Prior to embarking on a solo career, Sandra was the lead singer of the all-female disco trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and the Soviet Union. Also, between 1990 and 2001, she provided vocals on album releases of the very successful musical project Enigma, which had top 10 hits in North America and the United Kingdom. A cult star with a devoted fan base, Sandra remains one of the most popular singers of the 1980s in Continental Europe. During the height of her popularity, she even managed to outsell Madonna in a number of countries around the world. With sales in excess of 33 million records worldwide, Sandra has established her position as the most successful German female vocalist.
Albums
The Long Play (1985)
Mirrors (1986)
Into a Secret Land (1988)
Paintings in Yellow (1990)
Close to Seven (1992)
Fading Shades (1995)
The Wheel of Time (2002)
The Art of Love (2007)
Back to Life (2009)
Stay in Touch (2012)
You And I
Sandra Lyrics
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I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd
But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take second look
Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart
Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you in his arms
I want you back
Yes I do now
I want you back
Ooh ooh baby
Yeah yeah, naw
Trying to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Let me show you girl
That I know wrong from right
Every street you walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl
I didn't even want around
Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart
Abuh buh buh buh
All I want!
Abuh buh buh buh
All I need!
Abuh buh buh buh
In this song, Sandra sings about being with someone and how it's been a long journey to get where they are. She mentions changes and how things may seem new but they've always been the same. Through these changes, she still feels that she and her partner belong together and that they can love each other forever. However, she also mentions that they are too proud to love each other, possibly indicating that they have been hurt in the past and are hesitant to let their guard down.
She goes on to ask her partner to tell her their secrets and their story, showing her desire for an intimate connection. She mentions that they are on the edge of love and she has already found her way there. The song ends with her repeating that she is not alone when she looks in her partner's eyes.
Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of relationships and how they can take a long time to develop. It also touches on themes of vulnerability, trust, and the fear of being hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Changes
Life is full of changes and we need to face it.
Tell me my pages
Sandra wants to know what her life will look like.
What's gonna stop
Sandra wants to know what can stop her from reaching her dreams.
You gonna show the way
She wants help finding the way to her dreams.
Over the ages
Over time things will always change.
He gonna seem so new
Even though new people come into our lives, they won't necessarily be different from those we've known before.
It's always been the same
The patterns of life stay the same.
Take the pieces of my heart
Let us be vulnerable and share our emotions.
Watching all re-arrange
Sandra is watching as her life takes shape.
You and I
Together, we can do anything.
Belong together
We are meant to be together.
Too proud to love
Despite the realization of their love, they are hesitant to admit it due to pride.
Don't know why it took so long
Sandra is unsure why it took so long for them to realize their feelings for each other.
Till we got this far
Sandra is acknowledging the progress they've made in their relationship.
Could love forever
Sandra believes that their love could last forever.
Got no pre-try
There are no trial runs in life, we must always do our best in each moment.
In the mirror of your eyes
The reflection of her love is seen in the eyes of her partner.
I am not alone
She knows that she has the love of her partner.
Secrets
There are secrets that they are keeping from each other.
Tell me the story
Sandra wants to know everything about her partner.
I know you well
Even though there are secrets, she knows her partner well.
Fallen to glory
They have found love even though it has been tough.
We are on the edge of love
Their love is fragile and easily broken.
I found this way before
Sandra knows that this path has been traveled before and that she is not alone.
Let the heavens fall apart
Even if everything around them falls apart, their love will remain strong.
Let the us fade away
Even if they are no longer together, their love will still exist.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALPHONSO MIZELL, ALPHONSO J MIZELL, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY, JR GORDY, DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, FREDDIE PERREN
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