Independent Love Song
Scarlet
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You could say this was an independent love song It´s nothing like two lovers What love meant to them But that´s not to say the love we had Isn´t big or that strong I´m doing it a different way I´m doing it a different way You might say this is another boring love song To be together and forever be true And so today is much the same as it was then I´m doing it a different way I´m doing it a different way I´ll show you how to take me Go down, go down, go down And I´ll show you how to love me Right on, right on, right on And I´ll show you how to touch me Right on, right on, right on Now I find that many men will look my way And I´ll take them and let them show me the way And sure I like a few but I leave the rest to play I´m doing it a different way I´m doing it a different way I´m gonna show you how to take me Go down, go down, go down And I´ll show you how to love me Right on, right on, right on And I´ll show you how to touch me Right on, right on, right on Right on, right on, right on In a different way, in a different way, in a different way In a different way, in a different way, in a different way In a different way, in a different way, in a different way I´ll show you how to take me Go down, go down, go down And I´ll show you how to love me Right on, right on, right on And I´ll show you how to touch me Right on, right on, right on Right on, right on, right on You could say this was an independent love song It´s nothing like two lovers What love meant to them But that´s not to say the love we have Isn´t good or that strong I´m doing it a different way I´m doing it a different way
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Written by: CHERYL ANN PARKER, JOANNE MARIE YOULE
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24 facts about this song
Song Background"Independent Love Song" is a popular track by the British band Scarlet, which was released in 1995.
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Band MembersScarlet was a duo consisting of Cheryl Parker and Jo Youle.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved considerable commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music Genre"Independent Love Song" is a pop song with elements of rock and new wave.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were written by the group members, Cheryl Parker and Jo Youle, who promote love and independence throughout the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Independent Love Song" features the duo performing in an empty room with dramatic lighting and a strong emphasis on their performance.
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Movie ConnectionThe track was used as the theme song for a mid-90s film adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, "Jane Eyre", starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt.
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Cover VersionsSeveral musicians have covered "Independent Love Song", including a prominent cover by the American new wave musician Sky Ferreira.
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Success Over TimeDespite the initial success of "Independent Love Song", Scarlet did not have another major hit, causing them to be sometimes classified as a "one-hit-wonder".
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Debut Album"Independent Love Song" was featured on Scarlet's debut album "Naked", which was released in 1995.
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LegacyThe song is still remembered and often played on pop and rock radio stations.
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Genre Classification"Independent Love Song" is classified under the genre of alternative pop or indie pop.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1995 as a part of Scarlet's debut album "Naked".
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Chart Achievement"Independent Love Song" was a major success for Scarlet. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and became a top 40 hit in numerous countries worldwide.
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Album ContributionThe song was the lead single from the album "Naked", which further established the fame and recognition for the duo.
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Band MembersScarlet was a British duo, consisting of Cheryl Parker and Jo Youle.
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Song ThemeThe song is well known for its feminist themes and presenting the perspective of a woman sharing her independent views on love.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Independent Love Song" was very popular and received heavy rotation on MTV in 1995.
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Covers and Re-recordingsThe song has been covered by various artists, including German pop trio Monrose, who recorded it in 2007 for their second studio album "Strictly Physical".
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Song LengthThe original length of "Independent Love Song" is approximately 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
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Media UseThis song was used in the United Kingdom to advertise the Peugeot 106 car in 1998.
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Songwriters"Independent Love Song" was written by the band members Cheryl Parker and Jo Youle themselves.
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Music ProducersThe song was produced by the well-known producers Bomb the Bass and Scarlet.
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Record Labels"Independent Love Song" was released under the labels WEA (Warner Music) in the UK and MCA for the United States.
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