1) a blue-eyed soul Motown diva still beloved to Motown and Northern Soul fans. Among several singles her biggest and best-remembered is "Love's Gone Bad" written by the powerhouse hit-maker trio Holland-Dozier-Holland; it peaked on Billboard's R&B charts in 1966.
2) an English electronic/IDM artist signed to Warp Records. With the 2006 release of Throttle Furniture, he changed his artist name to Clark.
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Chris Clark Lyrics
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Now that we're cosy and clinging,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bell I'd be ringing!
From the moment we kissed goodnight,
That's the way I just gotta behave,
And if I were a lamp I'd light,
Ask me how do I feel,
Little me with my quiet upbringing,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a gate I'd be swinging!
And if I were a watch,
I'd start popping my spring,
Oh, and if I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
Ask me how do I feel
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bridge I'd be burning!
Well, I knew my moral would crack
From the wonderful way you looked,
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!
Ask me how do I feel
Now that we're fondly caressing,
And if I were a salad,
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
Or if I were a season,
I'd surely be Spring,
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,
If I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
The song “If I Were a Bell” is a classic jazz tune that was written by the famous composer Frank Loesser. The song first appeared in the 1950 musical “Guys and Dolls”. Chris Clark recorded the song in 1967, and it has been white-hot ever since.
The lyrics of the song are about a person deeply in love and vividly expressing his or her feelings. The lyrics use different metaphors involving objects such as lamps, banners, gates, bridges, salad, etc. to illustrate a high level of excitement and joy.
The song speaks to the idea that love and infatuation can make you feel many things all at once. You may feel like a bell, a bridge, a watch, or a host of other objects, but the important thing is just how passionate you feel.
Overall, the song’s lyrics absorb the excitement, joy, and enthusiasm of a new relationship. It is the perfect tune for those who feel giddy and lovesick.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me how do I feel,
Inquire about my current emotional state
Now that we're cosy and clinging,
Now that we are affectionately close to each other
Well sir, all I can say is
This is my honest answer
If I were a bell I'd be ringing!
I am delighted and excited
From the moment we kissed goodnight,
Starting with the end of our date
That's the way I just gotta behave,
This is how I instinctively act
And if I were a lamp I'd light,
I would be full of energy and brightness
Or if I were a banner I'd wave!
I would be waving with enthusiasm and joy
Little me with my quiet upbringing,
I come from a modest background
If I were a gate I'd be swinging!
I would be eagerly opening up
And if I were a watch,
If I were a timepiece
I'd start popping my spring,
I would be bursting with excitement
Oh, and if I were a bell
And if I were an instrument
I'd go 'Ding dong ding dong ding!'
I would be making joyful noise
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
From this experience I am discovering
If I were a bridge I'd be burning!
I would be unable to resist temptation
Well, I knew my moral would crack
I knew I would be tempted
From the wonderful way you looked,
From your attractive appearance
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
I would be making noise just like a duck
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!
I would be in trouble for giving in to temptation
Now that we're fondly caressing,
Now that we are tenderly touching
And if I were a salad,
If I were food
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
I would be bursting with flavor
Or if I were a season,
Or if I represented a time of year
I'd surely be Spring,
I would be a time of renewal and growth
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Indeed, if I were an instrument
Say, if I were a bell,
Imagine if I were an instrument
If I were a bell
If I were making music
I'd go 'Ding dong ding dong ding!'
I would be making sweet sounds of joy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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