Face To Face
The Dolphin Brothers Lyrics


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You buried the seed inside of me
With every day it grows
Like a flame that clings to life
I like it, heaven knows

All we need is this memory
We're face to face
Watching carefully

I wish I could learn all your secrets
What a man has to do?
It could take a lifetime
But that's all I want to do

(chorus):
You've got your own way with me
'cause you're right here under my skin
You took control suddenly
But I don't mind
You're working your way through me
With a smile I let you right in
It doesn't make life so easy
But don't let go

Something you can't disguise
Your arrows aimed I know
I see a smile in your eyes
Before you let it go

I wish I could learn all your secrets
Given time I may do
What's in your mind?
Is it all games to you?





(repeat chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Dolphin Brothers' song "Face to Face" deals with the power of love and the influence of a loved one on the other person. The song opens with the line "You buried the seed inside of me, with every day it grows," suggesting that the love that started between the two people has blossomed and grown over time. The flame that clings to life in the refrain may show the strength and intensity of their love. The two persons have their memory of the love they share, and as the lyrics say, they are watching carefully, suggesting that their relationship is of utmost importance to them.


In the second verse, the singer expresses their desire to know everything about their partner, even if it takes a lifetime to learn. They are willing to do whatever it takes to understand their inner workings and thoughts. The chorus repeats the theme of how love can transform and change someone. The singer admits that their partner's control over them may not make life easy, but they would not want to let go.


The song's overarching theme emphasizes the power of love and the influence a person can have over another. It highlights the deep connection that two people can share and how it can change their lives forever.


Line by Line Meaning

You buried the seed inside of me
You planted an idea in my mind that has grown and become a part of me


With every day it grows
The idea you planted in my mind becomes more powerful and influential over time


Like a flame that clings to life
The idea is like a fire that refuses to die out, no matter what obstacles it faces


I like it, heaven knows
Despite any difficulties that may come with this idea, I have developed an attachment to it and cannot let it go


All we need is this memory
This shared experience between us is enough to sustain our connection


We're face to face
We are in close proximity and able to observe each other's reactions and emotions


Watching carefully
We are paying close attention to each other's actions and expressions


I wish I could learn all your secrets
I desire to know everything about you and understand what makes you tick


What a man has to do?
What do I need to do to learn everything about you?


It could take a lifetime
This process of getting to know you could take years, but I am willing and committed to the journey


But that's all I want to do
My desire to understand you fully is all-consuming and nothing else matters as much as this goal


You've got your own way with me
You have a unique and powerful influence over me


'cause you're right here under my skin
Your influence is deeply ingrained in me and hard to shake off


You took control suddenly
Your influence over me began abruptly and unexpectedly


But I don't mind
I am willing to be under your control because of my attachment to you and desire for closeness


You're working your way through me
Your influence is penetrating every aspect of my being


With a smile I let you right in
I am willingly allowing your influence to take hold and influence me strongly


It doesn't make life so easy
Being under your control and influence is not always easy and comes with difficulties


But don't let go
Despite the challenges, I do not want to lose the closeness and connection we share


Something you can't disguise
There is something about you that cannot be hidden or faked


Your arrows aimed I know
Your actions and words are pointed and directed towards me specifically


I see a smile in your eyes
I can tell that you are experiencing happiness and satisfaction in your connection to me


Before you let it go
I can sense that you are about to do or say something important that will affect our connection


Given time I may do
If I am patient and persistent, I may eventually learn all your secrets and understand you fully


What's in your mind?
What are you thinking and feeling, and how can I understand you better?


Is it all games to you?
Are you just playing with me and not taking our connection seriously?


(repeat chorus)
Repeating the same sentiments about the strong connection and influence between the two individuals




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Comments from YouTube:

@555tg

If you Love Japan You'll definitely Love the Dolphin Brothers .Steve and Richard did a great job with this Venture ..

@martinmcdaniel5173

Love this song and album

@sirmoog

Absolutely love this song.

@Syntpop

Yes with a touch of mr Takahashi!

@frankij230560

Thank you very much for putting this on for I have been looking for this for years.

@shaunfossett

An amazing fact about this album was that it was recorded DDD. It was recorded and mastered digitally in 1987

@ericlindsey3069

One of the first!!!

@Maxiclaudi

Ha die Ferry, niet gezien dat jij het hele album erop had gezet, merci beaucoup!

@kondo337

Thank You,Thank You!

@upfrontbear74

Great song, I only have the UK version of the CD album, so never heard this before

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