Bandmembers were Lou Deprijck (also known from Lou & The Hollywood Bananas), Sylvain Vanholme (founder of the Wallace Collection) and Pipou (Yvan or Yves Lacomblez) (co-writer of "Ca plane pour moi").
Que tal America
Two Man Sound Lyrics
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When I'm not by your side
I try to make a plan
And I don't try to hide
So come on over closer to me
And everything will be just like it should be
Why don't you help me?
Please don't stand on your pride
I feel so empty
Why don't you let me inside?
Come on over closer to me
And everything will be just like it should be
You set my soul on fire
You fill me with desire
When I'm near you
I'm only half a man
When I'm not by your side
I try to make a plan
And I don't try to hide
So come on over closer to me
And everything will be just like it should be
The lyrics of Two Man Sound's "Que tal America" describe the singer's intense desire to be with a lover. The opening lines of the song establish his dependence on her, stating that he is only "half a man" when he is not with her. The following lines reveal his attempts to make a plan to be with her and his willingness to be vulnerable in expressing his desire for her. He pleads for her to come closer and "let him inside," emphasizing the intense emotional longing the singer feels for his lover.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the singer's desire for his lover, describing how she "sets his soul on fire" and "fills him with desire." The repetition of the lines "I'm only half a man/When I'm not by your side" reinforces the strong emotional bond between the two lovers and highlights the singer's desperation to be with her.
The song's lyrics are striking in their simplicity and directness, effectively conveying the singer's intense desire for his lover. The repetition of the chorus underscores the depth of the singer's longing, while the simple, straightforward delivery of the verses emphasizes the urgency of the singer's plea.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only half a man
Without you, I don't feel complete.
When I'm not by your side
Whenever we're apart from each other.
I try to make a plan
I attempt to come up with things for us to do together.
And I don't try to hide
I'm very open about my true feelings for you.
So come on over closer to me
Please move closer to me physically and emotionally.
And everything will be just like it should be
If we're together, everything will be perfect.
Why don't you help me?
I need your assistance to make things work between us.
Please don't stand on your pride
Don't let your ego get in the way of our relationship.
I feel so empty
When I'm not around you, I feel incomplete and unfulfilled.
Why don't you let me inside?
Why don't you let me into your heart and your life?
You set my soul on fire
You ignite a passionate flame in my soul and essence.
You fill me with desire
Being with you ignites a strong longing within my heart.
When I'm near you
Being with you physically and emotionally.
I'm only half a man
Without your presence, something significant is missing from my life.
So come on over closer to me
Please join me and let's enjoy each other's company to the fullest extent.
And everything will be just like it should be
If we're together, everything will be perfect.
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@krewcialofficial
RIP Lou Derijck! Thank you for the music
@efselpollogranate
we must remember him with thee same happiness he gave us on thru his music
@Shahlaa78
Very sad news , I will always remember my childhood dancing this song and his sweet voice😢.
@bigsistahtips
No puedo creer que eran Belgas y entendían la música brasilera mejor que los brasileros 😮
@efselpollogranate
y lo hacian de maravillas
@patrickpaul7360
What great memories this tune brings back, just started clubbing at 16 (the ones I could get in at the time because I looked about 12!) and I bought the 12-inch version, great tune and one of those I listen to every now and again when I'm in the reminiscing mood.Great post.
@sbouined2597
J'adore ! mes 15 ans ... c'était du super disco avec ce côté world music pour l'époque. Merci de nous l'avoir retrouvé.
@adrianquiroga3553
Me lleva a la infancia cuando mis viejos escuchaban en long play . Muchas gracias años sin escuchar este tema
@DianaAmericaRivero
As the kids say these days, this slaps!
@sopiliber9
Si es a los jóvenes de ahora les gusta el reggaeton, es porque desconocen esta música