.
When she sighs, I see the pleasure in her eyes
I can see the pure ecstasy in her eyes when we're together.
Oh my child, I love the lava in your smile
I adore the warmth and joy that radiates from you.
Sweet naked flame, why must our pleasure fire from pain
Our love is passionate and intense, but sometimes it hurts more than it should.
Sweet naked flame, why must we always play this game
Why do we keep playing with fire even though we know it will hurt?
When we touch, sometimes your tenderness is way too much
Your gentleness and love can be overwhelming at times.
How I ache when she's beside me
The longing for her when we're apart is almost unbearable.
I shiver and shake
The intensity of our passion sends chills down my spine.
Ooh I spin when I taste your love upon my skin
The sensation of our love on my skin is electrifying and exhilarating.
When she shines I know this firefly is mine, all mine
When she's happy, I feel like I have everything in the world.
It hurts, I know it's wrong to play with fire
I know that our love is dangerous and could lead to pain.
But I just want to watch her flames grow higher
Even though I know it's dangerous, I can't help but want to see her love grow stronger.
So I must pay and I'm burning for my sins
I know that I'll suffer the consequences of our dangerous love.
Flame she burns so hot
Our love is passionate and intense.
My flesh is screaming but I can't stop
Even though it's dangerous, I can't resist the temptation of our love.
It's a shame how good I feel
Even though our love is dangerous, the pleasure it brings is unmatched.
She's got me squirming but I won't squeal
Our love is intense, but I won't give in to temptation and reveal our secrets.
My body is aching, my heart is shaking
The intensity of our love is physically and emotionally overwhelming.
But I just can't take my hands away
I can't resist the temptation of our dangerous love.
My temperature is rising and it ain't surprising
The heat of our passion is intense and undeniable.
Cause I just want her flames everyday
Even though our love is dangerous, I crave its intense passion every day.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW RIDGELEY, ANDREW J. RIDGELEY, DAVID AUSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BabyIveBeenWaiting
My Mum had this album. I always loved this song, and still do!
@victoriawashington565
Andrew is Beautiful
@JbLentolome
Yog and him will always be the greatest...
@icardilebavarois1286
Victoria Washington was
@penelopedewollaston7981
Oh yes, impossibly handsome, and so nice. He's still gorgeous now.
@brendavansickler8413
I love Andrew.
@TPM330
i wish his son of Albert was on iTunes and spotify , he is a good singer and guitarist , in wham and in his solos album
@ritchiec6317
Are you delusional
@btsdancestudio5691
@@ritchiec6317 No he is not. It was a very under-rated album. Dont compare him to GM!
@ritchiec6317
@@btsdancestudio5691 There's a reason why it was underrated because it sucked