Their singer called Darryl was played by fellow Mute act Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget. The project was launched in 1980 with a sole album called "Music For Parties".
When people realised that the group didn't exist, Miller decided to find a real teen pop synth-playing group - this led to the signing of Depeche Mode.
Miller also recorded the single "Warm Leatherette" (1978) under the name The Normal. Daniel Miller is a prolific producer for Mute artists, producing such acts as Depeche Mode, Wire, Fad Gadget and Yazoo.
You Really Got Me
Silicon Teens Lyrics
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You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' now
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' now
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
See, don't ever set me free
I always want to be by your side
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' now
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
Oh no
See, don't ever set me free
I always want to be by your side
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' now
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
The song "You Really Got Me" by Silicon Teens is a cover of the song originally written and recorded by The Kinks in 1964. The lyrics describe the feeling of being completely enamored with someone to the point where the singer is lost and unsure of what they are doing. The repetition of the phrase "you really got me" emphasizes the intensity of this feeling.
The line "See, don't ever set me free" highlights the singer's desire to remain close to the person they are singing about. The repeated "oh yeah" at the end of each verse adds to the frenzied and urgent tone of the song. The use of "girl" in the opening line and throughout the song suggests that the singer is addressing a romantic interest.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of being consumed by passion and desire for someone else. The straightforward language and repetition of key phrases give the song a simple and catchy quality that has made it a classic in the rock and roll genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you really got me goin'
You, my beloved partner, are the sole reason for my excitement and stirring emotions.
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' now
Your influence over me is so strong that I am unable to think or act with complete clarity.
Yeah, you really got me now
You have captured my heart and mind entirely.
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Your presence in my life is so powerful that it keeps me awake at night, unable to rest without your company or affection.
See, don't ever set me free
I never want to part from you or be without your love and support.
I always want to be by your side
I desire nothing more than to be with you, to share my life and my love with you always.
You really got me
Your impact on me is profound, your effect on my life is immeasurable.
Oh no
An expression of alarm or concern at the intensity of the emotions brought on by the power of love.
Writer(s): Ray Davies
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.