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
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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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Are You Man Enough
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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I was used to living life by myself
Lovers come, lovers go, anyway the wind blows, that was alright by me
Now I need to know you care before I share completely
Chorus:
Youre man enough, are you man enough
(Man enough) Youre man enough, say youre man enough
(Takes a man) It takes a man to handle my love, thats true
Youre man enough, are you man enough
(Had enough) Had enough, have you had enough
(You know me by now) Playing games, playing games with love
(Takes a man) It takes a man to handle my love for you
Rich boys, play toys, night light, city life, that was alright by me
Since the day you came along I look at life so differently
Youre man enough, are you man enough
Youre man enough, say youre man enough
(You know me by now) To stay with love when the goings tough
(Takes a man) It takes a man to handle a love
And now, youre everything to me
Let me down, youve taken my last dream from me
chorus repeats out
The lyrics to Sheena Easton's song "Are You Man Enough" speak about the singer's experience with love and the expectations she has for her partner. The opening lines talk about the rarity of finding someone who can make her feel the way she does. She confesses that she was used to living her life alone and being content with just passing love affairs. However, now she wants to make sure that her partner is committed and genuinely cares for her before she can completely open up her heart to him. She asks if he is man enough to stay with her through thick and thin and be able to handle all the love that she has to offer.
The chorus emphasizes her point further by asking if her partner is man enough to handle the challenges that come with love. It takes a real man to stay through rough times and handle her emotions with care. She doesn't want to waste her time playing games or being with someone who is not ready to commit fully.
The final verse talks about the changes that the singer has gone through since meeting her partner. She used to enjoy the life of luxury and the city lights, but now everything is different. She has found someone who means everything to her, and she is willing to share everything with him. The bridge reveals that she has put all her trust in him, and she hopes he won't let her down or crush her last dream.
Overall, the song speaks to the importance of commitment, honesty, and loyalty in a relationship. It encourages men to step up and be man enough to handle the challenges of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew a man who could get me feeling the way I do
I have never felt such strong emotions for a man before.
I was used to living life by myself
I am used to being independent and not relying on anyone else for my happiness.
Lovers come, lovers go, anyway the wind blows, that was alright by me
I was content with temporary relationships that didn't last long.
Now I need to know you care before I share completely
Before I give my heart completely to someone, I need to know that they truly care about me.
Youre man enough, are you man enough
Are you strong enough and committed enough to handle a serious relationship with me?
(Man enough) Youre man enough, say youre man enough
Simply proclaiming to be man enough to handle my love is not enough, you must show it through your actions.
(You know me by now) To stay with love when the goings tough
It is important to be able to weather difficult times in a relationship and remain committed to each other.
(Takes a man) It takes a man to handle my love, thats true
My love is not for the faint of heart and only a strong, capable man can handle it.
(Had enough) Had enough, have you had enough
If you cannot handle the ups and downs of a real relationship, then it's better to walk away before things get too serious.
(You know me by now) Playing games, playing games with love
I don't have time for someone who is not serious about a relationship and just wants to play games with my emotions.
(Takes a man) It takes a man to handle my love for you
My love is a special kind of love that requires a strong and dedicated man to handle it.
Rich boys, play toys, night light, city life, that was alright by me
I used to be attracted to the glitz and glamor of the city life and the men that come with it.
Since the day you came along I look at life so differently
My perspective on life has changed since I met you and I am looking for something more substantial and meaningful.
And now, youre everything to me
You have become the most important person in my life and I cannot imagine being without you.
Let me down, youve taken my last dream from me
If you were to disappoint me, it would completely shatter my dreams and hopes for a successful relationship.
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Gabriel Mosconi
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