Initially formed in 1976 in London, England, they didn't reach a stable line-up or decide on the Spandau name until 1978. Their odd title allegedly came from a piece of bathroom graffiti observed during the members early days. Inspired by a mixture of avant-garde synth pop and slick funk. as typified by their early track "Chant No 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)", also known by other titles such as "Chant # 1", the band commercially broke through with an artistic public image as remarked upon as their music. Said track reached the #2 spot in the U.K. and was notable for inclusion of the horn section from the group Beggar & Co, which proved a fruitful collaboration on record.
Spandau Ballet's first two albums, 1981's 'Journeys to Glory' and 1982's 'Diamond', found them also mining their art rock and glam rock roots as their fan-base expanded, the group looking to the works of David Bowie and Roxy Music for inspiration. Both albums charted in the U.K. top 20 and were later certified gold by the RIAA. Additional popular songs from the band in this era include "To Cut a Long Story Short" and "Freeze" (also known as "The Freeze". The group also notably picked up a semi-friendly rivalry with new wave contemporaries Duran Duran.
After four hits in the U.K. followed by a couple of less successful releases, however, Spandau Ballet's chart career appeared to be on the wane. Yet Instinction, re-ignited their fortunes and became the first of eleven consecutive singles to reach the Top 20
Immensely popular in the UK, the New Romantic group eventually mellowed into a mainstream pop act. As with Duran Duran they 'broke America', albeit briefly - the title track of their 3rd album True peaked in the Top 5 of the Singles charts. The song gained a new life in the 1990's and beyond by being sampled in the songs Set Adrift on Memory Bliss by PM Dawn and N Dey Say by Nelly.
After a split in 1990 and a court case almost ten years later involving Hadley, Keeble & Norman suing Gary Kemp over royalties, they announced in March 2009 a reformation.
Love Is All
Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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What you wanted to me
And with every drop of rain
You can't hide
But with all that we can feel
And with time
You see what's real
It's by your side
But you always call me back
And I come running home
And then you called my name
It feels like love
Has never changed
Love is all that we know
So why don't you show
That love can change your heart
It's all that we breathe
So why don't you see
That love can change your
Love can change your heart
I know that I believe
That for everyone we need
Just a little hope
So we can find
The answer to our prayers
Now you know I'm standing there
Right buy your side
Oh by your side
And in life we play the game
Where nothing stays the same
But when you call my name
I know our love will never change
Love is all that we know
So why don't you show
That love can change your heart
It's all that we breathe
So why don't you see
That love can change your
Love can change your heart
The lyrics to Spandau Ballet's song Love Is All convey a message of steadfast and unwavering love. The opening lines suggest the idea that sometimes we don't live up to the expectations of the person we love, but they will always be there to stand by our side regardless. The metaphor of rain suggests that we can't hide our true selves from our loved ones, and while we may see rain as a negative thing, it is necessary for growth and for revealing what's true.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of love, with the lyrics stating that love is all we know and all we breathe. The call to action to "show that love can change your heart" suggests that love has the power to transform us and make us better. The final verse speaks of the need for hope and how standing by someone's side through the ups and downs of life is crucial for a successful relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to Love Is All carry a simple yet profound message about the power of love and its ability to endure through all of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't always be
You can't always be who someone else wants you to be
What you wanted to me
You can't always fulfill someone else's expectations
And with every drop of rain
Even in tough times and struggles
You can't hide
You can't avoid facing challenges
But with all that we can feel
Despite difficulties, love and emotions are still present
And with time
With the passage of time
You see what's real
You start to see what truly matters
It's by your side
Support is always present
Oh by your side
Always there, never leaving
But you always call me back
Even after being apart, love brings us together again
And I come running home
We always come back to the ones we love
And then you called my name
Hearing the name of a loved one is a comforting feeling
It feels like love
Love is a powerful emotion that is hard to ignore
Has never changed
Love stays the same despite the passing of time
Love is all that we know
Love is the foundation of our relationship
So why don't you show
Why don't you express your love?
That love can change your heart
Love can have a significant impact on your emotions and beliefs
It's all that we breathe
Love is an essential part of our being
So why don't you see
Why don't you recognize the importance of love?
That love can change your
Love has the power to transform you
Love can change your heart
Love can impact your emotions and beliefs
I know that I believe
I'm confident that love can make a difference
That for everyone we need
Everyone needs love
Just a little hope
Hope can go a long way in making things better
So we can find
To find the answer we're looking for
The answer to our prayers
The solution to our problems
Now you know I'm standing there
Knowing support is always present
Right buy your side
Always standing beside you
And in life we play the game
Life is unpredictable and can be challenging
Where nothing stays the same
Change is a constant in life
But when you call my name
Love is constant despite life changes
I know our love will never change
Love is constant despite the passing of time
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angel Chozas
Otra de las canciones atemporales. Joyas para disfrutar una y otra vez...
Veronica Quezada
Hermosa balada con la incomparable voz de Tony ❤❤❤❤
Wolfgang Kirchhoff
What a beautiful song and an amazing voice of Tony! Steven's sax is almost the best ever!!!
Danny Brew
This is just fantastic, Tony has such a beautiful voice.
Valentina ツ
Como extraño a esta banda,elegancia y hermosa voz de tony
Motivator 008
Great as ever ! They're always on the right time with the right song
Charles Kzam de Lima
Music Perfect!!! Beautiful!Once again Spandau Ballet shows that it is a special band ... Congrats!
Dulce Valverde
I really love Tony's voice!!!
bodo fröhlich
tony is one of the best singers in the world. no doubt.
kukrima
GREAT VOICE GREAT BAND GREAT FOR EVER