They additionally have had several other dance-inspired tunes throughout the 80s and early 90s that gained underground popularity. Other examples of their songs include 1986's "You Make Me Feel So Good" and "Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)" as well as 1991's "Alice Everyday" and 1992's "Flower in My Hand". The group's new wave sound has showed a debt to eccentric art rock as well as electronic music artists of the early 80s. For example, their remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash for them.
Book of Love came to an end in 1993, with the group being dormant for some time. A best-of collection titled 'I Touch Roses: The Best of Book Of Love' came out in 2001. Receiving some critical praise, with Allmusic's Michael Gallucci labeling it as having "spare synth-pop and sunny melodies", a new Peter Rauhofer remix of "Boy" successfully hit the dance charts and brought the group back into the spotlight. They're toured occasionally since then. Ted and Lauren have also released music recently with a new project called The Myrmidons. Ted has done production work for NYC-based duo Dangerous Muse as well.
Counting The Rosaries
Book Of Love Lyrics
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In heaven or on earth
The angels did cry
Why are angels crying
In a place so full of grace
With happiness and love
Counting the rosaries
Counting 1-2-3
Counting the rosaries
Counting 1-2-3
Counting the rosaries
Happiness and love
Happiness and love
Hope and wish and pray
Somehow, some way
The angels won't cry
The angels will not cry
All is bright
Heart screwed in tight
With happiness and love
Counting the rosaries
Counting 1-2-3
Counting the rosaries
Counting the rosaries
Easy as A-be -see
Counting the rosaries
Happiness and love
The song "Counting the Rosaries" by Book of Love is a poignant, emotional meditation on the nature of grief and the power of prayer. The first verse sets a somber tone, describing how even the angels are weeping despite being in a place filled with love and grace. The subsequent verses offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer expresses a desire for the angels to stop crying and for happiness and love to prevail once more. The chorus offers a simple and repetitive image of counting rosaries, suggesting both a spiritual practice and a means of coping with loss.
The lyrics of this song could be interpreted as grappling with the concept of death and mourning, but it can also be seen as a reflection on larger themes like the nature of suffering and the search for meaning in challenging times. The use of counting rosaries provides a sense of structure and ritual - something to hold onto in the midst of heartbreak and loss. The song's emotional weight is intensified by the sparse arrangement, with haunting synths and delicate vocals adding to the melancholy mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Not an eye was dry
Everyone was crying
In heaven or on earth
Everyone, including angels in heaven and people on earth, was crying
The angels did cry
Angels were also crying
Why are angels crying
Questioning the reason behind angels crying in a place full of grace, happiness and love
In a place so full of grace
A reference to heaven as a place that has grace
With happiness and love
Despite the existence of happiness and love, everyone was crying
Counting the rosaries
Repetitively performing a religious activity
Counting 1-2-3
Performing that religious activity in a specific order
Happiness and love
Describing the peaceful state of heaven
Hope and wish and pray
Asking for a change in the situation
Somehow, some way
An indication of any means that can stop the crying
The angels won't cry
Expressing hope that angels won't cry anymore
All is bright
Describing the brightness of heaven
Heart screwed in tight
Having an intense feeling of love and compassion
Easy as A-be-see
Expressing the simplicity of performing the religious activity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAUREN D. ROSELLI, THEODORE JOSEPH OTTAVIANO
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