In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".
Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland
Take Care of Me
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics
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Take care of me
Don't hide yourself away so I can't see
Shall I tell you what you wanna know
All the little things that left me long ago.
Take care of me
Take care of me.
I think that what you want is to be free.
All the little things that left me long ago.
Do do (etc.) take care of me.
Always walkin' out never thinkin' 'bout
The way I used to look into your eyes
If you'd care for me you would never be
The girl I used to think was so unwise.
Take care of me
Take care of me.
If I give the hint will you agree.
Shall I tell you what you want to know.
All the little things that left me long ago.
The lyrics of Les Humphries Singers' "Take Care of Me" are about a person trying to reconnect with a former lover. They plead for their lover to take care of them and not hide themselves away so that they can be seen. The song speaks to the melancholy of a break-up where one party wants to rekindle the relationship, while the other may just want to move on.
The lyrics are a heartfelt request for attention, and the singer implores their former lover to "take care of me." They reflect on the way things used to be and express a desire to recapture that feeling. They also acknowledge that they may not have been the best partner in the past, but they are willing to change and give it another try.
The lyrics are beautifully crafted and evocative of the emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The melody adds to the melancholic mood of the song, making it a powerful piece of music that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Take care of me
The singer is asking their partner for care and attention.
Don't hide yourself away so I can't see
The singer is urging their partner not to withdraw or distance themselves.
Shall I tell you what you wanna know
The singer is offering to communicate openly with their partner.
All the little things that left me long ago.
The artist wants to address what has been missing or lost in their relationship.
I think that what you want is to be free.
The artist speculates that their partner desires freedom or independence.
Always walkin' out never thinkin' 'bout
The singer is criticizing their partner for leaving without considering their feelings or needs.
The way I used to look into your eyes
The singer recalls how they used to connect emotionally with their partner.
If you'd care for me you would never be
The artist believes that if their partner truly cared, they would act differently.
The girl I used to think was so unwise.
The artist used to view their partner in a negative light, but now feels differently.
If I give the hint will you agree.
The artist is testing their partner's willingness to compromise or cooperate.
Do do (etc.) take care of me.
The singer repeats their plea for care and attention.
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