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.
You Send Me
Fairground Attraction Lyrics
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I know you love you send me
Darling you you send me
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
I know you you thrill me
I know you thrill me
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
First I though it was infatuation
But, well, it?s lasted so long
And now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home
You thrill me
You you thrill me
I know you you you thrill me
Honest you do
Honest oh
I know whenever you're near me
I know whenever you're near me
Oh you send me
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do, oh
You send me
You send me
You send me
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
Honest you do
You do
You do, oh
Oh-la-la-la
The lyrics to "You Send Me" by Fairground Attraction speak about the intensity of feelings in a romantic relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "Darling you you send me, honest you do" emphasizing the depth of the singer's emotional connection to the person they're addressing. They acknowledge that at first, they thought it might have been infatuation but it has lasted a long time, and now they find themselves wanting to marry the person and take them home. The singer repeatedly emphasizes their thrill and excitement when they are near the person they love, underscoring the passion and intensity of their connection.
The song's lyrics are all about the romantic emotions that can be overwhelming in a relationship. The chorus phrases repeated several times to emphasize the singer's feelings. They know that their counterpart loves and thrills them, and that they have given so much to the singer. The song's primary message is that being in love can evoke intense emotions that can be both thrilling and scary, and might not completely make sense, but that are nevertheless very real.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you you you send me
My beloved, your affection and care are conveyed to me through your actions and words
I know you love you send me
I am aware that your love for me is the reason you make me happy
Honest you do
Truthfully, you make me feel loved and special
I know you you thrill me
I am sure that your presence and attention excite me
Darling you you thrill me
My dear, you make me feel alive and passionate
First I thought it was infatuation
Initially, I believed my feelings were temporary and superficial
But, well, it's lasted so long
However, my emotions have endured and grown stronger over time
And now I find myself wanting
Presently, I desire to make a commitment to you
To marry you and take you home
I wish to become your spouse and build a life together
I know whenever you're near me
It is apparent to me that I feel your love and support when you are in my presence
Oh you send me
Your affectionate gestures and words fill me with joy and happiness
You send me
Your expressions of love and kindness towards me have a profound effect on my emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
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