"Gypsy Woman" became a worldwide hit thanks to its la da dee la dee da refrain. The track reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became even more successful in Europe, reaching #2 in the UK. Her debut album didn't spawn any other big hits. The singer made an unexpected comeback in 1994 when "100% Pure Love" hit #11 in North America and became one of the longest charting singles on the Hot 100 (45 weeks). Her 1997 self-titled album included another Top 40 hit, "Say...If You Feel Alright," but since then mainstream success has eluded her. Waters still continues to release tracks that are successful on the Hot Dance Music/Club Songs chart, such as "Come On Down" and "My Time", "Lies", "Nights In Egypt", "Dancefloor" and "Never Enough." Her output has continued to be limited to singles however the hits continued into the next decade. Some of these songs include "Masquerade" , "Le Bump" (with Yolanda Be Cool) and "Say Yeah" (credited as Crystal Waters vs. Fred Pellichero).
Surprise
Crystal Waters Lyrics
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Were always there for me
And Yes you
Gave all the money I need
Oh you
always care for me
want something back from me
Oh, I use you
Oh, I abuse you
You've weathered the quietest storms
Survived the rightest of my wrongs
But will you survive my surprise
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Oh, Open up your eyes
You
Always believed in me
uh, yes you
you never doubted my greed
Oh you
will always come for me and now you
you question me
Did I love you
I placed no one above you
You've weathered the quietest of storms
Survive the rightest of my wrongs
Wrapped it up and disguised it
Locked it in a closet
thought you'd never
ever recognize it
What a naught boy
And what a naught boy
You found my surprise
Open up your eyes, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Oh Open up your eyes now
You can open up your eyes boy
Oh Open up your eyes now
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
The lyrics of Crystal Waters's song 'Surprise' tells a story of someone who has taken the love and kindness of another person for granted. The theme of the song revolves around betrayal and deception, as the main character realizes that their actions may have consequences they didn't anticipate. The first verse acknowledges how the person has always been there for the main character, providing support and even money when needed. However, the second verse reveals that the main character has not reciprocated these feelings of gratitude and may have used the other person's kindness as a means to an end. The chorus of the song reiterates the importance of opening up one's eyes and realizing the truth before it's too late. Overall, the song's message is a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking advantage of someone's love.
Line by Line Meaning
You
The singer is referring to an individual
Were always there for me
The individual was always present for the singer
And Yes you
The singer is reaffirming the individual's identity
Gave all the money I need
The individual provided the necessary funds for the singer
Oh you
The singer lets out an exclamation of appreciation and admiration toward the individual
always care for me
The individual always showed care and concern toward the singer
And now you
The singer refers to something happening in the present
want something back from me
The individual desires something in return from the singer
Oh, I use you
The singer admits to taking advantage of the individual
Oh, I abuse you
The singer also admits to mistreating the individual
You've weathered the quietest storms
The individual has remained strong and supportive even during difficult, less obvious times
Survived the rightest of my wrongs
The individual has been able to persevere despite the singer's serious mistakes and errors in judgement
But will you survive my surprise
The singer questions the individual's ability to handle something unexpected
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
The singer repeats the word surprise to emphasize the importance of the event
Oh, Open up your eyes
The singer urges the individual to be aware and ready for something
You
The singer refers to the individual again
Always believed in me
The individual constantly had faith in and supported the singer
uh, yes you
The singer confirms the identity of the individual
you never doubted my greed
The individual did not question the singer's excessive desire for wealth or possessions
Oh you
The singer again expresses appreciation and admiration towards the individual
will always come for me and now you
The individual will always be there for the singer, but there is a change in the present
you question me
The individual is now starting to doubt or question the singer
Did I love you
The singer tries to reassure the individual that they were loved
I placed no one above you
The individual was highly regarded and held in high esteem above others by the singer
Wrapped it up and disguised it
The singer took pains to conceal something
Locked it in a closet
The singer made sure to keep a secret hidden and locked away
thought you'd never
The singer did not expect the individual to find out about the surprise
ever recognize it
The singer did not think the individual would be able to figure out what was going on
What a naught boy
The singer is describing themselves as a naughty, mischievous person
And what a naught boy
The singer reinforces this self-description
You found my surprise
The individual has discovered what the singer has been trying to hide
Open up your eyes, Surprise
The singer urges the individual to take a closer look and understand what has been revealed
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
The singer repeats the word surprise many times to emphasize its importance and shock value
Oh Open up your eyes now
The singer once again urges the individual to be aware and focused
You can open up your eyes boy
The singer gives more specific instruction to the individual
Oh Open up your eyes now
The singer repeats their instruction for emphasis
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
The singer emphasizes the surprise yet again
Writer(s): Neal Brian Conway, Crystal Waters
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.