There are 2 artists/bands with the name Artful Dodger:
1. A R&B and gar… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists/bands with the name Artful Dodger:
1. A R&B and garage band from the United Kingdom
2. A power pop band from Virginia, United States

1. Artful Dodger is a British R&B & UK garage band from the city of Southampton, who became famous through their 2Step hits and gave Craig David's career a boost after he appeared on their #2 hit "Re-Rewind" in December 1999. The band's name was apparently stolen from an unknown bedroom DJ (popular on pirate radio stations) Lee Haynes whose father's name was Roger, which was inspired by the Artful Dodger, a character in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The band originally consisted of Mark Hill and Pete Devereux, but Devereux left prior to the release of the single "TwentyFourSeven", and Hill continued from then on to produce records under the Artful Dodger moniker by himself. The UK Garage act, comprising of Mark Hill and MC Alistair, now includes fellow Producer & DJ Dave Low.

2. Artful Dodger is an American power pop band, formed in Fairfax, Virginia in 1973. Songwriting duties were handled by band members guitarist Gary Herrewig and vocalist Billy Paliselli, along with guitarist and vocalist Gary Cox. Artful Dodger made three albums for Columbia Records: The 1975 self-titled debut, featuring the tracks "Wayside" and "Silver & Gold", 1976's "Honor Among Thieves", and "Babes On Broadway" in 1977. The band released a fourth album, "Rave On" for Ariola Records in 1980. Despite extensive critical acclaim, none of the releases were commercial successes, which led to the band's breakup in 1982. The original members reunited in 2005 for a Cleveland Agora anniversary concert.

Twentyfourseven
The Artful Dodger Lyrics

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24/7 love,

[Chorus]
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night
24/7 love you know just what I need is what I need
If you want me to do you right
You're gonna have to love me day and night

24/7 love you know just what I need is what I need

In the morning, in the evening
In the Winter, Spring or Summer
What if its early, or it's late
It doesn't matter, any time
Tender loving, sweet devotion
Every second, minute, hour
I'll be waiting for you
Come put your loving on the line

Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight

[Chorus]

I've been praying, asking, saying
Send someone like you just for me
Someone special I belong to
I could be yours and you'll be mine
Quiet moments, filled with passion
In my heart you know I'm yearning
Want to please you, touch you
Send me your loving right on down

Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside (see you deep inside)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight

[Chorus: x4]

Yeah
Oh, bab

Overall Meaning

Twentyfourseven by The Artful Dodger is a song about the demand for love, affection and attention from a significant other. The lyrics express a desire for a deep and constant connection, explaining that if someone wants the singer in their life, they need to provide 24/7 love. The song communicates a longing for a bond that lasts through all seasons and all times of day. The singer requests tenderness, devotion and passion, using phrases such as 'tender loving' and 'filled with passion'. The song suggests that the singer has been waiting for the right person and that they belong to one another.

The chorus of the song repeats the title, emphasising the importance of constant attention and love. The lyrics in the verse describe the longing for the other person, and how the singer is waiting for them to embrace them fully. The repetition of the phrase 'take me in your arms' emphasises this point further, highlighting the importance of physical and emotional closeness.

Line by Line Meaning

24/7 love,
Love is necessary all day, every day - without exception.

If you want me to do you right
If you want me to treat you well,

You're gonna have to love me day and night
You must be willing to love me every day and night.

24/7 love you know just what I need is what I need
Love all the time is what I need, and you know that already.

In the morning, in the evening
I need your love in the morning and in the evening.

In the Winter, Spring or Summer
I need your love regardless of the time of year.

What if its early, or it's late
Regardless of whether it is too early or too late,

It doesn't matter, any time
Any time is perfect for us to express our love for each other.

Tender loving, sweet devotion
I need your compassionate and sweet devotion.

Every second, minute, hour
I need your love every moment.

I'll be waiting for you
I'll be patiently waiting for your love.

Come put your loving on the line
Offer your love to me openly and honestly.

Take me in your arms and let me know that it's alright
Hold me tight to reassure me everything is fine.

Look into my eyes and let me see you deep inside
Let me see the real you through your eyes.

I've been praying, asking, saying
I've been asking the universe for you, praying for you,

Send someone like you just for me
Someone like-minded and compatible with me.

Someone special I belong to
Someone special that I can belong to,

I could be yours and you'll be mine
We can belong to each other exclusively.

Quiet moments, filled with passion
Intimate, meaningful moments filled with passion.

In my heart you know I'm yearning
In my heart, I long for you.

Want to please you, touch you
I want to make you happy and be close to you.

Send me your loving right on down
Give me your love deeply and fully.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Every hour, every day, every week, continuously.

I need to feel you here beside me, I need to hold and squeeze you tight
I need to feel your presence next to me, hold you tight, and never let go.

Yeah
An exclamation of agreement, encouragement, or excitement.

Oh, bab
An expression of endearment or affection.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK HILL, MICHELLE ANDREA ESCOFFERY

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