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.
We Should Get Together
The Artful Dodger Lyrics
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We should get together
Take anything you want boy cause you know that
There won't be a second time
Take everything you can girl
Cause a love like this
So real is hard to find
Take anything you want
Take everything you need
Cause it's time for understanding
If a love is in your heart
Then it's really time to start
And I've got to let you know
[Chorus]
We should get together
Stay this way forever
Echos in my mind
You and me combined
We should get together
want to last forever
Taking back what's mine
Love is gonna shine
[Chorus]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
Just think about the last night
Cause the future is a light
That shines for you
Don't worry 'bout the answers
Holding on to what you've got
Is all you should do
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
[Repeat: x2
Take it or leave it
You gotta believe it
Take it or leave it
It's all up to you
[Chorus: x2]
[Repeat: x2]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
We should get together
(Gonna shine) [Repeat: x3]
The Artful Dodger's song "We Should Get Together" is a romantic track about seizing love while it's present. The refrain of "we should get together" is repeated throughout the song, indicating the singer's strong desire to be with their love interest. They implore their love to take anything they want because "there won't be a second time" and "a love like this so real is hard to find." They know that they are right for each other and should stay together as long as possible.
The song's bridge stresses the importance of understanding and communication in a relationship. It declares that "if love is in your heart then it's really time to start," urging the singer and their love interest to take a chance on each other. The chorus, meanwhile, reinforces their desire to stay together forever, proclaiming that "you and me combined" and "love is gonna shine."
Throughout the song, the singer is optimistic about the future. They encourage their love not to worry about the answers and to hold onto what they have. The final refrain repeats the desire for the pair to get together, using the phrase "gonna shine" as a metaphor for the strength and potential of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We should get together
Let's spend time together romantically
We should get together
Let's spend time together romantically
Take anything you want boy cause you know that
Choose anything you desire from me because this chance won't come again
There won't be a second time
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Take everything you can girl
Take whatever you need from me, my love for you is strong
Cause a love like this
Our love is real and true
So real is hard to find
It's difficult to find a genuine love like ours
Take anything you want
You have my permission to take whatever you desire from me
Take everything you need
Take everything that you require from me
Cause it's time for understanding
It's time to connect and understand each other completely
If a love is in your heart
If you truly love someone
Then it's really time to start
Then it’s the right moment to start a romantic relationship
And I've got to let you know
I have to tell you something important
We should get together
We should get together and stay united forever
Stay this way forever
We should stay together in this romantic bond forever
Echos in my mind
I remember colorful memories of us being together
You and me combined
Our union is perfect
want to last forever
We want our love to last for a long time
Taking back what's mine
I am taking back my heart's true desire, which is our love
Love is gonna shine
Our love will get brighter and stronger day by day
Just think about the last night
Think about our last romantic night together
Cause the future is a light
The future is shining brightly ahead of us
That shines for you
The future will be bright for you
Don't worry 'bout the answers
Don't worry about the outcome or the answers
Holding on to what you've got
Hold on to our relationship and love
Is all you should do
That's all you need to do to keep our love strong
Take it or leave it
Accept or reject my love, it's up to you
You gotta believe it
You have to trust your feelings and believe in love
It's all up to you
It's your decision whether to be with me or not
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAMIEN EGAN, JUSTIN OLIVER, TONY BRADY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deepestofoceanicblue
Just found this today. Really fills my day with sunshine, what a tune.
Michael Ferguson
Yo.. Takes me back!
Adam Copsey
Tune.... And always will be