Shalamar's first single, the 1977 Motown medley "Uptown Festival," featured a bevy of faceless studio musicians; once it became a hit, Griffey decided to form a performing group under the name Shalamar. Through Soul Train, Griffey found Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniel, and Gerald Brown, the three vocalists that became Shalamar; Brown was quickly replaced by Howard Hewitt in 1978.
Shalamar's string of poppy dance-soul hits began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank"; later that year, "The Second Time Around" hit the Top Ten. Throughout the early '80s the group were favorites on the U.S. R&B scene, as well as scoring a number of British hit singles (the two biggest being "A Night To Remember" and "There It Is" in 1982). Watley and Daniel left the group in 1982 and were replaced by Delisa Davis and Micki Free in 1984; Watley went on to stardom as a solo act. Daniel released an album "Skinny Boy in 1990 and choreographed Michael Jackson's Bad and Smooth Criminal videos. He is also credited with teaching Michael the Moonwalk.
The following year Shalamar won a Grammy award for "Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills," which was featured in Beverly Hills Cop. Hewitt left for a solo career in 1986, signaling the end of the band's career as hit-makers. Sidney Justin replaced Hewitt and the group recorded 1987's Circumstantial Evidence, which was a commercial disappointment. The group faded away soon after the release of 1990's Wake Up.
Jeffrey, Howard Hewett and Carolyn Griffey (Solar Records Dick Griffeys daughter) reformed Shalamar in the late nineties and played two UK Arena tours in 1999 and 2003. In 2005 Shalamar appeared on the primetime TV show Hit Me Baby One More Time and have been touring globally ever since.
In October 2009, the reconstituted Shalamar of Hewett, Daniel, and Griffey, performed as a part of "The Ultimate Boogie Nights Disco Concert Series", at IndigO2, within the O2 Arena Entertainment Avenue in London. This prompted their return to the UK in April 2010 for a tour. Shalamar returned to IndigO2 in October 2011, December 2012, December 2013 and December 2014. Shalamar performed a series of eight UK tour dates in April 2015 and another tour of four UK dates in July 2015.
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Amnesia
Shalamar Lyrics
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Or could it be that I'm just imagining
Is there some chance for our romance
To become reality
Did I hear you say
There was a chance for our love
A chance for us to play the game
All night long I tried to remember
What is some thing that you said
Did you say that to me, baby
Ooh, just one touch from you (One touch from you)
Little girl, I come unglued
I lose all trace of time
And everything seems to slip my mind
Got to find the right solution (The right solution)
Got to find a way to end all this confusion
In my mind
Oh, in my mind
This is a brand new feelin'
A strange sensation
I just seem to lose my head
Over you, baby
Amnesia
I can't remember what you said
What made me go and lose my head
Please understand the things I did, oh
Amnesia
The way you made sweet love to me
Oh, the price you pay for ecstasy
Girl, don't you know what you're doin' to me
The say love is blind
The say that love can make you lose your mind (Lose your mind)
No matter what they say
Sweet darlin', I know our love will shine
All night long, I'll lay beside you
Holdin' you closer, holdin' you tighter
Lovin' you
Touchin' you, and squeezin' you, baby
This is a brand new feelin'
A strange sensation
Your kiss makes me lose my head
Oh, I lost it for you, baby
Amnesia
I can't remember what you said
What made me go and lose my head
Please understand the things I did, ho
Amnesia
The way you made sweet love to me
Oh, the price you pay is ecstasy
Oh, girl, don't you know what you're doin' to me, hoo, oh
Amnesia
I can't remember what you said
What made me go and lose my head
Please understand the things I did, ho
Amnesia
The way you made sweet love to me
Oh, the price you pay for ecstasy
Girl, don't you know what you're doin' to me, ooh
Amnesia
The way you made sweet love to me
Oh, the price you pay is ecstasy
The lyrics of "Amnesia" depict a man who is emotionally overwhelmed by his love interest to the point where he cannot process or recollect what has been said or done. The song begins by the man questioning the reality of the love he feels, unsure whether it is just his imagination or a genuine connection between them. He wonders if there is a chance for their romance to become a reality and if she really said there was hope for them to play the love game. The chorus of the song may suggest that just a single touch from her could make him lose his head and drift away from reality, cause him to have amnesia and forget everything else.
The song continues with the man expressing his confusion and his determination to find a solution to end his confused state. He describes how the love he has for his partner is a brand new feeling that he's never experienced before, and it seems to make him lose control of his senses. He describes her love as an addiction, something that he cannot get enough of. The song ends with the man's plea for his partner to understand the things he does, highlighting his remorse and the sacrifices he makes for their love.
Overall, Shalamar's "Amnesia" depicts the power of love and the overwhelming emotions that come with it, which could make you forget everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this a dream
Questioning whether or not the current situation is a reality or a dream
Or could it be that I'm just imagining
Wondering if the situation is just a creation of one's own mind
Is there some chance for our romance
Asking if there is hope for a relationship between two people
To become reality
The desire for a potential romantic relationship to become something that actually exists
Did I hear you say
Questioning if something was truly said by the other person
There was a chance for our love
Asking if there was a possibility for romantic love between the two individuals
A chance for us to play the game
An opportunity for the two individuals to pursue a romantic relationship
All night long I tried to remember
A continuous effort to recall something that was said or done
What is some thing that you said
Searching for a specific statement or message from the other person
Did you say that to me, baby
Questioning if any given statement was addressed directly to the artist
Ooh, just one touch from you (One touch from you)
The physical touch of the other person has a profound effect on the singer
Little girl, I come unglued
The artist loses control or becomes overwhelmed with emotion after experiencing physical touch from the other person
I lose all trace of time
The singer becomes so lost in their emotions that they lose track of time
And everything seems to slip my mind
The singer becomes distracted and forgetful as a result of their intense emotions
Got to find the right solution (The right solution)
Acknowledging a problem and the need to find a solution
Got to find a way to end all this confusion
Searching for a way to resolve any complicated or conflicting feelings
In my mind
The confusion or complexity of the situation is causing mental turmoil for the artist
This is a brand new feelin'
The singer is experiencing a new and unfamiliar emotion
A strange sensation
The unfamiliar feeling is unusual or unique for the singer
I just seem to lose my head
The intense emotion causes the artist to act irrationally or lose control of their actions
Over you, baby
The artist's feelings and actions are directed towards the other person
Amnesia
The state of not being able to remember specific details or events
I can't remember what you said
Not being able to recall specifics of conversations with the other person
What made me go and lose my head
Not understanding what caused the artist to act irrationally or become overwhelmed with emotion
Please understand the things I did, oh
Asking the other person for understanding or forgiveness for actions taken as a result of intense emotions
The way you made sweet love to me
Recalling the intimacy and connection felt during physical contact with the other person
Oh, the price you pay for ecstasy
Acknowledging the potential negative consequences of engaging in intimate encounters
Girl, don't you know what you're doin' to me
The other person's actions and behavior are causing intense emotional reactions from the artist
The say love is blind
The idea that love can make people oblivious to faults or flaws in their partner
The say that love can make you lose your mind (Lose your mind)
The idea that romantic love can cause people to act irrationally or become lost in overwhelming emotion
No matter what they say
Disregarding what others may say about the romantic relationship
Sweet darlin', I know our love will shine
Despite any obstacles or challenges, the artist has faith in the potential success and brightness of the romantic relationship
All night long, I'll lay beside you
Expressing a desire to spend prolonged periods of time close to the other person
Holdin' you closer, holdin' you tighter
Demonstrating a physical desire to be close to the other person
Lovin' you
Expressing affection towards the other person
Touchin' you, and squeezin' you, baby
Desiring physical contact and expressing a desire for intimacy with the other person
Your kiss makes me lose my head
The physical act of kissing the other person has a profound effect on the singer
Oh, I lost it for you, baby
Becoming overwhelmed with emotion as a result of physical contact with the other person
The price you pay is ecstasy
Acknowledging the consequences of engaging in intimate contact with the other person
Ho, hoo, ooh
Vocalizations that do not have a specific meaning
Contributed by Aubrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tropimalus
Shalamar altijd goed.
Debbie Blaylock
I don't remember this one but I like it thinks man oh man cool 🤩💞
Vasiliy Petrovich
За них всегда топ
Mohamed Ahmed
Good from egypt🇪🇬😍
John Anderson
Greetz Ahmed....
Nidia Luccioni
We the fans of the world love this song Amnesia Shalamar your songs your voz your music from the fans from around the world and me Besitos
Shalamar _ Amnesia (Top Pop)
Caline Mpl
Debarge the leader,
With the sweet voice 👍
Pussy Funk - STOP putting the pussy on a pedestal
But of course, of course; ... This was DeBarge ! ... Shalamar-DeBarge !
And the lead singer was Howard Hewett ! (not ''Hewitt', as everybody always say)
roosevelt. owens ii
The Lead Singer is Howard Hewitt
TheHutjemoos
Lenny Kravitz MTV awards 2019 outfit 😆