1) The Chimes were a successful dance music trio from Scotland, featuring vocalist Pauline Henry (born 29 January 1961) with Mike Peden and James Locke. They are best known for their hits "Heaven" and a remake of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," which became a UK Top Ten hit. In the U.S. they reached the Billboard Hot 100 with the song "1-2-3," at #86 in 1990. It spent two weeks at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and its follow-up, "Heaven," was a #1 dance chart hit.
Bono from U2 famously commented that the Chimes' cover of their hit "I Still Haven't Found What Im Looking For" was the "only cover version he had heard that he enjoyed and did the original justice", adding "at last someone's come along to sing it properly".
2) The Chimes were an 80s American rock band formed in Cleveland featured on the post-punk compilation 'From The Eerie Shore'.
3) An American Doo Wop group that recorded in the 1950's. They are best known for their song "Once In A While".
Heaven
The Chimes Lyrics
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When you're lying here in my arms
I'm finding it hard to believe
we're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
oh thinking about our younger years
there was only you and me
we were young and wild and free
Now nothing can take you away from me
we've been down that road before
but that's over now
you keep me coming back for more
Baby you're all that I want
When you're lying here in my arms
I'm finding it hard to believe
we're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
We're in heaven
Now nothing can change what you mean to me
there's a lot that I can say
but just hold me now
cuz our love will light the way
Baby you're all that I want
When you're lying here in my arms
I'm finding it hard to believe
we're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
Now ourdreams are coming true
through the good times and the bad
I'll be standing there by you
we're in heaven
love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
it isn't to hard to see
we're in heaven
We're in heaven
The Chimes’s song “Heaven” is an uplifting love song about finding and being with the person that you love. The song opens up with the lyrics “Baby, you're all that I want when you're lying here in my arms, I'm finding it hard to believe, we're in heaven,” which sets the tone for the song. The singer expresses feeling content when they are with their significant other and how it’s hard to believe that they are in a state of pure happiness. The lyrics “And love is all that I need, And I found it there in your heart, It isn't too hard to see, We're in heaven” shows that the love they have found is enough for them and that they are grateful for it.
The second verse “Now nothing can take you away from me, we've been down that road before, but that's over now, you keep me coming back for more,” is about how they have been through obstacles before but have gotten past them and that being with each other makes them happy. The song then moves on to the idea that no one can change what the person means to them and that their love will always light the way. The last verse then talks about how their dreams are coming true and that they will stand by each other through the good and bad times.
Overall, The Chimes’s song “Heaven” is a beautifully crafted song about being in love and the happiness and contentment that comes along with it, and how it can overcome anything that comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you're all that I want
You are the most important person to me.
When you're lying here in my arms
I feel complete when you're with me.
I'm finding it hard to believe
I never thought I could be this happy.
we're in heaven
Our love is amazing and perfect right now.
And love is all that I need
Your love is the only thing that matters to me.
And I found it there in your heart
I have found true love in your heart.
It isn't too hard to see
It's obvious that we are meant to be together.
oh thinking about our younger years
Remembering our past and how far we've come together.
there was only you and me
Our love has always been strong and true.
we were young and wild and free
We had a carefree and adventurous spirit when we were younger.
Now nothing can take you away from me
I will always fight for and protect our love.
we've been down that road before
We have faced challenges and obstacles, but overcame them together.
but that's over now
We have moved past those difficulties and are stronger because of them.
you keep me coming back for more
Your love and compassion draws me closer to you every day.
Now nothing can change what you mean to me
No matter what happens, you will always hold a special place in my heart.
there's a lot that I can say
There are many words to describe my love for you.
but just hold me now
Right now, all we need is each other's embrace.
cuz our love will light the way
Our love will guide us through any darkness or obstacles.
Now our dreams are coming true
Our hopes and aspirations are becoming a reality.
through the good times and the bad
We will experience hardships, but we will always have each other to rely on.
I'll be standing there by you
I will always be by your side through thick and thin.
We're in heaven
Our love is pure and perfect, and we are grateful to have found each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY, LOCKE, PEDEN
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