Jan Leyers had previous experience in the rock group Beri-Beri, while Paul had experience in the British-Belgian rock group Octopus and as a solo artist.
The group formed in 1986 after Jan and Paul met each other in Paul's hometown of Heist-op-den-Berg (Jan, for his part, is a native of Wilrijk). They debuted that year under the name the Soul Sisters with a single titled "You Get to Me." Later on, they also release the singles "Talk About It" and "Like a Mountain." They had a huge hit with "The Way To Your Heart", a Motown-sounding song which even made the lower reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States while also achieving success in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. In 1988, the group changed its name to SoulSister and their first official album, "It Takes Two," was released, with Paul on the keyboards and Jan on the guitar, with various men on back-up. EMI signs the deal and publishes the album.
In 1990, the two gentlemen underwent another change in name, this time to Leyers, Michiels, and SoulSister. Later that same year, they release Heat, which includes hit singles "Through Before We Started," "Sweet Dreamer," and "Well Well Well." Some of the songs on the album allowed Jan Leyers, who was admittedly more into rock music than soul, show off his skills on the electric guitar.
The group started a triple run in 1992. That year, they released the album Simple Rule, which included a hit title track, as well as "Broken" and "Ain't That Simple." The following year, in 1993, the group released a live album, Live Savings. In the meantime, Jan is asked to co-write "That's As Close as I Get To...", a song that is sung by American country singer Aaron Tippin.
In 1994, the group begins its final chapter with the album "Swinging Like Big Dogs." Popular tracks off of this album are "Wild Love Affair," "If This is Love," "Tell Me What it Takes," and "I Need Some Time." By this time, the group has gone back to being known simply as SoulSister.
In 1995, SoulSister split. Two years later, EMI releases a "Very Best Of" compilation album. Meanwhile, both men go their separate ways. Paul Michiels goes solo and performs the same soulful, Motown-sounding music that made SoulSister a success, while Jan Leyers joins with Filip Cauwelier and Joost Van den Broek to play hard rock music as the band My Velma (named after a character in the Raymond Chandler novel Farewell, My Lovely).
Jan and Paul teamed up again in 2000 to record individual songs for the Jan Verheyen movie Team Spirit. Jan performed a track titled "Only Your Love Will Do" while Paul recorded a piece titled "Shine Your Light on Me."
In 2007 the news was announced Soulsister will reunite for a special concert in 2008. They will play the Sports Palace in Antwerp on March 1. Exactly 20 years after the release of their first album, and 12 years after their split.
Crush
Soulsister Lyrics
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You're turning me on
Feel like a frosh to you baby
It carries me on on on
You blow my fuse when you're
crossing my doorstep
I'm on the lose every time that
I've got a crush on you baby
Make my day
I've got a crush on you baby
It's hard to believe
No time to blush pretty baby
Just let me be your slave
And when you stay I'll surely draw the blinds
A sweeter love would be hard to find
I've got a crush on you baby
Make my day
Once in his life
a gambling man should win
the everlasting game of love
A woman for all time
the finest lady of the deck
She's the queen of hearts
I've got a crush crush
I've got a crush on you baby
I've got a crush crush
I've got a crush on you baby
I've got a crush on you baby
You're giving me the chills
No need to rush pretty baby
Just cure my ills
And when you stay I'll surely draw the blinds
A sweeter love would be hard to find
I've got a crush on you baby
Make my day
Once in his life
a gambling man should win
the everlasting game of love
A woman for all time
the finest lady of the deck
She's the queen of hearts
I've got a crush crush
I've got a crush on you baby
I've got a crush crush
I've got a crush on you baby
The song "Crush" by Soulsister is an upbeat love song about having a crush on someone and wanting to be with them. The opening lyrics "I've got a crush on you baby, you're turning me on" express overwhelming attraction and desire for another person. The singer feels like a "frosh" or freshman, which could be interpreted as feeling young, inexperienced, and excited by this new infatuation. The singer is "carried on" by the crush, indicating that these feelings are intense and engulfing.
The chorus continues to express the strong feelings of affection and admiration that the singer has for their crush. They feel like they are "on the lose" or losing control every time the person looks their way. The second verse again reiterates the singer's crush and their willingness to do anything for the other person. The line "just let me be your slave" implies a sense of devotion that harkens back to the idea of being carried away by the crush.
The bridge of the song takes a different turn by describing a gambling man who should win the "everlasting game of love" by finding the "finest lady of the deck" who is the "queen of hearts." This imagery suggests that the crush has turned into a challenge or a game that the singer wants to win by winning over their crush's heart. Throughout the song, the upbeat tempo and lively brass instrumentation reflect the excitement and urgency of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a crush on you baby
The singer is expressing their romantic interest in someone.
You're turning me on
The person the singer is crushing on is making them feel aroused and excited.
Feel like a frosh to you baby, It carries me on on on
The singer reveals that being around the person they are crushing on makes them feel youthful and energetic.
You blow my fuse when you're crossing my doorstep
The artist feels overwhelmed with emotions when the person they like enters their space.
I'm on the lose every time that you look my way
The artist feels out of control and infatuated whenever the person they have a crush on glances at them.
Make my day
The singer is indicating that their crush's presence or attention would bring them immense happiness.
It's hard to believe
The singer is expressing disbelief at their own feelings of attraction towards the person.
No time to blush pretty baby, Just let me be your slave
The artist does not have time to be bashful or embarrassed about their feelings, and is willing to do whatever it takes to win the affection of their crush.
And when you stay I'll surely draw the blinds, A sweeter love would be hard to find
The artist is indicating that they would be extremely happy if their crush were to stay with them, and that they feel their love would be unmatched in sweetness.
Once in his life a gambling man should win the everlasting game of love, A woman for all time the finest lady of the deck, She's the queen of hearts
The artist is romanticizing love as a game of chance and expressing the belief that they have found the perfect person to be their partner.
You're giving me the chills
The singer is indicating that being around the person they have a crush on is making them nervous and excited at the same time.
No need to rush pretty baby, Just cure my ills
The artist is indicating that they want to take their time with the person they have a crush on, and that being with them is like a healing experience.
I've got a crush crush, I've got a crush on you baby
The singer reiterates that they have strong feelings of infatuation for the person they are addressing.
Writer(s): Paul Anna Michiels Copyright: Siren Music Bvba
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.