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.
These My Dreams Are Yours
Marc Almond Lyrics
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Of tears of frustration and of anger
But if you can break through this wall
And search amongst it all
You'll find a man there
Who has a heart of love
Who is afraid of getting jaded
Growing older
Through life's winter
When the weather grows a little colder
I know I have a darker side
A cruel streak
I'm selfish and demanding
But I'm a man with a vision
It just takes a little understanding
And in my hand
The grains of sand
A thousand million moments of emotion
Oh...these
Oh...these my dreams are yours
I'm a boat well rocked by wave and wind
I've sinned, I'd win
No prizes for perfection
But at best I've given all my all
My shoulder for your tears
And your protection
And if one day I don't wake up
Remember I was good upon reflection
And if they say I was a fool
Be cool, but demand correction
And in my hand
The grains of sand
A thousand million moments of emotion
Oh...these
Oh...these my dreams are yours
You can have my smile my tears
My wishes here's a fortune
To adorn you
I'll whisper in the night to you
Promise to adore and never scorn you
And as we grow a little older
Try to understand more of each other
I will be your golden eye
Your master of illusion
Or just your lover
I'll be a dragonfly, a butterfly
A secret or a little lie to test you
A song a verse a lullaby
A symphony once in a while
To try and impress you
I'll take your heart to the limit
The colors of my joy
My tears to dress you
But sometimes dear
My heart's my own
I don't wish to exclude you or
Distress you
But darling...
And in my hand
The grains of sand
A thousand million moments of emotion
Oh...these
Oh...these my dreams are yours
The song "These My Dreams Are Yours" by Marc Almond reflects on the complexities of a man with hopes, fears, tears, and dark moments. He confesses to being selfish and demanding, but he also claims to have a heart of love that needs someone to love him through the ups and downs of life. He reveals that his dreams, emotions, and moments of life are for his loved one. The song is a beautiful tribute to love that encompasses both the positive and negative aspects of human nature.
The lyrics reveal that the man is a labyrinth of hopes and fears, but he has a heart of love. He acknowledges his cruel streak and selfishness but believes that a little understanding is all that is required. He promises to be a lover, a friend, and your golden eye, but he also bears a heavy heart that needs his own space at times. The chorus emphasizes the emotions that the man holds and how they belong to his loved one.
The song has a deep meaning that explores the dualities of life and love. It shows that true love accepts the imperfections, demands understanding, and promises to be there through thick and thin. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a labyrinth of hopes and fears
I am a complex maze of desires and worries.
Of tears of frustration and of anger
I am prone to shedding tears of disappointment and rage.
But if you can break through this wall
If you can penetrate my defenses.
And search amongst it all
If you can patiently navigate through all of my issues.
You'll find a man there
You will discover my true self buried beneath the surface.
Who has a heart of love
I am capable of great affection.
Who is afraid of getting jaded
I do not want to become bitter and cynical.
Growing older
As I age.
Who needs someone to love him
I require someone to love me.
Through life's winter
Especially during the harsh times.
When the weather grows a little colder
When life becomes more challenging.
I know I have a darker side
I recognize that I have an unpleasant aspect to my personality.
A cruel streak
I am capable of being heartless.
I'm selfish and demanding
I can be self-centered and difficult to satisfy.
But I'm a man with a vision
Yet, I have a clear sense of purpose.
It just takes a little understanding
All I need is for someone to empathize with me.
And in my hand
I possess.
The grains of sand
Countless, fleeting moments.
A thousand million moments of emotion
An infinite range of feelings.
Oh...these
Oh, these moments of mine.
Oh...these my dreams are yours
My aspirations are shared with you.
I'm a boat well rocked by wave and wind
I am similarly vulnerable to the wrath of life's storms.
I've sinned, I'd win
I have made mistakes, but I would attempt to prevail.
No prizes for perfection
It is impossible to achieve complete flawlessness.
But at best I've given all my all
Despite my imperfections, I have always tried my utmost.
My shoulder for your tears
I am here for you to cry on.
And your protection
Also, to safeguard you.
And if one day I don't wake up
In the event that I pass away.
Remember I was good upon reflection
Recall my positive attributes in retrospect.
And if they say I was a fool
And if others judge me harshly.
Be cool, but demand correction
Keep a calm demeanor, however, insist that it be rectified.
You can have my smile my tears
I offer you every facet of my emotional being.
My wishes here's a fortune
I desire for your dreams to come true.
To adorn you
To beautify and enhance your life.
I'll whisper in the night to you
At the moments you need it most, I will quietly talk to you.
Promise to adore and never scorn you
I swear to love and never ridicule you.
And as we grow a little older
As time passes by.
Try to understand more of each other
We shall strive to comprehend one another.
I will be your golden eye
I will be your cherished possession.
Your master of illusion
I will astonish and surprise you.
Or just your lover
Or, simply, your romantic partner.
I'll be a dragonfly, a butterfly
I will metamorphose to captivate you.
A secret or a little lie to test you
Perhaps, a small deception to assess your trustworthiness.
A song a verse a lullaby
A melody or a lyrical poem.
A symphony once in a while
Occasionally, I will put on a grand performance.
To try and impress you
In order to dazzle and win your admiration.
I'll take your heart to the limit
I will push the boundaries of your heart's capacity.
The colors of my joy
I will share my elation with you.
My tears to dress you
Also, my sorrows to validate you.
But sometimes dear
However, at times.
My heart's my own
I have personal boundaries and limitations.
I don't wish to exclude you or
This does not mean that I want to ostracize you or
Distress you
Needlessly hurt you.
But darling...
However, my dear one.
And in my hand
I possess.
The grains of sand
Countless, fleeting moments.
A thousand million moments of emotion
An infinite range of feelings.
Oh...these
Oh, these moments of mine.
Oh...these my dreams are yours
My aspirations are shared with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARC ALMOND
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