Hawkshaw was born in London, England in 1969 and is the daughter of British Disco producer Alan Hawkshaw (of Love De-Luxe with Hawkshaw's Discophonia fame; they had a #1 disco hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1979 with "Here Comes That Sound Again". He later went on to compose the famous theme music for the British television game show Countdown). It was through her father and her love for dance music that would inspire Kirsty to pursue a career in music.
At a rave event in 1991 she was noticed by producers Ian Munro, Kevin Dobbs and Nigel Walton, who at the time were known as A.S.K. It was through this meeting that they would form a Dance act called Opus III. Their first single, "It's A Fine Day" from their debut album Mind Fruit was an international smash and hit #1 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1992. They also had another US #1 hit on the Dance chart in 1994 with "When You Made The Mountain" from their second and last album Guru Mother.
After the group broke up in 1994, Hawkshaw pursued a solo career and since then has been in demand by other acts in the Dance, House, Eurodance, Trance, and Electronica community, ranging from DJ Tiesto to Delerium.
Kirsty recorded an ambient, ethereal album, Enlightenment, which was never released.
On October 10, 2005 she released Meta-Message, a collection of older and newer songs after a growing interest in her out-of print O.U.T..
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Reach for Me
Kirsty Hawkshaw Lyrics
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Don't wanna wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Reach for me
Should've known right away
When it felt too good to be true
What you mean to say
Anyway you look at it, im confused
If you can't see where this is gonna lead,
Reach for me
Don't wanna wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Come on, reach for me
I can't wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Reach for me
Just reach for me
I've got it all figured out
You decide what's best for you
Cause you will build me
So don't let me down
I can't make you do
What you don't want to
If you can't see where this is gonna lead,
Reach for me
Don't wanna wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Come on, reach for me
I can't wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Reach for me
Come on, reach for me
Don't wanna wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Come on, reach for me
I can't wait another day without you
Take me to higher ground
We'll be safe and sound
Reach for me
The song "Reach for Me" by Kirsty Hawkshaw is a love song that expresses the desire of the singer to be with her loved one. The lyrics are filled with longing and impatience, as the singer expresses her frustration over having to wait for her loved one to make up their mind about their relationship. The opening line, "Don't wanna wait another day without you", sets the tone for the entire song.
The second verse talks about the confusion the singer feels about her partner's intentions, as they have never been straightforward about what they want. Despite this confusion, the singer is sure of her own feelings and is willing to wait for her partner to come around. The chorus reinforces the singer's desire to be with her partner and encourages them to "reach for me".
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but Kirsty Hawkshaw's emotive voice adds depth and emotion to the song. Overall, "Reach for Me" is a heartfelt plea for love and companionship, and its catchy chorus is sure to get stuck in the listener's head.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach for me
The singer is asking the person to reach out to them.
Don't wanna wait another day without you
The singer wants to be with the person as soon as possible.
Take me to higher ground
The singer wants to improve their relationship with the person.
We'll be safe and sound
The artist believes that they will be happy and protected with the person.
Should've known right away
The artist should have realized sooner that something was wrong in the relationship.
When it felt too good to be true
The good feelings in the relationship were not sustainable and were temporary.
Cause you've never said
The person has not been honest in their communication with the singer.
What you mean to say
The person is not expressing their true feelings and intentions to the artist.
Anyway you look at it, im confused
The artist is feeling lost and uncertain about the relationship.
If you can't see where this is gonna lead,
The artist is questioning whether the person has a vision for the relationship.
I've got it all figured out
The singer has a plan for the relationship.
You decide what's best for you
The artist wants the person to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.
Cause you will build me
The singer wants the person to support them and help them grow.
So don't let me down
The singer is requesting the person not to disappoint them.
I can't make you do
The singer acknowledges that they cannot force the person to take certain actions.
What you don't want to
The artist understands that the person may have their own desires and wants.
Come on, reach for me
Reiteration of the artist's request for the person to reach out to them.
Just reach for me
The singer is emphasizing their need for the person to communicate with them.
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@markriva4259
Simply Superb.
@blackheartgaming6121
Love it
@a.j.8135
The DJ at my local roller rink would always play this as the last song of the night. Good memories.
@NikiAllen
Reminds me of my Abercrombie days.
@manologamez5426
Abercrombie & Fitch 2004
@mattbfashion
I know… I missed that year of my Abercrombie days/era period
@aaronjaggan
bruhh!