In 1969, Dayton, Ohio native Stephen Shockley formed the Young Underground after exiting the Monterreys. Vocalist Mark Woods, who was a member of the local band the Nomads, joined up with Shockley to form a more mature-sounding Young Underground. The group initially had a record deal with Curtom Records as a result of winning a talent contest in Chicago. However, Curtom folded shortly thereafter. While in Chicago the group renamed itself Lakeside Express, after the Lakeside Express Newspaper in Chicago.
In 1974 the emerging Lakeside Express and another group by the name of Liquid Funk, which featured Dallas native Fred Alexander, Jr. on drums, arrived in Los Angeles around the same time. For the next couple of years the bands performed at events around the greater L.A. area, occasionally crossing paths. The members of Liquid Funk returned to Dallas, but Alexander remained in L.A. Lakeside, who by now had dropped the Express from their name, was seeking additional personnel to solidify their band. After two auditions, Alexander was welcomed into the group.
Lakeside inked a deal with Motown, but found no success. Consequently, they released a ballad on ABC Records, but that label went under. The good fortune they were seeking turned out to be at Dick Griffey's Solar Records. The group signed a deal with Griffey, and released their first Top Ten hit on Solar Records, "It's All the Way Live," which peaked at number four on the Billboard R&B charts.
Lakeside released a host of songs that scaled the R&B charts, but didn't threaten the position of any other artists. However, in 1980 they went storming up the charts again with their smash number one single, "Fantastic Voyage," which was produced by the self-contained band. They followed the success of "Fantastic Voyage" with another Top Ten R&B single, a remake of the Paul McCartney and John Lennon classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The group continued their success with the Billboard Top Ten singles "Raid," "Outrageous," and a string of R&B party songs and ballads.
More hits on the R&B charts, such as "Raid" (1983) and "Outrageous" (1984), kept the group going.
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Lakeside Lyrics
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Oh yeah, I'll tell you something,
I think you'll understand
When I'll say that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand.
Now let me hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.
And when I touch you I feel happy inside.
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.
Yeah you've got that something,
I think you'll understand.
When I say that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.
And when I touch you I feel happy inside.
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.
Yeh, you've got that something,
I think you'll understand.
When I feel that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.
Lakeside's "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a romantic love song that speaks to the need for physical closeness and affection. The lyrics are simple but powerful, expressing the desire to hold someone's hand as a symbol of love and commitment. The singer is direct and sincere, telling the object of their affection that they want to be close to them and feel the happiness that comes with physical contact. The repetition of the phrase "I want to hold your hand" reinforces the singer's commitment to their love interest.
The song captures the timeless feeling of falling in love for the first time, with all the excitement and uncertainty that comes with it. The singer is vulnerable and honest in their expression of feelings, asking for permission to hold hands and be in the relationship. The imagery of touching and feeling happy inside is a sweet and innocent way of describing the positive impact that love has on our emotional wellbeing.
Overall, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a classic love song that captures the essence of young love and the desire for closeness and physical affection. Its message is timeless and relatable, making it a favorite among music fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, I'll tell you something,
Listen up, I have something important to tell you.
I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend.
When I'll say that something
When I express my feelings.
I want to hold your hand,
I desire physical contact with you by holding your hand.
Oh please, say to me
Please tell me honestly.
You'll let me be your man
You will allow me to be in a romantic relationship with you.
And please, say to me
And also tell me.
You'll let me hold your hand.
You will permit me to hold your hand physically.
Now let me hold your hand,
At this moment, let me hold your hand.
And when I touch you I feel happy inside.
When I make physical contact with you, it fills me with joy and happiness internally.
It's such a feeling that my love
The sensation it produces signifies my affection.
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.
I cannot conceal my emotions; it's too strong to suppress.
Yeah you've got that something,
Yes, you possess a unique quality.
When I say that something
When I mention that particular quality.
I want to hold your hand,
I still want to experience the feeling of holding your hand.
I want to hold your hand,
I yearn to have physical contact with you via holding your hand.
I want to hold your hand.
I desire that specific physical connection with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carrienixon6663
Who else is still listening in 2023 ?
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@janicelangston5310
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@tonycarrillo4657
Tony bolony and my wife bump this rola all the time rip my love
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I here in 2024.
@themajicman745
Lakeside broke down the Beatles classic and soulified it!!!
@nicholaslipowski7744
one of the most underrated groups of all time
@DawgcityClev
Underrated my ass. Are you crazy?
@reginaldburks9732
Yes they did I give them 100%
@NathanBrooken
A Big Amen on that one