Easton rose to fame in the early 1980s with the pop hits "9 to 5" (known as "Morning Train" in the United States), "For Your Eyes Only", "Strut", "Sugar Walls", "U Got the Look" with Prince, and "The Lover in Me". She went on to become successful in the United States and Japan, working with prominent vocalists and producers, such as Prince, Christopher Neil, Kenny Rogers, David Foster, Luis Miguel, L.A. Reid and Babyface, Patrice Rushen, and Nile Rodgers.
In the United States, Easton is a two-time Grammy Award winner with 4 additional Grammy nominations, an Oscar nomination, sold 7 Gold albums and 1 Platinum and has sold over 4 million albums in the US alone, and over 20 million records worldwide. She has recorded 16 studio albums, released 45 singles, and has 15 Top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 25 top 40 hits in territories around the world . Sheena Easton is the only artist in the history of the US Billboard charts to have top 5 hit on each of the Billboards key charts consecutively: Adult Contemporary, Dance, Pop, Country, and R&B. In the UK, Easton has 3 top 40 albums and 8 top 40 singles to date. Easton's 1980 debut singles, "Modern Girl" and " 9 to 5," entered into the UK top ten, making her the first UK female artist to appear twice in the same top ten.
Trivia:
In the entire James Bond series, Sheena is the only artist seen performing a song in the title sequence, in "For Your Eyes Only".
She guest starred on "Miami Vice" in 1987, portraying Caitlin Davies, Sonny Crockett's wife
(personal addition).
Sheena was given a special award from "Billboard" magazine as being the first artist to crack the Top 5 on five key singles charts; Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, R&B, Dance and Country.
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All I Ask of You
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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There are no tears left to cry
Gone is the hurt deep inside
They said would heal with time
Look in my soul
I will bare all that you need to know
Though I'm scared, no I won't let it show
Let me go
[Chorus]
All I ask of you
Is to promise me that your love
Will be true
Even though it's such an easy thing to do
Don't break my heart in two
That's all I ask of you
You and I
Must be faithful whatever the price
Even though
There may be sacrifice
Well our love will surely
Stand the test of time
Oh-oh
[Chorus]
Oh-oh
High up in the sky
There is a star that shines
Just for you and I
Our love
It burns so bright tonight
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "All I Ask Of You" by Sheena Easton convey a plea for a promise of true love and faithfulness from her partner. She starts by expressing how she has shed all her tears and has healed the hurt inside her as she expected it to. She then opens up about her soul, expressing how vulnerable she feels but still ready to bare all to her partner. It is a love that she prays will never let her go. The chorus then becomes a plea as she asks her partner to promise her that their love will be true and not break her heart. It is something so easy to do, and she hopes her partner will recognize its importance. The second verse emphasizes the cost of love but reassures that their love will stand the test of time. The bridge then talks of a star shining brightly, and their love is compared to the brightness of that star.
The lyrics of "All I Ask Of You" are straightforward and self-explanatory. It is a plea for a promise of love and faithfulness. However, what makes the song stand out is Sheena Easton's powerful vocals and how it is supported by the simple yet moving melody. The song's slow tempo provides ample room for her to express the emotions the lyrics convey truly. The instrumentation of the song is also noteworthy, from the opening piano to the gentle strings and drums that join later.
Line by Line Meaning
Look in my eyes
I am revealing my inner self and emotions to you.
There are no tears left to cry
I have already cried all my tears, and I cannot bear any more pain.
Gone is the hurt deep inside
The emotional pain that once consumed me is no longer present.
They said would heal with time
Others may have told me that time would heal my pain, but it hasn't.
Look in my soul
I am exposing the depths of my being to you.
I will bare all that you need to know
I am willing to open up and share everything you need to understand about me.
Though I'm scared, no I won't let it show
Even though I am fearful, I will be brave and not show it.
'Cause I pray this love will never
I hope and pray that our love will never
Let me go
end or disappear.
All I ask of you
My request of you is simple.
Is to promise me that your love
Please swear to me that your love for me
Will be true
is genuine and unchanging.
Even though it's such an easy thing to do
Although it may seem simple, it is of great importance to me.
Don't break my heart in two
Please do not hurt me by leaving or being unfaithful.
You and I
We are a team, united in our love.
Must be faithful whatever the price
We must remain loyal no matter the cost or challenges we face.
Even though
Despite the fact that
There may be sacrifice
Our commitment to each other may require giving up certain things.
Well our love will surely
I am confident that our love will
Stand the test of time
endure and remain strong over a long period.
High up in the sky
Far above us in the heavens
There is a star that shines
a brightly glowing celestial object exists
Just for you and I
that is meant for only you and me to enjoy.
Our love
The bond and affection we share
It burns so bright tonight
is especially intense and passionate right now.
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Navarro Orozco
on A Dream Worth Keeping
You can think of me and I'll be with you in your mind anytime.
I am always with you in your dreams and imagination, and that's how you can keep me forever.
This moment we have shared is so precious that you can cherish it even for your entire lifetime to come.
You don't have to worry about losing me, I will always be close to you.
This bond we share is so special and valuable that it's worth holding onto forever as a dream come true.
If you ever feel lost, think of me as a guiding star that will always show you the way.
You can always reach out to me and connect with me, no matter where you are in the world.
Many precious things in this world come and go too quickly, but our bond is one that will last a lifetime.
If you always remember me as your guiding star, you will never lose sight of our special bond.
Our relationship is so special that it's worth holding onto as a lifelong dream come true.
This is not just a passing moment, but a bond that will last for much longer than just one day.
Despite any changes that life may bring, our bond is strong enough to withstand them.
No matter what, our relationship is always worth holding onto and treasuring.
It's up to us to keep our bond strong and not let it fade away over time.
Even if we are far apart physically, our bond will never be broken.
If you ever feel lonely, remember that I am always with you in spirit.
Whenever you see a rainbow, remember that it's a symbol of hope and a reminder of our special bond.
Even in the midst of sadness or difficulty, remember that there is beauty and hope in the world.
No matter what challenges we face, we will always find a way back to each other.
There may be times when you feel discouraged or disheartened.
You may feel like life has gone too quickly and you haven't achieved what you wanted to.
Your mood may be low and you may be struggling to find hope or joy.
You may feel like you are running out of hope or optimism.
Despite any challenges or setbacks, our relationship is still valuable and worth holding onto.
As long as we continue to nurture our bond, it will stay strong and meaningful.
Even in times of darkness or despair, our bond will never disappear.
We must always work to keep our relationship strong and know that the dream will never fade away.
Navarro Orozco
on A Dream Worth Keeping
Anytime you want to be right here
Just imagine me and all this will appear
You can keep this moment all your life
Forever near
A dream worth keeping
When your feeling lost I'll be your star
Just reach out and touch me no matter where you are
In a world where precious things are disappearing over night
Just keep my star in sight
[Chorus]
I believe we found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just a day
And even though the winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
So don't let it fade away
Maybe you'll be in some distant land
Feelin' all alone, but I'll be close at hand
And every time you see a rainbow
Paint the sky behind the rain
You'll be here again
[Chorus]
I believe we found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just a day
And even though the winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
[Chorus]
Some day you might be thinking
Life has passed you by
Spirits might be sinking
Hope in short supply
And that's the reason why
That's the reason why
I know this dream's worth keeping
As long as it will stay
Even when you see the darkness come creepin'
A dream worth keeping
Will never fade away