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.
You Spin Me Round
Dead or Alive Lyrics
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Well if I, could trace your private number, baby
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
I want some, want some
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby
All I know is that to me
You look like you're having fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
I (I, I, I)
I got to be your friend now, baby
And I (I, I, I)
Would like to move in just a little bit closer
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
I want your love
I want your love
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
The lyrics of Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round" are suggestive of a sexual pursuit of a woman. The singer expresses interest in knowing the woman's name and tracing her private number. The singer sees the woman as fun and appealing, and he sets his sights on her, indicating a desire to have her. He wants to be closer to her and expresses a desire to move in just a little bit closer. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrases "You spin me right round, baby" and "Right round like a record, baby," which may refer to the feeling of being caught up in the excitement and attraction of pursuing the woman.
The lyrics of "You Spin Me Round" suggest a male gaze that objectifies the woman and focuses on her appearance and appeal. The repeated phrase "You spin me right round, baby" emphasizes the pleasurable feeling of being caught up in the woman's orbit. However, the song's upbeat and catchy rhythm, along with its repeated chorus, have made it a popular dance track. Despite its suggestive lyrics, the song has been embraced by audiences and continues to be played in dance clubs and at parties.
Line by Line Meaning
If I, I get to know your name
I'm interested in learning more about you, including your name
Well if I, could trace your private number, baby
If it were possible, I'd even try to find your private number
All I know is that to me
From my limited perspective
You look like you're lots of fun
You appear to be a fun and interesting person
Open up your lovin' arms
I want to receive a warm and loving embrace from you
I want some, want some
I desire your affection and attention
I set my sights on you (and no one else will do)
I'm focused on you and won't accept anyone else instead
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby
I'm determined to get what I want and need from you
Watch out, here I come
Be prepared for my advances and intentions
You spin me right 'round, baby
You're causing me to feel dizzy and disoriented, but in a good way
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Spinning around like a record on a turntable
I (I, I, I)
I - repetition for emphasis
I got to be your friend now, baby
I want to be your friend, at least to start
And I (I, I, I)
Again, it's all about me
Would like to move in just a little bit closer
I want to get physically closer to you, but only a little bit at first
I want your love
I want to receive your love and affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy John Lever, Michael David Percy, Stephen Coy, Peter Jozzepi Burns
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@shivakumaran7981
This is the most 80's thing I’ve ever seen and I'm not complaining
@juandarthes9242
The Japanese and the United States are rare, in South America we are men and we like women
@9ishesh
@@juandarthes9242 dude why you telling this to everybody?
@mallowgamertakingabreak5342
@@9ishesh lol 27 minutes ago
@9ishesh
@@mallowgamertakingabreak5342 what
@tonyacosta4574
@@juandarthes9242 totally bodacious
@emilyvera8538
Fun fact this guy was a HUGE in Japan (made Michael Jackson change his tour dates bc his concerts were so packed an extra night was added) he also inspired the wardrobe of many rock japanese bands.
@therealkat1342
Holy shit that’s dope! And you know it’s dope because I haven’t said that word in 6 years!
@s1lver03
I realized their clothing style looked super similar, I thought it was a general inspiration of the 80s style but not exactly from him 😅
@Progen77
That is great info : )