Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europ… Read Full Bio ↴Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the 70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with Pat Benatar and Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "Living Next Door to Alice", one of their top hits that was a U.K. top 5 single.

While touring in Ireland, the discovered the audience would cheer back "Who the Fuck is Alice?". As it turns out , this was a ritual at a Café in Nijmegen (the Netherlands) called "Gompie". The group decided to "cover" this version with comedian Roy Chubby Brown having the honor of yelling "Alice, Who the Fuck is Alice?" during the chorus. Thus, Smokie holds the record as the first group to have a top ten song with the word "fuck" in it.

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Love Can Change Your Heart
Smokie Lyrics

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I still feel so good, when you touch my hand
And a world of fear just fades away
Sometimes words come easy
But they don't seem right
And I can't say what I feel tonight
I'm lonely when you go away
I just want you here forever
I believe in, I believe in love can change

Your heart
I believe in, I believe in love can make it
I just can't let gor
I still think about you when I'm on my own
So I'll just wait till love comes home
Sometimes I go crazy but what can I do
There's a fire tonight and it burns for you
And time won't ease the pain I feel
I know we could be in love forever
I believe in,...
Hold me now, hold me now
Don't let this love die
Touch me now, I feel somehow
We could make this last forever

I believe in,...
I believe in,...

Overall Meaning

The song Love Can Change Your Heart by Smokie is a powerful ballad about the transformative and everlasting nature of love. The opening lines suggest that the mere touch of your lover's hand can dissolve all your fears and anxieties, making everything seem alright. The lyrics that follow emphasize the difficulty of expressing emotions in words, especially when one is overwhelmed by the depth of love they feel. The singer seems to be in a state of confusion, torn between the intense feelings of love and the fear of losing their special someone.

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they can't stop thinking about their lover, even when they're alone. This feeling is so strong that they're willing to wait for love to come home, no matter what it takes. The chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times, reiterates the idea that love can change your heart and make everything seem possible. Even though the singer admits that they sometimes go crazy with this overpowering emotion, they still believe that love is worth fighting for.

In the end, the song urges the listener to hold on to the feeling of love, to not let it die. It suggests that the power of love is so strong that it can make everything last forever. The overall message of the song seems to be that, no matter how difficult it may seem, love is always worth pursuing, and that true love has the power to change everything.

Line by Line Meaning

I still feel so good, when you touch my hand
The physical touch of my partner still brings me immense joy and comfort.

And a world of fear just fades away
With my partner, I feel safe and free from anxiety and worry.

Sometimes words come easy, but they don't seem right
Though I may know how I feel, it's difficult to express my emotions to my partner in a way that truly conveys the depth of my love.

And I can't say what I feel tonight
Despite my desire to express my emotions, I struggle to put my feelings into words at this moment.

I'm lonely when you go away
When my partner is not with me, I feel isolated and alone.

I just want you here forever
I long for my partner to be by my side for the rest of our lives.

I believe in, I believe in love can change your heart
I have faith that love has the power to profoundly transform a person's heart and outlook on life.

I believe in, I believe in love can make it
I have confidence that love can succeed and endure through any challenge or difficulty.

I just can't let go
Despite any obstacles we may face, I am unwilling to give up on our love.

I still think about you when I'm on my own
Even when I am alone, thoughts of my partner bring me comfort and joy.

So I'll just wait till love comes home
I am patiently waiting for my partner to return, as their presence brings happiness to my life.

Sometimes I go crazy but what can I do
At times, my love for my partner overwhelms me, and though it may seem illogical, I cannot help these intense emotions.

There's a fire tonight and it burns for you
My love for my partner burns bright and strong, and is particularly intense tonight.

And time won't ease the pain I feel
The pain I feel when my partner is gone cannot be alleviated by the passing of time.

I know we could be in love forever
Despite any current difficulties, I remain convinced that our love has the potential to endure for a lifetime.

Hold me now, hold me now
I long for my partner's embrace and physical affection.

Don't let this love die
I implore my partner not to let our love fade away or come to an end.

Touch me now, I feel somehow
Physical touch from my partner brings about a sense of peace and reassurance within me.

We could make this last forever
I believe that, together, we have the capability to make our love last a lifetime.

I believe in,...
In spite of any challenges, I firmly hold onto the power and potential of love to transform and endure.

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