Herman's Hermits was an internationally successful 60s British rock band, f… Read Full Bio ↴Herman's Hermits was an internationally successful 60s British rock band, from Manchester, England, formed in 1963. Part of the British Invasion, their trademark simple, non-threatening, clean-cut "boys next door" image made them easier to listen to and more accessible than other British Invasion bands.

Their first hit, "I'm Into Something Good", was produced by Mickie Most, reaching #1 in the UK (1963) and #13 in the US (1964). Other hits followed such as "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" (1965) and "I'm Henry VIII, I Am". The last was said at the time to be "the fastest-selling song in history". The band played on these singles but many of their subsequent singles employed session musicians, including Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, with contributions from the band. The band's singles were written by top songwriters of the day. Regardless of how the records were made, the guitar player, Lek Leckenby, was a gifted guitarist. Indeed, all the other members were capable players and Peter Noone was a charismatic front man. The band was nominated for two Grammy awards in 1965, both for "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter". Noone and the band deliberately emphasized their Manchester accents on the record, which was never intended to be a single.

Born in Manchester, England, Noone was a child TV star in Coronation Street and in other TV work. He was still only 15 when he achieved international fame as teenage heart-throb as leader of the Hermits.

Herman's Hermits, whilst hugely successful in the mid-1960s, never topped the British charts again after their first hit, "I'm Into Something Good". However, they had two US No. 1's with "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am". The band disliked both songs, and never released them as singles in Britain. They appeared in several movies, including When The Boys Meet The Girls (1965) and Hold On! (1966). They also appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dean Martin Show and The Jackie Gleason Show.

They enjoyed consistent success in Britain throughout the rest of the decade but they were even more popular in America for a while. Their hits continued until 1967's "No Milk Today". Soon, however, the Monkees had replaced Herman's Hermits as the simple pop rock act, and the Hermits' career declined. "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)" engendered a revival, but the Hermits never again cracked the top 10 in the U.S. This song was, however, successfully covered by The Carpenters in their album "A Kind of Hush", released in 1976. The band continued releasing records throughout the 1970s with little success. In the end, Herman's Hermits were a band which were both blessed and cursed by the 'niche' in which originally they found success.

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For Love
Herman's Hermits Lyrics

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Deep down inside of night
There's a basic feeling of appetite for love
The shadows fall, the moon comes out
And night owls crawl the streets no doubt, for love
(x2):
Don't be fooled by her love
You can never win
You can buy her everything

And she will blow it in
Influential people went
Their Swedish cars are just in trend for love
A girl walks by across the street
The headlights flash and then they meet for love
Yeah, they meet for love

They meet for love
Yes, for love

Overall Meaning

The song "For Your Love" by Herman's Hermits is about the lengths that the singer would go to for the love of the person he's singing to. He promises to give them anything they want including diamond rings and other expensive things, and even go as far as to give them the stars above. The singer is willing to excite the person and make them dream of him at night. The song is a classic example of a love ballad, with lyrics that are meant to convey a deep sense of love and admiration.

The song was a top-ten hit for the group in 1965, and it remains one of their most popular songs to this day. The song was written by Graham Gouldman, who went on to work with other popular bands like 10cc and the Yardbirds. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including the Yardbirds themselves, who had a hit with a cover in the UK.

The song's simple yet effective melody and its uplifting message about love have made it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. It's a song that speaks to the power of true love, and the lengths that we'll go to in order to express that love. With its catchy chorus and heartfelt lyrics, "For Your Love" is a song that will be remembered for generations to come.

Line by Line Meaning

For your love
The singer is expressing their desire to make sacrifices for the sake of the person they love.

For your love
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the singer's commitment to the idea of doing anything for their loved one.

I'd give you everything and more and that's for sure (For your love)
The singer is assuring their loved one that they are willing to provide whatever is necessary to demonstrate their love.

I'd bring you diamond rings and things right to your door (For your love)
The artist is promising to make grand gestures of affection for their loved one, delivering lavish gifts directly to them.

To thrill you with delight, I'd give you diamonds bright Double takes I will excite, Make you dream of me at night For your love
The artist desires to create a sense of wonder and excitement in their loved one through acts of generosity and romance.

For your love, For your love
Repeating the phrase again emphasizes that the singer's love is the driving force behind their willingness to make sacrifices.

I would give the stars above For your love, For your love
The singer is expressing their willingness to make a grand gesture of affection by offering something as vast and unreachable as the stars.

I would give you all I could (For your love) (For your love)
The artist is assuring their loved one that they will do everything within their power to make them happy.

I'd give the moon if it were mine to give (For your love)
The artist is indicating that they would give up anything and everything, even things that are impossible to obtain, if it meant expressing their love to their partner.

I'd give the stars and the sun for I live (For your love)
The artist is communicating their belief that their life would be incomplete without their loved one, and they would therefore give up anything to keep them happy.

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