Hinda originally sang with an R'n'B band called the Fabulous Fug Band and at one time sent a demo of her vocals alongside Aretha Franklin's Giving Him Something He Can Feel to the artist Phil Collins.
However she continued to remain unsigned and moved to London working as as a secretary and singing with a band called Mixed Fruits.
Eventually she was introduced to Jazz Black, a London music producer, and auditioned to Randy Crawford's One Day I'll Fly Away which led to interest from a number of record companies. She signed to Island Records and her first single I Wanna Be Your Lady was released in late 1997 followed by her first album, eponymously-titled Hinda in 1998.
Hinda's first released single failed to make the UK singles chart although a more concerted promotional campaign by her record company saw "If You Want Me" chart at 25 in February 1998.
She followed this up with the release of "You Think You Own Me" in May of the same year which reached 19th.
Her fourth single, a re-release of "I Wanna Be Your Lady" achieved her highest chart position to date, at 14th in August of 1998.
During the summer of 1998 Hinda promoted both her single and her album on mainstream TV and radio shows in the UK and she took supporting roles on tours with Boyzone amongst others.
By the end of the year "Truly" had charted at 31 and the brief bubble of success had appeared to burst.
Having begun work on her second album Hinda released a new single, "My Remedy", in 2000 but alleged difficulties with her label including Island Records' merger with Universal Records and an apparent lack of promotion saw it fail to chart in the regular Top 40.
The second album was slated for a late 2000 release and titled Everything to Me. A handful of promotional copies and limited releases were made available but commercially the launch was pulled and Hinda and her record company parted ways.
In between record companies and albums, Hinda nevertheless found time to record vocals on other artists' tracks including "Let's Do It Again" with the late Lynden David Hall which featured on his album "Other Side" and a compilation album (Pure R&B Volume 2)[1] together with Brand New Day with Terri Walker, appearing on Walker's Untitled album [2].
Hinda's 'second' album was finally released in July 2004, titled Still Doin' My Thing on a small R'n'B label, Shout Out Records.
The single "Up Up" from the second album was released in summer of 2004 and once again Hinda failed to repeat her successes of six years previously and did not make the Top 40.
In February 2007, Hinda announced on her official MySpace page that her long awaited third album, titled 'Where You Belong', is near completion and is due for a late 2007/early 2008 release on an independent label.
Truly
Hinda Hicks Lyrics
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My man, you brought joy within my life
I'm walkin', got a new found sense of pride
Capture me, keep me hypnotized
Lover, my heart you have so controlled
Your dreams, I lay these to make our road
I truly place the world beneath you, boy
What I'm feeling, I'm telling you
That I'm truly for you
Call me truly, adore you
From this day on, whatever you want
My name isn't my name, call me truly
My dear, I will quench you when you thirst
With you, every time feels like the first
I'm prayin', that you'll never doubt this girl
Trust in me, and I'll give all I can
My baby, happiness with you is found
Cliché, your love is the best around
I truly place the world beneath you, boy
Hey, is it real? Yes, it's real
What I'm feelin', I'm tellin' you, ooh
That I'm truly for you
Call me truly
(Oh, boy, yeah)
Adore you
From this day on, whatever you want (ooh)
My name isn't my name, call me truly (truly)
That I'm truly for you
(For you, baby)
Call me truly, adore you
(Oh, no)
From this day on, whatever you want
My name isn't my name, call me truly (ooh)
There will be some storms
We have to weather patiently
We can conquer all
If Moses parted the red sea, yeah
This love is nature
Soft and pure and warm
Living passionately
With all the life in me, yeah
Heaven is you
Give you love that is true
I adore you
(I adore you)
Don't be afraid
(Don't be afraid)
I'm here to stay
My love truly
('Cos I'm truly)
That I'm truly for you
(Only for you, baby)
Call me truly, adore you
From this day on
(I adore you)
Whatever you want
My name isn't my name, call me truly
(Truly, baby, truly, baby, truly, baby)
That I'm truly for you
(Oh, uh, oh, hey)
Call me truly
(Ooh yeah)
Adore you
(Hey, hey, ooh)
From this day on, whatever you want
My name isn't my name, call me truly
(Oh yeah, baby, baby, baby, baby)
That I'm truly for you
(Ooh, ooh)
Call me truly, adore you
(You, baby)
From this day on, whatever you want
(Don't call me)
My name isn't my name, call me truly.
The song Truly by Hinda Hicks is a love song expressing devotion and commitment to a partner. The lyrics speak to how the singer's significant other brings joy, control, and love into her life. She pledges to be there for him through the ups and downs of life. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the song, declaring that she is "truly" for him and he can call her whatever he wants as long as they are together.
The song demonstrates the themes of love and commitment. It shows that true love is selfless, as the singer is willing to put her partner's needs and desires above her own. She wishes to be a source of support and encouragement for him, and that is the essence of true love. The metaphor of an apple in the first line of the song is a symbol of love and commitment that the singer will never give up.
In conclusion, Truly by Hinda Hicks is a beautiful love song that expresses the emotions of a devoted lover. The lyrics convey a deep sense of love and belonging, and the melody is soothing and pleasant. It is a perfect song for romantic moments, weddings or anniversaries as it captures the essence of what true love is.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy, you're the apple of my eye
You are the most important and beloved person to me
My man, you brought joy within my life
You have brought happiness and fulfillment to my life
I'm walking, got a new found sense of pride
I am proud to be with you and feel confident with you by my side
Capture me, keep me hypnotized
You have captivated me and I am under your spell
Lover, my heart you have so controlled
You have complete control over my heart and emotions
Your dreams, I lay these to make our road
I am committed to helping you achieve your dreams and building a future together
I truly place the world beneath you, boy
You are my top priority and I will always put you first
Hey, is it real? Yes, it's real
I am confirming that my feelings for you are genuine and authentic
What I'm feeling, I'm telling you
I am being completely honest and open with you about my emotions
That I'm truly for you
I am devoted and committed to you
Call me truly, adore you
You can call me 'truly' because I truly love and adore you
From this day on, whatever you want
I am committed to fulfilling your every desire and need
My name isn't my name, call me truly
I will take on the name 'truly' to show my commitment and devotion to you
My dear, I will quench you when you thirst
I will support and provide for you whenever you are in need
With you, every time feels like the first
I feel the same passion and excitement with you as when we first fell in love
I'm praying that you'll never doubt this girl
I hope that you will always trust and have faith in me
Trust in me, and I'll give all I can
If you trust me, I will do everything I can to make you happy and fulfill your needs
My baby, happiness with you is found
I find my happiness and fulfillment in being with you
Cliché, your love is the best around
It may sound cliché, but your love is truly the best
There will be some storms, we have to weather patiently
There will be challenges ahead, but we will face them together and remain patient
We can conquer all, if Moses parted the red sea, yeah
With our love, we can overcome any obstacle, just as Moses parted the Red Sea
This love is nature, soft and pure and warm
Our love is natural, gentle, and warm-hearted
Living passionately, with all the life in me, yeah
I am fully committed to living passionately with you and giving my all
Heaven is you, give you love that is true
You are my heaven, and I will always give you genuine and true love
Don't be afraid, I'm here to stay
You have nothing to fear because I am committed to staying with you
That I'm truly for you
I am completely devoted and loyal to you
Adore you, from this day on
I will always love and cherish you from this day forward
Writer(s): Kevin Dean, Les Whitaker Jr.
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