A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Winehouse released her follow-up album, Back to Black, in 2006, which went on to become an international success and one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist. The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award. At the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three of the General Field "Big Four" Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
- Moody's Mood For Love
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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Pretty baby you are the soul, snaps my control
Such a funny thing but every time you're near me
I never can behave
You give me a smile and then I'm wrapped up in your magic
There's music all around me
Crazy music, music that keeps calling me so
Very close to you, turns me your slave
Anything, baby just let me get next to you
So am I insane or do I really see heaven in your eyes?
Bright as stars that shine up above you
In the clear blue skies, how I worry 'bout you
Just can't live my life without you
Baby come here, don't have no fear
Oh, is there wonder why
I'm really feelin' in the mood for love?
So tell me why, stop to think about this weather, my dear
This little dream might fade away
There I go talking out of my head again, baby won't you
Come and put our two hearts together?
That would make me strong and brave
Oh, when we are one, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid
Now if there's a cloud up above us
Come on and let it rain
I'm sure our love together would endure a hurricane
Ooh my baby won't you please let me love you
And give a relief from this awful misery?
What is all this talk about loving me, my sweet?
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
Can't you understand me? Now baby please
Pull yourself together, do it soon
My soul's on fire, come on and take me
I'll be what you make me, my darling, my sweet
Oh baby, you make me feel so good
Let me take you by the hand
Come let me visit out there
In that new promised land
Maybe there we can find
A good place to use a lovin' state of mind
I'm so tired of being without it
And never known what love's about
Vince Henry, you can come on in man here
You can blow now if you want to, I'm through
"Moody's Mood for Love" is a jazz standard famously sung by James Moody in 1949. Amy Winehouse's version is a cover of this timeless classic with updated lyrics. The song is about being head over heels in love and how the presence of the person you love creates an irresistible magnetism. The lyrics express a sense of surrendering to the feeling of love and being willing to do anything for the person you love.
The opening lines, "There I go, there I go, there I go, there I go, pretty baby, you are the soul, snaps my control" convey the idea that the person's mere presence is enough to disrupt and take over the singer's emotions. The lyrics go on to describe how the person's smile is magical, and the music playing around them is a representation of their love story. The singer questions whether their love is worth the sacrifice in the line "Maybe there we can find a good place to use a lovin' state of mind / I'm so tired of being without it and never known what love's about."
Line by Line Meaning
There I go, there I go, there I go, there I go
I can't help but get excited every time I see you
Pretty baby you are the soul, snaps my control
You have a hold over me and I can't resist you
Such a funny thing but every time you're near me
It's strange but I always lose my composure around you
I never can behave
You have such an impact on me that I struggle to control myself
You give me a smile and then I'm wrapped up in your magic
Your smile has the power to enchant me
There´s music all around me
Your presence fills me with happiness
Crazy music, music that keeps calling me so
Your influence on me is strong and persistent
Very close to you, turns me your slave
Whenever I'm near you, I become completely captivated by you
Come with me, any little thing you want to
Let's go anywhere and do anything as long as we're together
Anything, baby just let me get next to you
I'll do anything to be near you
So am I insane or do I really see heaven in your eyes?
I'm not sure if I'm crazy, but I genuinely feel like I see perfection in you
Bright as stars that shine up above you
You're as radiant and beautiful as the stars in the sky
In the clear blue skies, how I worry 'bout you
I care deeply for you and feel anxious about your well-being
Just can't live my life without you
I need you in my life to be truly happy
Baby come here, don't have no fear
Come to me and don't be scared, I'm here for you
Oh, is there wonder why
Is it any surprise that I'm so in love with you?
I'm really feelin' in the mood for love?
I'm filled with a romantic, passionate desire for you
So tell me why, stop to think about this weather, my dear
Why waste time talking about trivial things when we could be focusing on our love?
This little dream might fade away
Our love feels almost too good to be true, but I don't want it to end
There I go talking out of my head again, baby won't you
I tend to get lost in my own thoughts, but I want you to help me ground myself in our love
Come and put our two hearts together?
Let's merge our love and become one heart and soul
That would make me strong and brave
With you by my side, I feel like I can take on the world
Oh, when we are one, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid
In our love, I feel safe, secure, and unafraid
Now if there's a cloud up above us
Even if there are challenges in our path
Come on and let it rain
We'll weather them together
I'm sure our love together would endure a hurricane
Our love is strong enough to withstand any obstacles
Ooh my baby won't you please let me love you
Please allow me to shower you with my love and affection
And give a relief from this awful misery?
Let our love save us from our sorrows and pain
What is all this talk about loving me, my sweet?
Why are you even discussing how much you love me? It's obvious to both of us
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
With you by my side, I fear nothing
Can't you understand me? Now baby please
Do you not comprehend how much I need you in my life? Please understand
Pull yourself together, do it soon
Collect yourself and let's focus on our love as soon as possible
My soul's on fire, come on and take me
My passion and desire for you is overwhelming, please take me into your arms
I'll be what you make me, my darling, my sweet
I am yours to mold as you see fit, my love
Oh baby, you make me feel so good
You bring me so much joy and happiness
Let me take you by the hand
Allow me to lead you into our love
Come let me visit out there
Let's explore and experience the world together
In that new promised land
In a place where our love reigns free and true
Maybe there we can find
In this place of love, we might discover
A good place to use a lovin' state of mind
An environment and mindset that fully embraces and celebrates our love
I'm so tired of being without it
I've longed for this love and relationship for so long
And never known what love's about
I've never truly understood its power and beauty until now
Vince Henry, you can come on in man here
I invite you to join and add to our love, Vince Henry
You can blow now if you want to, I´m through
Feel free to express yourself and your love through your music, I've said all that I need to
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh, James Moody
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielleangrand234
There I go, there I go, there I go, there I go
Pretty baby you are the soul, snaps my control
Such a funny thing but every time your near me
I never can behave
You give me a smile and I'm wrapped up in your magic
There's music all around me
Crazy music, music that keeps calling me so
Very close to you, turns me into your slave
Come on and do with me any little thing that you want to
Anything, baby just let me get next to you
So am I insane or do I really see heaven in your eyes?
Bright as stars that shine up above you
In the clear blue sky, how I worry 'bout you
Just can't live my life without you
Baby come here, don't have no fear
Oh, is there wonder why
I'm really feeling in the mood for love
So tell me why, stop to think about this weather, my dear
This little dream might fade away
There I go talking out of my head again baby won't you
Come and put our two hearts together
That would make me strong and brave
Oh, when we are one, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid
Now if there's a cloud up above us
Go on and let in rain
I'm sure our love together would endure a hurricane
Oh my baby won't you please let me love you
And get a release from this awful misery
What is all this talk about loving me, my sweet
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
Don't you understand me, now baby please
Pull yourself together, do it soon
My soul's on fire, come on and take
I'll be what you make me, my darling
Oh baby, you make me feel so good
Let me take you by the hand
Come let us visit out there
In that new promised land
Maybe there we can find
A good place to use a lovin' state of mind
I'm so tired of being without it
And never known what love's about
James Moody would you come on hit me,
You can blow now if you want to, I'm through
@talia2229
I got this song on repeat it sounds so smooth especially when you haven’t slept in 4 days
@robynaverys1036
You slept yet
@Heartlessangeal
Robyn Averys that’s what i was about to ask 😂
@cicta
I can relate
@herebutgone6165
Feel this comment so much.
@mrshaneobuenosnodgrass3328
Haven't had one of those sprees in years and got clean off hard drugs. I'm guessing you were on meth..😂
@michsub
I didn't realize what a unique talent she had until I heard this. In her famous videos, it's her strong musical personality that comes to the fore. This track is mind-boggling for its virtuosity. Yet, with all the crazy complicated rhythms and different vocal colors she puts on every twist and turn of the melody, it doesn't sound like a technical display. It doesn't even sound difficult. It sounds like an effortless expression of that same musical personality. She was truly one of a kind.
@jeffreycraven8154
This is Amy doing what she really loved. 60 beats a min., this tune brings out another facet of her real talent; "Oh baby, baby, you make me feel so good, let me take you by the hand...".
@tailshhgaming94
This is the best description I’ve ever read to describe her 🖤👌🏻💯
@eric1939N
She was a jazz singer first. That´s why she was so talented, her music was never crap. RIP AMY.