Gaynor was a singer with the Soul Satisfiers, a jazz/pop band, in the 1960s. Her first solo single was "She'll Be Sorry/Let Me Go Baby" in 1965.
Her first real success came in 1975 with the release of her album Never Can Say Goodbye, which established her as a disco artist. The first side of this album consisted of three disco songs ("Honey Bee", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Reach Out, I'll Be There"), with no breaks in between the songs. This 19-minute dance marathon proved to be enormously popular, especially at dance clubs. All three songs were released as singles via radio edits, and all of them became hits. This album was so instrumental in introducing disco music to the public, that many later believed that Gloria Gaynor had been the first artist to record disco music. "Never Can Say Goodbye" became the first song to top Billboard magazine's dance chart - in that sense, she was the first. Capitalizing on the success of her first album, Gaynor quickly released her second album, Experience Gloria Gaynor, later that same year. While this album was also successful, it was not quite as popular as her previous album in the mainstream.
Some of her lesser-known singles, due to lack of recurrent airplay, include "Honey Bee", "Casanova Brown", and "Let's Make A Deal" which all became hits in the clubs and reached the Top 5 on Billboard's disco charts. After her 1976 album, I've Got You, Gaynor shifted from her hit production team to work with other productions. While it seemed like a good move, her subsequent producers did not seem to match Gaynor's vocal approach and style as well. This caused her the albums that followed, such as 1977's Glorious and 1978's Park Avenue Sound, to be regarded as merely good albums instead of excellent albums.
For the next few years, Gaynor would only enjoy a few moderate hits. However, in late 1978, with the release of her album Love Tracks, she climbed the pop charts again because of her now-signature song "I Will Survive". The lyrics of this song are written from the point of view of a woman, recently dumped, telling her former lover that she can cope without him and does not want anything more to do with him. The song has become something of an anthem of female emancipation, and is still a staple of office parties and karaoke nights. The song was awarded the first and only Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980 (the category was discontinued upon disco's fall from favor shortly afterward). In 1999, Pixar animator Victor Navone used this song to create an alien music video, which for a time, was a minor internet phenomenon.
Interestingly, "I Will Survive" was originally the B-side when Polydor Records released it in late 1978. The A-side, a song called "Substitute", then a recent worldwide hit for South African girl-group Clout, was considered to be more "radio friendly." Radio DJs flipped the record over, and audience response forced the record company to flip the songs, so that subsequent copies of the single listed the more popular song on the A-side. In late 1979, she released the album I Have A Right, which contained her next disco hit, "Let Me Know (I Have The Right)", featuring Doc Severinsen of The Tonight Show fame on trumpet solo.
Even though she exprienced difficulty having hit records in the U.S. after "I Am What I Am", the majority of her subsequent single chart on the UK Singles Chart. During the late 1990s and the 2000s, Gaynor returned to the American charts. She issued two albums, 2002's I Wish You Love and 2006's The Answer, that were well received with her fanbase.
Every Breath You Take
Gloria Gaynor Lyrics
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Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every move you make and every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Every move you make, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
Every breath you take and every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every breath you take and every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
The lyrics to Gloria Gaynor's "Every Breath You Take" seem on the surface to be a romantic love song, but when examined closer, they reveal a tinge of obsession and possibly even stalking behavior.
The singer states that they will be "watching" the other person's every move and breath, which can be interpreted as possessive and controlling behavior. The line "Every single day and every word you say, Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you" emphasizes the singer's intense focus on the other person and their actions. The repetition of "I'll be watching you" throughout the song creates a sense of unease and discomfort.
The singer also implies that the other person belongs to them, stating "Oh, can't you see you belong to me." This possessiveness, coupled with their constant watching, suggests a lack of respect for the other person's autonomy.
Overall, the lyrics to "Every Breath You Take" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of possessive and controlling behavior in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am constantly monitoring your actions and observing your behavior
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I am keeping an eye on all the relationships and decisions you make
Every single day and every word you say
I pay attention to all your actions and words on a daily basis
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I am watching everything you do, even when you think no one is looking
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I feel like you are mine and that you should be with me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Your actions and decisions are causing me emotional pain
Every move you make, every vow you break
I am keeping track of all the promises you make and break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I know when you are not being truthful, and I am aware of all the things you say you will do.
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I am feeling disoriented and aimless since you've been gone
I dream at night, I can only see your face
You are always on my mind, even when I am sleeping
I look around but it's you I can't replace
No one can take your place in my heart
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I am feeling empty without your love and affection
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am begging for your love and attention
I'll be watching you
I will always be watching you and keeping an eye on what you do
I'll be watching you
I will always be looking out for you, even if you don't want me to
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am always aware of your presence and actions
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
I am keeping track of all your relationships and decisions, even if you don't realize it
Every single day and every word you say
I watch everything you do and listen carefully to everything you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
I am aware of every game you play and every night you stay out, whether you tell me or not
Every move you make, every vow you break
I see and remember all the promises you keep or break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
I am aware of all the times when you pretend to be happy or make lofty claims that you can't fulfill
Every single day and every word you say
I pay attention to every single thing you do or say, because you are important to me
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
I am keeping an eye on your behavior and tracking your movements every night and day
Every move you make, every vow you break
I am keeping track of all your actions and promises, whether they are good or bad
Every single day and every word you say
I pay attention to every detail, because you matter to me and I care about you.
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
I am always keeping an eye on everything you do, even when you think you are alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leo Minor
Глорию Гейнор и эту песню - в массы!!😃👏 Чернокожие певицы неотразимы!🌹💖
raulantonio65
Brilliant.
Bob Wallace Jnr
Nailed
Cindy Marita
Wow