1. Ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 notable artists/bands with the name Artful Dodger:
1. Artful Dodger is a British R&B & UK garage band from the city of Southampton, who became famous through their 2Step hits and gave Craig David’s career a boost after he appeared on their #2 hit “Re-Rewind” in December 1999. The band’s name was apparently stolen from an unknown bedroom DJ (popular on pirate radio stations) Lee Haynes whose father’s name was Roger, which was inspired by the Artful Dodger, a character in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The band originally consisted of Mark Hill and Pete Devereux, but Devereux left prior to the release of the single “TwentyFourSeven”, and Hill continued from then on to produce records under the Artful Dodger moniker by himself. The UK Garage act, comprising of Mark Hill and MC Alistair, now includes fellow Producer & DJ Dave Low.
2. Artful Dodger is an American power pop band, formed in Fairfax, Virginia in 1973. Songwriting duties were handled by band members guitarist Gary Herrewig and vocalist Billy Paliselli, along with guitarist and vocalist Gary Cox. Artful Dodger made three albums for Columbia Records: The 1975 self-titled debut, featuring the tracks “Wayside” and “Silver & Gold”, 1976’s “Honor Among Thieves”, and “Babes On Broadway” in 1977. The band released a fourth album, “Rave On” for Ariola Records in 1980. Despite extensive critical acclaim, none of the releases were commercial successes, which led to the band’s breakup in 1982. The original members reunited in 2005 for a Cleveland Agora anniversary concert. They were very popular in Cleveland, OH, where they still maintain a cult following. The band is still semi-active, playing a reunion show about once a year. The active Artful Dodger community on the internet can be found at http://www.artfuldodgersite.com/
Twentyfourseven
Artful Dodger Lyrics
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[Chorus]
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know just what I need is what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
In the morning, in the evening
In the Winter, Spring or Summer
What if its early, or it's late
It doesn't matter, any time
Tender loving, sweet devotion
Every second, minute, hour
I'll be waiting for you
Come put your loving on the line
Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight
[Chorus]
I've been praying, asking, saying
Send someone like you just for me
Someone special I belong to
I could be yours and you'll be mine
Quiet moments, filled with passion
In my heart you know I'm yearning
Want to please you, touch you
Send me your loving right on down
Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside (see you deep inside)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight
[Chorus: x4]
Yeah
Oh, bab
The song "Twentyfourseven" by Artful Dodger featuring Melanie Blatt is a love song about needing constant love and attention from one's partner. The idea of "24/7 love" is emphasized throughout the song, indicating that the love desired is not just limited to certain times of the day or week. The lyrics suggest that if the partner wants the singer to love them right, they will have to reciprocate with love day and night.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of constant love, stating that the partner knows what the singer needs and they will have to love them all the time to make them happy. The verses describe the singer's yearning for someone special who they belong to and the desire for tender loving and sweet devotion. The bridge emphasizes the need for physical intimacy and closeness, with the singer wanting to feel their partner's arms around them and looking into their eyes to see their true feelings.
In conclusion, the song is about the need for constant love and affection in a relationship. The singer wants to be with someone who will be there for them all the time and fulfill their desire for love, passion, and physical intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
24/7 love,
My love for you is constant and never-ending.
If you want me to do you right
To be the partner you want, you need to meet my needs.
You're gonna have to love me day and night
Your love needs to be consistent for me to fully commit to you.
You know just what I need is what I need
I am not asking for anything more than what I truly need.
In the morning, in the evening
My love for you is not bound by time, it exists throughout the day.
In the Winter, Spring or Summer
The changing seasons cannot diminish my desire for you.
What if its early, or it's late
The timing of when you show me love is inconsequential.
It doesn't matter, any time
I am always willing and ready to receive your love.
Tender loving, sweet devotion
My love for you is gentle, caring, and devoted.
Every second, minute, hour
My love for you must be present in every moment of every day.
I'll be waiting for you
I am always here, waiting for you.
Come put your loving on the line
Show me your love and commitment.
Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Hug me and reassure me that everything is okay.
Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside
Reveal your true self to me, let me see everything you are.
I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight
I long to be physically close to you, to hold and embrace you.
I've been praying, asking, saying
I have been hoping and searching for someone like you.
Send someone like you just for me
I believe that you are the perfect match for me.
Someone special I belong to
You are someone I feel a special connection and dedication to.
I could be yours and you'll be mine
Our love can be mutually exclusive, we belong to each other.
Quiet moments, filled with passion
Intimate moments between us can be intense and meaningful.
In my heart you know I'm yearning
The desire for you is strong and present in my heart.
Want to please you, touch you
I want to make you happy and physically connect with you.
Send me your loving right on down
Show me your love and affection.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK HILL, MICHELLE ANDREA ESCOFFERY
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If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
In the morning, in the evening
In the winter spring or summer
Whether it's early or it's late
It doesn't matter any time
Tender loving sweet devotion
Every second minute hour
I'll be waiting for you
Come put your lovin' on the line
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Take me in your arms and let me know
That it's all right
Look into my eyes and let me see you
Deep inside
24 hours a day, seven days a week
I need to feel you here beside me
I need to hold and squeeze you tight
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
I'll be praying, asking, saying
Send someone like you just for me
Someone special, I belong to
I could be yours and you could be mine
Quiet moments, filled with passion
In my heart you know I'm yearning
Long to please you, touch you
Send me your lovin' right on time
Take me in your arms and let me know
That it's all right (know that it's all right)
Look into my eyes and let me see you
Deep inside (see you deep inside)
24 hours a day, seven days a week
(Seven days a week)
I need to feel you here beside me
I need to hold and squeeze you tight
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love
That's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know, just what I need
It's what I need...
@soundseeker63
Wow I've not heard this in at least 15 years but what gem! A lovely blast from the past, it's easy to forget how classy urban pop/RnB/Garage music was back then. No nudity, vulgarity or violence, just catchy melodies and nice vocals...job done. Good times!
@RareMusicSpam
Girl, that’s absolutely not true. All saints had endless amounts of songs about explicit sex , but you and many others always try to cherry pick songs like this and invalidate today’s music… embarassing
@CaapriceTube1
This song is mad underrated.
So good.
The Early 2000s was the last GREAT Era
(2000 - 2003)
@amycollins3015
Artful Dodger so so underrated some absolute classics. Loved these guys ❤
@davidmorrison4718
Artful dodger were so underrated
@mightyobserver9899
this girl was
@anthonyoni5086
july 2002 in a street in thamesmead ,south london, i came across this song one evening, can't get enough of till 17 years now.
@thegr8rambino
nice!! i discovered this song just a month or so ago lol
@Deepestofoceanicblue
20 years and it has not aged
@relaksradio262
This so perfect, so uniquely British at a moment in British Garage RnB we will never get back.