Andrew Roachford was born and raised in South London on 22nd January 1965 to West Indian parents
He has achieved four gold status albums and was Columbia Records' longest serving recording artist, achieving a total of eleven top 50 hits. His most well known song is 1988's 'Cuddly Toy', which on a re-release a year later reached No.4 in the uk chart. 5 years later in 1994 he gained huge sales and critical acclaim with the album 'Permanent Shade Of Blue', combining pop, soul, blues and rock with socially and politically aware lyrics.
Andrew Roachford is currently a member of the reformed Mike & the Mechanics, who are slated to release a new album and tour the UK in 2011.
His chart success in the UK is as follows;
"Cuddly Toy" (1988) UK #61
"Find Me Another Love" (1988) UK #100
"Cuddly Toy" (1989) UK #4 (re-release)
"Family Man" (1989) UK #25
"Kathleen" (1989) UK #43
"Get Ready!" (1991) UK #22
"Only To Be With You" (1994) UK #21
"Lay Your Love On Me" (1994) UK #36
"This Generation" (1994) UK #38
"Cry For Me" (1994) UK #23
"I Know You Don't Love Me" (1995) UK #40
"The Way I Feel" (1997) UK #20
"How Could I? (Insecurity)" (1998) UK #34
"Naked Without You" (1998) UK #53
Roachford Albums
* Roachford (1988)
* Get Ready! (1991)
* Permanent Shade of Blue (1994)
* Feel (1997)
* The Roachford Files (2000)
Solo Albums
* Heart of the Matter (2003)
* Word of Mouth (2006)
Be With You
Roachford Lyrics
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Right down to the bone I was a rolling stone, just want to be free
But now I think I might be just a little more than slightly, changing my views
This is a far cry from what I've known, cause all I know is I want
Only to be with you (Yeah)
'Cause through and through
I'm just a freak for you
Nobody's want to make me stay this long, the way that you do
Turn your love on and I feel I'm reborn, I always want you
Sometimes I feel like hey this can't be right, this cannot be real
I've seen love come and I've seen it go, cause all I know is I want
Only to be with you
'Cause through and through
I'm just a freak for you
Only to be with you (Yeah)
'Cause trough and trough
Girl I believe in you
Sometimes I feel like hey no this cannot be right, this cannot be real
And I feel like I've seen the light, 'cause all I know that I want
Only to be with you
'Cause through and through
I'm just a freak for you
Only to be with you (Yeah)
'Cause through and through
Girl I believe in you
Do you know what I'm talking about
Make my world go round
Only, only, only, only
Only, only, only, only
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
In Roachford's song "Only To Be With You," the singer talks about how his life has changed since falling in love with someone. He used to live a carefree life, doing as he pleases and not committing to anyone. However, since being with this person, he has realized that he wants to be with them and only them. The singer acknowledges that he may have been a bit hesitant to change his views on relationships, but he knows that he wants to be with his significant other.
The lyrics in the song portray how the singer has become a "freak" for his partner and how his love for them has made him feel reborn. He admits that he has seen love come and go, but he wants nothing more than to be with his partner. The lyrics highlight the importance of being in love and how it can change a person's perspective on life.
Overall, Roachford's "Only To Be With You" is a beautiful love song that expresses the deep connection between two people in love. The song showcases how love can bring about a profound change in a person's life and how it can make them want to commit to someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to live my life just fast and free, and do as I feel
I used to be a carefree person and did whatever I wanted without any restrictions
Right down to the bone I was a rolling stone, just want to be free
I was completely free-spirited, and did whatever I pleased to do.
But now I think I might be just a little more than slightly, changing my views
Although I am still somewhat carefree, my perspective on life has gradually started to change.
This is a far cry from what I've known, cause all I know is I want
This change is quite surprising to me, because all I ever desired was my freedom.
Only to be with you (Yeah)
Now, there is only one thing I crave for and that is your company, and the love that you offer me.
'Cause through and through
This desire of mine is completely and unequivocally true.
I'm just a freak for you
I am almost obsessed with you, and crave your attention.
Nobody's want to make me stay this long, the way that you do
No one else could have made me stick around for so long with their love and care, which you have provided.
Turn your love on and I feel I'm reborn, I always want you
Your love is so powerful that it has given me a new lease on life, and I always desire to be with you.
Sometimes I feel like hey this can't be right, this cannot be real
Sometimes I question whether this love is even possible and real, because it feels too good to be true.
I've seen love come and I've seen it go, cause all I know is I want
I have experienced love before, but no one has made me feel this way, and all I know is that I want to be with you.
Girl I believe in you
I have complete faith and trust in you.
And I feel like I've seen the light, 'cause all I know that I want
I feel enlightened by your love, and all I aspire for now is to stay with you.
Do you know what I'm talking about
Do you really understand the intensity and depth of my desire and love for you?
Make my world go round
Being with you, and having your love in my life gives my life meaning, and makes it worthwhile.
Only, only, only, only
I want only you, no one else.
Only to be with you
In conclusion, I only desire to be with you, and no one else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW SYLVESTER RICHARD ROACHFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Walter Eidmann
on Tomorrow
Fantastic great song !