The group released their debut album, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1985, it went platinum[1]. The Personal Records label leased "I Wonder if I Take You Home" to the European division of CBS Records for the compilation album Breakdancing. Stateside club DJs began playing the single from the import LP. The U.S. division of CBS, Columbia Records, released the record with it quickly becoming a chart-topper on Billboard's Hot Dance/Disco chart. The single went gold, crossing over to the R&B chart, peaking at number six, and the pop chart at number 34 in summer 1985. I Wonder If I Take You Home was followed by the club hit "Can You Feel the Beat," and they soon found their first Top 10 single, the ballad "All Cried Out". "Can You Feel the Beat" made it to number 40 R&B in late 1985. Their third single, the ballad "All Cried Out" went gold, going to number three R&B, number eight pop in summer 1986. "All Cried Out" was later covered by Allure and was a hit in 1998.
Their second album Spanish Fly was a huge success in 1987, spawning two #1 hits, "Head to Toe" and "Lost In Emotion," both of which sported a retro Motown style mixed with the Freestyle sound they were known for. Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's Spanish Fly, went platinum, peaking at number seven pop and included two Motown-influenced gold singles; a combination of the sound of the Supremes, Lulu ("To Sir With Love"), with a sprinkling of the 5th Dimension and FF's hard-driving beats, "Head to Toe" parked at number one R&B for two weeks and hit number one pop in spring 1987, and with its strong Mary Wells influence, "Lost in Emotion" held the number one R&B spot for two weeks and made it to number one pop in summer 1987. Other hits from Spanish Fly were the ballad "Someone to Love Me for Me" b/w "Spanish Fly" (number seven R&B), "Everything Will B-Fine" (number nine R&B). [2]
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's third CD Straight to the Sky from 1989, was a moderate hit and includes the Top 20 single, "Little Jackie Wants to Be a Star".
Their fourth and final album, Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen was less of a commercial success and the group disbanded in 1991 when Velez went to do both solo and acting careers and Moseley and Hughes went on to do other projects. The album did include a hit with "Let the Beat Hit 'Em," which reached the pop top 30 and was a huge hit on the club charts.
Can You Feel The Beat
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Lyrics
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Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can you feel the beat within my heart?
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can't you see that you must be a part
Of that beat in my heart? That beat in my heart
After all that we've been through
I threw away your ties through those venetian blinds
I looked and saw my heart just over ruled my mind
And I tried not to let it show now I don't know what to do
I tell myself I'm lying so let's just not let it go
My heart does double beats for you, oh
Now you know my love won't grow cold
Oh this love will turn to gold if we stay in love
Oh, my love, my love, my love
Can you feel the beat within my heart?
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can you feel the beat within my heart?
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can't you see that you must be a part
Of that beat in my heart? That beat in my heart, that beat
[Incomprehensible]
It's like trying to touch the sky but overlook the sun
That's why reality keeps telling me that you're the one
Just the very thought of you gets me aroused
I can feel my heart beat right through my blouse
And darling I tried not to show now I don't know what to do
I tell myself that I'm lying so let's just not let it go
My heart does double beats for you, baby
And I hope you feel the same 'cause I do know for sure, baby
That sure as my name oh baby I know that you're the cure
Now you know my love won't grow cold
Oh this love will turn to gold if we stay in love
Oh, my love, my love, my love
Can you feel the beat within my heart?
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can't you feel the beat within my heart?
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
Can't you see that you must be a part
Of that beat in my heart? That beat in my heart, that beat
That beat, that beat, that beat, that beat
That beat, that beat, that beat
Can you feel the beat?
Can you feel the beat?
Can you feel the beat?
I can run you say I'm here and this is my idea to care
Well I do myself care that make you feel that you're still there
[Incomprehensible]
But I want to do is just ask you, tell me can you feel the beat?
Can you feel the beat?
Can you feel the beat?
Well, can you feel the beat?
Can you feel the beat? Talk to me
Now you know my love won't grow cold
Oh this love will turn to gold if we stay in love
Oh, my love, my love, my love
We've ever been to my heart, ever been to my heart, yeah
Oh my love we've ever been to my heart, ever been to my heart
And love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
Don't stop, one more time
Now you know my love won't grow cold
Oh this love will turn to gold if we stay in love
Oh, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
My love, my love, my love, my love, my love
The song "Can You Feel the Beat" by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam is a classic pop hit from the 1980s that explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the indescribable feeling of being in love. The lyrics ask the listener if they can sense the beat of the singer's heart and see the love shining through the dark. The singer is deeply in love with the subject of the song, but acknowledges that they are losing them. The singer's heart beats twice as fast for the person they love, and they hope that the listener also feels the same way. The chorus repeats the phrase "Can you feel the beat?" as a reminder of the song's titular question, emphasizing the importance of being in tune with one's feelings and emotions.
The song's lyrics are notable for their passionate and emotive language, as well as their use of metaphor to convey the intensity of the singer's feelings. For example, the line "I can feel my heart beat right through my blouse" creates a vivid image of the body's physical response to being in love. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "my love, my love, my love" further reinforces the song's focus on the powerful and all-consuming nature of love. Overall, "Can You Feel the Beat" is a catchy and energetic pop song that explores the ups and downs of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel the beat within my heart?
The singer is asking the listener if they can feel the strong emotions of love that she is feeling in her heart.
Can't you see my love shine through the dark?
The singer is hoping that her love for the listener is evident despite the difficult times they may have experienced.
Can't you see that you must be a part
The singer believes that the listener is an important part of the love that she feels.
Of that beat in my heart? That beat in my heart
The artist is reaffirming that the strong emotions of love that she feels are the driving force behind the 'beat' or rhythm of her heart.
After all that we've been through
The artist acknowledges that they have faced some difficult times in their relationship.
I can't seem to face the fact that boy I'm losing you
The singer is struggling to come to terms with the idea that she may be losing the listener's love.
I looked and saw my heart just over ruled my mind
The singer admits that her emotions took over her thoughts, leading her to make impulsive decisions that affected their relationship.
And I hope you feel the same 'cause I do know for sure, baby
The artist is hoping that the listener reciprocates her strong feelings of love, as she is sure about what she feels for them.
Can you feel the beat?
The artist is asking the listener if they can sense the rhythm of her heart and the love that she feels.
Well, can you feel the beat?
The artist is asking the listener again if they can feel the love she is expressing.
We've ever been to my heart, ever been to my heart
The singer is describing how the listener has been with her, inside her heart, all along.
Oh my love we've ever been to my heart, ever been to my heart
The artist is repeating that the listener has always occupied a special place in her heart.
And love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
The singer is expressing the depth of her love for the listener, saying that it is present in every aspect of her being.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN P. GEORGE, CURTIS T. BEDEAU, GERARD R. CHARLES, HUGH L. CLARKE, LUCIEN J. GEORGE, PAUL ANTHONY GEORGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It’s crazy how the memories of the 80’s today feels like it was a different dimension altogether 😭
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What I be saying
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it was
@jillmarsh8256
I miss it so much. Fun times
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@Jill Marsh my childhood
@October3074
Definitely!
@xamamcfa6938
23 anos de vida e eu agradeço aos meu familiares por sempre, tocarem essa música no final de semana
@zenaidemoreira-wk8xr
Minha família sempre colocava aos finais de ano, pense na alegria que eu sentia. Hj minha filha não gosta mais mesmo assim continuo a ouvir❤
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Essa musica é top demais
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@@zenaidemoreira-wk8xrqual o problema da sua filha não gostar 😂😂 cada uma 😃