Their first single was Toccata, based on the Bach song. This was followed by remakes of Living On Video (originally by Trans-X), Passion (originally by The Flirts), and Happy Station (originally by Fun Fun).
All the songs of the album Memory were mixed by Phantomas, Jeff Barnes (Tommy Schleh) and Rico Novarini (Enrico Zabler), and produced by Jeff Barnes and Rico Novarini for Masterboy Beat Productions.
The 4 singles can be found on Cardenia's album. It also includes a track, Pulstar, which was originally composed by Vangelis, and remakes of Roni Griffith's Desire, Valerie Dore's The Night, Laura Branigan's Self Control, and Koto's Visitors.
Desire
Cardenia Lyrics
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(Desire)
I got to have you, baby, I want you by my side
Just climb aboard, I'll take you for a ride
I need to have your body, your love I really need
It's got to be you, oh, dancing still
(Desire) Oooh, I want you by my side
(Desire) To be my ever lovin' guy
Come a little closer, baby, don't be shy
I can tell by the look that you're a hungry guy
You make me feel a woman, I make you feel a man
To make me want much longer, boy, I just can't stand
(Desire) Oooh, I want you by my side
(Desire) To be my ever lovin' guy
(Desire) Oooh, baby, can't you see?
(Desire) I want these chains get off me
I got to have you, baby, I want you by my side
Just climb aboard, I'll take you for a ride
I need to have your body, your love I really need
It's got to be you, oh, dancing still
(Desire) Oooh, I want you by my side
(Desire) To be my ever lovin' guy
Come a little closer, baby, don't be shy
I can tell by the look that you're a hungry guy
You make me feel a woman, I make you feel a man
To make me want much longer, boy, I just can't stand
(Desire) Oooh, I want you by my side
(Desire) To be my ever lovin' guy
(Desire) Oooh, baby, can't you see?
(Desire) I want these chains get off me
The song "Desire" by Cardenia is a classic pop-dance song that expresses the strong desire and attraction that someone feels towards another person. The singer starts the song by stating that they want the person by their side and would take them for a ride, expressing their eagerness to be physically close to them. This is followed by an assertion that they need the other person's body and love, making it clear that this is not just a fleeting attraction but a deep longing for an emotional connection with the person.
The chorus makes the singer's feelings even more explicit, as they declare "Desire" and "I want you by my side" repeatedly. The singer is also open about their attraction to the other person, stating that they make them feel like a woman, while the other person makes them feel like a man. The song ends with the demand for freedom, the chains being symbolic of whatever is holding the singer back from being with the person they desire.
Overall, "Desire" is a song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt intensely attracted to someone else and has been unable to express it. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, conveying a sense of urgency and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
(Desire) I got to have you, baby, I want you by my side
I have an intense longing for you, my dear. I desire and need you to be close to me always.
Just climb aboard, I'll take you for a ride
Come with me, and I will take you on a journey of passion and pleasure.
I need to have your body, your love I really need
Your physical and emotional presence is a necessity in my life. Without it, I feel incomplete.
It's got to be you, oh, dancing still
It can only be you, my love, who ignites this fire within me that keeps burning.
(Desire) Oooh, I want you by my side
My craving for you never fades. I want to be with you always.
(Desire) To be my ever lovin' guy
You are the one I want to love for eternity. Be my forever partner.
Come a little closer, baby, don't be shy
Please, come closer to me, my darling. Don't hesitate or hold back.
I can tell by the look that you're a hungry guy
I can see the desire in your eyes. You want me as much as I want you.
You make me feel a woman, I make you feel a man
Being with you brings out my feminine side, and I, in turn, make you feel strong and masculine.
To make me want much longer, boy, I just can't stand
The passion between us is so strong that I cannot wait any longer. I need you, and I need you now.
(Desire) Oooh, baby, can't you see?
My need for you is so overwhelming that it's almost painful. Please, my love, fulfill my desire.
I want these chains get off me
I feel trapped and limited without your love. Set me free from this feeling of loneliness and emptiness.
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.