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.
Virgin
Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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Hold your hand oh so small and frail,
But these lies are to no avail
In these blues
I could give you security,
Protect your eyes from what you see,
But I can't give you a guarantee,
Win or loose
I'll show you what's wrong,
Oh this is all I can give you baby,
So sing this song, sing it, sing it
Oh, we are virgin,
Just as bright as the blinding snow
Oh, we are virgin
And we just don't wanna let go,
We are virgin
Your skin is new and your eyes are wide,
Don't let that evil get inside,
I know it's hard to run and hide,
In these times
So hold your face to the sun today,
I'll take your hand and we'll walk away,
Show them all you don't have to pay
For these crimes
Just trust in my love now baby,
I'll show you what's wrong,
Oh this is all I can give you baby,
So sing this song, sing it, sing it
Oh, we are virgin,
Just as bright as the blinding snow
Oh, we are virgin
And we just don't wanna let go
And so if you go away,
I'll keep the fire burning,
Keep the fire burning all night
All through the wind and the rain
I'll keep the fire burning,
Keep the fire burning
Just trust in my love now baby,
I'll show you what's wrong,
Oh this is all I can give you baby,
So sing this song, sing it, sing it
Oh, we are virgin,
Just as bright as the blinding snow
Oh, we are virgin
And we just don't wanna let go,
We are virgin
The lyrics to Spandau Ballet's song "Virgin" speak of innocence and protection. The singer is addressing someone who is new to the world, who is "virgin" to the harsh realities of life. He wants to shield this person from harm, but acknowledges that he cannot control every outcome. He implores this person to trust his love and let him lead them through the difficulties of life.
The line "we are virgin, just as bright as the blinding snow" suggests that the singer and the person he is addressing are both innocent and unspoiled. The metaphor of the "blinding snow" implies that they are also bright and radiant. The singer urges this person not to let evil into their heart or mind, and to hold their face to the sun and walk away from the darkness.
The last verse speaks of the singer's commitment to keeping the "fire burning" even if this person chooses to leave. This could be interpreted as a promise to always be there for them, or to hold onto their memory and protect their innocence in their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
I could tell you a fairytale,
I could lie to you with a story
Hold your hand oh so small and frail,
I will hold your delicate and vulnerable hand
But these lies are to no avail
But lying won't help the situation
In these blues
In this era of sadness
I could give you security,
I can provide safety for you
Protect your eyes from what you see,
I'll prevent you from seeing harmful things
But I can't give you a guarantee,
However, I cannot promise anything for certain
Win or loose
Regardless of the outcome
Just trust in my love now baby,
Just have faith in my affection
I'll show you what's wrong,
I'll reveal what's incorrect
Oh this is all I can give you baby,
This is the only thing I can offer you
So sing this song, sing it, sing it
So, let's sing this song together
Oh, we are virgin,
Oh, we are innocent
Just as bright as the blinding snow
As dazzling as snow
And we just don't wanna let go,
And we don't want to give in
Your skin is new and your eyes are wide,
You're still young and inexperienced
Don't let that evil get inside,
Don't allow evil into your heart
I know it's hard to run and hide,
I understand it's difficult to run and hide
In these times
During these times of unrest
So hold your face to the sun today,
So, look towards the sun today
I'll take your hand and we'll walk away,
I'll hold your hand and we'll leave
Show them all you don't have to pay
Show everyone that you don't have to suffer consequences
For these crimes
For these wrongdoings
And so if you go away,
And if you choose to leave
I'll keep the fire burning,
I'll keep the flame burning
Keep the fire burning all night
I'll keep the fire burning through the entire night
All through the wind and the rain
Even through tough times
Just trust in my love now baby,
Just have faith in my affection
I'll show you what's wrong,
I'll reveal what's incorrect
Oh this is all I can give you baby,
This is the only thing I can offer you
So sing this song, sing it, sing it
So, let's sing this song together
And we just don't wanna let go,
And we don't want to give in
We are virgin
We are innocent
Lyrics © REFORMATION MUSIC INC
Written by: GARY KEMP
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THE_PURPLE_ROSE
Love this song. It is especially good live.
Sandra Pineda
Gran cancion gran grupo excelente voz tony.
Riccardo Piraccini
I migliori con le loro canzoni ho tirato la donna della mia vita
MrEightiesvintage
I discovered this song with live aid that's a great
Joshua Spence
I’m still a virgin but one day I’ll change that
Al Bro
I like this song
KittyCat Furbabies Maria
Awesome fucking song ! Great live !!!! X
Riccardo Piraccini
La nostra gioventù passata con le canzoni degli Spandau Ballet, con le loro canzoni abbiamo conosciuto l,amore della nostra vita
Al Bro
I just like this song
Al Bro
This like japan music