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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & John Barry Lyrics

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I'm glad you're home
Now did you really miss me?
I guess you did by the look in your eye
(Look in your eye, look in your eye)
Well lay back and relax
While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
Then you and me can rock a bell

You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

The night is young
And full of possibilities
Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
My love for you (love for you, love for you)
So long I've been savin'
Tonight was made for me and you

You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)

You can ring my bell
You can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)

You can ring my bell, you can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)

Bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward are about a woman who is happy that her partner has come home and she wants to spend some quality time with him. She notices that he missed her too, by the look in his eyes, and tells him to relax while she puts away the dishes. She then wants to have some fun together, telling him to ring her bell and be free. The night is full of possibilities and she expresses her love for him by saying that she has been saving herself for this moment. The chorus repeats the phrase "You can ring my bell" several times, signifying an invitation to her partner for physical intimacy.

This disco classic became a massive hit upon its release in the late 1970s, and has since become a recognizable party anthem. It exemplifies the era's disco sound, characterized by its upbeat tempo, dance-funk rhythm section, strings, and horns. It was produced by Frederick Knight and written by Ward herself, along with musician Frederick Knight. The song's popularity fueled a resurgence in disco music, becoming a defining example of the genre.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm glad you're home
I am happy that you have come back home

Now did you really miss me?
Did you actually feel my absence and have a desire to be with me?

I guess you did by the look in your eye
I assume that your facial expression indicates that you missed me

Well lay back and relax
Take it easy and unwind

While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
I will handle the task of cleaning up the dirty plates

Then you and me can rock a bell
Afterwards, we can have fun and enjoy each other's company

You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You have the ability to captivate my attention and affection

The night is young
We have plenty of time left in the evening

And full of possibilities
There are numerous opportunities for us to experience and enjoy together

Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
Relax and let go of any reservations or worries you may have

My love for you (love for you, love for you)
I have deep affection and feelings of love towards you