Edison Lighthouse was the alias of songwriters and producers Tony McCaulay and Barry Mason, with session vocalist Tony Burrows' vocals on the hit 'Love Grows', although members of the group Greenfield Hammer were eventually brought in to perpetuate the image of a real working band.
After the success of "Love Grows", Fradkin returned from New York City to join this newly formed British group as an original member of Edison Lighthouse. The recording of "Love Grows" proved to be a worldwide success reaching number five in the USA on the Billboard singles hot 100 chart in February 1970 and became a number-one hit the world over, selling a total of eight million copies. In fact, for the whole of 1970 it was the number-two selling pop record in the U.K.
What's Happening
Edison Lighthouse Lyrics
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But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to
Do
To try and get through - get through to you
I see a look, a look, a loo-look in your eyes
One that I don't, I don't, I do-don't recognize
Now you're acting strange - how the weather's changed
Arranged
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught her hot and
Taught her how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to
Do
Like we were before, couldn't ask for more
Now I've got no peace of mind, I'm not so self-assured
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught her hot and
Taught her how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught her hot and
Taught her how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
It's a good thing that we had
Hey girl, what's happening?
In "What's Happening", Edison Lighthouse describes a relationship that has taken a sudden turn for the worse, with the singer questioning what has caused this change in their partner's behavior. He expresses confusion and frustration, as he confesses his feelings towards her, but doesn't know how to reach her anymore. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment, as the once happy and contented couple is now struggling to keep their relationship alive. One possible interpretation of the song could be that the girl he used to know has lost herself along the way, and that he believes she needs to rediscover her true identity in order to save their love.
The repetition of the words "like to" and "don't know" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's uncertainty and confusion about the situation. The use of hyperbole in the lines "Now the world don't look so good, it's not so well-arranged" serves to further emphasize the gravity of the situation. Additionally, the chorus repeats the same question: "Hey girl, what's happening?", suggesting that the singer is desperately seeking an answer from his partner as to why their relationship has changed.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
I am attracted to you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to Do
I am uncertain about how to act on my feelings
To try and get through - get through to you
To communicate and connect with you
I see a look, a look, a loo-look in your eyes
I observe a change in your expression
One that I don't, I don't, I do-don't recognize
One that is unfamiliar to me
Now you're acting strange - how the weather's changed
Your behavior has become unusual
Now the world don't look so good, it's not so well- Arranged
Things do not seem to be going well
What's happening to the girl I used to know
I am wondering about the change in your personality
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught her hot and Taught her how to sing
I used to have a close relationship with you
What's happening to the good thing that we had
I am concerned about the deterioration of our relationship
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
I am questioning the negative changes in our relationship
Like we were before, couldn't ask for more
Our previous relationship was perfect
Now I've got no peace of mind, I'm not so self-assured
I am not confident in my ability to maintain our relationship
What's happening to the girl I used to know
I am wondering about the change in your personality
It's a good thing that we had
Our previous relationship was valuable
Hey girl, what's happening?
I am seeking answers to my concerns
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS ARNOLD, DAVID MARTIN, GEOFF MORROW
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Outalingam Crap
Lyrics
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to do
To try and get through - get through to you
I see a look, a look, a loo-look in your eyes
One that I don't, I don't, I do-don't recognize
Now you're acting strange - how the weather's changed
Now the world don't look so good, it's not so well-arranged
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to do
Like we were before, couldn't ask for more
Now I've got no peace of mind, I'm not so self-assured
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
It's a good thing that we had
Hey girl, what's happening?
Outalingam Crap
Lyrics
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to do
To try and get through - get through to you
I see a look, a look, a loo-look in your eyes
One that I don't, I don't, I do-don't recognize
Now you're acting strange - how the weather's changed
Now the world don't look so good, it's not so well-arranged
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
Baby I like to like to li-like to like you
But I don't know, don't know, don't know-know what to do
Like we were before, couldn't ask for more
Now I've got no peace of mind, I'm not so self-assured
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
What's happening to the girl I used to know
'Cause it wasn't long ago that I caught your heart and
Taught it how to sing
What's happening to the good thing that we had
And say it's going bad - hey girl, what's happening?
It's a good thing that we had
Hey girl, what's happening?
Claudio Araujo
Tempos bons não voltam mas.Saudades dos tempos bons.
Jo-Anne Flavel
went as high number 43 here in Adelaide south Australia, their best single. also What's Happening charted here.
Elaine Garbett
I've always loved this song...
john owen
Super song by the boys
gemspa73
Hey Dave, love 'Take A Little Time'. Mark II Edison Lighthouse should have recorded an LP. Are you still in touch with Paul Vigrass? He had such a great pop vocal - his pre-Edison 'A New Man' and 'Suzie' are classic '60's pop.
Michael Franklin
50 years later... I finally found it! The AM Dee Jay's would never say what the name of the song was. I knew I wasn't out of my mind and this was/is real. Thank you.
Moriyoshi Sato佐藤 守克
It's just like a gypsy music....sound of mandolin was weeping so sorrow ... this song so good for me. Hidden Gem
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