They formed in 1979 after Vangelis had been rumoured to replace Rick Wakeman in Yes a few years before. Anderson had contributed to Vangelis' albums "Heaven and Hell", "See You Later" and "Opera Sauvage".
They released a total of four albums with Anderson writing the lyrics and Vangelis composing the music: "Short Stories" in 1980, "The Friends of Mr. Cairo" in 1981, "Private Collection" in 1983, and "Page of Life" in 1991, which got re-released in 1998 with some additional tracks of which Vangelis reportedly did not approve. There are also two compilations, called "The Best of Jon & Vangelis" (1984) and "Chronicles" (1994)
Deborah
Jon & Vangelis Lyrics
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I got it just the other day
You seem so happy
So funny how time melts away
It's such a pleasure to see you growing
And how you're sending your love
Through the air today
Each time I see you walking there
And as you're walking
I think of children everywhere
It's in your star sign
You're growing stronger
I can't believe you
It's so good to care
Through enchantment, into sunlight
Angels touched your eyes
Your highness, electric, so surprised
Is this your first life?
It seems as though you have lived before
You help me hold on
You have a heart like an open door
You sing so sweetly
My love adores you
She does, she's thinking of you right now
I know
The summer's coming
I'll keep in touch so you're not alone
Then like a Swallow, you'll fly away
Like birds have flown
So let me tell you
How much I love you
I'd make the songbirds sing
For you again
Well now it's good night
Sweet angel, read this letter well
The song "Deborah" by Jon & Vangelis is an emotional ode to a distant loved one named Deborah. The singer starts by acknowledging receiving a letter from her, which made him happy to see her growth and love spreading. He gushes about the pleasure of watching her grow and how he thinks of her as an angel walking on earth, inspiring children everywhere. He marvels at her strength and wonders if this isn't her first life since she seems to have lived before. He praises her singing voice and loving nature and says that his love also adores her.
The singer then talks about staying in touch and not letting Deborah feel alone during the summer months. He compares her departure to a swallow flying away, just like birds have flown. The song ends with the singer professing his love for Deborah, and how he'd make the songbirds sing for her again.
The lyrics paint a beautiful picture of a distant love, someone the singer clearly cares for deeply. The song is a celebration of Deborah's existence, and the impact that she has had on others around her. It's a poignant reminder of how one person's presence can inspire and influence so many others.
Line by Line Meaning
I read your letter
I received and read the letter you sent me
I got it just the other day
I received it a short while ago
You seem so happy
You appear to be in a joyous state
So funny how time melts away
It's interesting how time appears to vanish
It's such a pleasure to see you growing
It's delightful to witness you maturing
And how you're sending your love
I appreciate the care and affection you're expressing
Through the air today
It seems like you're sending it over a distance
I think of heaven
I associate you with paradise
Each time I see you walking there
When I see you walking, I think of this mystical place
And as you're walking
While you walk
I think of children everywhere
I think about all of the children in the world
It's in your star sign
It is part of your astrological sign
You're growing stronger
You are becoming more robust
I can't believe you
I am amazed by you
It's so good to care
It's commendable to show affection
Through enchantment, into sunlight
Going from something charming into bright daylight
Angels touched your eyes
Angelic beings influenced the appearance of your eyes
Your highness, electric, so surprised
You look powerful, animated, and unpredictably amazed
Is this your first life?
Are you living your inaugural existence?
It seems as though you have lived before
It appears as though you have already experienced life
You help me hold on
You assist me in persevering
You have a heart like an open door
Your caring nature as welcoming and accepting as an open entryway
You sing so sweetly
Your singing voice sounds so pleasing
My love adores you
My sweetheart has deep affection for you
She does, she's thinking of you right now
She truly is, she's pondering you at the moment
The summer's coming
The summer season is on its way
I'll keep in touch so you're not alone
I'll stay in contact, so you don't feel lonely
Then like a Swallow, you'll fly away
Afterward, you'll soar away like a bird
Like birds have flown
Similar to how other birds have departed
So let me tell you
Allow me to express to you
How much I love you
The extent of my affection for you
I'd make the songbirds sing
I would cause the birds in the sky to chirp
For you again
Once more, just for you
Well now it's good night
I bid you goodnight
Sweet angel, read this letter well
Kind celestial being, read and comprehend this correspondence carefully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU
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