History.
Naked Eyes was formed by two college friends from Bath, England. The band features Pete Byrne on vocals and Rob Fisher on keyboards. The two had formerly played in a band called Neon, which also featured future members of Tears for Fears. Naked Eyes was one of the first bands to make significant use of the Fairlight CMI sampling synthesizer on a recording.
The debut album Burning Bridges was produced by Tony Mansfield, along with the follow-up album Fuel for the Fire, which also featured two titles produced by Arthur Baker. Their second and third singles, "Promises, Promises" (the 12" mix of which features vocals from Madonna) and "When the Lights Go Out," were also hit singles in the United States.
Following the release of the band's second album, Byrne moved to California and performed session work. He performed on Stevie Wonder's "Part-Time Lover," sang backgrounds with Rita Coolidge and Princess Stephanie, and wrote and produced for the Olsen twins. Fisher also explored other projects, doing sessions in London and forming Climie Fisher with Simon Climie.
The group never toured due to the technical difficulties of recreating their studio sound in concert. Rob Fisher died on 25 August 1999, aged 42, following surgery for bowel cancer. Byrne released a solo album The Real Illusion in 2001, which featured some of the last tracks he wrote with Fisher for a proposed third Naked Eyes album. In 2005, Byrne put a band together to play some Naked Eyes shows and has been touring regularly since. In 2007, Naked Eyes released Fumbling with the Covers, an acoustic album which consisted of covers of Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Elvis Costello, among others, along with the Naked Eyes hits.
In the summer of 2008, Naked Eyes completed a US tour along with Belinda Carlisle, ABC and The Human League. In the summer of 2014, Naked Eyes did a US tour with The Go-Go's, Scandal and The Motels.
Always Something There to Remind Me
Naked Eyes Lyrics
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And every step I take reminds me of just how we used to be
Oh, how can I forget you, girl?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Shadows fall, I pass a small café where we would dance at night
Oh, how can I forget you, girl?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love her, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, oh-whoa-oh
If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
Just go back to the places where we used to go and I'll be there
Oh, how can I forget you, girl?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love her, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me
'Cause there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
The song "Always Something There To Remind Me" by Naked Eyes is a nostalgic and emotional track about a person who is haunted by the memories of a past lover. The lyrics describe the singer walking along the same city streets that they used to walk with their lover and being constantly reminded of the way things used to be. The shadows of the past seem to linger everywhere, from the small café where they would dance at night to the places they used to go together.
The chorus repeats the phrase "always something there to remind me" which expresses the idea that no matter how hard the person tries to forget their lover, there will always be something that triggers the memories and causes them to remember. The line "I was born to love her, and I will never be free" signifies the deep attachment that the singer has towards their lover and how they will always be a part of them.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person who is trying to move on from a past relationship but finds it impossible because of the constant reminders of what they once had. The lyrics are poignant and touching in their simplicity, and the melody matches the wistful and melancholy tone of the song perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk along the city streets you used to walk along with me
As I stroll the familiar paths we used to frequent together, I'm hit with a wave of nostalgia, taking me back to the good old days we shared.
And every step I take reminds me of just how we used to be
Each step I take down these roads brings up memories of us; it's as if yesterday, we were strolling here together, enjoying each other's company.
Oh, how can I forget you, girl?
It's impossible for me to put away the memories and feelings, as they replay in my mind like a movie; you're lodged so deep inside, so I can never forget you.
When there is always something there to remind me
Since everything here carries remnants of our relationship, it's impossible for me to forget. Whether it's a shop we used to frequent or a small alley we would walk through, each one serves as a reminder of our love.
Shadows fall, I pass a small café where we would dance at night
As the sun sets and shadows fall, I walk by venues like the small café where we would happily dance the night away, laughing and enjoying each other's presence.
And I can't help recalling how it felt to kiss and hold you tight
Memories of how we would passionately lock lips or hug each other tightly come flooding back, it's as if our time together was only yesterday.
I was born to love her, and I will never be free
You will always remain a pivotal part of who I am, someone that I will always love; no matter what I do, I can never be fully liberated from our shared memories.
You'll always be a part of me, oh-whoa-oh
No matter what I do in life, what I accomplish, or where I go, you'll remain a critical part of me since our relationship has left a permanent imprint on my being.
If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
In case you also feel nostalgic for our sweet and tender love that we shared or can't separate yourself from the memories, go back to the places where we used to go, and you'll find that I'm still there.
Just go back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there
If you also miss being here with me, then come back to the sites where we often spent time together, and you'll realise that my memories and my love for you will always be staying there.
'Cause there is always something there to remind me
Regardless of how much time passes, there will always be something that reminds me of our relationship, and the pangs of missing you will always remain within me.
Always something there to remind me
Everything that surrounds me, reminds me of us; the places we used to go, the people we knew, and the things we did together.
Always something there to remind me
It seems impossible to forget and move on from our love since everything here triggers strong memories of our time together.
Always something there to remind me
The past is so deeply ingrained in the city and myself, that there is always something that brings up memories of our love.
Always something there to remind me
It's impossible to escape the past, and no matter how hard I try, there is always something that reminds me of what once was, and what can never be again.
Always something there to remind me
Our time together has made an indelible mark on my heart and soul, and nothing can ever erase it, leaving me with a constant and bittersweet reminder of our love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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