My Forbidden Lover
Chic
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[Chorus] I fell in love And I didn't want to do it 'cause of you But your love wasn't true You try to hide that (silver) stone appearance And the lies, those other lies You'll give your love to anyone who as, yes you do And I know that it's true But still I care And I want to see you there When I need, yes indeed you are [Chorus: x 4] I can't resist Those really strong urges to have you dear Oh please come here Just let me love you Anytime and anyplace we're there We'll just let them stare You want to love everybody, and everything you can You're the typical man Yet still and all I'm at your very call When you need, yes indeed you are [Chorus: x 4] My love is forbidden We keep on (repeating) My love is forbidden We keep on (repeating) [Repeat: x 2] [Chorus until fade]
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Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"My Forbidden Lover" is a song by the American funk and disco band, Chic. It was released in 1979, and appears on the band's third album, Risqué.
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its classic Chic-style funk guitar rhythm, sexy bassline, and signature Nile Rodgers-produced sound. It is a quintessential groove tune that showcases the band's instrumental skills.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song became a dance-floor favorite and topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart in October 1979. However, it did not replicate the same success in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching only the lower levels of the chart.
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Songwriting Credits"My Forbidden Lover" was penned by the band members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who are regarded as one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in music history.
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ConceptThe song talks about a forbidden love affair, which plays on the risqué theme of the album. Despite its upbeat groove, the lyrics carry an undertone of sadness and longing.
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Cover and SamplingAlthough the song is not widely covered, it has been sampled by many artists over the years. For instance, it was sampled in Modjo's 2000 hit "Lady (Hear me Tonight)".
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LegacyDespite its moderate chart success, "My Forbidden Lover" has been praised by music critics over the years as a highlight of the Chic's discography and is remembered as a classic dance track of its era.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording this song, the band included Nile Rodgers on guitar, Bernard Edwards on bass, Tony Thompson on drums, and Alfa Anderson and Luci Martin on lead vocals.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Risqué", from which "My Forbidden Lover" comes, was nominated for Best Disco Recording at the 1980 Grammy Awards.
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Backing VocalsDiva Gray, Robin Clark and David Lasley provided backing vocals for this track, adding greater depth and dynamism to the song's sonic landscape.
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