The Rattles performed in Hamburg, and played at the same venues as The Beatles on several occasions in 1962.[1] In 1964, the group recorded "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah", which charted in the UK. In 1968, they recorded their first version of "The Witch", with vocals by Henner Hoier.[1] The band's records sold well in Germany throughout the 1960s.
Their second version of "The Witch" in 1970, this time with vocals by Edna Bejarano, was their only international hit.[1] It reached the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, the top 20 in Austria, and the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It eventually sold over one million copies.[1]
Rosetta Stone released a gothic rock cover of "The Witch" in the 1990s. The Norwegian psychedelic hard rock band, Motorpsycho, covered the song during 1999 and 2000.[2] A recording of this song can be found on their bootleg Live Union Scene from 14 April 1999.[3]
Love of My Life
The Rattles Lyrics
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hurry up and run as you would run
for your life
she told me about she wanted to go away
but in my letter I ask her to stay.
She is the love of my life
I can't get her out of my mind
she is the love of my life love of my life.
hurry up and run as you would run for your life
she told me about she wanted to go away
but in my letter I ask her to stay.
She is the love of my life
I can't get her out of my mind
she is the love of my life love of my life.
Hey hey hey, don't leave me alone
She is the love of my life, hey hey hey
I can't get her out of my mind, hey hey hey
She is...
The lyrics to The Rattles' song Love Of My Life tell a story of a person desperately trying to keep their beloved from leaving. The mailman is begged to hurry up and deliver a letter which pleads for the person's lover to stay despite their desire to go away. The singer emphasizes the importance of their lover to them, stating that they cannot get this person out of their mind. The repeated phrase "she is the love of my life" drives home the point that this person means everything to the singer and they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep them.
The urgency in the lyrics is palpable, with the plea to the mailman to run as if his life depends on it. This speaks to the desperation and fear that the singer feels at the thought of losing their love. The use of repetition makes the message even clearer, emphasizing the importance of this person to the singer's life. This song could be interpreted as a reflection on the fragility of relationships and the emotional turmoil that can come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mailman take this letter and hurry up
Please, mailman, take this letter as soon as possible
hurry up and run as you would run for your life
Deliver it as fast as you can because it's urgent
she told me about she wanted to go away
She expressed her desire to leave
but in my letter I ask her to stay.
I pleaded with her to stay in my letter
She is the love of my life
She's the most important person to me
I can't get her out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about her,
she is the love of my life love of my life.
She's the one I truly love and cherish
Hey hey hey, don't leave me alone
Please don't abandon me
She is the love of my life, hey hey hey
I can't stress enough how much she means to me
I can't get her out of my mind, hey hey hey
It's impossible for me to forget her
She is...
She is everything to me
Writer(s): Keith Stegall, Dan Hill
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivanyr Santo
Very good sound ! Send more.