Simply R… Read Full Bio ↴Simply Red is an English pop band, formed in the mid 1980s.
Simply Red's roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed for 7 years, with limited releases on local labels, but split in 1984 with only limited local attention and critical acclaim for their final single, "Holding Back the Years".
After the demise of the Frantic Elevators, Hucknall linked up with manager Elliot Rashman. By early 1985 Hucknall and Rashman had assembled a band of local session musicians and began to attract record company attention. Around this time the group adopted the name Simply Red (after Hucknall's nickname, which denoted hair color, football allegiance to Manchester United and left-wing political affiliation). They signed to Elektra in 1985, with the somewhat changeable line-up of Hucknall, Tony Bowers (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Tim Kellett (brass), Sylvan Richardson (guitar) and Chris Joyce (drums). Their first single, released in 1985, was "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)", a cover of a soul standard originally recorded by The Valentine Brothers. This single had moderate success, reaching the UK Top 20.
In 1986 the band re-recorded "Holding Back The Years", the Frantic Elevators' biggest hit, in a more accessible pop style with adjustments in lyrics and instrumentation. The tune became a major hit, peaking at #2 in Great Britain and later #1 in the United States, and established Simply Red as a household name. Their debut album, 'Picture Book', which had been released previously in 1985, began to sell more copies, and it became an international hit album, with multi-platinum certification.
Their second album, 1987's "Men and Women", saw the band adopting a more sober and professional image, with bowler hats and colorful suits replacing their earlier ragamuffin look, and the introspection and social commentary of their debut replaced by a blue-eyed soul sound with funk influences. Around this time Hucknall became a tabloid personality, drawing attention and criticism for his alleged womanising, and gaining a reputation as "a lecherous loudmouth" and bien pensant. Despite Hucknall's bad reputation and the album's bad reviews, or perhaps as a result of them, Men and Women was a commercial success.
With their third album "A New Flame", Simply Red adopted a yet more mainstream populist sound aimed for commercial rather than critical success, typified by their cover of Harold Melvin's pop classic "If You Don't Know Me By Now", which became their second U.S. #1 hit and one of the biggest singles of the year internationally. Hucknall was by this time an international superstar, being photographed with models and Hollywood celebrities. This seemed to harm the band's coherence as a unit, with Hucknall declaring in 1991 that Simply Red was "essentially a solo project".
The band's popular career peaked later that year with the release of "Stars", which became the best-selling album for two years running in Europe and the UK (though notably had far less success in the US than their previous albums). "Stars" mixed Hucknall's anti-Thatcherite political lyrics with an easy-listening lounge-jazz sound, apparently to avoid alienation of their existing fanbase.
After touring and promoting "Stars" for two years, Simply Red returned in 1995 with "Fairground", a dance-influenced track featuring prominently a sample from Zki & Dobri's Goodmen project. A massive radio hit, "Fairground" went on to become the band’s first British #1, amid critical panning. Its parent album 'Life' sold more than a million copies in the UK alone, making it the fourth-biggest seller of the year. The band followed this up with cover heavy 'Blue' in 1998 and 'Love and the Russian Winter'. After 'Love and the Russian Winter' they left EastWest and Hucknall set up his own record label simplyred.com where he released "Home" in 2003, a mixture of mostly original songs and covers, including a version of The Stylistics song "You Make Me Feel Brand New". "Simplified" followed in 2005, mainly an album of stripped down versions of their Classic hits.
The single "Oh! What A Girl!" released in September 2006 from their album Stay, their 10th, released on 12 March 2007. This was preceded by the single “So Not Over You”, released on 5 March 2007. The third single from the album was the title song "Stay", released on 28 May 2007. The fourth and the last single of Simply Red single , "The World And You Tonight", was released in November 2007.
Mick Hucknall announced that the band were due to split in 2009, after a farewell tour.
"I've kind of decided that the 25 years is going to be enough, so I intend that the 2009 will be the last Simply Red tour."
"I've just recorded an album that is a tribute to Bobby Bland, a blues and R'n'B artist. It's a solo project and I've really enjoyed it so much that I feel the time has come now to just put a book-end to the story and the album Stay will be the last Simply Red studio album."
For Your Babies
Simply Red Lyrics
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The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
Your face is just beaming
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse rollercoastering
Anyway the four winds that blow
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I can see that it gets to you
I don't believe in may things
But in you I do
Her faith is amazing
The pain that she goes through contained in the hope foryou
Your whole world has changed
The years spent before seem more cloudy than blue
In many ways your baby's controlling
When you haven't laid down for days
For the poor no time to be thinking
They're too busy finding ways
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I'll see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
You know I'd do most anything you want
Everyday I, I try to give you everything you need
We'll always be there for you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
The song "For Your Babies" by Simply Red is a beautiful love song that talks about the deep love and devotion one feels for their partner. The lyrics describe the overwhelming feelings of happiness and joy that the singer experiences just by looking at his partner's smiling face. The metaphor of a sailing ship and the force of a rainbow convey the powerful reverie of returning home to his beloved. The dream of gold waiting in your eyes signifies the hopefulness and wealth that his partner's affection brings in his life.
As the lyrics progress, the song gets more intense and intimate. The singer talks about the pain his partner goes through, but also how he finds her faith and strength inspiring. The lyrics emphasize the importance of the singer's partner in his life, and how he is willing to do anything for her. In the end, the song concludes with a promise of eternal love and support.
Overall, "For Your Babies" is a heartfelt and sincere love song that beautifully expresses the depth of one's love and devotion towards their partner. The lyrics offer a sense of hope and reassurance that love can surpass any obstacle in life, and that the bond between two people can be strong enough to overcome anything.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got that look again
Her expression is familiar, one that he himself desired as a young man.
The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
The expression on her face is one that he desired when he was younger.
Your face is just beaming
The joy on her face is apparent and bright.
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse rollercoastering
Her smile causes him to brag and feel excitement.
Anyway the four winds that blow
Regardless of the direction of the wind.
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
The winds will bring him back to her.
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
He will come to her with great speed and energy.
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
He imagines that when he sees her again, her eyes will shine with happiness and love.
You know I'd do most anything you want
He is willing to do anything she desires.
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
He puts forth great effort to provide for her.
I can see that it gets to you
He ensures that she receives what she needs.
I don't believe in many things
He does not have many beliefs.
But in you I do
The only thing he believes in is her.
Her faith is amazing
She has an incredible amount of faith.
The pain that she goes through contained in the hope for you
Through pain, she remains hopeful for him and their future together.
Your whole world has changed
Their relationship has completely transformed his life.
The years spent before seem more cloudy than blue
The years before meeting her were not as bright and beautiful as his time with her.
In many ways your baby's controlling
Her child is in charge of many aspects of her life.
When you haven't laid down for days
She has been unable to rest for several days.
For the poor no time to be thinking
Poor individuals do not have the luxury of time to contemplate their situation.
They're too busy finding ways
Those in poverty are busy trying to survive.
Everyday I, I try to give you everything you need
He puts forth effort every day to provide for her.
We'll always be there for you
He will always be present for her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: MICK HUCKNALL
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@rxiko5963
You've got that look again
The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
Your face is just beaming
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse rollercoastering
Anyway the four winds that blow
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I can see that it gets to you
I don't believe in may things
But in you I do
Her faith is amazing
The pain that she goes through contained in the hope foryou
Your whole world has changed
The years spent before seem more cloudy than blue
In many ways your baby's controlling
When you haven't laid down for days
For the poor no time to be thinking
They're too busy finding ways
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I'll see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
You know I'd do most anything you want
Everyday I, I try to give you everything you need
We'll always be there for you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
Songwriters: Mick Hucknall
@mattalbanjaree7902
simply beautiful tune..
You've got that look again
The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
Your face is just beaming
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse roller-coastering
Anyway, the four winds that blow
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I can see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things but in you, I do
Her faith is amazing
The pain that she goes through contained in the hope for you
Your whole world has changed
The years spent before seem more cloudy than blue
In many ways your baby's controlling
When you haven't laid down for days
For the poor, no time to be thinking
They're too busy finding ways
And I, you know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I'll see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things but in you, I do
Hey and I, you know I'd do most anything you want
Everyday I, I try to give you everything you need
We'll always be there for you
I don't believe in many things but in you
I don't believe in many things but in you
I don't believe in many things but in you, I do
@nadicas774
"For Your Babies" lyrics
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"For Your Babies"
You've got that look again
The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
Your face is just beaming
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse roller- coastering
Any way the four winds that blow
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I can see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
Her faith is amazing
The pain that she goes through contained in
The hope for you
Your whole world has changed
The years spent before seem more cloudy
Than blue
In many ways your baby's controlling
When you haven't laid down for days
For the poor no time to be thinking
They're too busy finding ways
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I'll see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
You know I'd do most anything you want
Every day I, try to give you everything you
Need
We'll always be there for you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
@bossfighting
I'm in this video, the smiling young boy near the middle front at 0:09. I'm told that I constantly tried to fight Mick during breaks in the filming and that he thought it was pretty funny.
@rxiko5963
You've got that look again
The one I hoped I had when I was a lad
Your face is just beaming
Your smile got me boasting, my pulse rollercoastering
Anyway the four winds that blow
They're gonna send me sailing home to you
Or I'll fly with the force of a rainbow
The dream of gold will be waiting in your eyes
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I can see that it gets to you
I don't believe in may things
But in you I do
Her faith is amazing
The pain that she goes through contained in the hope foryou
Your whole world has changed
The years spent before seem more cloudy than blue
In many ways your baby's controlling
When you haven't laid down for days
For the poor no time to be thinking
They're too busy finding ways
You know I'd do most anything you want
Hey I, I try to give you everything you need
I'll see that it gets to you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
You know I'd do most anything you want
Everyday I, I try to give you everything you need
We'll always be there for you
I don't believe in many things
But in you I do
Songwriters: Mick Hucknall
@HelenandLolly
I love the lyrics of this song. It’s about how parents feel about their children. A part of it dedicated to mothers. A part of it dedicated to poor people.
I don’t believe in many things but I believe in my mum!
@mermaidmamabear9895
I guess this is my favorite Simply Red song by default since my brother and I are in this music video!
The blonde girl with freckles deep in thought in the beginning and the tan blonde boy to the right of Mick a couple times and then asleep mouth open at the end.
I was a little to old age wise but they made an exception because my brother was there and I was small.....so thank you whoever made that exception!
@marciamatos5491
Nossa essa foi a primeira música que uma professora de inglês passou pra turma ouvir no colégio em 93 nunca mais esqueci!!!
@MultiPalp
1:16 "I don't believe in many things, but in you... I do". OMG! This is gorgeous!
@thaliabones1534
Nossa que música linda Amo de mais
@joaomarcossousa6925
Essa música é ótima. Como tem brasileiros por aqui, bastante até.
@edvaldosantos1353
João Marcos A. de Sousa tmj
@mariajulia1266
Me recordo minha adolescência, primeiro namorado. Oh saudades