Peak
44
Weeks
14
Score
881
Chart Year
1992
This was inspired by the concept of the European Community. The EC's star symbol is tattooed on vocalist Mick Hucknall's arm. The Stars album and particularly this song marked a comeback by Simply Red, who had been in decline after hitting it big in 1985. In fact, many consider this LP to be their best work. This was the lead song and it was a big hit in Great Britain and a moderate one in the United States. The lyrics are fairly typical of love songs, but it really struck a cord with adult contemporary fans. >> Know how you can name a star after somebody? Simply Red's management did this to promote the song, naming stars after program directors at many radio stations in an effort to garner airplay.
Anyone who ever held you Would tell you the way I'm feeling Anyone who ever wanted you Would try to tell you what I feel inside The only thing I ever wanted Was the feeling that you ain't faking The only one you ever thought about Wait a minute, can't you see that I Wanna fall from the stars Straight into your arms, I I feel you, I hope you comprehend For the man who tried to hurt you He's explaining the way I'm feeling For all the jealousy I caused you States the reason why I'm trying to hide As for all the things you taught me It sends my future into clearer dimensions You'll never know how much you hurt me Stay a minute, can't you see that I Wanna fall from the stars Straight into your arms, I I feel you, I hope you comprehend Too many hearts are broken A lover's promise never came with a maybe So many words are left unspoken The silent voices are driving me crazy After all the pain you caused me Making up could never be your intention You'll never know how much you hurt me Stay, can't you see that I Wanna fall from the stars Straight into your arms, I I feel you, I hope you comprehend, I Wanna fall from the stars Straight into your arms, I I feel you, I hope you comprehend
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25, 1992 | 93 | 33 |
| 2 | Feb 1, 1992 | 86 | 40 |
| 3 | Feb 8, 1992 | 78 | 48 |
| 4 | Feb 15, 1992 | 69 | 57 |
| 5 | Feb 22, 1992 | 61 | 65 |
| 6 | Feb 29, 1992 | 54 | 72 |
| 7 | Mar 7, 1992 | 45 | 81 |
| 8 | Mar 14, 1992 | 44 | 82 |
| 9 | Mar 21, 1992 | 44 | 82 |
| 10 | Mar 28, 1992 | 52 | 74 |
| 11 | Apr 4, 1992 | 60 | 66 |
| 12 | Apr 11, 1992 | 76 | 50 |
| 13 | Apr 18, 1992 | 82 | 44 |
| 14 | Apr 25, 1992 | 96 | 30 |