Original vocalist Clem Curtis left in 1968 and moved to the U.S. for a solo career on the club circuit, encouraged by the likes of Wilson Pickett and Sam & Dave, playing Las Vegas with The Righteous Brothers. He was replaced by Colin Young.
The group's final hit was the less pop-oriented, more sophisticated Born To Live and Born To Die. They split in 1970, when the rhythm section broke away to form the progressive group Pluto. When Curtis returned to the UK he formed a new version of the group with little success on record, but a lucrative spell on the 1960s nostalgia circuit.
Take a Girl Like You
The Foundations Lyrics
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To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it could take a girl like you
The sun begins to rise
As I open up my eyes
And I've got to get together again
But I've got to get together again
A dream could never last
When the world is moving fast
Something's got to happen to me
I don't know what it would be
But something,s got to happen to me
And It would take a girl like you
To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it could take a girl like you
It would take a girl like you
To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it would take a girl like you
I knew the day I met ya
I just had to get ya
I never let you out of my sight
I'd stay beside you day and night
I never let you out of my sight
'Cause It would take a girl like you
To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it could take a girl like you
It would take a girl like you
To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it could take a girl like you
Ooh it would take a girl like you
To make a dream come true
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Yes it could take a girl like you
The Foundations' "Take a Girl Like You" is a song about hope and love. The song is about a man who is lost and looking for a way to make his dreams come true. He believes that it would take a girl like the one he has met – someone who he cannot let out of his sight – to make it happen. He is aware of his flaws but believes that with the right person by his side, he can be a better person and achieve his dreams. The song speaks to the power of love and how it can provide the motivation needed to make one's life better.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been disillusioned with life and has been searching for a purpose. He knows that time is running out, and something needs to happen to change his life. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of a man who is tired and desperately needs someone to awaken the dream within him. The idea of him needing a 'girl like you' is not a new concept, but the way it is presented in this song is delightfully hopeful. The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitions of 'it would take a girl like you' reinforce the message.
Overall, "Take a Girl Like You" is a beautiful song about hope and love that can make you want to fall in love all over again. The song reminds us that sometimes we need another person to bring out the best in us and gives us the strength to make our dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
It would take a girl like you
The singer needs an exceptional girl like the one he's addressing to help fulfill his dream
To make a dream come true
He needs her support and love to achieve his aspiration
I may be bad, my heart ain't too
Despite any personal flaws, his heart is pure and sincere
Yes it could take a girl like you
The artist is confident that the girl he's addressing is the right one to help him realize his dream
The sun begins to rise
Start of a new day
As I open up my eyes
The singer is awakening to a new beginning
And I've got to get together again
The singer needs to find himself again and gather his thoughts
I don't know where or when
Uncertainty about where to begin or when to take action
But I've got to get together again
The artist understands the importance of regaining his focus and getting back on track
A dream could never last
Dreams are ephemeral and not permanent
When the world is moving fast
It's easy to miss out on opportunities in a fast-paced world
Something's got to happen to me
The artist acknowledges that he needs a change
I don't know what it would be
Uncertainty about what change is necessary
But something,s got to happen to me
The singer feels strongly that he needs to make a change
I knew the day I met ya
The singer knew from the beginning that the girl he's addressing is special
I just had to get ya
The artist was determined to win her over
I never let you out of my sight
The artist was committed to being there for her at all times
I'd stay beside you day and night
The singer was devoted to the girl he's addressing
Ooh it would take a girl like you
The singer reiterates that she is the one he needs to help him fulfill his dream
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
craig allison
Thanks so much for posting this wonderful song by the Foundations. I never heard it while the Foundations were so poplular in the fabulous 60's. Just came about it on UTube and I love it more than their famous Build Me Up Buttercup tune. Cheers, Shari
John Irving
My favorite foundations to x
Shari Allison
@John Irving cheers John x
Clive Bilton
Also the title song for the 1970 movie starring Hayley Mills and Oliver Reed.
Julie hermiz
Clive Bilton Yes I just finished watching the movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
bmwnasher
The film brought me here, nice catchy tune.
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Vince Falsaperla
Saw the film 40 years ago!
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