1. The Pearls were… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three groups named The Pearls:
1. The Pearls were an early 70s girl vocal duo from the UK, featuring Lyn Cornell and Ann Simmons. They released a number of singles, the most successful being "Guilty" which reached #10 in the UK charts in the summer of 1974
2. The Pearls were a short-lived 80s new wave/punk band from Los Angeles. They put out one single on Tonguelash Records and recorded an album that was never released. Their guitarist, Brad Rabuchin, went onto play guitar for Ray Charles.
3.The Pearls were a late 1950s doo wop group from Detroit, USA. The Pearls counted among its members that future maestro of "The Happy Organ," Dave "Baby" Cortez, when he still went by the name David Clowney, and showed a predilection for novelties. Nonsense syllables and hep "teen talk" are heard throughout fun-filled, energetic songs like "Yuz a Ma Tuz" and "Zippity Zippity Zoom." A doo wop rendition of Hank Williams' "Your Cheatin' Heart" is an interesting experiment.
You Are Everything
The Pearls Lyrics
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And the road's exploding
But you're keeping me strong
Rolling along with you
Love is a tower, and you're the key
Leading me higher, when you let me in
Keeping us close (so close)
Oh, on down the line
With no one knowing
But you're keeping me strong
Moving along with you
You are a tower, of strength to me
The darkening hour, sees light again
Again...
Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah
You are, you are, you are, you are
You are...
Love is a tower, of strength to me
I am the shoreline, but you're the sea
The sea
You are, you are...
...
The Pearls' song "You Are Everything" is a love song that speaks about the power of love in the midst of life's struggles. The opening lyrics "This broken wheel is coming undone, and the road's exploding" creates a vivid image of a chaotic and uncertain situation. However, despite the turmoil, the person singing finds strength in their love for someone else.
The lyrics continue to explain how the person's love is like a tower, and the other person is the key to unlocking its full potential. The love they share keeps them close, even in the darkest of times. The imagery of burning like a "dot on the sun" conveys a sense of intense emotion that can be both painful and beautiful.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You are" four times, emphasizing the importance of the other person in the singer's life. The final verse compares the singer to a shoreline, while the other person is the sea, conveying a sense of awe and wonder at the depth and power of their love.
Overall, "You Are Everything" is a song about the transformative power of love, how it can provide stability and strength in even the most challenging situations.
Line by Line Meaning
This broken wheel is coming undone
My life is falling apart.
And the road's exploding
Everything around me seems to be going wrong.
But you're keeping me strong
You provide me with strength to keep going despite the hardships.
Rolling along with you
We are moving forward together through life.
Love is a tower, and you're the key
Love is a powerful force and you are what makes it unlock and flourish.
Leading me higher, when you let me in
When I let you into my life, you guide me to greater heights.
Keeping us close (so close)
Our relationship is very intimate and connected.
Oh, on down the line
As we continue our journey together.
Sometimes I burn like a dot on the sun
There are times I feel insignificant, but you still make me feel important.
With no one knowing
Even though my struggles may be hidden, you still support me.
But you're keeping me strong
Once again, your strength keeps me going.
Moving along with you
We continue to navigate life together.
You are a tower, of strength to me
You are the backbone of my life and my support system.
The darkening hour, sees light again
Even in my darkest moments, you bring light and hope into my life.
Again...
Your support and love are always there for me, time and time again.
Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah
Vocalization of emotions and feelings associated with your love.
You are, you are, you are, you are
Highlighting the importance and impact of your presence in my life.
Love is a tower, of strength to me
Reiterating the power of love and your importance in my life.
I am the shoreline, but you're the sea
I am only a small part of the vastness of who we are together.
The sea
You are the all-encompassing force in our lives.
You are, you are...
Continuing to emphasize your immeasurable importance in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, MATT CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LauraSernaMorales
What a great compilation!
@Sarasdad91
Very similar to the Stylistics version I love it.
@JohnJohn-qq1cw
Very similar to the Stylistics original ? That comment suggests you have peculiar taste in music, which is fine you do you. But It isn't difficult to see why I'd never heard of 'the pearls' before reading the wiki for the song and seeing this sited as a cover.
@peterturley1331
Bliss from '73.
@knockshinnoch1950
A few months later in spring 1974 the Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye version would reach no 4 on the UK chart becoming one biggest UK hits for Diana and for Marvin
@BoB4jjjjs
Cool.
@dj_grim
Stylistics did the original
@chesterhackenbush
This is the best version