Hypnotize Me
Wang Chung
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Darlin', I believe in love Since I met you, baby I believe in love The way you hold me My heart is stirred You can control me Without a word Turn on your white light In my open eyes Oh girl, you hypnotize me (hypnotize me) I feel your white light You're so bright I'm hypnotized (I'm hypnotized) And as you're looking at me It's a deep ecstasy And no word is enough Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Darlin', I believe in love In this hate-ridden world I believe in love Do you know the power You have over me Use it every hour Shine the light on me Turn on your white light In my open eyes Oh girl, you hypnotize me (hypnotize me) I feel your white light You're so bright I'm hypnotized (I'm hypnotized) And as you're looking at me It's a deep ecstasy And no word is enough Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Turn me on (with your love) Turn me on (with your love) Turn your light around (to mesmerize me) Turn me on (oo-oh) Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Turn on your white light In my open eyes Oh girl, you hypnotize me (hypnotize me) I feel your white light You're so bright I'm hypnotized (I'm hypnotized) And as you're looking at me It's a deep ecstasy And no word is enough Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love Just shine the light in my eyes And hypnotize me love
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Written by: JACK HUES, NICK FELDMAN
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Hypnotize Me" by Wang Chung belongs to the pop-rock and new wave music genre which originated in the 1980s.
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SoundtrackThe song was featured on the soundtrack for the 1987 film "Innerspace" and is incorporated on Wang Chung's album, "Mosaic".
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ReviewsThe song received mixed reviews from critics—while some praised its catchy tune and the band's innovation, others felt it was more part of the pop mainstream than their earlier work.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Hypnotize Me" is very experimental and primarily consists of abstract images. It's a reflection of the artistic indulgence often seen in the 80s music videos.
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Band OriginWang Chung is a British band. Its members are Jack Hues (vocals, guitar), Nick Feldman (bass, vocals) and, initially, Darren Costin (drums, vocals).
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Name Interpretation"Wang Chung" is an anglicization of 黃鐘 (huang chung), which translates directly as "yellow bell". In ancient Chinese music, it was the note that every other pitch related to.
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Song ProductionLike many of their songs, "Hypnotize Me" was produced by Peter Wolf, who was known for his work with Frank Zappa and his partnership in the band the GTOs.
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External InfluenceThe song was remixed by Junior Vasquez and released as a dance single. This version was very popular in dance clubs and reached number 14 on the Billboard Dance Club Chart.
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Song Theme"Hypnotize Me" has a theme of seduction and susceptibility. The repeated refrain "Hypnotize me, mesmerize me..." amplifies the song's overarching atmosphere of enchantment and obsession.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as commercially successful as other singles like "Dance Hall Days" or "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", the song still gained considerable radio airplay during its release.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Geffen Records, which is known for signing iconic artists such as Aerosmith, Nirvana, and Guns N' Roses.
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LegacyDespite mixed reviews, "Hypnotize Me" has aged well and is considered a classic 80s synth-pop tune today. It continues to be played in various media referencing the cultural zeitgeist of the 80s.
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