Said production was based on a previous U.K. miners' strike. "Only You", their debut single, was the British Christmas number one in 1983, spending a total of five weeks at the top, and it also did well around Europe. Ironically enough, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, fighting an acrimonious political battle with unions at the time, said that the single was one of her favorite songs. A second single, a cover of the soul classic "When You're Young and in Love" by Van McCoy, reached number seven, but their third, a cover of the Eurythmics' track "Who's That Girl?", barely charted at all.
Joining Hibbard in the Flying Pickets were Rick Lloyd, Gareth Williams, David Brett, Ken Gregson, and Red Stripe (real name David Gittins). They were internationally renowned for their appearances: Hibbard's huge sideburns, Stripes thick eyeliner, and four others showing off flamboyant suits and large hats. A group like the Pickets were very lucky to get into the charts at all, let alone a Christmas number one and a pleasing number seven afterwards.
Hibbard and Gittins tried desperately to stay in the music business, and they formed their own act called 'Brian and Stripe'. Unfortunately, their first and only single failed, and they returned to their separate acting careers. Other group members drifted into various careers.
Since the original Flying Pickets split, a new team of five ambitious men have tried to follow in the original's footsteps. Yet they have had no chart success. Still, they've toured around Europe in lots of small venues all year round, trying to at least touch the giddy heights of their predecessors.
Take my Breath away
Flying Pickets Lyrics
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On this endless ocean
Finally lovers know no shame
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn around and say
Watching I keep waiting
Still anticipating love never hesitating
To become the fated ones
Turning and returning
To some secret place to hide
Watching in slow motion
As you turn to me and say
My love take my breath away
Through the hourglass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you
And turned to hear you say if only for today
I am unafraid
Take my breath away take my breath away
Watching every motion
In this foolish lover's game
Haunted by a notion
Somewhere there's a love in flames
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn my way and say
Take my breath away my love
Take my breath away my love
Take my breath away my love
Take my breath away
The lyrics to Flying Pickets' song "Take my Breath Away" describe the experience of being deeply enamored with someone to the point where they take your breath away. The singer speaks of being engaged in a foolish lover's game, symbolizing the unpredictability and risks of love. They are on an "endless ocean," representing the vastness and uncertainty of their relationship.
The phrase "Finally lovers know no shame" suggests that in their intense love, they are uninhibited and unashamed of their feelings. They are constantly turning and returning to a secret place inside, possibly referring to their deep emotional connection or a special place they share. The lyrics emphasize the slow, intense nature of their love through the line "Watching in slow motion."
The repetition of "Take my breath away" throughout the song signifies the overwhelming effect this person has on the singer. They are watching and waiting, always anticipating love without hesitation, ready to become the fated ones.
The verse "Through the hourglass I saw you, In time you slipped away" portrays a sense of longing and the fleeting nature of love. The mirror crashing and the call for the person's name represent the singer's desperate attempt to hold onto their love. The lines "if only for today, I am unafraid" reveal the willingness to risk everything for that fleeting moment of love.
The lyrics continue to highlight the singer's obsession with watching every motion and being haunted by the notion that somewhere, there is a love in flames. This could suggest a fear of losing their love or a realization that love can ignite and consume.
Overall, the song captures the consuming, intense, and sometimes tumultuous nature of love. The singer is captivated by this person who takes their breath away and is willing to embrace the risks and uncertainties that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
In my foolish lover's game
Engaging in a game of love without thinking clearly or wisely
On this endless ocean
Navigating through a never-ending journey of love
Finally lovers know no shame
Reaching a point in a relationship where there is no embarrassment or guilt
Turning and returning
Continuously changing and coming back
To some secret place inside
To a hidden emotional space within oneself
Watching in slow motion
Observing the events unfolding in a deliberately unhurried manner
As you turn around and say
When you face me and express
Take my breath away take my breath away
Your presence and love overpower me completely
Watching I keep waiting
Continuously observing and waiting expectantly
Still anticipating love never hesitating
Eagerly awaiting for love without any doubt or hesitation
To become the fated ones
To be destined and meant for each other
Turning and returning
Constantly changing and coming back
To some secret place to hide
To a concealed location for refuge or solace
Watching in slow motion
Observing the events unfolding leisurely
As you turn to me and say
When you face me and utter
My love take my breath away
Let my affection completely overwhelm and captivate you
Through the hourglass I saw you
I witnessed your presence passing through the hourglass
In time you slipped away
With time, you gradually disappeared
When the mirror crashed I called you
When the mirror shattered, I reached out for you
And turned to hear you say if only for today
And looked back to hear you express a desire, even if it's just for today
I am unafraid
I am without fear
Watching every motion
Observing every movement or action
In this foolish lover's game
In the game of love where intelligence is lacking
Haunted by a notion
Troubled by a persistent idea or belief
Somewhere there's a love in flames
Somewhere a passionate love affair is burning brightly
Turning and returning
Continuously changing and coming back
To some secret place inside
To a hidden emotional place within oneself
Watching in slow motion
Observing the events unfolding slowly
As you turn my way and say
When you face me and express
Take my breath away my love
Let your love have such a profound effect on me that I am left breathless
Take my breath away my love
Let your love have such a profound effect on me that I am left breathless
Take my breath away my love
Let your love have such a profound effect on me that I am left breathless
Take my breath away
Completely overpower and captivate me
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@rachelrodgers9171
<3 <3 <3 I wish they had the option to choose more than just ''Like''...These men are fantastic with their vocalizations, no need for instruments because they ARE the instruments <3 <3 <3
@aussiness74
As I understand it, the Flying Pickets are an actual theater group that perform harmonies. As each member leaves they are then replaced, so the idea continues but different members.
@25Freddie
Does it really matter? Other bands have changed their line-ups & kept their original name. Whoever is singing is still doing a very good job of it
@inhop2443
This is like someone uploading some pub singer voice clip, but labelling it Taylor Swift.
@unforlorn
Either one of them is doing the world's greatest imitation of a bass drum, OR they are no longer a true a Capella group...
@notsure64
pickets rock!!
@sally-annstevenson2412
I prefer this version than the original song. This is a lot better
@jax72
The picture is The Flying Pickets lineup from 2001-2002, but the audio is a lot older!
@jax72
All the originals left one by one, and were substituted, leaving the name of the group behind. The last original left the group in 1991, and the group kept going since then. I know this from a very good source.
@ROCKONplaceboforever
GREAT COVER! THX