Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
In 2017, the original line-up announced a one-off UK tour
Nathan Jones
Bananarama Lyrics
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And you walked slowly down the hall
You said you had to get away to ease your mind
And all you needed was a little of time
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
If a woman could die of tears
Nathan Jones, well, I wouldn't be here
The key that you're holding won't fit my door
And there's no room in my heart for you no more
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Nathan Jones
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
"Bananarama's song Nathan Jones" is a song about a man named Nathan Jones who leaves his lover with what seems to be no explanation or reason. The song paints the picture of a woman who is left to deal with the aftermath of a break-up and the deep emotional pain that comes along with it. The lyrics indicate that it has been a long time since she has heard from Nathan Jones, and despite the pain, she has had to move on. The song expresses her resentment for his decision and her firm stance that she no longer has any room for him in her heart.
The lyrics unfold in a story-like fashion, with the woman reminiscing about the past and noting that all she needed was a little bit of time to ease her mind, but Nathan Jones has been gone for too long. She describes how things have changed over the seasons but Nathan Jones never reached out, leaving her in the dark with nothing but the key to her door, which she knows won't fit anymore. She acknowledges that her love was deep enough to have killed her if tears could have done the trick, but she has moved on past the point of holding onto any hope for him. The song ends with the chorus repeating that Nathan Jones has been gone for too long, indicating that the woman has truly moved on from him.
Line by Line Meaning
You packed your bags as I recall
You left without warning and without explanation
And you walked slowly down the hall
Your slow departure made it clear that you had no intention of staying
You said you had to get away to ease your mind
You claimed that leaving was necessary for your own well-being
And all you needed was a little of time
You claimed that time alone was all you needed
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
Months have passed since you left and still you haven't returned
You never rung me, you never called
You have made no effort to stay in touch or to explain yourself
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Your absence has been too prolonged and your return is no longer welcome
If a woman could die of tears
The pain and sadness caused by your absence has been overwhelming
Nathan Jones, well, I wouldn't be here
Your departure has caused so much pain that death feels like a better alternative
The key that you're holding won't fit my door
You no longer have access to my heart or my life
And there's no room in my heart for you no more
My heart has been permanently closed to you as a result of your prolonged absence and lack of communication
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, FRANK EDWARD WILSON, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, R. DEAN TAYLOR
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@justmeonthebeach
You packed your bags as I recall
And you walked slowly down the hall
You said you had to get away to ease your mind
And all you needed was a just little of time
Oh winter's passed, spring and fall
You never wrote me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long...
If a woman could die of tears
Nathan Jones, well, I wouldn't be here
The key that you're holding won't fit my door
And there's no room in my heart for you no more
'Cause, winter's passed, spring and fall
you never wrote me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Nathan Jones, Nathan Jones...
Nathan Jones, ooh..
Winter's passed, spring and fall
You never wrote me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
...gone too long
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
...gone too long
Nathan jones you've been gonne too long
... gone too long...
@zingo2664
Bananarama are Amazing, beautiful singers and 100% true stunners , absolutely love them all .
@josem.figueroajr.4532
I remember hearing this song on the radio back in late 1988 in Orlando, Florida. Thanks for the memories. I wanna go back to the 1980s. Who's with me?
@lexbeltran1354
Jose Figueroa Jr. Same. Let's go!π
@josem.figueroajr.4532
Lx Beltran Sure thing. Shall we build a bitching time machine?
@andreasszabel453
Be With youπ
@optimisticwhovian1726
This song appears in Rain Man oddly enough, when Raymond is rocking back and forth in Charlies loungeroom to music it's this playing on the stereo as Charlie watches him. Why they picked this song isn't totally clear but maybe cos its a parallel of how Raymond just vanished without saying bye cos he's autistic and how Charlie should take him home.
@erinjohnson2896
I'm with you on that
@alejandromartin5951
Bonita canciΓ³n de Bananarama. La coreografia es fantΓ‘stica y divertida con los bailarines y las componentes del grupo.Genial.
@SAGITTAperu
Suena como soft (1987) desconocΓa que existΓa esos sonidos modernos.
@maciejgatkowski724
Fantastic song!I love it.