Quaye made his recording debut in 1995 on A Guy Called Gerald's "Finley's Rainbow". He scored a solo deal with Epic Records, and, in late 1997, hit the UK Top 20 twice with "Sunday Shining", a loose Bob Marley cover, and "Even After All". His reputation was established by Maverick A Strike, an adventurous but accessible album released in September 1997, which sold gold less than three weeks later and led directly to the Brit Award victory.
In 2004 the song "Dice", in collaboration with William Orbit, and featuring Beth Orton was a minor hit, helped in part by its inclusion on The O.C. soundtrack.
Burning
Finley Quaye Lyrics
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I'm in love with you
I don't care who knows about us
If all the world could see what you do with me
I'm sure we'd have many blessings
Everyday my heart is with you
Because we cannot always be together
In all my preparation
This happy satisfaction
Is making my decision
'Cause I'm the cat who likes the cream
If you know what I mean
Together we make steam
Mix up fire and water
You got to have a good sense of humour
To stand the rumour
You got to be jolly
We are yearning yearning
We've seen it many times before
We're burning burning
That's why I'm so sure
Everyday my heart is with you
Because we could not always be together
Everyday I feel love
In all my preparation
This happy satisfaction
Is making my decision
The lyrics to Finley Quaye's song "Burning" express profound feelings of love and devotion. The singer is telling their lover that they are deeply in love with them and that they do not care who knows about their relationship. They are confident that if the world saw how they are together, they would receive many blessings. The singer reveals that everyday, their heart is with their lover, even when they cannot physically be together. They feel love, happiness, and satisfaction in every aspect of their life because of the love they share with their partner.
The singer describes themselves as "the cat who likes the cream" and says that they make "steam" with their lover. This implies that they are passionate and that they experience great pleasure in their relationship. They also mention that good humor is necessary to stand the "rumour" (rumors) that arise from being in a public relationship. The singer acknowledges that they long for their lover, and that burning passion is what makes them so sure of their love for each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Burning" exude a sense of contentment, fulfillment, and happiness from being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Remove that attitude
Let go of any negativity or resistance towards our relationship
I'm in love with you
My emotions are deeply attached to you, and I am committed to our relationship
I don't care who knows about us
I am not ashamed of our love and want to express it freely, regardless of external opinions
If all the world could see what you do with me
The way you treat me and make me feel is worth sharing with the world
I'm sure we'd have many blessings
Our love is deserving of recognition and positivity
Everyday my heart is with you
Even though we may be physically apart, my heart and presence are always with you
Because we cannot always be together
Despite our love, practical circumstances may keep us apart at times
Everyday I feel love
The love we share fills me with joy and fulfillment, even in difficult times
In all my preparation
No matter what steps I take to prepare for the future, my love for you remains constant
This happy satisfaction
The feeling of true happiness and contentment comes from being with you
Is making my decision
My choice to commit to you is easy because of how much joy you bring into my life
'Cause I'm the cat who likes the cream
I am someone who seeks out pleasure and satisfaction, and being with you does just that
If you know what I mean
I hope you understand and can appreciate my affection and motives
Together we make steam
Our connection and chemistry is powerful and intense, like steam
Mix up fire and water
Our relationship is a mixture of contrasting elements, but it works and thrives regardless
You got to have a good sense of humour
In order to handle any challenges or rumors about our relationship, it's important to have a lighthearted perspective
To stand the rumour
To withstand any gossip or negativity that may come our way
You got to be jolly
Maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude is essential to a happy relationship
We are yearning yearning
We share a mutual yearning and desire for each other, emotionally and physically
We've seen it many times before
This intense connection we feel is not new or unfamiliar to us
We're burning burning
Our passion and love for each other is powerful and intense, like a flame
That's why I'm so sure
My confidence in our love comes from the strength of our emotions and bond
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FINLEY QUAYE-MCGOWAN
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