Kula Shaker, a British psychedelic band released "Hush" as a single in 1997 and it reached #2 on the UK charts.
Hush
Deep Purple Lyrics
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No doubt about it she looks so fine
She's the best girl that I ever had
Sometimes she's gonna make me feel so bad
Hush, hush
I thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and I'm not to blame now
(Love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(Love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(Love, love)
Well, I want that, need it
(Love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it
She's got loving like quicksand
Only took one touch of her hand
To blow my mind and I'm in so deep
That I can't eat and I can't sleep
Listen
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and I'm not to blame now
(Love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(Love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(Love, love)
Well, I want that, need it
(Love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it
The lyrics of Deep Purple's "Hush" express the singer's obsession with a certain girl whom he considers the best he's ever had. He can't stop thinking about her and acknowledges that she has the power to make him feel bad at times. Despite this, he still loves her and even if she broke his heart, he's not to blame for needing and wanting her love. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hush, hush" as if he's trying to silence his inner voice about his uncontrollable feelings for her.
The song was released in 1968 as a single and became Deep Purple's first hit, reaching the top 5 in the UK charts. The original version of "Hush" was actually written by Joe South, an American singer-songwriter, and recorded by Billy Joe Royal, before Deep Purple covered it. The band added their own elements, including the iconic opening riff, to create a more rock-oriented version. The song became a regular part of their setlist and was often played during their concerts.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a certain little girl she's on my mind
There's a girl I'm thinking about, she's always on my mind.
No doubt about it she looks so fine
There's no question, she's very attractive.
She's the best girl that I ever had
She's the most amazing girl I've ever been with.
Sometimes she's gonna make me feel so bad
Occasionally she'll make me feel upset.
Hush, hush
Quiet, quiet.
I thought I heard her calling my name now
I think I just heard her say my name.
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
She hurt me, but I still love her.
I need her loving and I'm not to blame now
I want her love, it's not my fault.
They got it early in the morning
Some people have love affairs very early in the day.
They got it late in the evening
Some people have love affairs very late in the day.
Well, I want that, need it
I really desire and require that kind of love as well.
Oh, I gotta gotta have it
I absolutely must have that kind of love.
She's got loving like quicksand
Her love is intense and all-encompassing, like quicksand that draws you in.
Only took one touch of her hand
Just one touch from her was enough to affect me deeply.
To blow my mind and I'm in so deep
She's completely captivated me and I'm totally immersed in our relationship.
That I can't eat and I can't sleep
I'm so consumed by her and our relationship that I can't even eat or sleep properly.
Listen
Pay attention.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE SOUTH
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@seanfinity3689
I was -67 when I first heard this. I'm now 16, and this still gets me rocking. 🎸
@user-bilythekid
y yo en la tuya 😂😂😂😂
@jwavada
This stuff really does make you younger!
@nedzadbadnjevic6885
Benjamin Button?
@ivant1561
Don’t you mean you’re now 76? 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
@larrymbs
😆😉👍
@yossarian6799
One of the countless songs that I inexorably link to childhood memories with my Dad, THE greatest father a kid could ask for. He's 83 and when I stream this through his BOOM, he jumps off the couch and starts playing his air guitar.
So Dad, this one goes out to you! From your "little knuckleheads", Theresa, Timmy, Eric, Donovan, Brady, Scotty and Nick.
@wesleyhitchcock4414
Awesome Dad bro!! I was nit yet 13 when i bought this album. Glad Rod Evans left Purple and ended up.with Rhino, Lee Dorman, and Bobby Caldwell to form Captain Beyond in 1970 and reakesed their first in January 1972. I used to get to travel with ny Dad to England and Europe from 67 to 73 when he was doing DOD/Nato functions and many times i had a couple days to myself and it was all Rock n Roll for me. I seen both versions of DP(Evans the Gillan) in venues in and around the club circuts. My childhood Rocked!!
@kerryalfaro9437
God bless you and your dad!!!!!!
@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778
Go dad!