You Make Me Feel Brand New
Simply Red · Home
IÂ’ll never find the words, my love
To tell you how I feel, my love
Mere words could not explain
Precious love
You held my life within your hands
Created everything I am
Taught me how to live again
Only you
Cared when I needed a friend
Believed in me through thick and thin
This song is for you
Filled with gratitude and love
God bless you
You make me feel brand new
For God blessed me with you
You make me feel brand new
I sing this song Â’cause you
Make me feel brand new
My love
Whenever I was insecure
You built me up and made me sure
You gave my pride back to me
Precious friend
With you IÂ’ll always have a friend
YouÂ’re someone whom I can depend
To walk a path that sometimes bends
Without you
Life has no meaning or rhyme
Like notes to a song out of time
How can I repay
You for having faith in me
You Make Me Feel Brand New
Released on Simply Red's 1981 album Home, this track stands as a defining example of the band's signature blend of soulful R&B and melodic pop. Lead vocalist Mick Huckney delivers a warm, emotive performance that captures the essence of late 70s and early 80s soft rock. The song's enduring appeal lies in its accessible melody and Huckney's distinctive vocal style, which became a hallmark of the group's discography alongside hits like Holding Back The Years. As a staple of Simply Red's catalogue, You Make Me Feel Brand New exemplifies the era's shift toward polished, radio-friendly recordings while maintaining deep emotional resonance. It remains a beloved track within the band's body of work, frequently covered and celebrated for its timeless quality.