They had three major hits in the UK singles chart, all of them bubblegum pop classics: "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" (Number 1), "Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum" (Number 2) and "Soley Soley" (Number 5), all in 1971. But in other European countries, their success continued well into 1972 and 1973, with songs like "Sacramento", "Samson and Delilah", "Bottom's Up" and "The Talk of All the USA".
Their enigmatic percussionist / lead vocalist was Sally Carr (born Sarah Cecilia Young on 28 March 1945, in Muirhead, Lanarkshire) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas), the rest of the band were, drummer Ken Andrews (born Kenneth Andrew Ballentyne, 28 August 1946, in Bearsden, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas); guitarist / flutist Ian Campbell-Lewis (born Ian McCreadie, 15 July 1947, in Partick, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas); bassist / vocalist Eric Campbell-Lewis (born Eric McCreadle, 17 June 1949, in Partick, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas).
Soley Soley
Middle Of The Road Lyrics
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Just a little bit sad
I was feeling so empty
Until you came back
Until you came back
Until you came back
Oh
Soley
Soley
Soley
Soley
Soley
Oh
Soley
Soley
Soley
Ley
Soley
Soley
Soley
Ley
Soley
Soley
Just a little bit closer
Can you lay by my side
Can we get it together
Lazing in the sand
Lazing in the sand
Lazing in the sand
Oh
Soley
Soley
Middle of the Road's song "Soley Soley" expresses the feeling of loneliness and emptiness that many people feel in their lives. The singer expresses that they were feeling sad and empty until the person they love came back into their life. Their happiness is evident in the repetition of the phrase "Until you came back," which emphasizes the relief and joy they feel. The song talks about the desire to be close to someone, to lay by their side, and to spend time together, unwinding and relaxing at the beach. The lyrics create an image of the beach as a place where the two people can escape from the difficulties of life and get lost in each other's company.
In summary, the song's lyrics portray a sense of longing and need for companionship, someone to fill the emptiness inside, and the desire to be close to someone special. The lyrics convey raw emotions that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a little bit lonely
I'm feeling somewhat alone
Just a little bit sad
My mood is somewhat down
I was feeling so empty
I had a feeling of being unfulfilled
Until you came back
My mood improved when you returned
Oh Soley Soley Soley Soley Soley Soley
Expressing joy and excitement
Oh Soley Soley Soley Ley Soley Soley Soley Ley Soley Soley
A continuation of the joy and excitement
Just a little bit closer
I desire greater intimacy
Can you lay by my side
I want you to be near me
Can we get it together
Let's work on our relationship
Lazing in the sand
Relaxing on the beach
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSE FERNANDO ARBEX MIRO
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@TheBlueOwl21
I’d completely forgotten about this great record. Who else is still enjoying it in 2023 ? 💙
@CouncilOfWolves
Came here to escape the crap of 2020.
@ivacordeiro4725
Amo esta música!! minha infância!! 9 anos!!
@martasusanacabrera6158
yoo, Desde Argentina 21 11 2020
@creator96571
If I haven't heard this once I've heard it a 1000 times..never gets old
@martasusanacabrera6158
@@creator96571 yo tambien !
@sergiohenriques305
Os maravilhosos anos 70!! As melhores músicas, a melhor época que vivi!!
@davidlowe7484
Another example of simple lyrics with great music, which never fails to be exciting. Superb vocals!
@karapana8398
Jo mei.
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