Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
in the heat of the night
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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You can see me here
Open up your mind
I'm calling you here
In the heat of the night, I'm calling
Listen to the sound, I'm calling to you
Can you hear the beating of my heart?
Burning desire, burning inside
Burning desire, flame is alive
And I know that it's right
In the heat of the night
Relationships are hard to find
When they all ask to read your mind
Reach inside your mind
You know what's happening, tell me
In the heat of the night, I'm calling
Listen to the sound, I'm calling to you
Can you hear the beating of my heart?
It beats for you
Wiping the sweat from my brow
Ain't no way I can reach you now
I hear you calling, teardrops falling
All the pain and love's combined as one
We used to have fun
But the memories still unwind in my mind
Till the end of time, holding you tight, yeah
In the heat of the night
I'm calling
In the heat of the night
I'm calling, I'm calling
Listen to the sound
I'm calling
I am your love, your love
I'm calling
Your love, your love
I'm calling
The lyrics to "In The Heat Of The Night" by Soul II Soul are about a burning desire for someone that the singer is unable to reach. The song's first verse implores the listener to open their eyes and mind and be present with the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase "in the heat of the night" and asks the listener to hear the beating of the singer's heart. The second verse acknowledges that relationships are difficult and asks the listener to reach inside their mind and communicate what they are feeling.
The bridge of the song includes the lines "We used to have fun / But the memories still unwind in my mind / Till the end of time, holding you tight, yeah." These words convey a sense of nostalgia for a past relationship that the singer longs to revisit. The final chorus includes the repeated line "I am your love, your love," which implies that the singer feels a deep connection and commitment to the listener.
Overall, "In The Heat Of The Night" is a soulful plea for intimacy and connection. The use of the phrase "heat of the night" evokes a sense of passion and urgency, while the repetition of the phrase "I'm calling" emphasizes the singer's longing and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your eyes
Please pay attention to me
You can see me here
Can you see that I am here with you?
Open up your mind
Please be open to what I have to say
I'm calling you here
I need to talk to you, please come close to me
In the heat of the night, I'm calling
I cannot wait any longer, I need to talk to you now
Listen to the sound, I'm calling to you
Can you hear me? I am trying to reach out to you
Can you hear the beating of my heart?
Can you feel my emotions and know how much I care?
It beats for you
I care for you deeply
Burning desire, burning inside
My passion for you is strong
Burning desire, flame is alive
I am consumed by my passion for you
And I know that it's right
I believe that we are meant to be together
Relationships are hard to find
It can be difficult to find a good relationship
When they all ask to read your mind
When people expect you to know what they are thinking
Reach inside your mind
Dig deeper and think carefully
You know what's happening, tell me
You are aware of what is going on, please communicate with me
Wiping the sweat from my brow
I am nervous and anxious
Ain't no way I can reach you now
I feel like I can't connect with you
I hear you calling, teardrops falling
I can sense that you are upset and crying
All the pain and love's combined as one
Our relationship has both good times and bad
We used to have fun
We had enjoyable moments together in the past
But the memories still unwind in my mind
I think about our past memories a lot
Till the end of time, holding you tight, yeah
I want to be with you forever and hold you close
I am your love, your love
I am the one who loves you
Your love, your love
You are the one I love
I'm calling
I am reaching out to you
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrickrobi
Bill, my US soldier from near East, my darling please come home to Denmark...Im waiting for you...I love you forever:)))) Waiting for You....
Open up your eyes
You can see me here
Open up your mind
I'm calling you here
In the heat of the night, I'm calling
Listen to the sound, I'm calling to you
Can you hear the beating of my heart?
It beats for you
Terry T. McCollough
This song is deep!! It resonates with my very soul.
Dale Traverso
Terry T. McCollough me too ..Lambada(1990) bought me here
Noah Turley
My favorite Soul II Soul song.
Mistress Amaya
Mine too!! so I made this https://youtu.be/5iO86z9t81k
Dionne Carter
Classic hands down! Nobody like them!❤
Love Kenworth PeterBilt
Oh my DAMN! Thank you my dawg! I've been looking for this for years! And I've lost friends that aren't here anymore that I use to hang out with when this CD was out. Which makes it harder to listen to.
My days in B-More was the best days of my life. And this song plus the CD was a big part of that time for me.
Thank you man,for posting this song. My search is over. And yes, this song is very deep.Baltimore for life....
Vera Lúcia
Ótimo
A. Browne
Love Kenworth PeterBilt You're most welcome fam. I can definitely relate to that because I can say the same thing myself. Times have surely changed.
TrumPutin.
For me, the best thing SIIS ever did.
Mistress Amaya
for me as well so I did this to show my love!! https://youtu.be/5iO86z9t81k