Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
Until I Make You Mine
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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So much has changed between now and then
There was a time you had to make up your mind
The feeling grows, it was born on tears
And kept alive for all these years
But I won't rest until I make you mine, all mine
You tried to hide your feelings but I'm not blind
I saw it when I looked into your eyes
I've had a thing about you for a long, long time
Why do I wait? When I know nothing's changed
This love should fade, but feels the same
I can't believe, that you still think of me
How many times have I been dreaming of?
Whispering the words, my words of love
I can't believe that you still dream about me
I used to fantasize that you were mine
You tried to hide your feelings, but I'm not blind
I saw it when I looked into your eyes
I've had a thing about you for a long, long time
Now I dream
Over and over again
The same dream
I'd better stop
I see your face and I remember when
So much has changed between now and then
There was a time you had to make up your mind
I used to fantasize that you were mine
You tried to hide your feelings, but I'm not blind
I saw it when I looked into your eyes
I've had a thing about you for a long, long time
For a long, long time
For a long, long time
I love you for a long, long time
Lou Gramm's "Until I Make You Mine" is a song about the persistence of unrequited love. Gramm sings about a person he has been in love with for many years, despite the fact that nothing has ever come of their relationship. He reminisces about the past and how much has changed between them but his love has remained constant. He sings about how he used to fantasize about being with this person and how they tried to hide their feelings, but he could see through it. He longs for this person to finally make up their mind and be with him, and he won't rest until he has made them his.
The lyrics suggest emotions of regret, longing and sadness over a love that hasn't yet blossomed, but should've a long time ago. The repetition of some lines 'I used to fantasize that you were mine, for a long, long time' drives home the idea that he has been waiting for this person for a long time now. Upon listening to the song, one can feel his unrequited love, the need for some sort of closure and the desperation to finally make this person his. The bridge in which he mentions how he is dreaming about this person repeatedly is also considerable. It seems as though he cannot escape his own thoughts and the desire he feels for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your face and I remember when
I am reminded of our past everytime I lay my eyes on you.
So much has changed between now and then
Our lives have taken different paths, it's been a while since we were the same people we used to be.
There was a time you had to make up your mind
At a certain point, you had to decide if you wanted to be with me or not.
The feeling grows, it was born on tears
My love for you has only grown stronger over the years, even though it has caused me much pain and heartbreak.
And kept alive for all these years
Despite the obstacles, my love for you has stayed strong and hasn't faded away with time.
But I won't rest until I make you mine, all mine
I am determined to win your heart and make you mine, I won't give up until I do.
You tried to hide your feelings but I'm not blind
You may have tried to conceal your love for me, but I could sense it all along.
I saw it when I looked into your eyes
Your eyes betrayed the emotions you were trying to keep hidden.
I've had a thing about you for a long, long time
I've been enamored with you for many years, my feelings for you have never wavered.
This love should fade, but feels the same
Despite the distance and time between us, my love for you remains as strong and intense as it always has.
I can't believe, that you still think of me
It's hard to fathom that you still have me on your mind after all these years.
Whispering the words, my words of love
In my dreams, I express my affection for you and pour my heart out to you.
Now I dream over and over again, the same dream
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you, and I can't stop dreaming about us being together.
I love you for a long, long time
My love for you has stood the test of time, and I will always cherish you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE TURGON, LOU GRAMM
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