The band continued to tour Germany and the UK in 1992 with Louis Clark playing keyboards to duplicate the strings of the absent orchestra. In 1993, Pete Haycock and Neil Lockwood left the band, and were replaced by guitarist/vocalist Phil Bates, who had been in the band Trickster which were the opening act for ELO's 1978 world tour. An ambitious world tour was undertaken by ELO Part Two in 1993, including dates in the USA and Eastern Europe.
Now a six-piece band with a slightly altered name, Electric Light Orchestra Part II recorded a second studio album, Moment Of Truth, which was released in 1994. The album was not a commercial success, but was generally considered superior to their first album. The band continued its rigorous tour schedule over the following years, sometimes augmenting the core band with a backing orchestra. On these occasions, they took only a small number of string players on the road and added local musicians to the orchestra at each venue to cut down costs. This was one of the features that distinguished ELO Part II from ELO, as the original band never played live with orchestral accompaniment. Another live album with orchestral backing was recorded in Sydney, Australia in 1995 and was released the following year in Germany as a double album One Night, and the year after that in the USA as a single album One Night - Live In Australia. The band sold the master tapes of this album, and it has since been remixed, remastered, and re-released under so many guises that the original CD may prove difficult to acquire.
Bates remained with the band until 1998 and was replaced by Parthenon Huxley (guitar, vocals). As the decade progressed, the percentage of original material in the band's set list tended to decrease, and their concerts often consisted of 90 per cent ELO songs. Bevan started to get frustrated, especially with their inability to break through in the United States, where the band sometimes performed in bars or at festivals where they were not the centre of attention. In November 1999, Bevan played his last show with the band at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City.
Unlike the original ELO, which were under the creative control of writer/producer Lynne, ELO Part II were often portrayed as more of a democracy, with various band members sharing songwriting and lead vocals. But Bev Bevan was still the leader of the band, and he issued a press release in early 2000 indicating that ELO Part II were disbanded.
Every Night
Electric Light Orchestra Part II Lyrics
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Heavy breathing for you made in the shade
I've got an itch that just won't quit
I see you wear the dress that just don't fit
I see you walking with that two bit boy
I see you laughing but I'm no toy
I know what you do every night, every night
I see what you do every night, every night
And I want you to do it to me
You learned that jive on MTV
That mumbo jumbo just don't work on me
Slam bang, baby, ala kazaam
Don't disrespect me I'm a stand-up man
I see you laughing when you slam the door
I see you with him, I can't take any more
I know what you do every night, every night
I know what you do when you turn out the light
I see what you do every night, every night
And I want you to do it to me
Come to your senses, baby, don't hold out
Someday you'll want me, don't act so proud
We've got a mutual circumstance
Come on, hold on, give me a chance
I see you laughing when you slam the door
I see you with him, I can't take any more
I know what you do every night, every night
I know what you do when you turn out the light
I see what you do every night, every night
And I want you to do it to me
I know what you do every night, every night
I know what you do when you turn out the light
I see what you do every night, every night
And I want you to do it to me
I know what you do every night, every night
I know what you do when you turn out the light
I see what you do every night, every night
And I want you to do it to me
The lyrics of Electric Light Orchestra Part II's song "Every Night" portray a man who is watching a woman as she goes about her daily life. He sees her walking with another man and wearing a dress that does not fit her while he's got some strong attraction towards her. He criticizes her style, her knowledge of music (learning her jive on MTV), and her relationship (with that "two-bit boy"). He knows what she does every night when she turns off the light and wants her to do it to him.
The lyrics also suggest that the man is frustrated with the situation, particularly the fact that the woman is not interested in him. He suggests that she will "come to her senses someday" and that they have a "mutual circumstance." He urges her to give him a chance.
The song contains an upbeat tone that contrasts the brooding lyrics. The lyrics explore themes of obsession, jealousy, and possessiveness, but the melody gives it a playful edge. These contrasting elements make for an interesting piece of music that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got rocket for your parade
I am ready to make your day and I am here to give you a joyful parade
Heavy breathing for you made in the shade
I am highly aroused and interested in you, and I have a comfortable place for you to enjoy with me
I've got an itch that just won't quit
I have an intense desire for you and it cannot be controlled
I see you wear the dress that just don't fit
I see that you are not happy with your current situation, and I am here to give you something better
I see you walking with that two bit boy
I see you with someone who is inadequate and not worthy of your attention
I see you laughing but I'm no toy
I see you enjoying yourself, but I am not someone to be played with or taken for granted
I know what you do every night, every night
I am aware of your actions and behavior each and every night
I know what you do when you turn out the light
I know exactly what you do when you are alone and in the dark
I see what you do every night, every night
I am observing your every move and action each and every night
And I want you to do it to me
I have a strong desire for you to do those things to me instead
You learned that jive on MTV
You have picked up superficial behavior from the media that is not genuine
That mumbo jumbo just don't work on me
Those fake and insincere actions do not impress or sway me
Slam bang, baby, ala kazaam
I am making a sudden and exciting move to show you how much I desire you
Don't disrespect me I'm a stand-up man
Do not treat me with disrespect or underestimate me as I have my own value and self-respect
Come to your senses, baby, don't hold out
Realize what you truly want and do not hesitate or hold back
Someday you'll want me, don't act so proud
One day you will see my worth and regret not choosing me, do not be too proud to admit it
We've got a mutual circumstance
We are both in a similar situation that we can benefit from
Come on, hold on, give me a chance
Give me an opportunity to show you what I can offer and why I am the better choice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC LEE TROYER, KENNETH VINCENT CUMMINGS
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