Jan Berry and Brian Wilson collaborated on roughly a dozen hits and album cuts for Jan & Dean, including the number one national hit, "Surf City" (1963). Subsequent Top-10 hits for Jan & Dean included "Honolulu Lulu," "Drag City," "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," and "Dead Man's Curve" -- which became eerily portentous when Berry received severe head injuries in an automobile accident just a short distance from Dead Man's Curve in April 1966.
This accident marked the end of their commercial peak, during which they'd scored an impressive total of 26 chart hits over eight years. The group finally stopped performing after Jan Berry died in March 2004.
Heart & Soul
Jan & Dean Lyrics
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Heart and soul, the way a fool would do, madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
Lost control, and tumbled overboard, gladly
That magic night we kissed
Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing
But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul
The song "Heart and Soul" by Jan & Dean is a classic love song about falling deeply in love with someone. The lyrics express the feelings of a person who has fallen for another so completely that they feel like a fool for being so in love. The phrase "heart and soul" implies that this is not just a physical attraction, but a love that comes from the depths of their being.
The song opens with the singer describing how they fell in love with their partner. They were held tight and stolen kisses in the night. This description signifies an intense and passionate love that is filled with excitement and desire. In the second verse, the singer talks about how they lost control and tumbled overboard in love. The use of the metaphor indicates that the singer has given themselves completely to their partner.
The magic night they kissed in the moon mist is described as thrilling, and the singer admits that they were willing to leave everything behind for that moment. The last verse confesses that the kiss that was stolen from them held all their heart and soul, and now they cannot help but love their partner madly. The song is a beautiful expression of how sometimes in love, we let go of our rational selves and dive deep into the passion and raw emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart and soul, I fell in love with you
I fell in love with you deeply and completely, with not just my heart but also my soul.
Heart and soul, the way a fool would do, madly
I fell in love with you with wild abandon, just like a foolish person would.
Because you held me tight
You embraced me tightly, making me feel secure and loved.
And stole a kiss in the night
You kissed me without warning in the darkness of the night, making me feel alive and loved.
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
I desperately wanted to be loved and adored by you with my whole being.
Lost control, and tumbled overboard, gladly
I lost all sense of control and fell head over heels in love with you joyfully.
That magic night we kissed
That special night when we kissed, creating an unforgettable moment filled with enchantment.
There in the moon mist
The kiss happened in a dreamy, ethereal ambiance with the moon's misty glow adding to the magic.
Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Your kiss was extremely exciting and thrilling, beyond what anyone could imagine.
Never before were mine so strangely willing
I had never felt such intense desire and willingness to give myself over to someone like I felt for you.
But now I see, what one embrace can do
I now realize the power of an embrace in creating a deep and overwhelming love for someone.
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
The effect of that one embrace has made me fall in love with you uncontrollably and with intense passion.
That little kiss you stole
That small but passionate kiss you took without permission.
Held all my heart and soul
That single kiss was enough to make me give you my entire heart and soul, and fall deeply in love with you.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Taylor Reuben Hicks
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@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458
Heart and soul, ...I fell in love with you
Heart and soul ... the way a fool would do, madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night .....
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
Lost control, and tumbled overboard gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist ....
Oh, but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing ....
But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul .... !!
(Instrumental break)
Oh, but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing ....
But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul .... !!
@kergarin7389
When I hear this tune, all I can think about is Tom Hanks 1st movie "BIG."
@fcatkins8646
My favorite song
@lynnkanerva4519
They sure had raw talent., not to mention HANDSOME ! Love these guys !
@ronkeast3100
Now this is the version that I like, grew up with it. will be 71 July 2019. RockinRonny.
@Go1US1Marines
Sitting here watching "The Big Band Years" on PBS. Some girl singer is presenting this song. Then I remember an upbeat version from when I was a kid. Looked it up and here I am. Always loved Jan and Dean. This rendition charted at 25 at it's peak, but we heard it on the radio in NY all the time during it's popular run.
@daviddawber1111
Just pipped that position in UK at no. 24 in August/September 1961. Exactly two years later was their only other UK hit; Surf City at no. 26. That reached no. 1 in US.
@margaretmackay1549
Fabulous!
@matthewgalano7652
35 years old in 2022 rocking out to this ๐
@margaret8391
We saw them at the Orleans in Las Vegas for an outside concert fest. That was about 20 years ago, a couple of years before Jan died. Even though he was already hurting, they still put on a great show.
@doowop-
They are the greatest...I saw them sing this in La in the 50's. A+!from the College ๐คRetired Crafton Hills College Yucaipa CA