Formed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
You And I
Saigon Kick Lyrics
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I may not be the king of wit
I may not know the things you need to know
I might not measure up quite yet
I may not have the grace of Fred Astaire
I may not have the mind of Jung
I cannot buy the things you need to have
I love you
I love you
Through the fires
And all the hell
It's something I can't stop
I love you
It may not seem that I care enough
I may not take the time to say
You can't leave me standing here alone
Until you hear what I have to say
I love you
I love you
Through the fires
In all of hell
It's something I can't stop
I love you
In Saigon Kick's song "I Love You," the singer acknowledges that he may not be the perfect partner for his significant other. He knows he may lack certain characteristics such as wit and knowledge, and he may not have the same kind of grace as famous dancer Fred Astaire or the intellect of Carl Jung. He also acknowledges that he cannot buy everything his partner needs to have. Despite these imperfections, he cannot help but love the person he is singing to, declaring his love through the fires and all of hell.
The song is a touching reminder that love is not always easy or perfect, but that it can endure even in challenging circumstances. The singer recognizes that his actions may not always show how much he cares, but he wants his partner to know that they cannot leave him standing there alone until he expresses himself. The repetition of the phrase "I love you" throughout the song emphasizes the importance and power of those three simple words.
Overall, "I Love You" is a heartwarming song that speaks to the depth and resilience of love, even in the face of imperfection and hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not be the man I wanted to
I might not have turned out to be the man I had envisioned myself to be
I may not be the king of wit
I may not possess the same level of wit as others might expect or want from me
I may not know the things you need to know
I may not possess the knowledge or information that could help you in certain situations
I might not measure up quite yet
I might not yet meet the standards or expectations that others have set for me
I may not have the grace of Fred Astaire
I may not have the same level of grace or elegance that Fred Astaire was known for
I may not have the mind of Jung
I may not have the level of intelligence or insight that Jung was known for
I cannot buy the things you need to have
I am not capable of purchasing or affording the things that you need or want
But there is something you can't forget
Despite all of this, there is something important that you should not overlook
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
Through the fires
Even if we go through difficult or trying times
And all the hell
Even amidst terrible or chaotic situations
It's something I can't stop
My feelings of love for you are so strong and overwhelming that they cannot be stopped or contained
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
It may not seem that I care enough
I may not outwardly express or show my love and care for you enough
I may not take the time to say
I may not prioritize or make the effort to verbalize my love and care for you
You can't leave me standing here alone
You cannot abandon or leave me by myself, without hearing out what I have to say
Until you hear what I have to say
It is important for me to communicate my feelings for you and for you to listen to them and understand them
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
Through the fires
Even if we go through difficult or trying times
In all of hell
Even amidst terrible or chaotic situations
It's something I can't stop
My feelings of love for you are so strong and overwhelming that they cannot be stopped or contained
I love you
I have feelings of deep affection and care for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON L. BIELER
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"I Love You"
I may not be the man I wanted to
I may not be the king of wit
I may not know the things you need to know
I might not measure up quite yet
I may not have the grace of Fred Astaire
I may not have the mind of Jung
I cannot buy the things you need to have
But there is something you can't forget
I love you
I love you
Through the fires
And all the hell
It's something I can't stop
I love you
It may not seem that I care enough
I may not take the time to say
You can't leave me standing here alone
Until you hear what I have to say
I love you
I love you
Through the fires
In all of hell
It's something I can't stop
I love you
shanzilla
The way they harmonized vocally on both the first albums was genius. This band had no boundaries. Best band of the 90's for my tastes.
Vinayak Deshmukh
Timeless melody! It's 2022 and this song hasn't yet grown old for me! ❤️❤️❤️
Dun Can
Since 93
JESSE T DELLOSA
yeah
Dewi Ambarkusti
True
NJ Harris
The most underrated band ever!
billy odol
And where they now?
John Shaw
Saigon Kick are still one the bands i listen to most.... they were and are KILLER!!!
CJ Mahusay
This piece is absolutely treasure. 2018 Still following Saigon Kick. This is what a song and music sounds like. Just so beautiful. 🤘
Airon Ramos
Quarentena e ouvindo essa belíssima canção 🇧🇷🇧🇷👍👍👍