1) A funk/elec… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands with the name Pleasure.
1) A funk/electro-funk/soul band with jazz influence, best known for 1979’s single “Glide”.
Formed in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Original group members were:
Dennis Springer (Tenor and Soprano Sax)
Dan Brewster (Trombone)
Marlon 'The Magician' McClain (Guitars and Background Vocals)
Bruce Carter (b. Bruce Edward Carter, 28th December 1956, d. 12th August 2006, Portland, Oregan, U.S.A., Drums)
Tony Collins (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)
Donald Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)
Michael Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)
Nathaniel Phillips (Bass and Background Vocals)
Bruce Smith (Percussion and Background Vocals)
Sherman Davis (Lead Vocals and Background Vocals)
Pleasure blended soul, funk and jazz with a tough street edge and became a cult group on the underground black music scene of the late 70's.
Bruce Edward Carter, as a teenager, formed a Portland R & B band called the Franchise with friends Marlon McClain on guitar and Nathaniel Phillips on bass.
In 1972, the band merged with a rival band, the Soul Masters, to form Pleasure.
Working closely with producer Wayne Henderson in Los Angeles, they signed to Fantasy Records for 'Dust Yourself Off' (1975), including 'Midnight At The Oasis', 'Accept No Substitutes' (1976), including 'Ghettos Of The Mind', 'Joyous' (1977), including 'Sassafras Girl', and 'Get To The Feeling' (1978), including 'Ladies Night Out', before themselves producing, 'Future Now' (1979), including 'Glide', and the album 'Special Things' in 1980.
They later recorded an album called 'Give It Up' for RCA in 1981. In 1976, they recorded with label mates Side Effect on their version of 'Always There'.
The band then went their seperate ways with Marlon McClain releasing a solo project entitled 'Changes'.
Bruce Carter passed away in 2006.
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2) Pleasure is a Norwegian funky pop band, led by Fred Ball. One hit single was released, 'Don't Look The Other Way', which featured Justine Frischmann (former lead singer for Elastica) on vocals. The song in particular stood out amongst other releases of 2003 for having a dubious 1980s sound to it, which extended to its video. A new album was released in 2007, called Pleasure 2, featuring vocals by Brett Anderson from Suede.
3) Pleasure is an Ojai, California-based 70's hard rock band, formed in 2012.
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4) Pleasure is a Sydney based electronic/instrumental rock band.
Back To You
Pleasure Lyrics
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And draw me back, you call my name
And like a fool, I run right back to you
And dance along to your latest tune
And when the lands slides
And when the planets die
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when the sun cools
And when the stars fall
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
You roll those eyes and trap my hand in your thighs
It's slavery but in disguise
'Cos like a fool, I come right back to you
There's nothing else that I can do
And when the pigs fly
And when the planets die
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when the sun cools
And when the stars fall
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when the lands slides
And when the planets die
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when the sun cools
And when the stars fall
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when the war machines
Rust eternally
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
And when your heart bleeds
For a love that's dead like me
That's when I come back, when I come back to you...
The song "Back To You" by Pleasure is a melancholy ballad about the struggle of escaping a toxic relationship. The lyrics illustrate the singer's desperation as they continuously return to their partner, even though they know it's not healthy for them. The first verse shows how the partner uses their charm and manipulation to draw the singer back in. They snap their fingers, and the singer returns to their side, surrendering to their latest tune. Despite knowing that they're being taken advantage of, the singer can't resist their partner's hold on them.
The chorus makes use of metaphorical imagery to emphasize the singularity of the relationship. The lines "And when the landslides, and when the planets die" suggest that even the destruction of the universe wouldn't be sufficient to pull the singer away from their partner. The repeated "When I come back to you" line stresses the inevitability of the singer's return.
The second verse continues to describe the power dynamic in the relationship. The partner's body language controls the singer, who feels like they're in bondage. Again, despite recognizing the obvious toxicity, the singer is unable to break away. The chorus repeats, highlighting the depth of addiction to the partner. The song ends with a final affirmation of the singer's self-destructive tendencies, as they know they'll always come back to their partner no matter what.
Overall, "Back To You" is a tragic portrayal of love addiction and the toll it takes on an individual. The song describes the power the partner has over the singer and how it's impossible to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
You flick your mane and click your fingers again
You use your charm and power over me once more and I'm drawn back to you
And draw me back, you call my name
You have a pull on me and I can't resist coming back when you call
And like a fool, I run right back to you
I know it's not in my best interest, but I still come back to you
And dance along to your latest tune
I follow along with whatever you want, even if it hurts me
And when the lands slides
In the face of instability and disaster
And when the planets die
Even in the face of ultimate destruction
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
I always find myself returning to you, no matter what
You roll those eyes and trap my hand in your thighs
You manipulate me physically and emotionally, making it hard for me to leave
It's slavery but in disguise
Your hold on me is like being enslaved, but disguised as something desirable
'Cos like a fool, I come right back to you
Despite knowing the consequences, I still come back to you
There's nothing else that I can do
I feel helpless and trapped in this cycle with you
And when the pigs fly
Even in impossible circumstances
That's when I come back, when I come back to you
I always find myself returning to you, no matter how unlikely it seems
And when the war machines
Even in times of violence and chaos
Rust eternally
Even when all the fighting is over and things fall into decay
And when your heart bleeds
Even when you're in pain, likely caused by me
For a love that's dead like me
For a love that's no longer alive, like the love between us
That's when I come back, when I come back to you...
No matter what, I find myself returning to you, unable to break free from your grasp
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@protsimer
The animation character and environment look like another take on the Little Prince. Interesting. The song is deep and touching. Thumbs up!
@ariadinikanakari643
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@p3noula
Τελειο....
@LOU89LUCASSCOTT
perfect song
@faniathanasiou4501
still thinking of you
@inhabitatworld
love it.. i gonna make the spanish subt. ;)
@LOU89LUCASSCOTT
@protsimer you are right the videoclip reminds me a lot of the little prince
@amarildohaxhillari8046
komatarrrraaaaaa uperoxw come back 👍👍
@marilenazerva682
Does someone know the story of the song..?