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)
I Hear You Now
Jon & Vangelis Lyrics
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The look of love was in your eyes
and after we first make love our senses tingle to
Thetouch oh how we hypnotize
Oh, to get the feeling on and on
Oh, just to get the feeling
Holding you closer in my arms we drift to heaven
Bringing in the morning light
We can make it right
So, our love will carry on and on
Now our love will be free, be free.
And when we play, love don't delay, I hear you now
For what was then, is what is now, anyhow
As I became a guest of love's tune hear again
We'll carry on together like today.
After the first embrace from you I want you too
After the first embrace from you I want you too
The lyrics of this song by Jon & Vangelis explore the idea of falling in love and the intense emotions that come with it. The singer describes how he knew that his partner loved him from the very first moment they embraced. The look in their eyes gave it away. The song also talks about the physical intimacy shared by the couple and how it brings them closer together. The lyrics suggest that the couple’s love is strong enough to carry them through any challenges they may face in the future. They are committed to each other and their love will carry on.
The song’s chorus, “I hear you now,” refers to the idea that the singer understands his partner’s love and can hear it in their words, their actions, and their touch. The couple is in tune with each other and their love is a beautiful melody that they will continue to play together. The song ends with the singer expressing his desire for his partner after that first embrace, suggesting that their love is still passionately strong.
Overall, the song’s lyrics convey a message of deep love, commitment, and understanding between two people, and the importance of holding onto that love for as long as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
After the first embrace from you my senses knew
I immediately felt a connection with you after our first physical interaction
The look of love was in your eyes
I could see that you were also feeling a strong connection towards me
and after we first make love our senses tingle to
Our physical intimacy made us feel alive with excitement and anticipation
The touch oh how we hypnotize
Our physical touch holds a strong power over us, entrancing us both
Oh, to get the feeling on and on
I want to feel this connection continuously and for it to never fade away
Oh, just to get the feeling
The feeling of being in love and connected is all I desire
Holding you closer in my arms we drift to heaven
When I hold you close, I feel like I am in a state of blissful contentment
Bringing in the morning light
Our happiness and love can also bring light to the start of a new day
And after all is said and done there's only us
In the end, it is our love that matters, and we must prioritize it above all else
We can make it right
We have the power to overcome any challenges that come our way
So, our love will carry on and on
Our love will always remain strong and continue to grow
Now our love will be free, be free.
We are free to express our love without any inhibitions or doubts
And when we play, love don't delay, I hear you now
In our moments of intimacy and playfulness, I can hear and feel our love
For what was then, is what is now, anyhow
Our love has endured and remained the same, even as time has passed
As I became a guest of love's tune hear again
I am reminded of the melody of love and how it has brought me back to you
We'll carry on together like today.
We will continue to cherish our love and carry on as we are today
After the first embrace from you I want you too
My desire for you only increases with each moment we spend together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BrainBrew-hn6dz
This is the song which I'd discovered, and heard for the first time, shortly before learning of my friend Barry's passing. It's a song which will always make me think of him as he enjoys his time in Heaven, May He R.I.P.
He was truly a good and gentle soul, someone who was pure in his compassion and charitable acts.
Over 300 people had attended his funeral service, honoring him through their attendance.
It was an oddly timed discovery for me. I was sitting in a movie theater, alone, and had just finished watching the recently released film, 'Near Death,' which was produced by Angel Studios.
As the end credits had rolled by onscreen, I'd seen that there was a tribute at the end of them.
As I was preparing to say a prayer for those folks, I'd considered the death experience and had wondered who would next to pass amongst my family, friends, and acquaintances.
No sooner had I thought that, than my cell phone had lit up with an incoming text, which was from our mutual friend and which had announced Barry’s passing.
Later that night, I'd written a poetic tribute to him, a eulogy, and had then posted it to his page, his tribute wall, which was hosted by the funeral home in question. His passing had put me into a little bit of a funk, for he was a truly pure, generous, and compassionate soul. He's in Heaven with God, now, so he's doing better than those of us who are still planet bound.
When you have 10 minutes or so of spare time, cuddle up to your spouse and then listen to this transcendental song. Please be sure to watch the screen and listen to the music and lyrics of this wonderfully moving song, for they all combine to warm the heart, intrigue the mind, and stir the soul with emotion.
This is a beautiful, moving, and romantic song. One which is ideal for lovers. In my opinion, this should be one of the official songs for Valentine’s 💝 Day.
Although it's a song for couples, it's a song which will always remind me of my buddy Barry floating majestically through Heaven, so I will always think of him whenever I hear it.
It also makes me think of my first love, my true love, as well.
The compassionate, classy, remarkable, intelligent, and extraordinary lady who I’d fallen in love with, oh so many years ago, and who I’d then driven away from me, owing to a lack of emotional maturity, wisdom, and respect on my part. She was someone who was (and always will be) near and dear to my heart.
So, now, whenever I listen to this song, ‘Ten Years Gone’ by Led Zeppelin, or ‘Your Own Special Way’ by Genesis, I lament the foolishness of my immature actions back then and can’t help but to become melancholy over losing her, for it would’ve been the highest honor, privilege, and humbling experience to have been able to have her as my wife.
It’s odd, when I was younger, I didn’t have much time or patience for being romantic, cuddling, and cherishing a romantic relationship, for I was too self centered and too focused upon my wants and desires and chasing them all down. This is the expense which had caused me to lose my true love, my soul mate. Now that I’ve grown older, and more wise, mature, and responsible, hopefully, I yearn for another chance to make amends to her and to continue on, as before.
Like rings upon a pond of reflection when a stone is thrown into it, that time has passed me by, and so, she’ll always remain a melancholy and lost love for me. A cherished one, nonetheless, though.
A big thank you goes out to Vangelis and Jon Anderson for creating this wonderfully moving song and for making it available to us, as well as to Mr. Falken.
Truly, music is the soundtrack of our lives, the soundtrack which we experience, relax, and adventure throughout our lives to. If you’re looking for similar music to this spectacular song, check out the following artists and albums:
Roxy Music - Avalon
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon.
@VOCONMAN
After the first embrace from you my senses knew
The look of love was in your eyes
and after we first make love our senses tingle to
Thetouch oh how we hypnotize
Oh, to get the feeling on and on
Oh, just to get the feeling
Holding you closer in my arms we drift to heaven
Bringing in the morning light
And after all is said and done there's only us
We can make it right
So, our love will carry on and on
Now our love will be free, be free.
And when we play, love don't delay, I hear you now
For what was then, is what is now, anyhow
As I became a guest of love's tune hear again
We'll carry on together like today.
After the first embrace from you I want you too
After the first embrace from you I want you too
@floaty10
RIP Vangelis. One the best composers of the twentieth Century
@sassycat9939
Dito.
@marcvanvliet9386
right 👍👍👍,,,mark
@MrYnwa66
all time=)ynwa
@hmsdefiant
Top 100, perhaps.
@LalisasToxicHusband
lmao
@jingle1161
I'd say probably one of his best compositions. So weird to hear this song after 40 years. Almost scary how you can get sucked back in time by a song.
@jdmresearch
Absolutely. I’ve very specific memories stemming from this song, spending summers in Argentina. It was a huge hit there. Or my older cousins played it very often anyway.
@lewisner
I've a lot of music like this taped on cassette from when it was in the charts. I would upload it if I could.
@Ethericrose
@@lewisner I have a little machine that transfers the music from tapes on to PC in file form. It belonged to my father and was given to me when he passed away. Its great for transferring audio books too, the one that I used it for was "A Town Called Alice". I no longer use the little machine and would quite happily post it out to you if you could find use for it? Currently it's stuck in a drawer. 😊