French had been a session singer for many years before she covered "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", a song made famous by Bonnie Tyler. Her single was first released in 1994 in the United Kingdom. When it was re-released in 1995 the song reached no. 5 during a 3 month chart run, selling over 5 million copies in the process and earning a silver sales award and well as becoming her record lable 'Love This' biggest chart success.
This was followed by even more successful chart run in the United States, where the track reached no. 2 and spent 6 months on the Billboard Hot 100 music charts. The single also reached number 1 in seven countries - Australia, Japan, Canada, Israel, Spain, Hong Kong and Brazil, as well as charting in Sweden, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Denmark and Norway. She went onto win a record breaking 3 awards at the 'Dance Music Rasberry Authority Magazine Awards' in the USA - Single Of The Year (Total Eclipse Of The Heart), Newcomer and Female Vocalist Of The Year.
Nicki represented the United Kingdom at the EuroVision Song Contest in 2000 with "Don't Play That Song Again" which finished in 16th position.
Did You Ever Really Love Me?
Nicki French Lyrics
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Before you turn to go
Did you ever really love me?
Did you ever really love me?
I've known for sometime
It wasn't a big surprise
You can't deny
Too many nights
I'm crying myself to sleep
Afraid of the dark
Baby, the hurt's too deep
Although I was naive
If I wasn't half so blind
As to believe
In all the lies you told to me
But there is just one thing
I need to know
Before you turn to go
Did you ever really love me?
It's hard to believe
But I wasn't completely fooled
You had to deceive
Yeah, you had to break all the rules
Although you kept
So many secrets from me
Baby, just this one time
Can you tell the truth?
'Cos there is just one thing
I need to know
Before you turn to go
Did you ever really love me?
I wore my heart upon my sleeve
But you disregard me carelessly
How could you do this to me?
Although I was naive
I wasn't half so blind
As to believe
In all the lies you told to me
But there is just one thing I need to know
Before you turn to go
Did you ever really love me?
Oh, boy, did you ever really love me?
Did you ever really love me?
Did you ever really love me?
Did you ever really love me?
Did you ever really love me?
In Nicki French's song Did You Ever Really Love Me, the singer is questioning the validity of the love their partner claimed to have for them. The lyrics convey the singer's emotional pain and confusion regarding their partner's true intentions. They acknowledge that they were not completely fooled and that their partner had to deceive and break the rules to hide their true feelings. However, despite being naive, the singer demands honesty and closure before their partner leaves by asking if they ever really loved them.
The lyrics suggest a sense of betrayal and broken trust in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that the hurt they feel is deep and that they have spent many nights crying themselves to sleep, afraid of the dark. The use of figurative language in the line "I wore my heart upon my sleeve" further emphasizes the vulnerability the singer had in the relationship and how easily it was disregarded by their partner. The repeated question of whether their partner ever really loved them reflects the singer's struggle with accepting the end of the relationship and the possible realization that the love that they believed was true might have been a lie.
In conclusion, French's Did You Ever Really Love Me is a powerful reflection of the complexities and emotions that come with a failed relationship. The connection between the lyrics and the singer's delivery brings out the pain and desperation of the singer, highlighting the singer's need for answers and closure from a painful romantic experience.
Line by Line Meaning
But there is just one thing I need to know
Before you leave, answer me one question
Before you turn to go
Before you walk away
Did you ever really love me?
Was your love for me ever real?
Did you ever really love me?
Were your feelings towards me genuine?
I've known for sometime
I've suspected for a while
It wasn't a big surprise
I wasn't shocked
You can't deny
You can't hide
Leaving is on your mind
You're thinking about leaving
Too many nights
Numerous times
I'm crying myself to sleep
I'm shedding tears over you at night
Afraid of the dark
I'm scared to be alone
Baby, the hurt's too deep
My pain is intense
Although I was naive
Despite being inexperienced
If I wasn't half so blind
If I wasn't as oblivious
As to believe
By thinking
In all the lies you told to me
In every untruth you spoke to me
It's hard to believe
It's difficult to accept
But I wasn't completely fooled
I wasn't totally tricked
You had to deceive
You needed to mislead
Yeah, you had to break all the rules
You chose to disobey
Although you kept
Although you concealed
So many secrets from me
Numerous things you didn't disclose to me
Baby, just this one time
Hon, please just answer me now
Can you tell the truth?
Can you be honest?
'Cos there is just one thing
Because all I want to know
I wore my heart upon my sleeve
I showed my emotions openly
But you disregard me carelessly
But you reject me thoughtlessly
How could you do this to me?
Why did you treat me this way?
Oh, boy, did you ever really love me?
Oh, my dear, did you ever truly care for me?
Did you ever really love me?
Were your feelings genuine?
Did you ever really love me?
Was your affection authentic?
Did you ever really love me?
Was your love for me truly real?
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Written by: AITKEN, STOCK
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