The duo have won an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in 1984, the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1987, the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1999, and in 2005 were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. The Eurythmics have sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide. In 2017, the group was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and were nominated again in 2018.
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Studio albums
In the Garden (1981)
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983)
Touch (1983)
1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) (1984, soundtrack)
Be Yourself Tonight (1985)
Revenge (1986)
Savage (1987)
We Too Are One (1989)
Peace (1999)
Precious
Eurythmics Lyrics
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I never had a lot of change to spare
But darlin', do you think I worry
Little darlin', do you think I care
There's a whole lot of things
In this restless world
That a whole lot of money can't buy
And I'm gonna tell you why
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
All the different kinds of teas in China
All the shiny little gems so rare
Gold and silver and sparkling diamonds
Won't ever with your love compare
So take your cares and your troubles
And send them all away
And put them back where they all belong
Forget about them for a day
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
(Precious thing)
Your love is precious, child
(Precious thing)
Because it's precious
(It's precious)
Your love is precious, child
(It's a precious thing)
A little of understanding
Is gonna change your heart and soul
It's gonna heal your broken spirit
So make love your special goal
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
In Eurythmics's song Precious, Annie Lennox sings about the importance of love and how it is more valuable than material possessions. The opening lyrics reveal that the singer has never had a lot of money or material wealth, but it does not affect her happiness or worry her. She suggests that there are certain things that cannot be bought with money and love is one of them. The chorus repeats the word "precious" four times, emphasizing the value of love.
The second verse mentions all the different kinds of teas in China, shiny little gems, gold, silver sparkling diamonds that are rare and valuable, yet they do not compare to the love possessed by the person the song is dedicated to. The lyrics "send them all away, forget about them for a day" suggest that the singer wants the person to take a break from their everyday concerns and focus on their love instead.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that understanding, unconditional love and care can change a person's heart and soul, heal broken spirits and make love a unique goal. This song is a reminder that love is a priceless treasure that brings happiness and completeness to a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never had a lot of spendin' money
I have never had a lot of disposable income
I never had a lot of change to spare
I never had much extra money
But darlin', do you think I worry
But my dear, do you believe I worry?
Little darlin', do you think I care
My sweet love, do you believe I care?
There's a whole lot of things
There are many things
In this restless world
In this world that is constantly changing
That a whole lot of money can't buy
That no amount of money can purchase
You can't get it from your pocketbook
You cannot obtain it from your wallet
And I'm gonna tell you why
And I will explain why
Because it's precious
Because it is valuable
Your love is precious, child
Your love is valuable, my love
All the different kinds of teas in China
No matter the variety of tea in China
All the shiny little gems so rare
Any rare and sparkling gem
Gold and silver and sparkling diamonds
Even gold, silver, and diamonds
Won't ever with your love compare
Cannot compare to the value of your love
So take your cares and your troubles
So put aside your worries and concerns
And send them all away
And let them go
And put them back where they all belong
And return them to where they came from
Forget about them for a day
Forget about them, at least for a day
A little of understanding
A bit of comprehension
Is gonna change your heart and soul
Can alter your innermost being
It's gonna heal your broken spirit
It can cure your wounded soul
So make love your special goal
So prioritize love above all else
Because it's precious
Because it is valuable
Your love is precious, child
Your love is valuable, my love
Because it's precious
Because it is valuable
(Precious thing)
(An invaluable thing)
Your love is precious, child
Your love is valuable, my love
(Precious thing)
(An invaluable thing)
Because it's precious
Because it is valuable
(It's precious)
(It is invaluable)
Your love is precious, child
Your love is valuable, my love
(It's a precious thing)
(It is an invaluable thing)
Because it's precious
Because it is valuable
Your love is precious, child
Your love is valuable, my love
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Edition JA, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, CHARLIE WILSON, DAVE STEWART
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@simonfranc9422
This might possibly be one of the greatest pieces of pop music of all time. Annie is a true queen.
@jacquelinerowan3415
Touché! Angelic voice, we are blessed.
@jacquelinerowan3415
Touché. Angelic voice, we are blessed.
@stevenduvall2549
The whole Diva album is a masterpiece!
@tedwallace9270
@Esneyk nebulous Pop is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms popular music and pop music are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. Maybe you should retract your statement?
@tedwallace9270
@Esneyk nebulous wrong go back to sleep
@ZenarchersLair
This song is incredible. Love the whole album as well. These were golden days for Annie.
@BarnaliD
Annie's voice and aura are unmatched. This is my most favorite song of hers!
@kevinbeasley8952
Her voice so perfect
@weenax
Mine too