Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Erasure Lyrics
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In my flat all alone
How I hate to spend the evenin' on my own
Autumn wind blowin' outside the window
As I look around the room
And it makes me so depressed to see the gloom
There's not a soul out there
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
Movie stars find their end of the rainbow
With a fortune to win
It's so different from the world I'm livin' in
Tired of TV, I open the window
And I gaze into the night
But there's nothing that you see, no one in sight
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
Gimme
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
Gimme
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme
The lyrics to Erasure's song "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" are about loneliness and the desire for companionship. It begins with the singer watching the late night show in their apartment, feeling the autumn wind blowing outside as they look around the room, feeling depressed. The first verse ends with the realization that there is no one to hear their prayer, emphasizing the theme of isolation. The chorus repeats the plea for a man after midnight to help chase the shadows away and take them through the darkness until the break of day.
As the song continues, the singer compares their life to that of movie stars with their fortune and fame, highlighting the difference between their world and the one portrayed in media. The second verse ends again with the realization that there is no one to hear their prayer, underscoring the sense of desperation. The chorus repeats, with the addition of the repetition of the word "gimme" as an intensifier.
Overall, the song is a plea for help and companionship, with a repetitive and urgent rhythm that emphasizes the singer's longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Half past twelve and I'm watching the late show
It's already late at night and I'm bored, so I'm just watching TV.
In my flat all alone
I'm by myself in my apartment.
How I hate to spend the evenin' on my own
I really don't like being alone in the evening, it's depressing.
Autumn wind blowin' outside the window
It's fall outside and the wind is blowing.
As I look around the room
I'm surveying my surroundings.
And it makes me so depressed to see the gloom
The dim lighting and general emptiness of the room is making me sad.
There's not a soul out there
There's nobody around.
No one to hear my prayer
There's no one to listen to me or help me in any way.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
I want and need a man to be with me tonight.
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
I'm feeling scared and alone, and I want someone to make me feel safe and happy.
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
I want someone to be with me all night until the sun comes up in the morning.
Movie stars find their end of the rainbow
Famous people seem to have all the luck and success.
With a fortune to win
They have a lot of money and can do whatever they want.
It's so different from the world I'm livin' in
I don't have the same luxury as movie stars and my life is not as glamorous.
Tired of TV, I open the window
I'm getting bored and restless just watching TV, so I'm trying to change things up by opening the window.
And I gaze into the night
I'm looking out into the darkness outside my window.
But there's nothing that you see, no one in sight
I'm looking out into the empty streets and it's desolate.
Gimme
I want.
Gimme gimme
I really want, almost desperately.
There's not a soul out there
There's still nobody around.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
I still really want and need a man to be with me tonight.
Take me through the darkness 'til the break of the day
Again, I want someone to be with me all night until the morning.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
I really can't stress enough how badly I want a man right now.
Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?
I'm still scared and lonely, and I want someone to help me feel better.
Gimme
I want.
Gimme gimme
I really want, almost desperately.
Gimme
I want.
Gimme gimme
I really want, almost desperately.
Gimme
I want.
Gimme gimme
I really want, almost desperately.
Gimme
I want.
Gimme gimme
I really want, almost desperately.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
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@eugeniacampos4298
Andy Bell, tan elegante y sensual, encantador. Que voz, hasta hoy canta igual. Es un caballero de tomo y lomo. Lo amo❤️❤️❤️
@hernanrainnervergara7267
Le gusta los pibes y no las Pibas jajaja jajaja
@antosworld.8661
Lo amooo
@hernanrainnervergara7267
@Anto's world. la verdad es bien parecido pero le gusta, los pibes
@fernandobravo3398
Mo se
@fernandobravo3398
No se
@geraldthesaint5457
Even Abba got mesmerized by Erasure’s versions of their songs
@jonathanlfccortis5006
Fantastic arrangement by Vince👌
As always, superb vocals by Andy!😮
@lupitatorres3721
Maravillosa versión ! La mejor !!
@juanpabloarena2724
El estilo de Erasure es adaptable a todo clásico... Unos capos!