Two of the band's singles reached the U.S. top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Brand New Lover".
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" peaked at number one for two weeks in 1985 in the UK, then charted again in 2006 following Burns' appearance on the television reality show Celebrity Big Brother and on season 4 of Stranger Things. It also became the first of two singles to top the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In December 2016, Billboard ranked them as the 96th most successful "dance artist" of all time. The band was discontinued following Pete Burns' death in 2016.
I'll Save You All My Kisses
Dead or Alive Lyrics
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Don't believe that stuff
It's a misunderstanding
Whatever I've got
It doesn't come cheaply
Not many have got
What it might take to keep me
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
I'm all alone
With nobody to amuse me
If I told you I'd be true
I know you'd see right through me
Because I'm on the road
They give your permission
While others just fool around
With my ignition
[Chorus]
I don't mean to worry you
But I'm full of heart
And I've got an empty head
I don't mean to hurry you
But I just can't live here with an empty bed
I would be so satisfied
If you were right here
Standing by my side
There's not much I wouldn't do
If I could save all of my kisses just for you
If people say I'm bad to promise you
Ignore them
My kisses are exclusive
No one can afford them
All the thrills in my heart
Have found them with you
Nobody else can do
The things that you do
[Chorus]
In Dead or Alive's song I'll Save You All My Kisses, the lead singer is assuring his lover that his love is not superficial despite what people may say. He says that he would not trade his love for beauty and that it does not come cheaply. He then goes on to express his loneliness and desire to be with his lover. He admits his flaws and confesses that his heart is full but his head is empty. He reassures his lover that his kisses are exclusive and no one else can do the things that they do.
The lyrics of this song reflect a common theme in pop music of the 80s, which was the celebration of romance and passionate love. The lyrics also speak to the idea of exclusivity and loyalty in relationships.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Pete Burns, the lead singer of Dead or Alive, along with two other members of the band. The song was released as a single in 1985 and reached the top 20 in the UK charts. It was also a hit in other parts of Europe and in Japan.
Another interesting fact is that the music video for the song features Burns in a red leather outfit, which became one of his signature looks. The video was directed by Vaughan Arnell, who went on to direct music videos for artists like George Michael and Robbie Williams.
The song was covered by American singer, Tiffany, in 1988 and was also featured in the 1997 film, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.
The chords for the song are as follows:
Intro: E A B A B
Verse: E A B C#m A B
Chorus: E A B A B
Bridge: C#m A B E
Outro: E A B A B
Overall, the song I'll Save You All My Kisses is a classic example of 80s pop music with its catchy melody and romantic lyrics. The song continues to be popular today and is often played on radio stations that specialize in retro music.
Line by Line Meaning
You might hear I'd trade my love for beauty
Some may say that I prioritize external appearance over love
Don't believe that stuff
Please do not believe those rumors
It's a misunderstanding
It's just a misunderstanding
Whatever I've got
Whatever I have
It doesn't come cheaply
It's not easily obtainable
Not many have got
Few possess
What it might take to keep me
The qualities and effort it takes to maintain a relationship with me
I'll save you all my kisses
I will dedicate all my kisses to you
Save you all my kisses
I will not kiss anyone else but you
I'm all alone
I am currently alone
With nobody to amuse me
No one to entertain me
If I told you I'd be true
If I promised to be faithful
I know you'd see right through me
You would realize that I am lying
Because I'm on the road
Since I am on tour
They give your permission
Others give me permission to be unfaithful
While others just fool around
While others are promiscuous
With my ignition
With my car or sexual desires
I don't mean to worry you
I don't intend to cause you concern
But I'm full of heart
I have a lot of love to give
And I've got an empty head
But I lack intelligence or common sense
I don't mean to hurry you
I don't mean to rush you
But I just can't live here with an empty bed
But I cannot bear living alone
I would be so satisfied
I would be truly content
If you were right here
If you were with me
Standing by my side
Supporting me
There's not much I wouldn't do
I would do almost anything
If I could save all of my kisses just for you
If I could only kiss you and no one else, I would do it
If people say I'm bad to promise you
If others claim that I make false promises to you
Ignore them
Please ignore them
My kisses are exclusive
My kisses are only for you
No one can afford them
No one else can have them
All the thrills in my heart
All the excitement in my heart
Have found them with you
I found it with you
Nobody else can do
No one else can compare
The things that you do
To what you do for me
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID PERCY, PETER JOZZEPI BURNS, STEPHEN COY, TIM LEVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MRBRIGHTSIDE322
You might hear I'd trade my love for beauty
Don't believe that stuff
It's a misunderstanding
Whatever I've got
It doesn't come cheaply
Not many have got
What it might take to keep me
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
I'm all alone
With nobody to amuse me
If I told you I'd be true
I know you'd see right through me
Because I'm on the road
They give your permission
While others just fool around
With my ignition
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
I don't mean to worry you
But I'm full of heart
And I've got an empty head
I don't mean to hurry you
But I just can't live here with an empty bed
I would be so satisfied
If you were right here
Standing by my side
There's not much I wouldn't do
If I could save all of my kisses just for you
If people say I'm bad to promise you
Ignore them
My kisses are exclusive
No one can afford them
All the thrills in my heart
Have found them with you
Nobody else can do
The things that you do
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
@effynoir8830
Lyrics!!!
You might hear I'd trade my love for beauty
Don't believe that stuff
It's a misunderstanding
Whatever I've got
It doesn't come cheaply
Not many have got
What it might take to keep me
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
I'm all alone
With nobody to amuse me
If I told you I'd be true
I know you'd see right through me
Because I'm on the road
They give your permission
While others just fool around
With my ignition
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
I don't mean to worry you
But I'm full of heart
And I've got an empty head
I don't mean to hurry you
But I just can't live here with an empty bed
I would be so satisfied
If you were right here
Standing by my side
There's not much I wouldn't do
If I could save all of my kisses just for you
If people say I'm bad to promise you
Ignore them
My kisses are exclusive
No one can afford them
All the thrills in my heart
Have found them with you
Nobody else can do
The things that you do
I'll save you all my kisses
Save you all my kisses
@tooniemama6959
I'm so saddened by the loss of Pete Burns. He was an incredible artist with a beautiful soul. His music helped define a generation. This is so hard to believe. Rest in peace, Pete. I will miss you!!
@nandinha310
I feel the same :(
@mrstiggy8905
@@nandinha310 same too and he look attractive like soul.
@maumau40
Really sad cause his art brings me hapyness. I just heard the songs "Lucky day " and " Unhappy Birthday " with beautiful melodies and harmonies . These songs touch my heart and many more songs.
@christopherjackson2629
Also Steve Coy Couple years later
up in heaven making music together
@bellasue02
I remember everyone got the CD and blasted it on the beach.We had so much fun back then
@maelyschloe2144
This is iconic and so underrated. Dead or alive were so good and Pete Burns was a legend
@KrakkaJax
There will never be anyone else like him. RIP you legend.
@crazychannel1478
No they won't I agree
@carolinacampoverde262
Podran pasar décadas y esta canción me gustara como la primera vez que la oí ❤️