Asher has continued his career as a recording executive in California and has managed and produced Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Cher, 10,000 Maniacs and more.
In April 2006, Peter and Gordon reunited onstage for the first time in 39 years, outside New York City. Paul McCartney heard about the reunion shows, and sent a message to them congratulating them for deciding to reunite.
Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest on the evening of July 16, 2009 and died early in the morning of July 17, 2009 at a hospital near his home in Ledyard, Connecticut.
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If I were you
Peter & Gordon Lyrics
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Ask me, how do I feel
Ask me, now that we're cozy and clinging
Well sir, all I can say, is if I were a bell I'd be ringing
From the moment we kissed tonight
That's the way I've just gotta behave
Boy, if I were a lamp I'd light
Ask me, how do I feel
Little me with my quiet upbringing
Well sir, all I can say is if I were a gate I'd be swinging
And if I were a watch I'd start popping my springs
Or if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding
Ask me, how do I feel
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning
Uh, chemistry?
Well sir, all I can say is if I were a bridge I'd be burning
Yes, I knew my morale would crack
From the wonderful way that you looked
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked
Ask me, how do I feel
Ask me, now that we're fondly caressing
Well, if I were a salad I know I'd be splashing my dressing
Ask me, how to describe this whole beautiful thing
Well, if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding
The song "If I Were You" by Peter and Gordon is a playful and lighthearted tune that expresses the euphoria of young love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so enamored with someone that if they were an inanimate object, they would behave in a way that reflects their joy. The singer is asked about their feelings, and they respond with various examples of what they would do if they were different objects. For instance, if they were a bell, they would ring out in happiness.
The song's lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphors, which make it a fun and memorable tune. The verse, "if I were a lamp I'd light, and if I were a banner I'd wave," paint a picture of the singer being so full of joy that even everyday objects are infused with new energy. The lyrics also express the idea of the singer being transformed by their love for the other person. If they were a watch, they'd pop their springs, and if they were a bridge, they would burn. In essence, the song is about the transformative power of love.
Overall, "If I Were You" is a catchy and upbeat song that captures the giddiness and excitement of first love. It is a fun tune that can put a smile on one's face and remind them of the thrill of falling in love for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you alright? Am I alright?
Asking if both they and their partner are okay.
Ask me, how do I feel
Inviting their partner to ask about their emotions.
Ask me, now that we're cozy and clinging
Reiterating that their partner can ask about their feelings now that they are close.
Well sir, all I can say, is if I were a bell I'd be ringing
They are feeling really happy and excited.
From the moment we kissed tonight
Describing a previous moment in the night where they kissed.
That's the way I've just gotta behave
Suggesting that they cannot help but feel certain ways due to love.
Boy, if I were a lamp I'd light
Explaining that their feelings are very strong and passionate.
And If I were a banner I'd wave
Comparing their feelings to the way one might signal an important message or news.
Little me with my quiet upbringing
Imagining oneself in another context when trying to explain their feelings.
Well sir, all I can say is if I were a gate I'd be swinging
Stating that they are feeling very lively and full of energy.
And if I were a watch I'd start popping my springs
Continuing to describe that their emotions are overwhelming and almost bursting out of them.
Or if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding
Using a metaphor to show the level of excitement they are feeling.
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning
Referring to their attraction and relationship as a metaphorical science experiment or lesson.
Uh, chemistry?
Expressing surprise and humor at their use of a science metaphor.
Well sir, all I can say is if I were a bridge I'd be burning
Describing the passionate and intense nature of their feelings.
Yes, I knew my morale would crack
Admitting that they knew their emotions would become overwhelming.
From the wonderful way that you looked
Describing their partner's appearance as amazing and attractive.
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack
Expressing that their happiness and excitement is at a very high level, similar to an animal making noise.
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked
Using another animal metaphor to show how strong their emotions are.
Ask me, how do I feel
Repeating the line to reinforce that their partner can ask about their emotions.
Ask me, now that we're fondly caressing
Referencing a more intimate moment between them and encouraging their partner to ask again how they feel.
Well, if I were a salad I know I'd be splashing my dressing
Using a playful and slightly suggestive metaphor to describe their desires and passions.
Ask me, how to describe this whole beautiful thing
Encouraging their partner to ask them to describe their relationship and feelings more explicitly.
Well, if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding
Repeating the metaphor from earlier to show that their feelings are still very strong and exciting.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Loesser
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