Introduction:
The Bee Gees, the legendary band known for their soulful ballads and disco anthems, took a deeper and more personal direction with the song “Dimensions” released in 1991. This track marked a distinct shift in their sound, showcasing their artistic evolution after decades of chart-topping success.
High Civilization, the 1991 album “Dimensions” belonged to, presented a more mature Bee Gees. Gone were the days of the feverish dance beats that dominated the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack a decade earlier. High Civilization instead offered a blend of soft rock, pop, and adult contemporary influences, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the early 1990s.
The Gibb brothers, Barry, Maurice, and Robin, who wrote and produced “Dimensions” themselves, brought their signature harmonies to the song. However, “Dimensions” featured Maurice Gibb on lead vocals for the first time on a Bee Gees album track. This marked a departure from the established tradition of Barry Gibb taking the lead on most of their songs.
“Dimensions” failed to replicate the massive commercial success of the Bee Gees’ disco era. It did not become a chart-topping hit in the United States or the United Kingdom. However, the song resonated with some fans who appreciated the Bee Gees’ willingness to experiment and explore new musical Dimensions.
Despite the lack of mainstream success, “Dimensions” holds a certain significance within the Bee Gees’ extensive discography. It represented a period of artistic growth and introspection for the band. The song offered a glimpse into a more personal and reflective side of the Bee Gees, which some fans found refreshing.
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Lyrics:
Hindsight, don’t make it right, she givin’ me trouble enoughAnd she’s a ball of lightI’m in the tunnel of love with the American dreamAnd I’m born too soon
A little good luck, never stuckShe got me climbing the walls, got me hard as a rockWithin a city of sin, she got a city blockAnd she was barkin’ at the moon
She likes to showSo many sides to her and I’d be the one to know
When am I gonna go to your dimension?When am I gonna go to where you are?When am I gonna go to your dimension?Dimensions of each other keep us goin’ strong
Black Knight take a bite, she can double it upShe’s a way of lifeWhether dead or alive, she got a fix on meAnd I was dancin’ in the fire
A little white steam, never seen in every muscle and boneShe was a love machineShe could wrestle me down and get a taste of meIn her web of desire
She changed my worldHow can the body know whether it’s touchin’ me or her?
When am I gonna go to your dimension?When am I gonna go to where you are?When am I gonna go to your dimension?Dimensions of each other keep us goin’ strong
When am I gonna go to your dimension?When am I gonna go to where?When am I gonna go to where you are?When am I gonna go to your dimension?Dimensions of each other keep us goin’ strong
When am I gonna go to your dimension?When am I gonna go to whereWhen am I gonna go to where you are?When am I gonna go to your dimension?Dimensions of each other keep us goin’ strong
When am I gonna go to your dimension?When am I gonna go to where?When am I gonna go to where you are?When am I gonna go to your dimension?Dimensions of each other keep us goin’ strong