D… Read Full Bio ↴Laura Fygi (born August 27, 1955, in Amsterdam) is a Dutch singer.
Daughter to a Dutch father, a manager at Philips, and an Egyptian mother, a belly dancer by profession, Fygi lived with her parents in South America for the first eight years of her life.
Between 1987 and 1991, she was a member of popular Dutch girl-band, Centerfold. During performances, the trio dressed themselves in sexy lingerie. They had hits in the Netherlands and all over Europe, and were equally famous in Japan.
In 1991, the ladies of Centerfold stopped performing and Fygi (together with Rowan Moore) started a band called The Backlot. After one performance in Dutch theatre Paradiso, an album was expected, but Mercury Records had already asked Fygi to make a solo album. This first album, Introducing Laura Fygi, comprised mostly jazz numbers, and was produced by Ruud Jacobs. In the album, Fygi was accompanied by celebrated Belgian musician Toots Thielemans.
Like A Star
Laura Fygi Lyrics
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Just like an angel off the page
You have appeared to my life
Feel like I′ll never be the same
Just like a song in my heart
Just like oil on my hands
Honor to love you
I don't argue like this
With anyone but you
We do it all the time
Blowing out my mind
You′ve got this look I can't describe
You make me feel I'm alive
When everything else is au fait
Without a doubt you′re on my side
Heaven has been away too long
Can′t find the words to write this song
Oh, your love
Still I wonder why it is
I don't argue like this
With anyone but you
We do it all the time
Blowing out my mind
I have come to understand
The way it is
It′s not a secret anymore
'Cause we′ve been through that before
From tonight I know that you're the only one
I′ve been confused and in the dark
Now I understand, oh yeah
Still I wonder why it is
I don't argue like this
With anyone but you
I wonder why it is
I won't let my guard down
For anyone but you
We do it all the time
Blowing out my mind
Just like a star across my sky
Just like an angel off the page
You have appeared to my life
Feel like I′ll never be the same
Just like a song in my heart
Just like oil on my hands
"Like a Star" by Laura Fygi is a love ballad that describes the feeling of falling in love with someone who brightens up your life like a star across the sky, or an angel off the page. The singer expresses her gratitude for the person’s appearance in her life, and acknowledges the profound impact they’ve had on her. The lines "Just like a song in my heart, just like oil on my hands, honor to love you" convey a sense of reverence, as if being in love with this person is a privilege.
The song also alludes to the intensity of the relationship, as the two argue frequently and blow each other’s minds in the process. However, even in the midst of it all, the singer acknowledges that she doesn't argue like this with anyone but this person. The lines "I won't let my guard down for anyone but you" suggest that the relationship is worth fighting for.
The singer concludes with a newfound understanding that the person is the only one she wants to be with, even though she had been confused and in the dark. The song’s message is one of gratitude and appreciation for a transformative love that has brought light and meaning to her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like a star across my sky
You entered my life with a brightness and glow that I couldn't ignore
Just like an angel off the page
You appeared unexpectedly, almost like a supernatural force
You have appeared to my life
Your presence has had a profound impact on my life, and I am grateful for it
Feel like I’ll never be the same
Your influence has changed me in ways I never thought possible
Just like a song in my heart
The melody of your love resonates deeply within me
Just like oil on my hands
Your love is so rich and comforting that it feels like oil on my skin
Honor to love you
I recognize the privilege of having the opportunity to love and be loved by you
Still I wonder why it is
I am still amazed and curious about the uniqueness of our relationship
I don’t argue like this with anyone but you
Our arguments are unlike any other, and they only happen with you
We do it all the time blowing out my mind
Even though our arguments are frequent, they still amaze me every time
You’ve got this look I can’t describe
The way you look at me is beyond words and always leaves an impact on me
You make me feel I'm alive
You bring out a passion in me that I didn't know existed
When everything else is au fait
When everything else is mundane and routine, you still manage to excite me
Without a doubt, you're on my side
I trust you unconditionally and know that you will always be there for me
Heaven has been away too long
It feels like a long time since I've felt truly happy, but you have brought that back to me
Can't find the words to write this song
My love for you is indescribable, and words fail to capture how I feel
Oh, your love
Your love is something that I cherish and hold dear
I have come to understand the way it is
Through our experiences, I have gained a deeper understanding of our relationship
It’s not a secret anymore
I no longer feel the need to hide my feelings towards you
From tonight I know that you're the only one
I have realized that you are the only person for me and that I want to spend my life with you
I've been confused and in the dark
I have struggled to understand my feelings towards you, but I see the light now
Now I understand, oh yeah
I finally understand what my heart has been telling me all along
I won't let my guard down for anyone but you
I trust you more than anyone else, and I am willing to be vulnerable with you
Writer(s): Corinne Bailey Rae
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.