1)The first being The Family that were a R&B band signed to Prince's record label Paisley Park Records. The band has recently reformed under the name "F-deluxe," and has a new download available on their new site, www.Fdeluxe.com.
The band consisted of remaining members of The Time (Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton and St. Paul Peterson), Eric Leeds (brother of Prince's tour manager Alan Leeds) and Susannah Melvoin, the twin sister of Wendy Melvoin, who was Prince's guitarist in his band The Revolution and the other half of the duo Wendy & Lisa.
The band's material was composed entirely by Prince, with the exception of "River Run Dry", which was written by Bobby "Z" Rivkin. Prince wrote and performed all the other tracks and simply overdubbed Paul and Susannah's vocals and added saxophone by Leeds.
The project turned out to be short-lived. Peterson opted to pursue his own career and Prince absorbed most of the remaining members into The Revolution (with the exception of Johnson, who went on to join the Flyte Tyme music production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). The band did, however perform a single concert and released a self-titled album. The album contains of eight tracks consisting of funk-jazz with two instrumentals and three ballads. A single was released for The Screams Of Passion, a modest hit which was re-released in 1996 on the Girl 6 soundtrack. The album's crowning achievement, however was Nothing Compares 2 U, an emotional ballad very successfully covered five years later by Sinéad O'Connor.
2) Secondly it refers to an energetic 5 piece band from Southampton UK with a country/folk/blues sound to them. They released their debut single 'Falling For You' last year, which was received so well it sold out!
"The Family sound unbelievably polished for an unsigned band, with deeply instrumental, layered tracks.... ‘Bow Legged Woman’ blends the sounds of Primal Scream, Oasis and Seventies rock’n’roll to perfection. To hear this live, with the husky vocals, raucous guitars, and Dylan inspired harmonica, must be brilliant.... It’s great to see some different music coming out of Southampton, aside from the usual copycat bands that we keep seeing.", Penny Lane, NME, November 2007
http://www.myspace.com/thefamilyonline
3) The third refers to: "Four brothers fusing their Blues, Country and Tropicalia roots into a joyful pshycedelic current. Founded in 2005, the Family has undergone multiple lineup changes, but they are finally the symbiotic collective they have always wanted. In July of 2007 they recorded their first full length album, entitled From Brasil to the Back Country."
4) The fourth refers to an Australian lo-fi electronica group active in Sydney during the 1990's and associated with clan-analogue.
5) An Australian Band who was from Melbourne who played heavy punk grunge type music who formed in 1993. They released 2 full length cd albums in the 1990s entitled "Bleeding in" and "Hatemail"
6) A mid 1960's garage band/sunshine pop group who released the Scott McKenzie-esque "San Francisco Waits" as a 45 in 1967.
Falling for You
The Family Lyrics
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Throw that broom to the ground
Let's make things right, tonight
Baby let me hold you close
And kiss your lips
And steal your soul
Be mine tonight
Ten long days, I've lost my mind
Things don't change and pigs don't fly
The pigs don't fly
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
Never die
Baby when the sun sinks low
And the birds and the bees are moving slow
Let me take you for a ride
Baby let me hold you close
And kiss your lips
And steal your soul
Be mine tonight
Ten long days well I've lost my mind
There's no love by the riverside
Things don't change and pigs don't fly
The pigs don't fly
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
Never die, never die
Baby let your heart unfold
I'll take the wheel, I'm in control
Everything will be alright tonight
Baby let me hold you close
And kiss your lips
And steal your soul
Be mine tonight
Ten long days well I've lost my mind
There's no love by the riverside
Things don't change
Pigs don't fly, pigs don't fly
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
My love for you will never die
Never die
Never die
The lyrics to The Family's "Falling For You" depict a desperate longing for the love of someone special. The first verse begins with a plea for the other person to stop their domestic duties and focus on the relationship. The singer wants to hold their partner close, steal their soul, and be theirs for the night. The second verse continues the theme of love and longing by describing a languid evening with the sun setting low and the birds and bees moving slowly. The singer wants to take their partner for a ride and steal their soul once more. The chorus repeats the concept that love never dies and contrasts the singer's feelings with the stagnant and unchanging world around them. The final verse echoes the idea of love's enduring nature and emphasizes the singer's control and determination to make things right for their partner.
The lyrics of "Falling For You" are very literal in their expression of love and desire. The repetition of the phrase "be mine tonight" underscores the singer's urgency and need for physical intimacy. The metaphor of stealing someone's soul also emphasizes the intensity of feelings that the singer has for their partner. The repeated refrain that the singer's love will never die suggests a deep commitment and devotion that transcends time and circumstance. The contrast between the singer's passionate feelings and the unchanging world around them is a classic trope in romantic lyrics, emphasizing the timelessness of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby put the vacuum down
Stop working and let's spend time together.
Throw that broom to the ground
Forget your chores for a night, we need to reconnect.
Let's make things right, tonight
We need to fix our relationship and do it now.
Baby let me hold you close
I want to embrace you and feel connected to you.
And kiss your lips
I want to show you my love and affection through a kiss.
And steal your soul
I want to draw you in and make you feel loved and desired.
Be mine tonight
Let's spend the night together and reconnect.
Ten long days, I've lost my mind
I've missed you so much and it's driving me crazy.
There's no love by the riverside
We need to be together and not apart by a river.
Things don't change and pigs don't fly
Things seem hopeless, but my love for you remains strong.
My love for you will never die
My love for you is eternal and unchanging.
Baby when the sun sinks low
As the sun sets, I want to be close to you.
And the birds and the bees are moving slow
Nature is slowing down, but our love is not.
Let me take you for a ride
Let's go on an adventure and make memories together.
Baby let your heart unfold
Open up to me and let me see your true self.
I'll take the wheel, I'm in control
I'll lead us to happiness and guide us through any obstacles.
Everything will be alright tonight
Tonight, we will fix our problems and be happy again.
Things don't change
Our problems don't disappear on their own, we need to work on them together.
Pigs don't fly, pigs don't fly
Our problems seem impossible to solve, but we won't give up on each other.
My love for you will never die
No matter what, I will always be there for you and our love will survive.
Never die, never die
Our love is eternal and unchanging.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Calderon, George Calderon, Jose Calderon
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Liz Newton
LYRICS - Falling For You (Katie original)
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Are you thinkin' the same thing I'm thinkin' right now?
Is your heart soaring free with your feet on the ground?
Well I just caught your eye from this side of the room
Are you falling for me like I'm falling for you?
Well I wonder all day if you might think of me
They say love is blind but so far I can see
That the man that you are is too good to be true
Are you falling for me like I'm falling for you?
Well my mama is smiling, my daddy is proud
I'm wearing white flowers, you're laughing out loud
And there's so many questions but we both said 'I do'
'Cause you're falling for me like I'm falling for you
Now time, it makes the days go by
And the weeks turn to years and years, how they fly
But you've been the best thing in my life
Now my hair's turning silver and yours is all gray
Our children are grown but our love's here to stay
You've shown me the meaning of a love that is true
You're still falling for me like I'm falling for you
Please keep falling for me like I'm falling for you
PS Ellen was joking, she is not retiring ;)
Album: Live Sessions, vol. 03
Liz Newton
LYRICS - Falling For You (Katie original)
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Are you thinkin' the same thing I'm thinkin' right now?
Is your heart soaring free with your feet on the ground?
Well I just caught your eye from this side of the room
Are you falling for me like I'm falling for you?
Well I wonder all day if you might think of me
They say love is blind but so far I can see
That the man that you are is too good to be true
Are you falling for me like I'm falling for you?
Well my mama is smiling, my daddy is proud
I'm wearing white flowers, you're laughing out loud
And there's so many questions but we both said 'I do'
'Cause you're falling for me like I'm falling for you
Now time, it makes the days go by
And the weeks turn to years and years, how they fly
But you've been the best thing in my life
Now my hair's turning silver and yours is all gray
Our children are grown but our love's here to stay
You've shown me the meaning of a love that is true
You're still falling for me like I'm falling for you
Please keep falling for me like I'm falling for you
PS Ellen was joking, she is not retiring ;)
Album: Live Sessions, vol. 03
Jose Loanzon
Thanks Liz!
Sooch Pasternak
Thanks Liz! Seems like a long time but well worth the wait
Julian Coqueco
"California" and now "falling for you" muy favs songs
self destruction worldwide broadcast
That is dedication. Thanks
David Haun
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OhChung Lee
Nice song
Mack Haynes
I am a 70 year old usaf veteran. I love all your songs but this one has special meaning. When Katie sings about hair that is silver and gray it brings tears to my eyes. My wife of 46 years passed away two days after Christmas very suddenly. When I am sad or lonely I listen to your music and it gives me comfort. My wife and I would often listen to your music together. Your harmonies are fantastic and your joy. Faith and love shine in every song you sing!
Bill Leonard
Mack, I am sorry for your loss. I lost my mother two days before Christmas a number of years ago so I understand your loss. May God give you strength and I hope you can share the joy of the Petersen's for many years to come.
7Steveski
My wife and I have been married almost 42 years. My heart breaks for you and I shudder to think that some day one of us may depart before the other. But we have a hope, and I think that you do too.