1. Jonath… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two known duos called David & Jonathan.
1. Jonathan & David were a pop duo from Bristol, United Kingdom, formed in July 1965, following the demise of Bristol's "ace harmony group", The Kestrels. David & Jonathan were in fact Roger Cook (David) and Roger Greenaway (Jonathan), who would become one of the most prolific songwriting teams of the era. Their début single as a duo came out in October 1965. By that time they had already written 'You've Got Your Troubles', a #2 hit for The Fortunes. They would eventually write eighteen U.K. Top 10 singles together.
2. David & Jonathan are David Marouani and Jonathan Bermudes from France, who formed a duo together in 1990. They made four singles (one was 'Bella Vita') and one album.
Be Sure
David & Jonathan Lyrics
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How can I be sure where I stand with you?
Whenever I, whenever I am away from you
I wanna die 'cause you know I wanna stay with you.
How do I know? Maybe you're trying to use me.
Flying too high can confuse me. Touch me but don't take me down.
Whenever I, whenever I am away from you
My alibi is telling people I don't care for you.
Maybe I'm just hanging around with my head up upside down.
It's a pity, I can't seem to find someone who's as pretty
and lovely as you.
How can I be sure? I really really really wanna know.
I really really really wanna know. Oh.
How can I be sure in a world that's constantly changing?
How can I be sure? I'll be sure with you.
The lyrics of David & Jonathan's song "Be Sure" express a deep longing for certainty in a world that is constantly evolving. The singer questions how they can feel confident and secure in their relationship with someone amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life. The song beautifully encapsulates the insecurities and doubts that can arise when one is in love and seeks reassurance.
The first verse reflects the intense yearning to be with the person they love. The singer acknowledges that when they are separated, they feel a deep desire to be reunited with their significant other, even to the point of feeling like life is not worth living without them. However, a sense of doubt also creeps in, with the fear that the other person may be using them for their own gains. The line "Flying too high can confuse me" suggests that getting caught up in the ecstasy of love can cloud one's judgment and make it difficult to discern the other person's true intentions.
The second verse reveals the conflicting emotions that the singer grapples with when they are apart from their loved one. They find themselves making excuses to others, denying their affection for the person they truly care about. This internal conflict is further expressed through the imagery of hanging around with their head turned upside down, indicating a state of confusion and longing for the person who they perceive as incomparably beautiful and lovely.
Overall, "Be Sure" captures the vulnerability and uncertainty that can exist within romantic relationships. It explores the deep desire for assurance, while also acknowledging the complexities and doubts that may arise in a dynamic world.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I be sure in a world that's constantly changing?
In a world full of uncertainty and constant change, how can I find a sense of certainty?
How can I be sure where I stand with you?
In our relationship, how can I be confident about where I stand in your eyes?
Whenever I, whenever I am away from you
Every time I find myself separated from you
I wanna die 'cause you know I wanna stay with you.
I deeply desire to be with you, to the point that the thought of being apart feels unbearable.
How do I know? Maybe you're trying to use me.
Is it possible that you have ulterior motives and are trying to take advantage of me?
Flying too high can confuse me. Touch me, but don't take me down.
Being excessively euphoric or fulfilled can cloud my judgment and make it hard for me to distinguish reality. Please be affectionate, but don't manipulate my emotions.
My alibi is telling people I don't care for you.
To protect myself, I pretend to others that I don't have any feelings for you.
Maybe I'm just hanging around with my head up upside down.
Perhaps I'm simply lingering in a state of confusion or disorientation.
It's a pity, I can't seem to find someone who's as pretty and lovely as you.
I regret not being able to find someone else who possesses your beauty and charm.
How can I be sure? I really really really wanna know.
I am desperately seeking reassurance and a definitive answer.
I really really really wanna know. Oh.
I really, truly, passionately want to know the truth.
I’ll be sure with you.
With you, I find a sense of certainty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward J Brigati, Felix Cavaliere
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