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".
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
The Chimes Lyrics
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I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
I have run, I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing in her finger tips
It burned like fire
(I was) burning inside her
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was warm in the night
I was cold as a stone
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I believe in the Kingdom Come
Then all the colours will bleed into one
Bleed into one
But yes, I'm still running
You broke the bonds
And you loosed the chains
Carried the cross of my shame
Oh my shame, you know I believe it
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
The song I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by The Chimes is a powerful ballad about the search for meaning in life. The song speaks to the universal experience of seeking and yearning for something elusive, despite having searched high and low. The lyrics express a deep restlessness and a feeling of incompleteness, despite having done everything possible to find what was being sought.
In the opening lines of the song, the singer describes the many things he has done to find what he is searching for, such as climbing mountains and running through fields. These experiences are meant to represent the efforts and sacrifices that we make to find fulfillment in life. Despite these efforts, however, the singer has not yet found what he is looking for.
The song then goes on to describe other experiences, such as kissing someone and feeling a deep sense of healing and holding the hand of someone who might represent the devil. These experiences add to the complexity of the search and suggest that it is not a simple matter of finding the one thing that will fulfill all desires. The final lines of the song express a belief in something greater and more profound, something that will bring all things together into one.
Line by Line Meaning
I have climbed the highest mountains
I have achieved great feats and faced immense challenges.
I have run through the fields
I have taken risks, explored and experienced freedom.
Only to be with you
I endeavored these pursuits to be with the person I love, but something is still missing.
I have run, I have crawled
I have fought hard and struggled deeply.
I have scaled these city walls
I have overcome obstacles and barriers in urban life.
These city walls
The buildings, structures and systems of the city that showcase its power and influence.
But I still haven't found
Despite all my efforts, there is still something missing, something that I am yet to discover or attain.
What I'm looking for
The unknown or undefined thing that I feel incomplete without, an intangible desire.
I have kissed honey lips
I have experienced deep love and affection.
Felt the healing in her finger tips
I have been comforted, physically and emotionally, by someone.
It burned like fire
The passion and intensity of this experience left a lasting impact on me.
(I was) burning inside her
I was consumed by my love for her, emotionally and physically.
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have experienced divine messages and guidance.
I have held the hand of a devil
I have also experienced darkness, or had dealings with someone dangerous or harmful.
It was warm in the night
Despite the darkness or danger, there was still something alluring or comforting about the experience.
I was cold as a stone
Despite the warmth and allure, I was still emotionally distant or cold.
I believe in the Kingdom Come
I have faith in a peaceful and harmonious future, where all people are united.
Then all the colours will bleed into one
All the differences, conflicts and divisions in the world will be resolved and harmonized.
But yes, I'm still running
I am still pursuing this unknown or undefined desire, even if I don't know what it is.
You broke the bonds
You freed me from the past or from something holding me back.
And you loosed the chains
You removed the restraints or limitations that were suppressing me.
Carried the cross of my shame
You bore the burden or consequences of my past sins or mistakes.
Oh my shame, you know I believe it
Despite my shameful past, I still believe in redemption and forgiveness.
But I still haven't found
Despite all the positive experiences and the help I received, there is still something undefinable missing.
What I'm looking for
The unknown or undefined thing that will fulfill me or make me whole.
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.