The band took its name from the different backgrounds of its members. Fung, who is British-Chinese ('China') and Reid, who has Jamaican heritage ('Black').
Their music is typified by heavy, lush string arrangements, gospel choirs, a dance/pop/reggae beat, pizzicato strings and mostly minor chord arrangements on piano.
Searching
China Black Lyrics
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You're mine (you're mine)
You're mine (mine)
You're mine
Searching for that something that I'll never find
In another place, another time
Searching for that something that I can believe
All the many roads I've traveled (roads I've traveled)
Come so far and done so much
He leads me back to you when I can
Searching
When I'm lost and need to find myself
Where this road will lead no, one can tell
Searching for that something that I've left behind
Make me see that I've been far too blind
All the many roads I've traveled (I've traveled)
Come so far and done so much
He leads me back to you when I can
I've got a woman who loves me, baby
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got a woman, yeah)
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got a woman)
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got the woman)
Searching
For that something that I'll never find
In another place, another time
Searching for that something that I've left behind
Make me see that I've been far too blind
All the many roads I've traveled (roads I've traveled)
Come so far and done so much
He leads me back to you when I can
You're mine (for something, baby)
You're mine (you're all mine)
You're mine (you're mine)
You're mine (I've been searching)
You're mine (I've got a woman who loves me, baby)
The lyrics of "Searching" by China Black are centered around the theme of searching for something that seems elusive and impossible to find. The song's verses describe the search for something to believe in, something that can be seen without a doubt, and something that has been left behind. The singer of the song reflects on the many roads they have traveled, the things they have done, and the fact that despite all of that, they still feel lost and in need of something more.
The song's chorus seems to suggest that the unnamed person or force that is leading the singer back to what they are searching for is a woman who loves them. The repetition of "you're mine" throughout the song implies a possessive quality to this love, as if the singer is clinging to it as the one thing that they have that is truly theirs. Overall, the lyrics convey a powerful sense of yearning and a desire to find something that will bring meaning and purpose to the singer's life.
China Black's "Searching" was released in 1995 and became a hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number six on the charts. The song was included on the band's debut album "See the Sun," which also produced the popular single "Almost See You (Somewhere)," but "Searching" remains their biggest hit to date.
Line by Line Meaning
You're mine
The singer has found someone they love and possess.
Searching for that something that I'll never find
The singer is looking for something elusive that they know they will never find.
In another place, another time
They hope to find this thing in a different environment or era.
Searching for that something that I can believe
The singer is looking for something believable, something they can have faith in.
And without a doubt that I can see
The singer wants to be certain of what they find.
All the many roads I've traveled
The singer has been on numerous journeys.
Come so far and done so much
They have gained experience from their journeys.
He leads me back to you when I can
Even though they search for something else, they always come back to their lover.
When I'm lost and need to find myself
The singer gets lost and needs to reconnect with who they are.
Where this road will lead no one can tell
The singer doesn't know where their journey will take them.
Searching for that something that I've left behind
The singer is trying to find something that they have lost or abandoned.
Make me see that I've been far too blind
They hope that by discovering what they have been searching for, they will become more aware of themselves.
I've got a woman who loves me, baby
The singer has someone who loves them, and this makes them content.
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got a woman, yeah)
The singer repeats this sentiment.
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got a woman)
The singer is happy that they have found someone who loves them.
I've got a woman who loves me, baby (I got the woman)
The singer is possessive of the woman who loves them.
You're mine (for something, baby)
The singer reiterates that they have found someone they love and own.
You're mine (you're all mine)
They emphasize that they completely possess their lover.
You're mine (you're mine)
They repeat this statement.
You're mine (I've been searching)
The singer is happy that they have finally found someone they love after searching.
You're mine (I've got a woman who loves me, baby)
They repeat the sentiment that they are with someone who loves them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Simon Yee Ying Fung
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Cherina Coll
I love this I always said if a man wanted me to marry him this better be playing in the background or if he had a nice voice he could sing it I'll say yes for sure love this so much xxxx
BullyBoxer
Cherina Coll I’m still here 45 .😢
shaun gowler
B right there singing it then love this song bk in the day 1993 summer
Robert Garvey
OK 😉
ddouble dutch
Haha. Class. Lush tune. 👍🏽
William Nunn
i remember this from secondary. it has that bassline and his memorable voice.
LY KLY
This song is so nostalgic. Brings tears to my eyes . Great memories of my youth in the 90’s😭😭😭
Rashad Ali
Too right miss the good old days 😢
Christian Jae Actor
Found this song YESTERDAY after searching for YEARS, it's taken me about 25 years 😅 pure childhood memories of mom banging this in the kitchen on a weekend
Sar Rhodes
I can relate to that - I had similar experiences with other songs from the shows by Robbie Vincent in the early 80s - do check them out you'd probably love them.