1) Shanghai based in S… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Shanghai based in Sydney, Australia
2) Shanghai based in Stockholm, Sweden
3) Shanghai based in Connecticut, United States
4) Shanghai based in Copenhagen, Denmark www.shanghaimusic.net
5) Shanghai (USA, 1982) based in New York, Hard Rock / AOR band
1) Shanghai is an experimental 9 piece collective that is the brainchild of multi instrumentalist/producer Luis Rojas (The Locus Scene, The Red Room, The Merkins, Mechanical Black, View Park). The line up is rounded out by Alan Esquivel, Nicholas Sands, Davin McPherson, Chris Rojas, Grant Robinson, Chantel Bann, Riley Perry and Paul Murchison
Formed over 10 years ago and based in Sydney, Australia, Shanghai manage to effectively combine a myriad of musical styles and influences ranging from metal to pop and everything in between (and beyond!). This successfully cohesive mish mash is showcased on the bands first release, "Esoterica", which can be purchased from the bands online store.
They are currently working on their full length album, "The Ultraviolent", which is due out early 2015:
http://www.theultraviolent.com
More Information is available at the official Well Fed Productions site:
http://www.wellfedproductions.com
and the official Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/shanghaimusic
2) Swedish synth-pop band, formed in Södertälje 1984 by Ulf Söderberg (vocals), Rex Gisslén (keyboards), John Sandh (guitar), Niklas Bergqvist (bass) and Ralph Björklundh (drums). Their first full length album entitled "Shanghai " was released in 1985. On the follow-up "I Full Frihet" (1986) Gisslén was replaced by keyboardist Anders Eliasson (ex-Page) and Björklundh was replaced by drummer Mikael Ellgren. After that the members went separate ways. John Sandh went on to play with Sha-Boom and Rex Gisslén did some soloprojects and also produced other artists and bands. In 2006, Gisslén and Sandh decided to reunite Shanghai with Marcus Öhrn on vocals.
http://shanghaisidan.blogspot.com
3) Connecticut melodic rockers comprising of singer Jayde, guitarist Tony Scialla, bassist Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) and drummer Ron Kramer. The 1991 album "Take Another Bite" by 80's style rockers Shanghai was produced by James Christian (House Of Lords) and Jeff Cannata. "Bombs Away!" from 2001 was once again produced by the Christian / Cannata team. Robin Beck duets with Shanghai's Jayde on the track "Through These Eyes".
4) Danish Arabesque Pop Duo who released their debut Ep "the Priest" in may 2011 on Sound of Copenhagen label. Songs on the ep: Smoke and mirrors, Looking for love, Planes,trains and automobiles and Mine Mine Mine.
Band members are Nicolai Kornerup and Niels Brandt.
5) Shanghai , a reformation for just one album of late seventies, early eighties Hard Rock act Spider after Holly Knight, so Amanda Blue was left as the sole singer. The drummer of both acts was Anton Fig who did a lot of session work for: Kiss (incl. solo albums for Ace Frehley), Cyndi Lauper, John Waite (of The Babys) and Al Kooper
Talk To Me
Shanghai Lyrics
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How can I understand
If you don't talk to me
And tell me what you're feeling
Talk to me
Just give it to me straight, baby
Now before it gets too late
I've never thought before
You've got me feeling things
I wanna feel some more
Now I want to know
'Cause I've given it time
I'm not afraid of waiting if it has to be
Oh baby, talk to me
How can I understand
If you don't talk to me
And tell me what you're feeling
Talk to me
Just give it to me straight, baby
Now before it gets too late
You've got me any way you want me
You're playing me right
I'm looking for the answers
But there's nothing in sight
I'm tired of using silence
As a sign of my strength
I wanna hear your voice
I want you desperately
Oh baby, talk to me
How can I understand
If you don't talk to me
And tell me what you're feeling
Talk to me
Just give it to me straight, baby
Now before it gets too late
I'm acting seventeen inside
You know I tried to keep the situation
From getting out of line
Now I want to know
'Cause I've given it time
I'm not afraid of waiting if it has to be
Oh baby, talk to me
How can I understand
If you don't talk to me
And tell me what you're feeling
Talk to me
Just give it to me straight, baby
Now before it gets too late
Talk to me
Yeah, baby
Talk to me
Shanghai's song "Talk to Me" is about the importance of communication in a relationship. The lyrics speak to the frustration and confusion that can arise when one partner is not open and honest about their feelings. The singer pleads with their partner to talk to them and give them a straight answer before it's too late. The song emphasizes that communication is key to understanding and resolving issues in a relationship.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Talk to me" several times, underscoring the message. The second verse talks about feeling confused and wanting to know the truth, acknowledging that silence is not a sign of strength. The third verse switches to a more personal approach, with the singer admitting to acting immaturely and wanting to know the truth.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written and recorded by Stevie Nicks in the 1980s. Shanghai recorded a cover version of the song, which became a hit in the UK in the early 1990s. Another interesting fact is that the song was used as the opening theme for the UK chat show "The Vanessa Show" during its run in the early 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, talk to me
Please communicate with me, I want to bridge the gap and fix this
How can I understand
I need your explanation to comprehend what's going on
If you don't talk to me
Your silence only creates more confusion
And tell me what you're feeling
I need your honesty to know your emotions
Talk to me
Let’s have a conversation, I am here to listen
Just give it to me straight, baby
Please express yourself with clarity
Now before it gets too late
Let's solve this issue before it becomes extreme
You've got me thinking things
Your actions have forced me to consider new thoughts
I've never thought before
My ideas and beliefs are being challenged and changed by your behavior
You've got me feeling things
I'm experiencing different emotions because of you
I wanna feel some more
I want to continue feeling this way
Now I want to know
I'm curious and want answers
'Cause I've given it time
I've waited long enough
I'm not afraid of waiting if it has to be
I'm willing to wait if it means getting the truth
You've got me any way you want me
You have control over me
You're playing me right
You know just how to manipulate me
I'm looking for the answers
I'm searching for the truth
But there's nothing in sight
There doesn't seem to be any clear solutions
I'm tired of using silence
I'm done with bottling up my thoughts and feelings
As a sign of my strength
I used to think that holding back was a sign of resilience
I wanna hear your voice
I need your vocalization to understand you
I want you desperately
I yearn your presence, knowledge, and company
I'm acting seventeen inside
I'm regressing to a more juvenile mind state
You know I tried to keep the situation
I attempted to maintain a status quo
From getting out of line
To prevent the scenario from becoming a situation
Yeah, baby
An expression of agreement, acceptance and positivity
Contributed by Carson Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.