Born and raised in Glasgow with his signature falsetto singing style, he happens to also be a left-wing human rights activist.
He went solo when the Communards split up in 1988.
There's More To Love
Jimmy Somerville Lyrics
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To tell the world I've found love and what it means to me
But all around there's violence and laws to make me think again
Maybe one day they will understand
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
There's more to love than boy meets girl
How can one man decide the fate and destiny of innocent lovers
And why is it less of a crime to take the life of another?
Through time they've always tried to hide and cast aside this love denied
In the shadows we held each other tight
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
There's more to love than boy meets girl
I saw your face, it caught the light, infatuation swirls inside
My every thought for days was only you
So I'll climb that mountain and shout it loud
I'll never let them bring me down
And one day they will have to understand
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
There's more to love than boy meets girl
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
There's more to love than boy meets girl
The song "There's More to Love" by Jimmy Somerville is a powerful message about love, acceptance and understanding. The lyrics convey the idea that love is a universal emotion that cannot be contained by societal norms or restrictions. The chorus, "There's more to love than boy meets girl," suggests that the traditional ideas of love and romance are limiting and exclusive. The verse, "How can one man decide the fate and destiny of innocent lovers, and why is it less of a crime to take the life of another?" reflects the idea that love is often punished or discriminated against by society, and that this is unjust.
The lyrics are filled with passion and conviction, and Jimmy Somerville's vocals provide a sense of urgency and authenticity to the message. The song was released in 1990 as a single from his album "Read My Lips" and was a commercial success, reaching number 14 in the UK charts. The song remains popular today as an anthem for the LGBTQ community and for anyone who has experienced discrimination or prejudice based on their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like to shout it from the highest mountain
I want to express my love to the world with all my heart
To tell the world I've found love and what it means to me
I want to share my experience of finding love and its significance in my life
But all around there's violence and laws to make me think again
The presence of violence and restrictive laws makes me hesitant to speak out
Maybe one day they will understand
Hopefully, someday people will recognize the significance of love and treat it with respect
There's more to love than boy meets girl
Love encompasses more than just a heterosexual romance story
For love is strange and uncontrolled, it can happen to anyone
Love defies reason and can manifest in unexpected ways for anyone
How can one man decide the fate and destiny of innocent lovers
Why should one person have the power to dictate the path of love for others?
And why is it less of a crime to take the life of another?
Why is violence more socially acceptable than love between certain individuals?
Through time they've always tried to hide and cast aside this love denied
Throughout history, there have been attempts to suppress and reject love between certain groups
In the shadows we held each other tight
We found comfort in each other's embrace, despite the societal pressures against us
I saw your face, it caught the light, infatuation swirls inside
I was drawn to you and became infatuated with you at first sight
My every thought for days was only you
I couldn't get you out of my mind for days at a time
So I'll climb that mountain and shout it loud
I am willing to overcome obstacles to express my love to the world
I'll never let them bring me down
I am determined to resist those who oppose my love
And one day they will have to understand
Eventually, people will have to acknowledge the validity and significance of our love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD KEITH ROBERT COLES, JAMES WILLIAM SOMERVILLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paulo Neto
30 years later, the song's message still sounds poignant
Stephen Williams
Because it is.
Miss Merrily
It's lovely to hear this song from the perspective of the world today. Jimmy's music helped so much in the fight to move attitudes on with regard to sexual orientation. Now, if someone else could just do it with race and religion, what a nicer world this would be.
showjumper05
I dont care this song is a 80s gem, sounds amazing still in 2020
Holger Heinzmann
2020...anybody else listening to this classic?
Simon Bute
Indeed... love it
Risto Kolttonen
Jimmy Somerville rules!
Rob Streddar
Yes my friend!
showjumper05
Stuck in the 80s
D GT
Still sounds great..... Jimmy is a legend