In 1991 they released their debut, "I'm Too Sexy", which was released by the Gut Reaction firm on a specially created record label called Tug. The song, a tongue in cheek dance song sung from the point of view of a vain male fashion model, became a huge hit in Britain, spending six weeks at number two behind Bryan Adams' blockbuster (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. The song also went to number one on the charts in the United States and went on to become a hit around the world. The song's instrumental break is based on the chorus of the 1974 instrumental hit Dance With The Devil by Cozy Powell. In 2007, a remix of this song came from the Tastemakers!
Their second single, "Don't Talk Just Kiss", which featured soul diva Jocelyn Brown, was released for the Christmas market and made number three in the UK charts. In 1992 they released their third single, "Deeply Dippy". Although it was their lowest-selling single to date, it was also up against weaker opposition and therefore became their first, and to date only, UK number one single. The success of the singles resulted in their debut album Up. In 1993 they released their second album, Sex and Travel. Their third album was called Smashing.
After failing to attract substantial interest in the UK, Right Said Fred went to Germany in order to work with Alex Christensen U96 and released a single called "You're My Mate" and an album titled "Fredhead" in 2002, which both became successful in Germany at number five on German Top 100 and gold status), Switzerland and Austria. "You're My Mate" was also used as the official anthem of the South African National Rugby team in 2002, and remained in the German Top 100 for 23 weeks, while the album "Fredhead" reached number two. "You're My Mate" achieved gold status in South Africa and reached the Top 20 in the UK.
Rob Manzolini disappeared from the band prior to their latest album release, For Sale.
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Swan
Right Said Fred Lyrics
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TV's and radios drown me out
You won't change slamming doors
Temper, temper, that tongue of yours; drown me out
I've told you once when it comes to love
I'm like a swan - I only love once
I've told you once push comes to shove
I'm like a swan
Dumbbells crash, babies cry
A thousand voices, mostly lies, drown me out
The underground, Marble Arch
The deafening snap of breaking hearts drown me out
I've told you once when it comes to love
I'm like a swan - I only love once
I've told you once push comes to shove
I'm like a swan
I only love, only love, only love once
Barking dogs, the lonely roam
The great unlaid making their way home drown me out
I've told you once when it comes to love
I'm like a swan - I only love once
I've told you once push comes to shove
I'm like a swan
I only love, only love, only love once
The lyrics to "Swan" by Right Said Fred suggest a sense of feeling overwhelmed and unnoticed by the world, as life's noises drown out the singer's own voice. The traffic jams, Concorde drones, and sounds from TVs and radios are all distractions that keep the singer from expressing himself fully. Even slamming doors and rude remarks from others drown out his voice, suggesting a sense of disrespect and neglect.
However, through all of this chaos, the singer is sure of one thing - when it comes to love, he is like a swan. Swans are known for their loyalty, and once they find a partner, they are committed for life. The singer declares that he too only loves once, and even when push comes to shove, his loyalty will remain steadfast.
The references to dumbbells crashing, babies crying, and the deafening snap of breaking hearts all add to the sense of chaos and noise in the world. The singer even hears the sounds of barking dogs and lonely individuals making their way home, adding to the sense of disconnect he feels from the rest of the world.
Overall, the lyrics to "Swan" convey a sense of feeling overwhelmed, unheard, and disconnected from the world. However, the singer's steadfast loyalty when it comes to matters of the heart help him remain grounded and true to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Traffic jams, Concorde drones
The noise and chaos of the modern world overpowers me.
TV's and radios drown me out
The constant chatter of media and technology makes it hard for me to be heard.
You won't change slamming doors
Your angry outbursts and slamming of doors won't change how I feel about love.
Temper, temper, that tongue of yours; drown me out
Your temper and sharp tongue only add to the overwhelming noise around me.
I've told you once when it comes to love
I'm like a swan - I only love once
I've told you once push comes to shove
I'm like a swan
I only love, only love, only love once
I am like a swan in that I only fall in love once and never again. This is something I have told you before and won't change.
Dumbbells crash, babies cry
A thousand voices, mostly lies, drown me out
Even in public places like the gym or a park, the noise of everyday life drowns out my voice and thoughts.
The underground, Marble Arch
The deafening snap of breaking hearts drown me out
Even in the heart of the city, the sound of heartbreak is louder than anything else and adds to the overwhelming noise.
Barking dogs, the lonely roam
The great unlaid making their way home drown me out
Even the sound of nature, like barking dogs or the silence of loneliness, adds to the chorus of overwhelming noise.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: ROB MANZOLI, FRED FAIRBRASS, RICHARD FAIRBRASS
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