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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Machinery
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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I do believe my illusions are in tatters
When I see the pale moonlight in the sky
I breathe a sigh coz it's only the beginning
When I see reflection deep in his eyes
I know he's got the power to hit it
[Chorus]
I feel just like a piece of machinery
Gotta get in closer coz I can't see
When you're telling me the truth
I still refuse to believe
Running on the ground with my innocence fading
I do believe there is something I'm gaining
When I get that red hot fever inside
I want to give it hell and behave like a goner
I want to stay and reduce the things I want to
When I see the pale moon light in the sky
I know he's got the power to hit it
[Chorus]
The song "Machinery" by Sheena Easton is a ballad that explores the struggles of a woman who is in a complicated relationship with someone who she cannot trust. In the first verse, she describes her anticipation for the peace of the night to be interrupted, which reflects the excitement and anticipation she feels for her relationship, which is likely unstable and unpredictable. She then admits that her illusions are in tatters, suggesting that her perception of the relationship is crumbling, and she can no longer ignore the reality of the situation. The pale moonlight symbolizes her hope that the relationship has a chance of being restored, but she still feels uncertain about the future.
In the chorus, the singer reveals the truth about her emotions. She feels like a piece of machinery because she feels like she's just going through the motions of the relationship without any genuine emotional connections. She wants to get closer and understand the truth, but she still refuses to believe it even when it's right in front of her. In the second verse, the singer's innocence is fading, and she's gaining something from this relationship. The red hot fever inside of her represents the passion she feels for the other person and the desire to act on her impulses, even if it leads to her downfall. She wants to stay and reduce the things she wants to, but the pale moonlight shines down on her again, reminding her that the other person has the power to make or break their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the peace of the night to be shattered
Anticipating the calm of the night to be disrupted
I do believe my illusions are in tatters
I acknowledge my misconceptions are destroyed
When I see the pale moonlight in the sky
Observing the soft moonlight in the atmosphere
I breathe a sigh coz it's only the beginning
Exhaling with relief as it's just the start
When I see reflection deep in his eyes
Noticing a reflection within his eyes
I know he's got the power to hit it
Realizing he holds the ability to hit my emotions
I don't believe what he said to me
Distrusting what he communicated
I feel just like a piece of machinery
Feeling like an object, lacking emotion
Gotta get in closer coz I can't see
Need to approach nearer as I'm unclear
When you're telling me the truth
Despite telling me the truth
I still refuse to believe
I continue to reject it regardless
Running on the ground with my innocence fading
Operating on the surface while my purity diminishes
I do believe there is something I'm gaining
I assume I'm achieving something
When I get that red hot fever inside
Experiencing an intense, passionate feeling
I want to give it hell and behave like a goner
Desiring to be reckless and let loose
I want to stay and reduce the things I want to
I'm inclined to remain and limit my desires
I know he's got the power to hit it
Acknowledge he has the potential to impact my emotions
I don't believe what he said to me
Still not accepting what he conveyed
I feel just like a piece of machinery
Continuing to sense like an emotionless object
Gotta get in closer coz I can't see
Taking a step closer as I'm unsure
When you're telling me the truth
Even though you're disclosing the truth
I still refuse to believe
I still decline to believe it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIA ANNE DOWNES
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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