Jerry Garcia Band employs many of the same elements and similar style to the Grateful Dead, such as rock influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz.
Over the years, the lineup of the Jerry Garcia Band changed a number of times. The one constant member besides Garcia himself was bassist John Kahn. Melvin Seals had the next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. Seals became band leader following Garcia's death and changed the band's name to JGB.
How Sweet It Is
Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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How sweet it is to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotions
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I close my eyes at night
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
Everything was just a bore
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
You were better to me than I've been to myself
For me, there's you and nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
The lyrics of Jerry Garcia’s “How Sweet It Is” express appreciation and admiration for a special person who has provided love, comfort, and support during life’s ups and downs. The singer acknowledges that without the object of his affection, life would be boring and meaningless. The song speaks to the deep need humans have for genuine love and connection.
The first stanza describes the profound impact this person has had on the singer’s life. He needed someone to shelter him, someone to understand his emotions, and someone to touch his soul with sweet love and devotion. The second stanza describes how dull life was before this person entered his life, how everything seemed to be a bore. But now with the presence of this person in his life, all of the singer’s days are brightened up with sweet love in so many ways.
The final stanza further highlights the depth of connection between the singer and the recipient of his love, acknowledging that this person has been better to him than he has been to himself. The singer wants to thank this person for everything they’ve done for him, acknowledging that it is how sweet it is to be loved by this person.
Overall, the lyrics of “How Sweet It Is” convey a profound message of love, gratitude, appreciation, and the essential need for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet it is to be loved by you
It feels amazing to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I was searching for someone to hold me and give me shelter, and then you came into my life
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
I was looking for someone who can understand my highs and lows, and you were there to support me
With sweet love and devotion
You showed me such gentle and caring love
Deeply touching my emotions
Your love moved me in a profound way
I want to stop and thank you baby
I am grateful for you and want to express my appreciation
I close my eyes at night
When I am alone with my thoughts
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
I cannot imagine what my life would be like without you in it
Everything was just a bore
My life was dull and uninteresting
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
All the activities and experiences felt repetitive because I was missing something important
But you brighten up for me all of my days
Your presence and love made all the difference and brought light to even the darkest times
With a love so sweet in so many ways
Your love is multifaceted and wonderful in every way
You were better to me than I've been to myself
You have treated me with more kindness and respect than I have shown myself
For me, there's you and nobody else
You are the only one for me and there is no one else like you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier
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