Barradale and Lockwood recorded their Geffen debut, Rites Of Passage in 1985 . It featured an impressive cast of supporting musicians, including Peter Gabriel, drummer Jerry Marotta, Chris Hughes, (percussionist for Adam Ant), guitarist Neil Hubbard, violinist Simon House and arranger Ann Dudley.
An especially integral part of the Rites Of Passage sessions was guitarist David Rhodes, perhaps best known for his work with Peter Gabriel and Blancmange. David went on to become a full-fledged member of Vitamin Z.
Produced and recorded by Ross Cullum, Rites Of Passage featured eight Barradale/Lockwood originals including their debut single "Burning Flame." After a promising first single and a tour supporting Midge Ure, the band appeared to lose momentum and the second album, "Sharp Stone Rain" was not released until 1989 - by which time the record buying public appeared to have lost interest and Vitamin Z disappeared completely off the radar.
Lead singer, Geoff Barradale has subsequently re-emerged as manager to the Arctic Monkeys, guiding them to phenomenal success.
Every Time That I See You
Vitamin Z Lyrics
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on a sleepless night.
a long crusade through darkness,
another drawn out fight.
and all the memories,
they stab you in the back,
it's just the way things go,
but every time that i see you,
every time now it's still the same (everytime),
every time that i see you,
every time you call my name.
and when you think you are in control,
something brings you down,
it takes from the highest cloud,
to the stoney ground.
and all the times you've spent,
that seemed so distant start,
are creeping up on you,
when you thought them far apart.
but every time that i see you,
every time now it's still the same (everytime),
every time that i see you,
every time you call my name.
but every time that i see you,
every time now it's still the same (everytime),
every time that i see you,
every time you call my name.
i mean't so many times to tell you,
i never wanted you to go,
i felt so many times,
to cry out loud,
but i couldn't show.
but every time that i see you,
every time now it's still the same (everytime),
every time that i see you,
every time you know my name.
don't tell me i don't belong
i need your love to make me strong,
every time you call my name,
i see your face it's still the same,
don't tell me i don't belong,
i need your love to make me strong,
every time you call my name,
i see your face it's still the same
(to fade)
The lyrics to Vitamin Z's song "Every Time That I See You" evoke the feeling of being trapped by memories and emotions of a past relationship. The opening lines describe a sleepless night, seemingly alone and lost in the dark, setting the tone for an emotional journey through the rest of the song. The lyrics express the pain of being haunted by memories that hurt and the inability to escape them. Despite the hurt, the singer cannot help but feel a pull towards their former lover; every time they see each other, their feelings are reignited and intensified. The repeated line "every time that I see you, every time now it's still the same" emphasises the repetition of the same painful cycle of emotion the singer is going through.
The chorus demonstrates the desperation of the singer to reconnect with their former lover, and the agony of knowing that the relationship is over. They express how they need their partner's love to make them strong and call out to them by name, seeming to beg for reconciliation. The lyrics are written in a simplistic but poignant way, using repetition to emphasise the singer's internal conflicts and emotions.
Overall, "Every Time That I See You" is a moving depiction of the pain of trying to escape the memories of a past relationship, while still yearning for the person who caused them.
Line by Line Meaning
so the light invades my room, on a sleepless night.
The brightness illuminates my room as I lay wide awake, unable to sleep.
a long crusade through darkness, another drawn out fight.
My journey through the darkness has been extensive, and it feels like the struggle will never end.
and all the memories, they stab you in the back, it's just the way things go, there's just no turning back.
The memories of our past together hurt me deeply, but this is the reality of how things are, and there is no way to change it.
but every time that i see you, every time now it's still the same (everytime), every time that i see you, every time you call my name.
No matter how much time has passed, seeing you and hearing your voice still has the same profound effect on me as it always has.
and when you think you are in control, something brings you down, it takes from the highest cloud, to the stoney ground.
Just when you believe you are in charge of yourself, something has the power to knock you down from the highest of highs to rock bottom.
and all the times you've spent, that seemed so distant start, are creeping up on you, when you thought them far apart.
Past moments in time that appeared distant and far away are suddenly becoming present and relevant when I least expect them to be.
i mean't so many times to tell you, i never wanted you to go, i felt so many times, to cry out loud, but i couldn't show.
I have had the desire to express numerous times that I never wanted you to leave and have felt the urge to cry out loud, but I was never able to demonstrate that to you.
don't tell me i don't belong i need your love to make me strong, every time you call my name, i see your face it's still the same
Despite any circumstance or feeling of distance, I belong in your life and need your love to thrive. Every time I hear you say my name, I see your face and realize that nothing has changed.
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diego Gonzalez
I am 19 years old, I thank my father for teaching me this music, I listen to it in July 2022
Ramon LeBlanc Harts
After all these years I still think that this is a beautiful song.
Pilar Aguirre
O, me too.... I'll never forget this beautiful song 🌹👍
Ramon Hart
Still listening to Vitamin Z, January 2021. God I miss the 1980's
kingb youchoob
100%
Meow minx
I finally found the full video of this! One of my favorite songs - so glad I grew up during the 80s! Thanks for the upload!
A1441
The counterpoint on the last few seconds of the song is a touch of genius. Very memorable for me.
Neil Eustice
I so love this song, brings back so many memories ❤️
Richard Bell
Still sends a shiver down my spine
julie jordan
love this song so much! the melody runs through my soul