With the success of "Raised on the Radio" came a full length album deal with MCA. 'The Ravyns' was released in 1984, and, as with the single, it was once again lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. Still, commercial success appeared to be eluding the group, with them starting to be labeled as a "one hit wonder".
Within one year, the band produced three music videos— "Raised on the Radio", "Don't Leave Me This Way", and "Rhythm of the Heart"— the last of which won MTV's 1985 'National Basement Tapes' competition, solely from viewer support. Despite keying on a catchy pop and rock sound, the band fell into obscurity as the musical scenes of the 80s shifted.
In more recent years, the Ravyns have continued to enjoy attention and notoriety by rock fans young and old as an underrated piece of 80s pop culture. "Raised on the Radio" has appeared in many trivia publications and shows, has been recorded by various newer groups over the years, and still emerges in rock radio formats worldwide. They have two additional full length albums of note: 'Remnants' and 'Live at Maxwells 1983', the latter recorded at Maxwells' night-club in Baltimore.
No Regular Woman
The Ravyns Lyrics
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And all the other girls just disappear
Caught up in a fantasy
I call for her to come to me
But she never hears
No regular woman
She no regular girl
That lady got something
Something put this boy in whirl
Her body move as graceful as the swallow fly
Her eyes they have the sparkle of the star
I want to take her back with me
Show her to my family and my shangrila
Last night I dreamed about her as a butterfly
She bring the gentle warm of the spring
She shared my humble offerings
She give me love then spread her wings
And fly away
Sure as spring comes summer
I must bring my love here
Sure as love surrounds her
I have found no regular woman
The Ravyns's song No Regular Woman is about an extraordinary woman who is the object of the singer's affections. The song describes how the singer watches her dance and how all the other girls around her fade away in comparison. The singer is caught up in a fantasy of this woman, calling out for her to come to him, but she never notices him. He speaks about how the woman moves with grace like a swallow flying and how her eyes have a sparkle like a star. He dreams about her as a butterfly, and he wants to take her back with him to meet his family and show her his world.
The singer feels that this woman is not just any ordinary girl, and that she has something special that has put him in a whirl. She brings the warmth of spring, and he shares his humble offerings with her. She gives him love and then spreads her wings to go and do her own thing. The singer believes that he has found no regular woman, and he knows that he must bring his love to her.
The lyrics of No Regular Woman speak of a woman who is extraordinary and has captured the singer's heart. He is in awe of her grace, beauty, and sparkle. He dreams of her and wants to show her his world. The song is a celebration of the magic that people can bring to each other's lives, and how love can change everything.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch her on the dance floor nearly every night
I observe her every night when she dances
And all the other girls just disappear
All other girls fail to keep my attention when she's around
Caught up in a fantasy
Mesmerized by her enchanting presence
I call for her to come to me
I beckon her to approach me
But she never hears
She never seems to listen to me
No regular woman
She's no ordinary lady
She no regular girl
She's not like any other girl
That lady got something
She possesses a unique quality
Something put this boy in whirl
She makes me feel dizzy and infatuated
Her body move as graceful as the swallow fly
Her movements on the dance floor are as elegant as a swallow in flight
Her eyes they have the sparkle of the star
Her eyes are bright and shimmer like a star
I want to take her back with me
I desire to bring her home with me
Show her to my family and my shangrila
Introduce her to my loved ones and show her my happy place
Last night I dreamed about her as a butterfly
I had a dream imagining her as a beautiful butterfly
She bring the gentle warm of the spring
She brings the gentle warmth of spring
She shared my humble offerings
She willingly accepted my small gifts and attention
She give me love then spread her wings
She showed me affection and then left suddenly
And fly away
She left and flew away
Sure as spring comes summer
Just as spring inevitably leads to summer
I must bring my love here
I must bring my beloved to my location
Sure as love surrounds her
As love always envelops her
I have found no regular woman
I have found an exceptional woman
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Smutt518
Bmore and MD produced a lot of excellent musical talent. A great song from one of many great bands. Really miss the old Hammerjacks from back in the day.
@ronaldpeterson8162
Quite possibly one of the greatest songs Ever written !! In my humble opinion. LOVE YA ROB !! A true giant of a musician.... mid Atlantic ROYALTY !!
@kurtfroberg3608
I had the privilege of playing keys with Rob at an Ed Reed Foundation performance back in 2014, or thereabouts. We did “Raised On The Radio”, and the crowd went nuts. Imagine if we had done this one as an encore!! B’more never forgets, bruh. 🤘🏾
@tgcyndi
It's been years since I heard this beautiful tune. Such a wonderfully appropriate song for Valentine's Day. Many thanks!
@garjulo
Thank you!
@madmike1967og
it was amazing growing up in the 80s. i miss that girl,,,i did not know what i had!
@anitashelby
Ohhh, How I Love This Song!!! 5*s Thankyou...Anita..
@jimmyjamz666
a great song off of a great album. one of baltimore's best.
@myrnaabelson5053
Rob is definitely my favorite local musician
@maryjojohnson4869
one of my Rob favorites from the old days...