Introduction:
Released in 1977, “Embrace” is a quintessential disco song by the iconic band, the Bee Gees. The song solidified the brothers Gibb’s status as international superstars, showcasing their songwriting and production talents at a commercial peak.
Written and produced by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, all three brothers of the Bee Gees, “Embrace” perfectly captured the energy and sound of the disco era. With its driving four-on-the-floor beat, funky bassline, and soaring falsetto vocals, the song became an instant hit.
The Bee Gees were no strangers to success by 1977. Formed in the mid-1960s, the band had already achieved international acclaim with their pop ballads and rock hits. However, their collaboration with soundtrack producer Bill Sweeny for the 1976 film Saturday Night Fever ushered in a new era for the Bee Gees.
Sweeny was looking for music that captured the essence of the disco scene, and the Bee Gees delivered. “Embrace” was one of several songs they wrote and recorded for the soundtrack, alongside mega-hits like “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love”. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 40 million copies worldwide and topping the Billboard 200 chart for a record-breaking 25 weeks.
“Embrace” itself was a major commercial success. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, staying there for one week. It also topped the charts in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The song’s infectious groove and the Bee Gees’ signature harmonies resonated with audiences worldwide, solidifying their place as one of the biggest bands of the disco era.
“Embrace” is more than just a disco hit. The song showcased the Bee Gees’ versatility as musicians and producers. They seamlessly blended their pop sensibilities with the driving rhythms of disco, creating a song that is both catchy and timeless. “Embrace” remains a popular choice for dance floors and karaoke nights alike, a testament to its enduring legacy.
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Lyrics:
I don’t know what you want, I don’t hear what you said.Truth behind the lies.‘Cause I can’t see what’s in your head.And spread your wings and fly, out in a brave new world.Let this be my prayer, to keep you safe when I’m not there.
Can we love and live apart?I don’t know, no, I don’t know.How can we divide the heart?I don’t know, no, I don’t know.
And when the night falls, and when the sky falls,I long for your embrace.And in the cold night, under the street light,I long for your embrace.
Living separate lives, I have faith in you, away from you (I have faith).Like a lonely child, I will hang on every word.Embrace.
Through the mists of time, lovers can be friends.The power of the human heart.The secrets in the souls of men.All my blessings in disguise.I don’t know, no, I don’t know.Reunited we will rise.I don’t know, no, I don’t know.
And when the night falls, and when the sky falls,I long for your embrace.And in the cold night, under the street light,I long for your embrace.
Living separate lives, I have faith in you, away from you (I have faith).Like a lonely child, I will hang on every word.
And when the night falls, and when the sky falls,I long for your embrace.Another daybreak, another heartache,I long for your embrace.
Living separate lives,Away from you.Embrace, embrace.The lonely, lonely life.Lonely days and nights (away from you).We can live our life(embrace, embrace)With our separate lives.Embrace, embrace.The lonely, lonely lives.Lonely days and nights.I will never send away.Embrace, embrace.The lonely, lonely lives.Embrace the child insideThe lonely, lonely lives.