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’60s-sounding W… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:
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’60s-sounding Welsh blues singer Aimee Anne Duffy - known professionally as Duffy - released her debut single Rockferry in December 2007. After relocating to London in 2006, she came to the attention of Rough Trade. She is often compared to late ’60s soul diva Dusty Springfield and has experienced significant mainstream success with the single Mercy reaching #1 in the United Kingdom. The debut album, Rockferry, was released in March 2008, and also made #1 on the UK album chart. Bernard Butler of Suede worked extensively on the album, lending it an authentic and wonderfully produced lush ’60s sound.
The 24-year-old’s debut album, Rockferry, triumphed at the 2009 BRIT Awards for British Album, British Female Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act.
Official website of (Aimee Anne) Duffy: http://www.iamduffy.com/
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Duffy was a british band formed in London by Stuart Reffold, Barry Coote, Joe Nanson, Patrick Sarient and Will Wright. They played hard rock with strong progressive rock influences, similar to the early albums of Uriah Heep, Deep Purple and Humble Pie - with some influences of Jethro Tull as well.
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What If I Fell In Love With You
Duffy Lyrics
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(Stephen Duffy)
Could we be happy just for a moment?
A t-shirt,
A suitcase,
A tea bag,
We're worldly,
We've got things
Shoelaces and heart strings.
Everything we wanted's thrown away,
The things we took for granted yesterday,
These are our obsessions though
I know they're all spoken for.
What if I fell in love with you,
You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if you fell in love with me,
Could we be happy just for a moment?
We're lonely,
We're needy
I need you to feed me
You're so independent,
Please finish my sentence.
I've lusted after you for far too long,
(Could we be happy)
Projected all my fantasies in song.
(Just for a moment)
You are my obsession though
I know we're both spoken for.
What if I fell in love with you,
You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if you fell in love with me,
Could we be happy just for a moment?
If I loved you, dearly loved you
If I loved you
Could we be happy just for a moment?
Would we be happy just for a moment?
What if I fell in love with you,
You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if you fell in love with me,
Could we be happy just for a moment?
What if I fell in love with you,
You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if you fell in love with me,
Could we be happy
Would we be happy
Should we be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy
Could we both be happy…
The lyrics of "What If I Fell In Love With You?" by Stephen Duffy revolve around the idea of two people who are lonely and needy, but who are also spoken for. The song talks about how they have all the material possessions one could want, but what they really crave is love and companionship. The singer expresses his feelings of longing and obsession, admitting that he has lusted after the other person for too long. He wonders if they could be happy for just a moment if they fell in love, but ultimately questions whether they should be.
The use of everyday items such as a t-shirt, suitcase, tea bag, and fruit cake create an atmosphere of simplicity, which highlights the idea that even though they have everything they need physically, they are still missing something more important – emotional connections. The repetition of the phrase "Could we be happy just for a moment?" emphasizes the fleeting nature of their potential happiness, and the uncertainty around whether they should pursue a relationship given that they are both already in other relationships.
Overall, "What If I Fell In Love With You?" is a poignant exploration of human desires and the complexities that arise when we want more than what we have. While the singer may never know if they could be happy with the other person, the song leaves the listener with a sense of the power of love and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Could we be happy just for a moment?
Is it possible for us to experience happiness for just a short period of time?
A t-shirt, A suitcase, A tea bag, A fruit cake.
These material things we have are meaningless and disposable.
We're worldly, We've got things Shoelaces and heart strings.
We have different life experiences and possessions that tie us together.
Everything we wanted's thrown away, The things we took for granted yesterday, These are our obsessions though I know they're all spoken for.
The things we thought we wanted were actually meaningless, and we realize that we've taken important things for granted. Though we are obsessed with each other, we know that we belong to someone else.
What if I fell in love with you, You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if I admit that I am in love with you even though you least expected it?
We're lonely, We're needy I need you to feed me You're so independent, Please finish my sentence.
We are both lonely and have unfulfilled needs, but I know I can depend on you, and you understand me so well that you can finish my sentences.
I've lusted after you for far too long, (Could we be happy) Projected all my fantasies in song. (Just for a moment) You are my obsession though I know we're both spoken for.
I have desired you for a long time, and I've idealized our relationship in my mind. Even though I know we can't be together, I can't help but obsess over you.
If I loved you, dearly loved you If I loved you Could we be happy just for a moment? Would we be happy just for a moment?
If my love for you is real, would it be possible for us to be happy even for a brief moment?
What if I fell in love with you, You know it's the last thing you thought I would do.
What if I admit that I am in love with you even though you least expected it?
Could we be happy just for a moment?
Is it possible for us to experience happiness for just a short period of time?
Should we be happy Could we both be happy Could we both be happy Could we both be happy Could we both be happy Could we both be happy Could we both be happy…
We wonder if we should allow ourselves to be happy and whether we can really be happy together.
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.