1) The English two-tone ska band The Beat known as The English Beat in North America and The British Beat in Australia.
2) The American power-pop band became known as Paul Collins' Beat in Europe.
1. The Beat are a band founded in Birmingham, England, in 1978. Their music fuses ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
The Beat, consisting of Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa a.k.a. Lionel Augustus Martin (1930 – 2017) (saxophone), released three studio albums in the early 1980s: I Just Can't Stop It (1980), Wha'ppen? (1981) and Special Beat Service (1982), and a string of singles, including "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Too Nice to Talk To", "Can't Get Used to Losing You", "Hands Off, She's Mine" and "All Out to Get You".[3]
Although the group’s main fan-base was in the UK, they were also popular in Australia thanks to regular exposure on the government-owned rock radio station Triple J and the nationally-broadcast TV pop show Countdown. They had a sizeable following in the U.S., and a strong presence on that country’s college radio.
After the break-up of The Beat, Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) and Ranking Roger (vocals) went on to form General Public, while Andy Cox (guitar) and David Steele (bass guitar) formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift.
Members of the band often collaborated on stage with The Specials and performed together on tracks such as “Free Nelson Mandela”. In the early 1990s, Roger joined members of The Specials to form the new band The Special Beat, which released two live albums.
Ranking Roger’s son, Ranking Junior, has followed in his father’s footsteps. In 2005, he appeared on The Ordinary Boys’ single “Boys Will Be Boys”. In 2003, The Beat’s original line-up, minus Cox and Steele but with the addition of Junior, played a sold-out one-off gig at the Royal Festival Hall. As of 2005, The Beat has reformed, counting Roger, Blockhead and Morton of the original line-up, with Ranking Junior also on vocals. The band is said to have the blessing of Cox, Steele and Saxa (of Desmond Dekker fame).
The Beat’s lead singer Dave Wakeling also continues to tour as The English Beat, as he has done for the last three decades, with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing the hits of The English Beat, General Public, and his new songs.
Saxa died on 3 May 2017, Ranking Roger died on 26 March 2019.
2. The Beat (known in Europe as The Paul Collins Beat or Paul Collins' Beat), were an American rock and power pop group from Los Angeles, California that formed in the late 1970s. The Beat resurfaced in the 1990s and continues to tour and record new material as Paul Collins' Beat. Frontman Paul Collins has released several projects with his alternative country group The Paul Collins Band, who play Americana music inspired by country rock and folk rock.
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The Beat Lyrics
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路上舞い散る枯葉のよう
風にさらわれ人に踏まれ
形を失くし消えてしまう
いつか誰かが見た夢は
母親を探す子供のよう
道に迷って途方に暮れ
足を踏み出せず立ちすくんだ
それぞれのドラマを抱え
いったい自分にどれほどの
価値があるのか確かめたい
答えは風の中になんてないんだ ...
闘い続けなければ
God bless you
God bless you
God bless you
今にも壊れてしまいそうな君を見た
溢れ出しこぼれ落ちてしまいそうな
情熱を見た
届かない空の下で
いったい自分にどれほどの
事ができるのか確かめたい
未来は風の中になんてないんだ ...
闘い続けなければ
闘い続けなければ
God bless you
God bless you
God bless you
God bless you ...
God bless you
The opening lines suggest that the singer has been struggling with personal demons, and has been trying to find a way to cope with the struggles in their life. The singer admits that they needed to find something to believe in, something that could help them get through the tough times. The verses suggest that the singer has found that something in the person they are addressing in the song. The chorus seems to be a declaration of love for that person – the singer saying that all they've ever really wanted is someone to love, and that they've found that someone in the person the song is addressed to.
The second verse follows a similar pattern – the singer thanking the person they love for helping to pull them out of their own darkness and showing them happiness and healing. They admit that they struggle to find the right words to express their feelings, but nevertheless, they are eager to share their love with their partner.
Overall, the song seems to be an expression of gratitude and love for someone who has been a real source of strength and support during dark times. The singer is admitting that they've struggled to find their way, but with the help of their partner, they feel like they're finally able to open up and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want is
The singer is emphasizing that their desire is singular and focused.
I was falling on my demons, yeah
The singer is acknowledging that they were struggling with their inner demons and going through a tough time.
Just to get through the fire
The singer is willing to go through struggles and hardships to reach their goal.
Needed something to believe in all these years
The singer has been looking for a sense of purpose and meaning in life for a long time.
Something more than desire
The singer wants something deeper and more meaningful than just a fleeting desire.
I wish I knew the way to say this
The singer is struggling to articulate their feelings.
So please bare with me as I try
The singer is asking for the listener's patience and understanding as they try to express themselves.
And I don't wanna waste this moment
The singer doesn't want to miss out on the opportunity to share their feelings.
I gotta tell you here tonight
The singer feels compelled to share their feelings with the person they are addressing.
All I ever wanted was someone to love
The singer wants and needs love in their life.
All I ever wanted was someone like you
The singer is saying that the person they are addressing is the kind of person they have been looking for and hoping to find.
You give me the love
The singer is acknowledging that the person they are addressing is already giving them the love they desire.
You give me a reason
The person they are addressing is also giving them a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Something to believe in
The person they are addressing is providing them with a belief or faith that gives them hope and strength.
I was drowning in my feelings, yeah
The singer was overwhelmed and consumed by their emotions and feelings.
You pull me out of the mire
The person they are addressing has helped them overcome their struggles and difficulties.
Show me happiness and healing, oh, my dear
The person they are addressing has brought them joy and helped them heal emotionally.
You keep lifting me higher
The person they are addressing helps the singer to grow and improve as a person.
All I want is you
The singer is stating that the person they are addressing is all they want and desire in life.
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Written by: OKI
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Julie Murray
1st: riding on a donkey, sitting on a cactus. we think your team needs a little practice. jump in the tub, pull out the plug. there goes your team. chub, chub, chub
2nd: cookies, cookies, cookies and cream. what the matter with the other team. nothing, nothing, nothing at all. they just... can't play ball.
3rd: munchkin say, howdy-doo. we are here to cheer for you. yee-haw. woo-hoo.
4th: I stomp my feet, I boogie to the beat, I turn around, I touch the ground, I wiggle it.... just a little bit.
5th: we're #1 we can't be #2 cause we're gonna beat the whoopsies out of you, the whoopsies out of you.
😑I had one when I was younger.
Akumetsu
My little cousin used to have this doll yearsss ago, and she would press the voice button endlessly. So much so that our family still quotes the cheers till this day out of forced memorization lol. Good times.
Marcie Rodriguez
Same! We just recited 3 of the cheers word for word after YEARS of not seeing this doll. My daughter is 17 now lol
Genesis QuVa
I used to own this doll. I remember all of the songs. Can't believe I actually remembered this. I want to cry. So many memories
Crystal Scarlet
Was hanging out with my cousin and we both only remembered Cookies n Cream. LOVED THIS DOLL
Ciryl
Sang along with all of the songs ( and danced ) ( multiple times) still have this doll somewhere always was and will be my favorite doll
yeah yeah yeah
"I stomp my feet i boogie to the beat i turn around i touch the ground I wiggle it... just a little bit" 😬😬😬
Nyan-Giraffe
A bop
Venus Da Brat
OMGGGG
Vanessa Stacee
The memories ! Lol
Sabeer Tariq
My Dad gifted this doll to my lil sis's birthday about 13 years ago....
We didn't know that much English at that time and didn't even understand what it was saying.
But yesterday I was watching the video which I recorded of the moment my dad gifted her. Now I Am in shock.