Bishop's song "Separate Lives," from the movie White Nights, was nominated for an Academy Award in 1985, losing out to "Say You, Say Me" from the same film. Bishop wrote it about his breakup with actress Karen Allen, who also appeared in Animal House.
Patrick Bateman, the fictional anti-hero from Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, is an avowed fan of Stephen Bishop.
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop Lyrics
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It's been too long since I was calling you
I've been holding on to prayer
'Cause my dreams never seemed to come true
[Repeat: x3]
Oh I'll never letting go
[Repeat: x3]
No I'll never letting go
I'm crazy about you, and I can't live without you
I left the kitchen light on this past midnight
It don't blow out, just keep shining bright
And now your eyes they danced away from mine
Is there someone else again this time?
I could be gentleman and walk away with style
But I'll fight to keep, throw my arms around you
This is crazy I know I'm just damned to show
Stephen Bishop's Never Letting Go is a song about unrequited love and the pain and frustration that comes with it. The singer sings about how he has been holding onto prayer because his dreams of being with the person he loves have never come true, and how he can't bear to give up on them even though it's not that easy. Despite being crazy about the person and not being able to live without them, he feels like he's always competing with someone else for their attention and affection.
In the second verse, the singer talks about leaving the kitchen light on past midnight, a symbol of his inability to let go of the hope that he and the person he loves might still end up together. However, his hopes are dashed as the person's eyes dance away from his, suggesting that someone else has caught their attention again. The singer acknowledges that he could be a gentleman and walk away with style, but he chooses to fight for the person he loves and throw his arms around them, even if it seems crazy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi, I thought I dropped by so nice to see you
The singer is paying a surprise visit to his loved one and is happy to see them.
It's been too long since I was calling you
The singer has not spoken or seen their loved one in a long time.
I've been holding on to prayer
The singer has been praying in the hopes that their dreams will come true.
'Cause my dreams never seemed to come true
Despite the singer's efforts, their dreams have not yet become a reality.
Oh I'll never letting go
The singer is determined to hold onto their relationship and not give up.
It's not that easy
The singer acknowledges that it will not be easy to maintain their relationship.
No I'll never letting go
The singer reiterates their determination to hold onto their relationship.
I'm crazy about you, and I can't live without you
The singer loves their partner deeply and cannot imagine life without them.
I left the kitchen light on this past midnight
The singer left a light on as a symbol of hope for their relationship to work out.
It don't blow out, just keep shining bright
The light that the singer left on continues to shine, representing the hope and strength of their love.
And now your eyes they danced away from mine
The singer notices that their partner's eyes are avoiding them, which makes them wonder if there is someone else in their life.
Is there someone else again this time?
The singer is questioning whether their partner has found someone else, as it has happened before.
I could be gentleman and walk away with style
Despite the situation, the singer could choose to end the relationship gracefully and with dignity.
But I'll fight to keep, throw my arms around you
Instead, the singer decides to fight for their relationship and not give up on their love.
This is crazy I know I'm just damned to show
The singer acknowledges that others may see their actions as crazy, but they are committed to proving their love and fighting for their relationship.
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Written by: STEPHEN BISHOP
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Basement31
Hi, I thought I dropped by so nice to see you
It's been too long since I was calling you
I've been holding on to prayer
'Cause my dreams never seemed to come true
Oh I'll never letting go
It's not that easy
No I'll never letting go
I'm crazy about you, and I can't live without you
I left the kitchen light on this past midnight
It don't blow out, just keep shining bright
And now your eyes they danced away from mine
Is there someone else again this time?
I could be gentleman and walk away with style
But I'll fight to keep, throw my arms around you
This is crazy I know I'm just damned to show
paul cardno
One of the nicest songs ever written.
Black Space
:)
Felomina Diosay
I just really admire this artist ,so beautiful song,im 60 now but i still enjoy listening to this soothing voice of Mr Bish,he's a part of my wonderful younger years
lotusalivelight24
Even thoβ it may be a personal song to Stephen, he gave it to all of usππ«β¨
Laura Malek
Chaka Khan's contribution to this album is UNMISTAKABLE. LOVE her. Little Italy ?!? Worth the PRICE. OF. ADMISSION. Okay?
Randy Core
I love Stephen. This whole album is great.
Gilberto Basilio
In Brazil only - "on e on " did hits. But the whole album is very beautiful. I have that album from 1976.
ct wilyums
Anyone else remember the Phoebe Snow version.She also nailed it!
Gwyn English Nielsen
This is an anthem for unrequited love, for sure.
Aldo san juan
What a beautiful song! ...