Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.
Their debut single "Only You" was released on 15 March 1982 and rose to number 2 on the UK charts. They also released two studio albums: Upstairs at Eric's in 1982 and You and Me Both in 1983.
Shortly after the release of the second album, Moyet and Clarke decided to break up. Moyet pursued a solo career while Clarke first founded (the short lived) The Assembly followed by the successful Erasure.
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet briefly reunited in 2008 and toured Europe and the United States as Yazoo for the first time in twenty-five years. Also in 2008, their record company issued a 4-disc box set called In Your Room; containing remastered editions of both of their original albums, a disc of b-sides and remixes (imaginitively titled B-Sides and Remixes) and a DVD containing promotional videos, interviews etc.
Official website is at: www.yazooinfo.com
Bring Your Love Down
Yazoo Lyrics
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That you have the strength to go now
I won't stand in your way I'd be standing there all day
Ain't that something we both know now
You play your games but the fact remains
I'm the only one that can hold your reins
Didn't I bring your love down
If you think you need a change well I'm sure we can arrange
For you to get on your own for a while
But I don't need to worry 'cause you'll get back in a hurry
I know that you like my style
You play your games but the fact remains
I'm the only one that can hold your reins
Didn't I bring your love down
Didn't I bring your love down all night
The lyrics of "Bring Your Love Down" by Yazoo explore the theme of a relationship on the brink of ending. The singer is speaking to their partner who has decided it's time to leave. The singer expresses disbelief that their partner has the strength to leave and says they won't stand in the way. However, the singer drops a hint that their partner might change their mind and come back ("But I don't need to worry 'cause you'll get back in a hurry"). The singer also acknowledges that their partner enjoys their company ("I know that you like my style").
The refrain of the song, "Didn't I bring your love down, didn't I bring your love down all night" can be interpreted in a few different ways. On the surface, it seems like the singer is accusing their partner of not reciprocating their love. However, the repetition of the phrase throughout the song suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they were the one who ended the relationship ("Didn't I bring your love down"). The phrase "all night" adds another layer of meaning - it suggests that the relationship was doomed from the beginning and nothing could have been done to save it.
Overall, "Bring Your Love Down" is a melancholy but catchy song that explores the complexities of a failing relationship. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the instrumentation of the song (synth-heavy with a driving beat) adds to the sense of emotional turbulence.
Line by Line Meaning
You say it's time to leave now babe I can't believe
You've informed me that it's time for you to depart, but I'm quite surprised by it.
That you have the strength to go now
I find it remarkable that you actually have the willpower to leave.
I won't stand in your way I'd be standing there all day
I won't try to prevent you from leaving, but I'll admit that I could watch you all day.
Ain't that something we both know now
We are both aware that I wouldn't have the heart to stop you.
You play your games but the fact remains
You may try to manipulate me, but the truth remains.
I'm the only one that can hold your reins
I'm the only one who has the power to control your behavior.
Didn't I bring your love down
My actions caused your affection for me to diminish.
Didn't I bring your love down all night
Throughout the entire night, I was responsible for your love for me fading.
If you think you need a change well I'm sure we can arrange
If you truly believe that you need to make a change, I can help facilitate that.
For you to get on your own for a while
I can help you get independent for some time, if that's what you need.
But I don't need to worry 'cause you'll get back in a hurry
I'm not concerned because I'm confident that you'll return quickly.
I know that you like my style
I'm aware that you're fond of the way I do things.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ALISON MOYET
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