The group was formed by record producer / composer, Tony Hiller, and originally featured the well-travelled vocalist, Tony Burrows. In 1970 they had a hit single with "United We Stand", which not only was a heavily played record on British radio, but also broke the American market. By the time they broke the voting record for Eurovision and sold well over one million copies of "Save Your Kisses For Me", the line up had totally changed. After Eurovision, they had a number of hits in the UK, including two more chart-toppers, but long term success proved to be elusive.
In 1992, Sandra Stevens told Eurovision Network's magazine that Brotherhood of Man had been shortlisted to sing in A Song for Europe 1983. However she said that the group changed its mind, preferring to be remembered for winning the Eurovision Song Contest as opposed to possibly losing a UK qualifying heat. However their song, "When the Kissing Stops" remained in the contest and was performed by another group, Rubic. It came sixth.
"Save Your Kisses For Me" was nominated as one of the final five finalists in the 50th anniversary Eurovision concert held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2005 and was the highest placed UK song.
Members (1976 on)
* Nicky Stevens (born 3 December 1951, in Carmarthen, Wales).
* Sandra Stevens (23 November 1949, in Leeds, Yorkshire).
* Martin Lee (26 November 1949, in Surrey).
* Lee Sheriden (11 April 1949, in Bristol).
* Barry Upton (born 25 February 1954, in Hastings, Sussex)
Where Are You Going to My Love
The Brotherhood of Man Lyrics
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Gently touch your hair
Then we'll walk
Together hand in hand
The way it used to be
The way you smile
And kiss me tenderly
Now you're gone from me
Where are you going to, my love
Will you come back
When the sun shines
Anytime you want to
Come home, it`s all right
Where are you going to, my love
Will our love return tomorrow
Anytime you want to call me
It's all right
I hear your voice
It`s always haunting me
Everywhere I turn
I see your face
But you`re never there
You`re all I have
(You`re all I ever had)
You`re all I`m living for
I can`t bear the pain and misery
Please come back to me
The Brotherhood of Man's song Where Are You Going to My Love is a soulful anthem of a lover who has been left behind. The song starts with the singer holding hands and touching the hair of his lost love, and reminiscing about walking together down memory lane. However, the tender memory is short-lived, as tears and emptiness of heart begin to fill his eyes, realizing that she has gone out of his life. The singer's inability to comprehend the sudden absence of his beloved is reflected in the lyrics, "Where are you going to, my love, will you come back when the sun shines, anytime you want to come home, it's all right."
The song's central theme is the agony of separation and the longing of a lover to be reunited with the loved one. The usage of the phrases "haunting me" and "everywhere I turn I see your face, but you're never there" underscores the singer's daily struggle to come to terms with the situation. The line, "You're all I ever had; you're all I'm living for," conveys the depth of love the singer held for his beloved, and the unbearable pain of the loss.
Overall, the song captures the profound sense of loneliness and disorientation that comes with the end of a relationship. It expertly describes the range of emotions and the questions that resurface in the aftermath of a breakup, as well as the lingering hope for a reunion. The plea for her return is echoed throughout the song, "Please come back to me," indicating the sheer desperation and despair he feels.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold your hand and
I am physically connected to you and feel a sense of emotional intimacy.
Gently touch your hair
I am showing affectionate gestures towards you in a gentle and loving manner.
Then we'll walk
We will proceed in the journey of life together with love and companionship.
Together hand in hand
Our hearts will always be bound together with an eternal bond of love.
The way it used to be
We want to relive the happy moments of the past and cherish them forever.
The way you smile
Your smile is the source of my happiness and brings joy to my life.
And kiss me tenderly
Your tender, loving kisses express the passion and depth of our love.
Tears begin to fill my misty eyes
I am overwhelmed with emotions and sadness due to our separation.
Now you're gone from me
I feel lost and incomplete without you by my side.
Where are you going to, my love
I am questioning your whereabouts with a deep yearning for your presence.
Will you come back
I wish for your return, and I am holding on to the hope that you will come back to me.
When the sun shines
I associate the warmth and light of the sun with your love and presence in my life.
Anytime you want to
I will always welcome you back with open arms and an open heart.
Come home, its all right
I want to reassure you that everything will be all right, and you are welcomed back home with love and forgiveness.
Will our love return tomorrow
I question the future of our love and wonder if it will ever be the same as it once was.
Anytime you want to call me
I will always be here waiting for your call, no matter how long it takes.
It's all right
I want you to know that everything will be okay, and our love can overcome any obstacles.
I hear your voice
Your voice echoes in my heart and mind, and I feel comforted by its familiarity.
It's always haunting me
Your presence is always with me, and I cannot escape the feelings of longing and love.
Everywhere I turn
No matter where I go, your memories and essence surround me.
I see your face
Your beautiful face is imprinted in my mind and soul, and I cannot forget the love we shared.
But you're never there
Despite your constant presence in my thoughts, I am still alone without you physically by my side.
You're all I have
You are my everything, my reason for living, and my soulmate.
You’re all I ever had
You have always been the only one in my heart and the only one I ever loved.
You're all I'm living for
My love for you sustains me, and I cannot imagine life without you.
I can't bear the pain and misery
The separation from you has caused me insurmountable emotional pain and despair.
Please come back to me
My heart and soul call out to you, begging for your return, and our love to be rekindled.
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