The group was formed in 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Their biggest local hit was 'I Confess', taken from their first album 'Breakthrough' (1966). After the success of 'I Confess', they had more minor hits like 'Love You So Much' (1968), 'I Will Always Think About You' (1968) and 'Things I'd Like To Say' (1969).
There had been quite a lot of changes in the lineup of The New Colony Six. Graffia is the only original member of the current group (the group still performs), but original members have made special guest appearances. Bassist Les Kummel, who had taken over the place of the original bass player Wally Kemp in 1967, died in a car accident on 18 December 1978.
I Confess
The New Colony Six Lyrics
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Willingness and wanting for you.
To have you here by me, here by me
And all my life through
You run around.
You run around.
Run around baby.
Someday maybe... we`ll have a love.
Someday you say you`ll
Someday you may... be my girl.
Hand in hand we walk
Though the land we walk... around the world.
But right now...
But right now...
You run around.
You run around.
Run around baby.
Run around baby.
Someday maybe... we`ll have a love.
You`ll be with me
`til eternity... and be mine.
Sent from above, will
Be my love `til... the end of time.
But right now...
But right now...
You run around.
You run around.
Run around baby.
Run around baby.
Someday maybe... we`ll have a love
I confess to have a
Willingness and wanting for you.
To have you here by me, here by me
And all my life through
The lyrics to The New Colony Six's song I Confess express a deep longing for love and commitment. The singer confesses his willingness and wanting for the person he loves to be by his side for the rest of his life. He envisions a future where they can travel the world hand in hand and be together until the end of time. However, his love interest seems to be hesitant and is currently running around. Despite this, the singer holds onto hope that someday they will have a love that lasts.
The repetition of the line "you run around" emphasizes the singer's frustration and impatience with his love interest's indecisiveness. The phrase "someday maybe...we'll have a love" creates a sense of uncertainty and hopefulness at the same time, suggesting that the singer is willing to wait for his love interest to come around.
Overall, the lyrics convey a classic love story of two people whose feelings are out of sync. The singer longs for commitment, while the love interest seems to be more interested in freedom and independence. The song captures the universal experience of unrequited love, making it relatable to listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I confess to have a willingness and wanting for you.
I admit that I desire and long for you.
To have you here by me, here by me, and all my life through.
I want to be with you for the rest of my life, always by my side.
You run around.
You are not committed to me and are seeing other people.
Someday maybe... we'll have a love.
Perhaps one day we will have a real and true love.
Someday you say you'll, someday you may... be my girl.
You claim that one day you might commit to me and be my girlfriend.
Hand in hand we walk, though the land we walk... around the world.
We should travel together and create memories for a lifetime.
But right now... you run around.
But currently, you are not ready for a committed relationship and continue to see other people.
You'll be with me `til eternity... and be mine.
You will be my partner forever and belong to me.
Sent from above, will be my love `til... the end of time.
My love for you is heaven-sent and will last until the end of time.
But right now... you run around.
But currently, you are not ready for a committed relationship and continue to see other people.
Run around baby, someday maybe... we'll have a love.
You continue to play the field but maybe someday we will have a real and committed love together.
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.