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.
Modigliani
Book Of Love Lyrics
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candlelight
your hands were soft
your skin too pale
white on white
I had to turn away
from your light
laugh at me
you knew what
I was thinking inside
with one look
of your all seeing eyes
Wear the disguise
I'm lost in your eyes
Your glance felt
like a knife
so clear, so blue
I was swimming inside
I was swimming inside
You'll always be
real to me
I took one look
I could fly away
stare, stare
in your all seeing eyes
till starlight
You wear the disguise
I'm lost in your eyes
Amedio,
gli occhi tuoi
mi anno fatto innamorare
The lyrics to Book of Love's song "Modigliani" paint a romantic picture of a moment shared between two people in the midst of candlelight. The singer describes the dark setting and their partner's features: soft hands, pale skin, and all-seeing eyes. Despite feeling drawn to the subject of the song, the singer feels the need to turn away from the white-on-white and is aware of their partner's laughter in response to their internal thoughts.
The singer's fascination with their partner deepens as they describe their clear, blue eyes as a knife and their experience of swimming inside of them. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows they will always feel a connection to the person they are addressing, and that they could fly away at any moment. The song ends with a reminder of the all-seeing eyes and the power that they hold over the singer.
Overall, "Modigliani" is a song that captures the intensity and intimacy of a moment shared between two people. The lyrics are poetic and suggestive, giving the listener a glimpse into the emotions and perspectives of the song's subject.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkest night
The night was at its darkest
candlelight
The only source of light was a candle
your hands were soft
Your hands were gentle to the touch
your skin too pale
Your skin was very light in color
white on white
Everything was white or light-colored
I had to turn away
I had to look away or avert my gaze
from your light
I was blinded or overwhelmed by your brightness
I could see you
I could perceive you or understand you
laugh at me
You found amusement or joy in my presence
you knew what
You had insight or understanding of my thoughts or feelings
I was thinking inside
I had thoughts or emotions that I didn't express outwardly
with one look
With just one glance or expression
of your all seeing eyes
From your wise or perceptive eyes
Wear the disguise
You are concealing or hiding something about yourself
I'm lost in your eyes
I am completely captivated or entranced by you
Your glance felt
When you looked at me
like a knife
It felt sharp or painful
so clear, so blue
Your eyes were very bright and vivid
I was swimming inside
I felt like I was engulfed or surrounded by your gaze
You'll always be
You will forever remain
real to me
Your presence or memory will always be tangible and meaningful to me
I took one look
I saw you for the first time
I could fly away
I felt like I could soar or escape from reality
stare, stare
I continued to gaze or look deeply
in your all seeing eyes
I felt like I was being seen or observed with great insight
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@503zzach
Darkest night
Candlelight
Your hands were soft
Your skin too pale
White on white
I had to turn away
From your light
I could see you
Laugh at me
You knew what
I was thinking inside
With one look
Of your all seeing eyes
Wear the disguise
I'm lost in your eyes
Your glance felt
Like a knife
So clear, so blue
I was swimming inside
I was swimming inside
You'll always be
Real to me
I took one look
I could fly away
Stare, stare
In your all seeing eyes
'Till starlight
You wear the disguise
I'm lost in your eyes
@codenamejulia
for my 8th birthday I begged my mom to buy me this album and I would listen to it over and over. This album is my shelter.
@LEPERCOLONY1
I was in high school and saw them in concert with DM - this song still makes me so happy\sad it hard to explain
@michaelsosa4372
@@LEPERCOLONY1 Happy because you were there :) , Sad-- Because you are not there anymore. :(
@scatcom6
That's beautiful
@LEPERCOLONY1
@@michaelsosa4372 I am there-I listened to them this morning :)
@duranx2137
I owned this album on cassette and wore it out.
@Sonnie125
John Candy and Steve Martin ... Absolutely Brilliant together ...
Rest Easy John ..
@ThePapillonslave
Such a gem of a song. Such a gem of a band. So glad to hear others' appreciation of this song
@__Mr.White__
of course we do
@ClarkBR549
Our speedometer was melted but somehow the radio still works and it's clear as a bell!