1) Underc… Read Full Bio ↴There have been multiple groups that have used this name.
1) Undercover was a Hard Rock/AOR group by a ex-Vandenberg singer Bert Heerink from Netherlands who make 2 albums in the 90s. One was Undercover (1990), a cover album, and second record was All Line Up (1994).
Personnel:
Bert Heerink Vocals
Dick Kemper Bass, Vocals
Ronald Bekking Guitars, Vocals
Ivo Elfers Drums
Cyril Whistler Guitar, Vocals
2) Undercover was a UK based pop-house group who hit the UK #2 spot in 1992 with their Stock, Aitken, Waterman produced cover of Baker Street. Pop covers of Never Let Her Slip Away and I Wanna Stay With You followed before the demise of the S/A/W 'Hit Factory,' but by then, Undercover's star was starting to fade anyway. They released two studio albums, Check Out the Groove and Ain't No Stoppin' Us!.
3) Undercover was one of the pioneering acts in Christian music. Formed in the early 1980s by Joey "Ojo" Taylor in southern California, Undercover brought a new punk sound to the Contemporary Christian music scene that differed from the Christian rock and Christian metal bands of the time. Through more than two decades and a few lineup changes, the band released eight studio albums and two live albums, and is considered by many to be pioneers in what would later be called Alternative music in the Christian world.
While the band has seen several members come and go (and come again), Taylor has said on more than one occasion that the band decided sometime after 1994's Forum that "Undercover is Ojo, Gym, Sim, and Gary," emphasizing that any other lineup, if any, would in the future be called something else.
Undercover played two reunion shows in California in August 2005. Their first eight albums have been collected into two sets, Anthology 1 (the first four albums on two CDs), and Anthology 2 (the next four albums on four CDs).
Original releases
Undercover. 1982, MRS Records.God Rules. 1983, A&S Records.Boys and Girls Renounce the World. 1984, A&S Records.Branded. 1986, Blue Collar Records.3-28-87 (live album). 1988, Broken Records.Balance of Power. 1990, Broken Records.Devotion. 1992, Brainstorm Artists International.Forum 1994, WAL.Live at Cornerstone 2000. 2000, Millennium 8.I Rose Falling. 2002, Galaxy21 Music.
Re-releases and anthologies
Volume 1 (compilation of Undercover and God Rules). 1988, Broken Records.
Volume 2 (compilation of Boys and Girls Renounce the World and Branded). 1988, Broken Records.
Anthology Volume 1 (compilation of first four original releases). 1996, Innocent Media.
Anthology Volume 2 (compilation of next four original releases). 1997, Innocent Media.
Cornerstone 2000 (re-release). 2002, Galaxy21 Music.
4) A Japanese band that changed their name to C-999 in 2004. Please tag them as ｕｎｄｅｒｃｏｖｅｒ.
5) A Denver band that was well known for playing covers and has branched into creating their own music. The band is led by two sisters.
Come Away With Me
Undercover Lyrics
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You didn't see me there
Hopeless pain and desperation
Hanging in the air
I was hoping, you would call my name
I was hoping I could help to ease the pain
When you where crying in your bed
Could you feel the words of love I gently
Whispered to your heart
I watched you cry yourself to sleep
I watched you, I felt you, cry yourself to sleep
Come away, with me
Come away, with me
I was hoping, you would call my name
I was hoping i would hear you call my name
The power of the ocean and the
Mighty wind and rain
Mean nothing to me now as I look
Down and see the lonely tears of pain
Can you hear me now
Can you hear the words I whisper to you now
Come away, with me
Come away, with me
The lyrics to Undercover's "Come Away With Me" are about being there for someone who is going through a difficult time. The singer is trying to reach out to someone who is hopeless, desperate and crying themselves to sleep. They are expressing their desire to help ease the pain and be there for them in any way they can. The singer is watching the person suffering from a distance and hoping that they will reach out and call their name. They also try to whisper words of love to this person's heart, hoping that it will provide some comfort.
The second verse deals with the powerlessness one feels when seeing someone they care about in pain. The singer compares the feeling to the "power of the ocean and the mighty wind and rain" but claims that these things "mean nothing" in comparison to the tears of pain they are witnessing. The chorus repeats the plea for the person to come away with them as they continue to try to reach out and offer their help.
Overall, "Come Away With Me" is a heartfelt and emotional song about being there for someone in their time of need. The singer is expressing their deep care and concern for someone who is suffering and trying to offer comfort and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
When you where lying in your bed
During those times when you were alone and vulnerable
You didn't see me there
You felt alone, because I was not physically present
Hopeless pain and desperation
You were filled with sadness and despair
Hanging in the air
It was like a heavy cloud hovering around you
I was hoping, you would call my name
I wanted you to reach out to me for comfort
I was hoping I could help to ease the pain
I wanted to be there for you, to make things better
When you where crying in your bed
During those times when the sadness became overwhelming
It tore my soul apart
It hurt me to see you in so much pain
Could you feel the words of love I gently
Did you sense the care and affection I was trying to convey
Whispered to your heart
The words were soft and loving, meant to soothe you
I watched you cry yourself to sleep
I saw the sadness and exhaustion in your eyes that led you to sleep
I watched you, I felt you, cry yourself to sleep
I was there, just not in a way that could comfort you
Come away, with me
Let me take you away from all of this pain and sadness
I was hoping i would hear you call my name
My heart was yearning for you to want me the way I wanted you
The power of the ocean and the
External things that are supposed to be breathtaking and awe-inspiring
Mighty wind and rain
Are meaningless to me because they can't heal the real pain in my heart
Mean nothing to me now as I look
In comparison to the emotional turmoil in my heart, these things are insignificant
Down and see the lonely tears of pain
When I look at your face and see your tears, it breaks my heart
Can you hear me now
I am trying to reach out to you, to make you understand my feelings
Can you hear the words I whisper to you now
The loving and caring words that I'm always trying to convey to you, in hopes you will feel them
Come away, with me
Let me take care of you, let me be there for you
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ken Sheahan
Arguably one of the best songs ever on one of the best albums of all time!
rucknrugger
This one and ‘Tears in your eyes’ hit you pretty hard.
RonD Dudlye
Drew a lot of heat from my fellow Christian friends on this group, but man I can't explain it. I just heard God speaking to me thru this song. Made me realize how deep God's love was for everyone, even me. We are God's most precious creation with a choice to do right or wrong. This song will always hold a special place in my heart.
Standing In The Rain
This song is very moving and speaks of God's heart towards us. Really great song and certainly a favorite.
Evy's Dad6302
this song has touched me in the depths of my very being since i 1st heard it back in early 1991
Lynx Dominance
This song has rapidly become my favorite Undercover tune of all-time...
eric doyle
Deep, Worshipful tones. Not a complex song but eerily intense.
slamdancer777
The punk is gone but in its place is one of the best albums ever...PERIOD.
tsurumichan
The complete songwriting, singing, musicianship is mature and excellent. The 85 concert of these tracks plus the others delivered with this vocal strength are gems
ADCMN13
Thanks so much for posting this. A powerful and beautiful song about the Love that Jesus has for us; His pursuit of us. Great band, great song, briliant album.