"Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" from 1978 was Teri DeSario's first hit single, written by the Bee Gees' lead vocalist/songwriter Barry Gibb, from her first album Pleasure Train, also released in 1978.
Even though the first single from her debut, Pleasure Train, made #43 on the U.S. pop charts, she hadn't really enjoyed the recording experience and wanted a new direction. It was then that she bumped into an old school mate she had as a teen, Harry Wayne Casey (KC) of KC and the Sunshine Band.
In the U.S. Teri DeSario is mainly known for her duet with KC, lead singer of the phenomenal R&B and funk group KC and the Sunshine Band of the popular Barbara Mason cover, (Pop # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and certified gold, Adult Contemporary #1 for 2 weeks) "Yes, I'm Ready" from 1980, from her second album Moonlight Madness, released in 1979. Follow-up singles (album title track) "Moonlight Madness" and a remake of "Dancin' In The Streets" charted but didn't make Billboard Top 40.
By the end of 1980, her hit "Yes, I'm Ready", granted herself one-hit wonder status, with the disco-era making an exit, even though her duet with KC was a pop-fused remake of a famous slow-dancing ballad. She went on to record two more albums for Casablanca , "Caught", an album which reflected her situation with the record company, and "Relationships," which was shelved when the company itself changed directions. After a lot of soul searching, she recorded two contemporary Christian albums for Word records, "A Call to us All" and "Voices in the Wind," which were co-written with and produced by Bill Purse. In 1986 she was nominated for a grammy in the gospel category for Best Female Performance. She also wrote for and appeared on various artist's albums. During the same period her music was popular in Japan and the Philippines. Teri's music became more introspective and increasingly challenged conservative Christianity. Finally in 1986 she requested that she be released from her contract at Word records.
Teri DeSario took her talents to production for Emergence on 1993's Laughing Medusa Theme Series, Vol. 1 release. DeSario was creditedly challenge as executive producer, producer and vocalist and husband Bill took on the roles of synthesizer, piano, arranger, keyboards, vocals, producer, engineer, editing, executive producer, and mixing. DeSario would also provide vocals on Chris Carter and Mark Snow's 1996 album Truth & Light: Music From 'The X-Files.
[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teri_Desario]
Fallin'
Teri DeSario Lyrics
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And I don't know why
I'm jealous of the people who
Are not afraid to die
It's just that I recall
Back when I was small
Someone promised
That they'd catch me
And then they let me fall
And now I'm fallin'
Fallin' fast again
Why do I always take a fall
When I fall in love?
You think by now I've learned
Play with fire you get burned
But fire can be also warm
And that's why I return
Turn and walk away
That's what I should do
My head says go and find the door
My heart says I'll find you
And now I'm fallin', fallin' fast again
Why do I always take a fall when I fall in love?
It always turns out the same
Loving someone, losing myself
Only got me to blame
Help me I'm fallin fallin
Catch me if you can
Maybe this time I'll have it all
Maybe I'll take it after all
Maybe this time I won't fall
When I fall in love
Oooh...
The song "Fallin'" by Teri DeSario is an emotional ballad about the fear of falling in love, inspired by the childhood experience of being let down by someone who promised to catch her. The song starts with the admission that the singer is afraid to fly, even though she doesn't know why. She is envious of people who are not afraid to die, implying that she is afraid of taking risks in her life.
The second stanza tells us about her past experiences that have shaped her fear. When she was small, someone made a promise to catch her, but they failed to follow through and let her fall. This led to her feeling betrayed and hurt, and now she is afraid of falling again. She then goes on to question why she always takes a fall when she falls in love.
The chorus repeats the line "fallin' fast again" and expresses the singer's confusion about why she keeps repeating the same pattern of falling in love and getting hurt. She acknowledges that she should have learned from her past mistakes but can't help returning to the source of her anxiety.
The final verse hints at a glimmer of hope that maybe this time things will be different, and she won't fall again when she falls in love, but it's unclear whether she believes it or is trying to convince herself.
Overall, the lyrics capture the vulnerability and fear of opening oneself up to love, the pain of past hurts, and the hope for a different outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid to fly
I'm hesitant to take risks or even try new things.
And I don't know why
I'm unsure why I feel this way, and it's frustrating.
I'm jealous of the people who
I envy those who don't experience this fear.
Are not afraid to die
They seem fearless, even in the face of death.
It's just that I recall
There's a past experience that keeps coming back to me.
Back when I was small
When I was younger, perhaps a child or adolescent.
Someone promised
Another person gave me their word or made a commitment to me.
That they'd catch me
They said they would protect me, keep me safe.
And then they let me fall
But in the end, they didn't keep their promise and I got hurt.
And now I'm fallin'
I feel like I'm losing control and heading for chaos.
Fallin' fast again
This sense of impending danger is coming on strong, quickly.
Why do I always take a fall
This seems to be a pattern in my life, and I don't know how to stop it.
When I fall in love?
Every time I develop feelings for someone, it seems to end badly.
You think by now I've learned
Logic would dictate that I should have figured this out by now.
Play with fire you get burned
If you put yourself in risky situations, you're likely to get hurt.
But fire can be also warm
Still, there are moments of joy and passion to be found in love.
And that's why I return
I can't help but go back to the one I love, despite the pain.
Turn and walk away
Sometimes I know I should just leave and not look back.
That's what I should do
It's the smart choice, but it's not always easy.
My head says go and find the door
My intellect is telling me to escape this unhealthy relationship.
My heart says I'll find you
But my emotions are pulling me back to the object of my affection.
And now I'm fallin', fallin' fast again
The cycle continues, and I feel powerless to stop it.
Why do I always take a fall when I fall in love?
Why does love always end up hurting me, no matter what I do?
It always turns out the same
No matter who I fall in love with, the outcome is always the same.
Loving someone, losing myself
In the process of loving another person, I seem to lose my own identity.
Only got me to blame
I realize that I am the one responsible for my own choices and actions.
Help me I'm fallin' fallin'
I'm once again spiraling out of control and need someone to save me.
Catch me if you can
I want to be saved, but I'm also wary of being hurt again.
Maybe this time I'll have it all
Despite my doubts, I hold out hope that things will work out this time.
Maybe I'll take it after all
Maybe I'll take a chance on love and not be afraid to risk everything.
Maybe this time I won't fall
Maybe this time I'll be able to navigate this relationship without getting hurt.
When I fall in love
Even though it's scary, I know that falling in love is worth it in the end.
Oooh...
An expression of longing and vulnerability.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DodingDagaGaming
nakaka panindig balahibo un gantong kanta.. sarap pakingan haha
@paradise1875
Like this in the 70's . Nostalgic 👏👍💕💝🎼🎵🎶🎙🎶🎼
@Libra-nx5jx
Doing your homework late night during HS days then you pause for a while and remember your crush when you heard this song....
@binondoprincedone-j4008
I already have the guts to face my crush because I'm already a professional with master's degree.
@kevinvictoria5770
Saaaaaame!!! And now this song sounds so nostalgic.
Libra of '92 here :)
@markkryzler6982
;( So nostalgic
@Jcque11
Somewhere in my childhood, somehow I longing
@jonathansegubre6854
❤❤❤
@charlotpcayanan1110
💖
@melcoching1374
im fallin in love with Atasha