After the usual career-beginning playing in local clubs and pubs, in 1987 Fairground Attraction were signed to RCA, and released their first single, "Perfect", in April 1988. It was an immediate success, reaching number one on the UK singles chart. Their album The First of a Million Kisses was a characteristic blend of folk, jazz, country, and cajun elements (all but one of its songs being written by Mark Nevin). Released in May 1988, it followed the success of "Perfect" by entering the album chart at number three, and rising to number two; it was eventually certified platinum. Three other singles were released from the same album: "Find My Love" (which reached number seven on the UK chart), "A Smile in a Whisper", and "Clare".
At the 1989 Brit Awards "Perfect" won the award for best single, and The First of a Million Kisses won best album.
Although they were popular in European countries, and toured the United States, their main success outside the UK was in Japan, where they toured in 1989 (a tour that produced their only live album, Kawasaki Live in Japan 02.07.89).
In September 1989, however, during the recording of a second album, rumours of arguments circulated, and in January 1990 the rumours were confirmed when the band split up. The album Ay Fond Kiss was released in 1990, and one of its songs, "Walking after Midnight", became their last single.
Find My Love
Fairground Attraction Lyrics
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The wind is howling 'round the house tonight
I'm as lonely as a boat out on the sea
When the night is black and the tide is high
Oh, on nights like this
(I) feel like falling to my knees
Fell like calling "heaven, please"
Find my love, find my love
Find my love, find my love
Oh, well, I turn the dial on my radio
Trying to find an all-night station
Want to hear a song I know,
A song about my situation
Oh, on nights like this
Find my love
Somewhere out there,
There must be a boy for this girl
Could be anywhere, could be next door
Or the other side of the world!
Call up the radio, give 'em my number,
Tell them to put it out on the air
There must be someone, there must be someone like me
Sitting lonely as a boat out there
Oh, on nights like this
Find my love
The lyrics to Fairground Attraction's "Find My Love" describe the feelings of loneliness and longing during a dark and stormy night. The singer speaks about feeling abandoned, like a boat out at sea, and calls out to heaven in search of love. The imagery of cats crying, gates slamming, and the wind howling creates a sense of empty space, and the singer declares a need to find love. She turns to the radio in hopes of finding a song that will help her find her way, and pleads with the world to help her. The chorus repeats her request to find her love and emphasizes her search for companionship.
The song is full of emotion and expresses a sense of despair that is easy to relate to. The lyrics convey the idea of searching for that special someone and the longing that accompanies that search. Many listeners may personally relate to the feeling of being a "boat out on the sea" and yearning to find someone to share their life with. The song has beautiful melodies that emphasize the longing and passion in the lyrics, making it a beautiful heart-wrenching love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Cats are crying, gates are slammin'
The surroundings are deserted and noisy, giving rise to an eerie atmosphere.
The wind is howling 'round the house tonight
The strong wind is whipping past the house causing a chilly and lonely atmosphere.
I'm as lonely as a boat out on the sea
The person feels stranded and unconnected to anything or anyone like a boat lost in the ocean.
When the night is black and the tide is high
The person is feeling dejected in the middle of the night which intensifies the sense of being stranded and isolated.
Oh, on nights like this
Reiteration of the feeling of loneliness and desperation due to the dreary atmosphere.
(I) feel like falling to my knees
The person feels so defeated they are on the verge of collapsing to their knees.
Fell like calling "heaven, please"
The desperation of the situation invites the person to appeal to a higher power for help.
Find my love, find my love
The person is seeking a solution or company to put an end to the feeling of loneliness.
Oh, well, I turn the dial on my radio
The person tries to change their external surroundings and tune into something familiar to soothe their aching heart.
Trying to find an all-night station
The search continues for something familiar and comforting even in the middle of the night.
Want to hear a song I know,
The person craves familiarity and wants to hear something that resonates with their feelings.
A song about my situation
The person wants the song to convey their situation and feelings.
Somewhere out there,
The person believes that a solution or companion exists somewhere in the world.
There must be a boy for this girl
The person is a woman seeking a man to end her desperation and loneliness.
Could be anywhere, could be next door
The person acknowledges that the solution could be found anywhere and at any distance.
Or the other side of the world!
The person does not restrict their search to a particular area or culture; the solution could be found anywhere in the world.
Call up the radio, give 'em my number,
The person takes matters into their own hands and contacts the radio station to ask for help.
Tell them to put it out on the air
The person wants the radio station to broadcast their message and hope that someone out there responds.
There must be someone, there must be someone like me
The person believes that someone else must be feeling the same way and shares their feelings of loneliness and desperation.
Sitting lonely as a boat out there
The person restates their feelings of being stranded and isolated like a boat lost in the ocean.
Oh, on nights like this
The person reiterates their feeling of being alone and dejected during the night.
Find my love
The person fervently appeals for someone to come to their rescue and end their loneliness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
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@nutunasha
Cats are crying, gates are slammin'
The wind is howling 'round the house tonight
I'm as lonely as a boat out on the sea
When the night is black and the tide is high
Oh, on nights like this
(I) feel like falling to my knees
Fell like calling "heaven, please"
Find my love, find my love
Find my love, find my love
Oh, well, I turn the dial on my radio
Trying to find an all-night station
Want to hear a song I know,
A song about my situation
Oh, on nights like this
(I) feel like falling to my knees
Fell like calling "heaven, please"
Find my love, find my love
Find my love, find my love
Somewhere out there,
There must be a boy for this girl
Could be anywhere, could be next door
Or the other side of the world!
Call up the radio, give 'em my number,
Tell them to put it out on the air
There must be someone, there must be someone like me
Sitting lonely as a boat out there
Oh, on nights like this
(I) feel like falling to my knees
Fell like calling "heaven, please"
Find my love, find my love
Find my love, find my love
(ad libs) Find my love, find my love ...........etc
@nunopenaspt
This band was amazing, such happiness and good energy they offered the world through their music. It's a pity they released only 2 albums. This song was released in 1988, the 80's were the best decade for music by far !!!
@chriskernow968
Sorry,what about the late 40s.The 50s.The 60s.The 70s.Oh,you were not born.
@raystyles8289
Totley agree
@chrisrusson6282
@@chriskernow968Ah yeah. The important thing when talking about great music you love, is to start an argument
@jamieorourke767
Fairground attraction have just got together again,they are releasing a new album very soon...Google it
@jussix48
One of the 1980's finest songs and recordings...!! ❤🎶❤️🎶🙂👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@bonniebirdwoman1
Eddi played this tonight at her gig in Edinburgh on her 40th anniversary tour - sounds even better now in 2022!
@TheMerseyBoy
Badly underrated. Sweet, sweet voice. One of Scotland's greatest.
@David-xu3yk
It's amazing how music can transport you to a different place or time ❤❤❤
@rafaelpinto9342
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