Don't Fall in Love (I Said)

Toyah

About Don't Fall in Love (I Said)

"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" was the first single released by Toyah Willcox as a solo artist, taken from her debut solo album Minx. It was released April 1985, over a year and 5 months after her previous single The Vow, fronting the band Toyah. The single spent a total of 6 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 22. The b-sides from the 7" and 12" vinyl together with the Extended mix appeared on the Minx 2005 CD reissue.


Year:
1992
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(Willcox/Darlow)
The lovers are dancing like a fairy tale
Their public romancing seems so unreal
But they don't need it, can take or leave it
It's too easy, they won't believe it
Don't fall in love with a free spirit
She'll disregard your heart and make you pay for it
So just leave it, and just retrieve it
She'll abuse it, and trash and tease it
Don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Every legend has a broken heart, every game has a go back to start
So don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Euphoria is a silver state until you wake
She'll burn and deceive, starve your very needs
Provoke, tease, coax you onto your knees
All the lies and innocent cries
That divide everything that has ever been
Don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Every legend has a broken heart, every game has a go back to start
So don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Euphoria is a silver state until you wake, until you wake, until you wake
She'll take your spirit and cage it
She'll take your soul and kill it
She'll take your love and spill it
Scoop up the debris and swallow it
So don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Every legend has a broken heart, every game has a go back to start
So don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Euphoria is a silver state until you wake
So don't fall in love, I said, don't fall in love, I said
Every legend has a broken heart, every game has a go back to start
Toyah Willcox - vocals
Peter Van Hooke - drums
Simon Darlow - keyboards
Ian Wherry - keyboards
Al Hodge - guitar
Lorna Wright - backing vocals
Linda Taylor - backing vocals
Toyah Willcox - backing vocals

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Toyah

Toyah is the name of the band fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983. The only other consistent band member throughout this period was Joel Bogen, Willcox's principal co-writer and guitarist. more »

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Written by: SIMON DARLOW, TOYAH ANN WILLCOX

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" was performed by Toyah Wilcox, known by her stage name Toyah. She is an English musician, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer.
Song Release
The song "Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" was released on the 29th of March, 1985.
Chart Performance
Following its release, the song reached No. 22 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the charts for 8 weeks, making it one of Toyah's biggest chart hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" presents a visually captivating story of a woman (played by Toyah herself) warning a man against falling in love.
Song Genre
"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" is typically categorized under the genre of new wave, pop rock.
Album Inclusion
This song is a key track from Toyah's seventh studio album named "Minx".
Record Label
"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" was released under the record label of Portrait, which was associated with CBS Records.
Production team
The song was produced by Christopher Neil who is known for his contributions in the music industry as a successful producer.
Song's Theme
The song brings forth the idea of the complexities and pains that come with falling in love, making the promise of love and affection appear hazardous.
Song Legacy
Despite the years since its release, "Don't Fall in Love (I Said)" remains one of the most recognized songs in Toyah's discography and continues to be played during her live performances.

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