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.
Whispers
Fairground Attraction Lyrics
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In captivation my eyes are wide with her words
So much respect in here
My heart is blowing up to burst
With one step forward she leads me by the hand
I think I'll make it though stars up in the sky
They show we're all the same and some day soon they say
Tell them all
Wrap them up in fire with your love
Here I am
Somebody told me the answer's in the fight
Grab all you can take everything in sight
Don't care if I sit here forever
Holding nothing but my heart
She whispered to me, "It makes no difference
You get what you give and only then
Just enough to make you happy no more no less
Too much is too absurd
Tell them all
Wrap them up in fire with your love
Here I am
She speaks in silence her work is never done
But still goes on 'til the battle she has won
But for a moment I thought I saw her
Dancing in the stars
The song "Whispers" by Fairground Attraction features lyrics that describe the captivating effect of a woman's storytelling. The singer is drawn in by the way she speaks and the respect and admiration that she commands. The singer also recognizes the fleeting nature of life and the impermanence of all things.
The woman's words are so powerful that the singer feels like his heart might burst. In a moment of connection, she takes him by the hand and leads him forward through the stars. The song also touches on the idea that we should love and embrace life fully, because in the end, we all must die.
The song continues with the woman's advice to "wrap them up in fire with your love". This could suggest that we should pour our passion and energy into the things and people we love, and perhaps even create a "burning" passion in others.
Overall, the lyrics in Fairground Attraction's "Whispers" evoke a sense of intimacy and urgency, urging listeners to make the most of their time and connections in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The way she whispers the stories I have heard
I am entranced by the delivery of the stories that she shares with me through her whispers.
In captivation my eyes are wide with her words
I am completely captivated and engaged, and my eyes reveal the intensity of my interest.
So much respect in here
I feel a deep respect and admiration for the person who is speaking to me.
My heart is blowing up to burst
I feel such an overwhelming rush of emotion and excitement that I can hardly contain it.
With one step forward she leads me by the hand
She takes the lead and guides me forward, one step at a time.
I think I'll make it though stars up in the sky
Even though the future is uncertain, I feel confident and optimistic that things will work out.
They show we're all the same and some day soon they say
The stars are a reminder that we are all connected and that all things must come to an end.
We all must die
Death is inevitable for all of us.
Tell them all
Spread the word to everyone.
Wrap them up in fire with your love
Envelop them in the warmth and intensity of your love.
Here I am
I am open, available, and ready to give and receive love.
Somebody told me the answer's in the fight
I was told that the solution can be found in struggle and conflict.
Grab all you can take everything in sight
Take as much as you can, gather all of the resources that you can get your hands on.
Don't care if I sit here forever
I am willing to stay in this moment forever, regardless of any external expectations or pressures.
Holding nothing but my heart
I am vulnerable and open, with nothing to protect me but my own heart.
She whispered to me, "It makes no difference
She confided in me, expressing that something doesn't matter.
You get what you give and only then
You receive what you put out into the world, and nothing more or less.
Just enough to make you happy no more no less
You will only receive the amount necessary to bring happiness, no more and no less.
Too much is too absurd
Anything in excess is ridiculous or unnecessary.
She speaks in silence her work is never done
Although she may not verbally communicate, she is hardworking and diligent.
But still goes on 'til the battle she has won
She doesn't give up until she has accomplished her goal.
But for a moment I thought I saw her
I caught a glimpse of her, but it was fleeting.
Dancing in the stars
Metaphorically or literally, she was lost in the wonder of the universe and the mysteries it holds.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDDI READER
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