Among the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B circuit, Memphis' Sylver… Read Full Bio ↴Among the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, and Geffen during their 13-year chart run. No less than nine of the ten brothers and sisters in the family — Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, Ricky, Angie, Pat, Foster — performed in the group that was viewed as a Southern version of the Jackson 5. Their 1972 Pride single "Fool's Paradise" got things going in the right direction, reaching number 14 on the R&B charts. They had three other Top Ten R&B hits in the '70s, but their biggest song was "Boogie Fever" in 1975. It perfectly captured the disco spirit and topped both the R&B and pop charts that year. "Hot Line" was another Top Ten on both lists in 1976, and their second biggest single. They scored another Top 20 R&B single on Casablanca in 1978, "Don't Stop, Get Off," but the charming qualities of their earlier material seemed more calculated. They couldn't recapture the spark during their mid-'80s period on Geffen.

storybook girl
The Sylvers Lyrics

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If i were to write a storybook
I would fill every page...
With the sweet things you say
When we're together

Just like Romeo and Juliet when
They first met
What do you bet

They could feel love will be there
Like the love that we share
Now and forever

You are my storybook girl
Storybook girl...
My every wish my every dream
You are my storybook girl
Storybook girl...
My fantasy my make believe
(make believe,make believe)

I'm your Cinderella girl when
You take my hand
You make me feel
I gone strolling to wonderland
I'm at your command
And I'll always be

You are my storybook girl
Storybook girl...
My every wish my every dream
You are my storybook girl
Storybook girl...
My fantasy my make believe
(make believe,make believe)

Every minute of the day...
Every day of every year
Will live for storybook love

You are my storybook
Girl...(aah you are my
Storybook girl)
Storybook girl...
My every wish my every dream
You are my storybook girl
Storybook girl...
My fantasy my make believe
You are my storybook
Girl...(aah you are my
Storybook girl)

My every wish my every dream
(fading)

Overall Meaning

The Sylvers's song "Storybook Girl" captures the essence of a beautiful love story that the singer wishes to write and fill with endearing moments they share with his partner. The lyrics compare their love story to that of Romeo and Juliet, suggesting that their love will defy all odds and exist forever. There is a sense of pure joy and wonder in the way the singer describes his love for his partner, much like a fairy tale come true.

As the lyrics continue, the singer refers to his partner as his 'Cinderella girl' and talks about how she takes him on a journey to wonderland. This imagery further adds to the romantic charm of the song. The singer talks about how he is at his partner's command and will always be there for her, highlighting the commitment and devotion in their relationship.

Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to true love, which offers an escape from the mundane reality of life. The singer's dreamy voice and the catchy melody make it a perfect romantic track to dance to with your loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

If i were to write a storybook
If I were to create a book of romance

I would fill every page...
I would write endlessly

With the sweet things you say
With your kind words

When we're together
When we're in each other's presence

Just like Romeo and Juliet when
Much like the romance of Romeo and Juliet when

They first met
They first encountered each other

What do you bet
Would you wager

They could feel love will be there
They could sense the presence of love

Like the love that we share
Like the affection that we have for each other

Now and forever
Presently and always

You are my storybook girl
You are my fairy tale partner