Marc Almond (born Peter Mark Sinclair Almond on 9 July 1957 in Southport, L… Read Full Bio ↴Marc Almond (born Peter Mark Sinclair Almond on 9 July 1957 in Southport, Lancashire, (now in the county of Merseyside, England) is a popular English singer, songwriter and recording artist, who originally found fame as half of the seminal synthpop/New Wave duo Soft Cell.

Marc Almond has had a long and varied career spanning circa 40 years. During this time, after a career with Soft Cell and Marc and the Mambas, he has collaborated with an extremely wide range of artists including Antony and The Johnsons, Jools Holland, Siouxsie Sioux, Nick Cave, P.J. Proby, Nico, Kelli Ali of the Sneaker Pimps, Neal X (on the albums Fantastic Star and Open All Night), Marie France, Agnes Bernelle, Lydia Lunch, Gene Pitney on the #1 UK single "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart", Foetus (a.k.a. J. G. Thirlwell), Jimmy Somerville of The Communards and Bronski Beat, Psychic TV, Coil, Sally Timms of Mekons, King Roc, John Cale and David Johansen of The New York Dolls and German band Rosenstolz.

Almond initially shot to fame in the early 1980s as one half of synth duo Soft Cell, whose combination of drama and peep show sleaze set to an electronic beat gave them hits such as "Tainted Love" (UK #1), "Bedsitter" (UK #3), "Torch" (UK #2), "Say Hello Wave Goodbye" (UK #3), "Soul Inside" (UK # 16), "What?" (UK #3) and the club hit "Memorabilia". They were first spotted by David Oddie, boss of Wakefield based Ambergris Records in a Bradford club, who passed his enthusiasm onto Dead Good Records in Lincoln, famous for their Hicks From The Sticks compilation, who in turn approached Polygram, the newly formed amalgam of Polydor and Phonogram. Although Soft Cell disbanded in 1984 just before the release of fourth album, This Last Night In Sodom, the duo reunited in 2001 for live shows and in 2002 released a new album entitled Cruelty Without Beauty, from which the single "The Night" (UK #39) was taken.

His biggest UK hits as a solo artist have been cover versions; the aforementioned 1989 number one duet with Gene Pitney and another near chart-topper in 1991 with David McWilliams' "The Days of Pearly Spencer", which peaked at #4. In 1985, he duetted with Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat on a cover of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love (Medley)" and it hit #3. The highest UK positions his self-penned singles have reached so far have been "Stories of Johnny" (#23 in 1985), "Tears Run Rings" (#28 in 1988) and "Adored and Explored" (#25 in 1995).

Almond's work runs the gamut from electronica and dance music to French chanson, traditional piano ballads, and Russian romance songs, as exhibited on his 2003 album Heart on Snow. Influences include David Bowie, a childhood hero of his, as well as early 1960s Northern Soul and disco. Other major influences have been Scott Walker from Walker Brothers and Jacques Brel, 12 of whose songs Almond reworked in English for his 1989 album Jacques. Almond's own lyrics are a creative expression of what he sees and are not to be confused with his own life. He also operates a record label, Blue Star Music, on which he has released many of his solo and collaborative records in the UK.

Almond currently lives in the Bermondsey area of south east London. In his autobiography he describes previously living in Earl's Court, in a converted church in Fulham and most memorably in Soho's Berwick Street, where he lived in a flat overlooking the Raymond Revuebar.

I Feel Love
Marc Almond Lyrics

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Oh it's so good, oh it's so good, oh it's so good
Oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love

I feel love, I feel love, I feel love
I feel love, I feel love, I feel love

Oh what'll it be, oh what'll it be, oh what'll it be

You an' me, yeah

Oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love

I feel love, I feel love, I feel love
I feel love, I feel love

Johnny, remember me?
Johnny, why don't you remember me?

Johnny, I feel love for you
Johnny, I love you, why don't you come back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Feel Love" by Marc Almond are a celebration of intense, all-consuming love. The repetition of the phrase "oh it's so good" is a testament to how overwhelming and satisfying the feeling of being in love can be. The repetition of "I'm in love" further emphasizes the depth of emotion that the singer is experiencing. The repetition of "I feel love" reinforces the idea that love is not just an abstract concept, but a tangible, physical sensation that can be felt in every part of the body. The phrase "oh what'll it be" could be interpreted as the singer asking the universe what might happen next in their relationship, but it also expresses a sense of surrender and acceptance of whatever fate may bring.

The song takes an interesting turn with the introduction of the character Johnny. The repeated plea "Johnny, remember me?" suggests a history between the singer and Johnny, perhaps a romantic relationship that has ended. The line "Johnny, I feel love for you" is a declaration of the singer's continued affection for Johnny, despite any obstacles or difficulties that may have arisen between them. The final line, "Johnny, I love you, why don't you come back" is a plea for Johnny to return and rekindle their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh it's so good, oh it's so good, oh it's so good
The feeling of love is so overwhelming and blissful that it can be expressed repetitively.

Oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love
The intense emotions of love have taken over and consumed the persona to express it multiple times.

I feel love, I feel love, I feel love
The persona is feeling the sensation of love and is expressing it repetitively.

Oh what'll it be, oh what'll it be, oh what'll it be
Questions are being raised about the choices and decisions that are to be made regarding the situation.

You an' me, yeah
The situation in question involves the persona and their love interest.

Oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love, oh I'm in love
The feelings of love are still strong and being expressed repeatedly.

I feel love, I feel love, I feel love
The persona has an overwhelming sensation of love that they are expressing repetitively.

Johnny, remember me?
The persona is addressing their love interest, Johnny, asking if he remembers them.

Johnny, why don't you remember me?
The persona is confused about why Johnny does not remember them.

Johnny, I feel love for you
The persona is expressing their feelings of love to Johnny.

Johnny, I love you, why don't you come back
The persona is declaring their love for Johnny and expressing their desire for him to return.

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Written by: PHILLIP MITCHELL

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