First, fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists known under the name of Abdullah.
First, following in the influences of Black Sabbath and Sisters of Mercy, the Richfield, OH-based Abdullah got together in 1998 through drummer and vocalist Jeff Shirilla. Accompanied by guitarist Al Seibert, the duo brought on their hybrid of doom metal from their own Rage of Achilles Records and released their debut EP "Snake Lore" in 1999.
There is also second artist using this name, who released the single "I Comma Zimba Zio (Here I Stand The Mighty One)/"Why Them, Why Me" on Motown Records in 1968.
How the man Joseph McLean recording under his Muslim name Abdullah came to be signed by Motown isn't made clear in the notes, but this was his only record, 'cause he was dropped after charging into a white Motown employees office, calling him a blue-eyed devil and pushing a letter opener up under his chin.
And third is Ahmed Abdullah, real name - Leroy Bland
Jazz trumpet player, born on May 10, 1947, in Harlem, New York, USA.
Played with the Sun Ra Arkestra between 1975 and 1997.
Leroy Bland began performing at age 13 in his native New York City. By the 1970s he was performing in New York's loft scene, and joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1976, working there on and off until 1993, when Sun Ra died. During that time Abdullah participated in more than 25 recordings and traveled extensively with Sun Ra. He has performed with Chico Freeman, Charles Brackeen, Steve Reid, John Hicks and Marion Brown, among others. He led his own "Solomonic Quintet" and recorded for Silkheart and Cadence Jazz.
Your Love
Abdullah Lyrics
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Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Josie's on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I wanna say
You know I like my girls a little bit older
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
I ain't got many friends left to talk to
No-one's around when I'm in trouble
You know I'd do everything for you
Stay the night, we'll keep it under cover
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Try to stop my hands from shakin'
But somethin' in my mind's not makin' sense
It's been a while since we've been all alone
I can't hide the way I'm feelin'
As you leave me please would you close my door
And don't forget what I told you
Just 'cause you're right that don't mean I'm wrong
Another shoulder to cry upon
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
Tonight
Tonight
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
The song "Your Love" by Abdullah contains lyrics that seem to be about a man who is feeling lonely and in need of companionship. The character Josie is mentioned, and it is suggested that she is not around to talk to. The singer wants to use Josie's love and have a relationship with her, but he doesn't want to lose her love either. He also mentions that he has no one else to turn to, and he would do everything for her. There is a hint of desperation in his voice, as he begs Josie not to forget what he told her and reminds her she is not always right while he is not always wrong.
The lyrics reflect a deep emotional longing and the need for human connection. The chorus is particularly powerful, where the singer repeats "I just wanna use your love tonight, I don't wanna lose your love tonight." This suggests that he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep Josie close to him, indicating that he may be more interested in the physical aspects of their relationship rather than emotional or romantic closeness.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of sadness, loneliness, and desperation. The singer is willing to use Josie's love for his own satisfaction, and he is afraid of losing that love once he has it. The lyrics suggest that he is in a vulnerable place emotionally and is using physical intimacy as a means of feeling close to somebody, rather than building a genuine emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Josie's on a vacation far away
The girl I like is not around me, like she's on a vacation
Come around and talk it over
But I still want to talk to her about so many things
So many things that I wanna say
I have a lot to say to her
You know I like my girls a little bit older
I prefer my romantic interest to be older than me
I just wanna use your love tonight (oh yeah)
I want to be with her just for the sake of her love
I don't wanna lose your love tonight (oh yeah)
I don't want to lose her, I want her to stay with me
I ain't got many friends left to talk to
I don't have many friends to share my problems with
No-one's around when I'm in trouble
There is no one to help me when I'm in trouble
You know I'd do everything for you
I am willing to do anything for her
Stay the night, we'll keep it under cover
Let's spend the night together and keep it secret
Try to stop my hands from shakin'
I am nervous and trying to control myself
But somethin' in my mind's not makin' sense
But I am confused and not thinking straight
It's been a while since we've been all alone
It's been a long time since we have been together
I can't hide the way I'm feelin'
I can't hide my feelings for her
As you leave me please would you close my door
Please close the door when you leave
And don't forget what I told you
Remember what I said to you earlier
Just 'cause you're right that don't mean I'm wrong
We may have different opinions, but that doesn't mean one of us is wrong
Another shoulder to cry upon
I am offering myself as a supportive shoulder to cry on
Tonight
I hope to be with you tonight
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Comadoseujeitomuito
Esse cara arrebentou na época dele.........
Muito foda as músicas e o batidão não tinha como ficar parado......
@teresasantos4724
A mais bela voz do funk Melody ..
Esse som marcou a geração ... OK?
@Comadoseujeitomuito
E vc é uma bela morena , hein....
😊🇧🇷
@MarcelloHoof
Que época, meu Deus!
@jeomarpaulino2351
Tempos bom q não valtar mais
@Joaopaulo-rz6kx
no tempo que a musica prestava
@vanderleimeirelles4991
Eu tinha 13 anos.saudades
@rodrigoalvesferreira2445
Comecei escutar o DJ Marlboro na FM o dia em 2001
@andreamaria9807
Lembro dos festivais da vida anos 80 por ai vai oh tempo maravilhoso 🥰🥰🥰
@alissoncristovaodacruz653
Que saudade dessas músicas, que dava gosto de ouvir. E Abdullah tem uma voz maravilhosa...