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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Flower In The Rain
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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When we became lovers
A dream to last
Like no other
But it turned to dust
When you tore us apart
With no warning
You shattered my heart
When you walked away
I thought I would never
Be the same
But now I know better
And every step
And every breath I take
I will rise above
The sadness and the pain
I'm growing stronger
Like a flower in the rain
On my own
That's not how I planned it
But here I am
I'm still standing
And I know now
The darkness has passed
And the chains that held me
Are broken at last
I can feel the power
I can see the light
I can hear my heart telling me
It's gonna be alright
Yeah it's gonna be alright... oh yeah
It's gonna be alright
And with every step
And every breath I take
I will rise above
The sadness and the pain
I'm growing stronger
Like a flower in the rain
The lyrics to Sheena Easton's song "Flower in the Rain" describe a story of hope and resilience in the face of heartbreak. The song begins with the memory of a promise made by a lover, a dream that was supposed to last, but instead turned to dust when they suddenly ended the relationship. The singer is then left to deal with the pain and sadness of the situation, but over time, she begins to grow stronger and transform into a resilient force, like a flower growing in the rain.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this transformation, as the singer repeatedly declares that with every step and every breath she takes, she is rising above the sadness and pain. She acknowledges that the darkness has passed and that the chains that held her down are broken at last. Through the power of her own will and determination, the singer has overcome what once seemed insurmountable, and she is now growing stronger by the day.
Overall, the lyrics to "Flower in the Rain" convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of hardship. They remind us that even when things seem bleak, we have the power to rise above our circumstances and grow stronger, like a flower that thrives amidst the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me
You made a commitment to me
When we became lovers
When we started our romantic relationship
A dream to last
A future together that would endure
Like no other
Unique and special
But it turned to dust
Our dream became ashes
When you tore us apart
When you ended our relationship
With no warning
Without any indication or notice
You shattered my heart
You broke my heart into pieces
When you walked away
When you left me behind
I thought I would never
I believed I would never
Be the same
Recover my old self
But now I know better
But now I'm wiser
And every step
And every move I make
And every breath I take
And every time I inhale and exhale
I will rise above
I will overcome
The sadness and the pain
The sorrow and the hurt
I'm growing stronger
I'm becoming more resilient
Like a flower in the rain
Like a flower that feeds on water and adversity
On my own
By myself
That's not how I planned it
That's not what I envisioned for myself
But here I am
But this is my reality
I'm still standing
I'm still alive
And I know now
And I understand
The darkness has passed
The gloom has dissipated
And the chains that held me
And the restrictions that constrained me
Are broken at last
Are finally broken
I can feel the power
I am aware of my strength
I can see the light
I perceive a glimmer of hope
I can hear my heart telling me
I can sense my intuition guiding me
It's gonna be alright
Everything is going to be okay
Yeah it's gonna be alright... oh yeah
Yes, I'm sure it's going to be okay
Writer(s): ARNIE ROMAN
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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