Put Your Arms Around Me
Texas
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Are you ready maybe Are you willing to run Are you ready to let yourself drown Are you holding your breath Are you ready or not Are you ready maybe Do you long to confess Do you feel that you're already numb Are you sure of yourself Would you lie if you're not You tire me out Don't wanna let that happen A secret scream so loud Why did you let that happen Ooh, ooh so put your arms around me You let me believe that you are someone else Ooh, ooh cause only time can take you So let me believe That I am someone else Maybe, are you ready to break Do you think that I push you too far Would you open yourself Are you reckless or not You tire me out Don't wanna let that happen A secret scream so loud Why did you let that happen Ooh, ooh so put your arms around me You let me believe that you are someone else Ooh, ooh cause only time can take you So let me believe That I am someone else That I am someone else Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Ooh, ooh so put your arms around me Ooh, ooh so put your arms around me Make me believe Take me take me Somewhere Somewhere Let me believe Cause only time can take you So stop
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Written by: ROBERT HODGENS, DAVID STEWART, SHARLEEN SPITERI, JOHN MCELHONE
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10 facts about this song
Album"Put Your Arms Around Me" is a song from the fourth studio album of the Scottish band Texas called "White on Blonde." This album was a commercial success and was reissued in 2017.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a big hit in various countries. It peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart in 1997. It also made its way into the top 10 of the French Singles Chart, where it stayed for over two months.
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Songwriters"Put Your Arms Around Me" was co-written by McElhone and Spiteri, the two members of the band. McElhone and Spiteri have jointly written several songs for Texas.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Dani Jacobs. It features the band's lead singer Sharleen Spiteri in different surroundings, including a laboratory and a beach.
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Soundtrack contributionThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1998 film "Ever After: A Cinderella Story" starring Drew Barrymore.
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Popularity over timeDespite being released over two decades ago, "Put Your Arms Around Me" is still one of Texas' most popular songs and is frequently played at their live performances.
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Unique orchestral versionThe band released an orchestral version of "Put Your Arms Around Me" in their 2018 album "The Truth & Soul Sessions." This version brings a completely different vibe to the original song.
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Emotional resonanceLead singer Sharleen Spiteri highlighted "Put Your Arms Around Me" as a song that still hits her emotionally every time she performs it.
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Gold CertificationIn 2021, "White on Blonde," the album featuring "Put Your Arms Around Me," received a Gold Certification from British Phonographic Industry (BPI), indicating more than 100,000 units sold.
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Confirmed Fans"Put Your Arms Around Me" and its album "White on Blonde" were endorsed by several celebrities, including British actress Dame Helen Mirren and fashion designer Stella McCartney, who are avowed fans of Texas.
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