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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Take Me Home
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
Baby we're standing at the threshold
With our eyes open wide
Let the river keep on flowing
Caught in an endless revolution of these helicopter skies
Where to lose becomes unthinkable
And to win is the only road now
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
All of the years that I have wasted
That have been sacrificed for love
Never had what we take for granted
No I don't know love at all
I was so broken I was so wonderful
And so cynical from the pain
I was runnung from the darkness
When I heard you calling out my name
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
Love is victorious it can't be defied
We'll stand together
'Cause love is on our side
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
Vamp
The song Take Me Home by Sheena Easton is a touching yet powerful ballad that speaks about love, hope, and the power of perseverance. The lyrics talk about a bridge over the water that the singer sees like a rainbow. This bridge represents the hope and opportunity to cross over to the other side, where love and happiness reside. The singer asks her lover to take her home to the other side, assuring him that if he loves her, she will be waiting.
The song also talks about the challenges the couple has faced in their relationship as they stand at the threshold with their eyes open wide. The singer encourages the lover to let the river keep flowing and that they'll reach the other side together. The endless revolution of helicopter skies signifies that they have been struggling, and losing has become unthinkable, but winning is the only way forward.
The chorus repeats the idea of the bridge over the water, like a rainbow, signifying hope and opportunity to reach the other side, where love and happiness are waiting. The song ends on a positive note, that love cannot be defied, and it is victorious. The singer and her lover will stand together, and love will always be on their side.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a bridge over the water
There is a way to overcome this obstacle
I can see it like a rainbow
I envision a beautiful and hopeful outcome
If you love me I'll be waiting
I trust that you will be there and we can face this together
Take me home to the other side
Help me navigate through this challenge and come out victorious
Baby we're standing at the threshold
We are at the point of decision
With our eyes open wide
Fully aware of the consequences, risks and opportunities
Let the river keep on flowing
Let's not be paralyzed by fear and uncertainty
We can reach the other side
We can triumph over adversity and come out stronger
Caught in an endless revolution of these helicopter skies
We are surrounded by chaos, confusion and constant change
Where to lose becomes unthinkable
Failing is not an option
And to win is the only road now
Our only option is to succeed at all costs
All of the years that I have wasted
I regret the time and energy I invested in unhealthy relationships
That have been sacrificed for love
I gave too much to people who did not deserve it
Never had what we take for granted
I never had real love until I met you
No I don't know love at all
I realize now that I was clueless about what true love means
I was so broken I was so wonderful
I was both damaged and strong, a paradox
And so cynical from the pain
I became distrustful and pessimistic from past hurts
I was running from the darkness
I was trying to escape my fears and doubts
When I heard you calling out my name
You gave me hope and faith again
Love is victorious it can't be defied
Love can conquer all obstacles and challenges
We'll stand together
We will face everything as a team
'Cause love is on our side
Love will give us strength and inspiration to overcome any hardship
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Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Kriseaston101
Great song,beautiful voice!
@carlosmanuelnorambuenabarr5596
Beautiful song
@mauriciosagra5768
Gran tema album home.SHEENA en CHile 7 septiembre
@feoyjodido1372
Sheena en su etapa madura , Lucía aún muy sexy
@feoyjodido1372
Hace 25 años