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.
Round And Round
Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
Something more or less to make this things started
We're the artisans
And we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
Nothing's ever been so wild
All that I get to do
Is what I give to you
This is all about the circles we've found
And through the ups and downs
It goes round
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
Oh, we were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
I don't have to be so wise
You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
Something more or less to make this things started
We're the artisans
And we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Oh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news of my life
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
Oh, we were the news
We were the news
We were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Round and round it goes
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Round and round it goes
"Round and Round" by Spandau Ballet is a love song that expresses the singer's desire to be the object of their partner's affection. The singer says that they don't have to be wise, as their partner is just a fantasy that they will continue to fantasize about. They express that they want to be their partner's "magical mystery," the one who will make a difference in their life. The singer talks about the ups and downs of their relationship, but how it always seems to go round and round.
The lyrics emphasize the circular nature of love, how it always seems to come back to the beginning. The singer talks about being "the news," which suggests that their love is newsworthy, and something that everyone should know about. The phrase "we're the artisans and we've been crafted" suggests that their love has been crafted to perfection, and their relationship is a work of art. The repetition of the line, "round and round it goes and oh don't you know," creates a hypnotic effect, emphasizing the circular nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have to be so wise
I don't need to know everything when it comes to you
You're just my fantasy
You're the figment of my imagination and desire
And I will fantasize
I'll daydream and imagine possibilities with you
Something more or less to make this things started
I want to find a way to kick things off between us
We're the artisans
We're skilled at creating something special together
And we've been crafted
We were made for each other
I wanna be your magical mystery
I want to be the one who enchants and intrigues you
I wanna be your final history
I want to be the one you end up with for the rest of your life
This is the news
This is the beginning of our story together
Nothing's ever been so wild
I've never experienced something so exciting before
All that I get to do
All I have to offer
Is what I give to you
It's yours for the taking
This is all about the circles we've found
It's all about the path we've taken to find each other
And through the ups and downs
Despite the challenges we'll face
It goes round
We'll keep moving forward, no matter what
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
I was just starting to feel confident and capable when I met you
She was only eighteen summers long
You were just a young woman when we first crossed paths
Oh, we were the news
We were the talk of the town, everyone knew about us
Round and round it goes
Life keeps moving in circles
And oh don't you know
Can't you see it too?
This is the game that we came here for
This is why we're here, to play this game of life
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
We're here for a reason, we'll make the most of it
This is the news of my life
This is the most important thing that's happened to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REFORMATION MUSIC INC
Written by: GARY KEMP
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