Originally comprising of Lyane Leigh and American-born Raz-Ma-Taz (Richard Michael Smith), the group started in 1994 and recorded throughout the rest of the 1990s. However by June 1996, both members of the group had left due to a disagreement between Leigh and producer David Brandes. E-Rotic was now comprised of Jeanette Christensen and Terence d'Arby (not to be confused with Terence Trent D'Arby). Lyane Leigh continued to provide vocal work for several albums until 1999 due to contract, but she and Raz-Ma-Taz formed their own group in the meantime, known as SEX Appeal. In October of the same year, d'Arby was replaced by Ché Jouaner.
Christensen left in 2001, and the new vocalist was Yasemin Baysal, previously of the group Das Modul. However, both Jouaner and Baysal left in 2002, and the new vocalist and rapper would be Lydia Madawjewski (who had been providing vocals since Lyane Leigh's departure in 1999) and Robert Spehar. However, it has been revealed that the actual rap performer for the group in the studio has actually been the producer David Brandes.
in the heat of the night
E-Rotic Lyrics
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When we fought for satisfaction
But our hearts sent S.O.S. save me
Why did our love lose all it's magic
Missing you is kinda tragic
We were heading for the best
In the heat of the night
Much too close to the fire
And the power of our hearts
Make us weak by desire
In the heat of the night
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings
But our heaven had no ceiling
Now it seems we've lost our love, forever
Stay, can't you hear my heart is calling
Only you can stop me falling
Just one kiss would be enough
In the heat of the night
Much too close to the fire
And the power of our hearts
Make us weak by desire
In the heat of the night
In the heat of the night
There is no one to blame
It can heal all the pain
In the heat of the night
The lyrics to E-Rotic's "In the Heat of the Night" describe a failed relationship and the confusion and sadness that comes with it. The song is about two people who fought for their love and satisfaction, but in the end, their feelings died in action. The singer is lamenting the loss of the love and magic they once shared and wonders why it all had to end.
The chorus of the song focuses on the intense passion and desire that the couple once had for each other. They were much too close to the fire and couldn't control the power of their hearts. The heat of the night represents the intense emotions that they both felt for each other, and the chorus suggests that these emotions were too much for them to handle. The singer seems to be remorseful and wishes they could go back to the way things were before.
The last verse of the song is a plea for the other person to come back. The singer's heart is calling out for their love, and they feel that only that person can stop them from falling. The lyrics suggest that just one kiss would be enough to save their love and heal their pain. Overall, the song is a reflection on the intense and powerful emotions that come with love and the sadness that can come when those feelings are lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did our feelings die in action
Why did our emotions just wither away while we were trying to satisfy our needs
When we fought for satisfaction
While we were attempting to fulfill our desires
But our hearts sent S.O.S. save me
Our hearts cried out for help as we lost our way
Why did our love lose all it's magic
How come our once-magical love perished over time?
Missing you is kinda tragic
It's incredibly sad to miss you.
We were heading for the best
We both were on the right path towards a bright future.
In the heat of the night
It all happened during the night, when passions were high.
Much too close to the fire
We were kind of in over our heads.
And the power of our hearts
We both were heavily invested, emotionally.
Make us weak by desire
We were consumed and weakened by our desire for each other
In the heat of the night
All this occurred in the backdrop of the night
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings
It was never my intention to hurt you.
But our heaven had no ceiling
We felt infinite love and affection towards each other.
Now it seems we've lost our love, forever
Sadly, it appears we have lost our love forever.
Stay, can't you hear my heart is calling
My heart yearns for you, I want you to stay with me.
Only you can stop me falling
Only your presence can keep me from falling apart.
Just one kiss would be enough
One kiss could be enough to reignite our love.
In the heat of the night
All this happened in a whirlwind of emotions at night.
Much too close to the fire
We went too far and were bound to burn.
And the power of our hearts
The intensity of our feelings was immense.
Make us weak by desire
Our desire for each other made us powerless.
In the heat of the night
Our love was put to the test under the cover of the night.
In the heat of the night
When emotions run high in night time.
There is no one to blame
No one is responsible for what transpired between us.
It can heal all the pain
However, passion can heal all the wounds caused by our love.
In the heat of the night
And it all happened in a moment of passion at night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ANDREW TATLER, SEAN LYNDON HARRIS
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