Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerl… Read Full Bio ↴Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerly a trio, that formed in London, United Kingdom in 1981. Originally formed by members are Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. Early successful singles were collaborations with Fun Boy Three. They built their success on albums released during the 80's, with their most successful being the Wow! album. Guinness Book of World Records listed Bananarama as the most successful British girl group in history. They still hold the record for the most chart entries in the UK by a girl group.

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

Waterfall
Bananarama Lyrics

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I just took a bite
From your sweet mouth
Starburst bright
Falling to the ground

The grass is green
Beneath my feet

Can you feel

[Chorus]
It's like a waterfall coming down
Your love it just shiners through me like the sun

I can feel your touch
On me skin tight
Slip and slide
With me through the night
Floating free

[Chorus]

Your kisses fall like flowers over me

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Bananarama's song 'Waterfall' immediately creates a sensory experience for the listener. The metaphor 'Starburst bright falling to the ground' is an image of a candy exploding in one's mouth, which is closely followed by the B-word that is remiscently childish and adds flavor to the lyrics. The next two lines, 'The grass is green beneath my feet' places the listener outside, in nature, surrounded by greenery.

The shift in the second paragraph focuses on touch, 'I can feel your touch on me skin tight', the contrast between the previous lines of 'grass beneath my feet' and touch, is symbolic of the physical closeness of two people. The strong use of alliteration with 'slip and slide' emphasizes the physicality and the passion between the two people. The following phrase 'floating free' suggests abandonment and surrender to the experience.

Line by Line Meaning

I just took a bite
I have tasted the sweetness of your lips

From your sweet mouth
From your lovely and attractive lips

Starburst bright
Vivid and glowing with energy

Falling to the ground
Dissipating and spreading out in all directions

The grass is green
I am standing on a lush field

Beneath my feet
Below my soles

Can you feel
Do you experience or sense the same thing as I am?

It's like a waterfall coming down
The intensity of your love is overwhelming and unstoppable

Your love it just shiners through me like the sun
Your affection and warmth radiate through my entire being

I can feel your touch
I can sense your gentle caress

On me skin tight
Clasping me close and securely