2.) The artist name "Arthur" is also used by the south african kwaito musician Arthur Mafokate.
All My Life
Arthur Lyrics
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The thrills that could be tasted
Until we kissed, I never knew
The years that I had wasted
But now I know
I was waiting for you to come by
I was waiting, girl
This took so long to begin
Darling, where have you been all my life?
Oh, don't you know that 'til we touched
I never knew the touch was worth revealing
Until we touched
I never knew my heart was really beating
But now I know
I was waiting for you to come by
I was waiting
Won't you please tell me why
This took so long to begin
Darling, where have you been all my life?
Oh, darling
Where have you been
Where you been
Where you been
When I was feeling blue
Where have you been
Where you been
Where you been
When I was needing you
Oh, where you been
Where you been
Where you been
Now don't you know
I was waiting for you to come by
I was waiting, girl
Won't you please tell me why
This took so long to begin
Darling, where have you been all my life?
Oh, darling
Where have you been
Where you been
Where you been
When I was feeling blue
Feeling blue
Where have you been
Where you been
Where you been
When I was needing you
Oh, where you been
Where you been
Arthur Alexander’s “Where Have You Been” is a song about the discovery of love and the realization of its transformative power. The lyrics depict the singer’s sudden awakening to the pleasures of love and companionship, likening it to a long-awaited and much-needed answer to his romantic yearning. The first verse describes how the singer was unaware of how much he had been missing out on until he shared a kiss with his lover. The second verse expands on this feeling, describing how the singer found out that his heart had been beating, but he had not been aware of it.
The lyrics also explore the singer’s sense of confusion and frustration about why he had to wait so long for this feeling to develop. The repeated question of “where have you been” expresses his longing for this love to have been present in his life for longer. The final verse reveals the singer’s deep-seated emotions of loneliness and sadness, which were lifted by the arrival of this newfound love. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer asks his lover where she had been and expresses his gratitude for her presence in his life.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it was written by Arthur Alexander himself, who was known for his soulful and introspective lyrics. The song was released in 1962 and became one of Alexander's most popular songs. The song was also covered by many artists, including The Beatles, Linda Ronstadt, and Elvis Costello.
Line by Line Meaning
Until we kissed, I never knew
Before we kissed, I was unaware
The thrills that could be tasted
Of the excitement that awaited
Until we kissed, I never knew
Before we kissed, I was not aware
The years that I had wasted
Of the time I spent aimlessly
But now I know
But now I am aware
I was waiting for you to come by
I had been anticipating your arrival
I was waiting, girl
I was waiting for you, my love
Won't you please tell me why
Can you explain the reason?
This took so long to begin
Why it took so much time to start
Darling, where have you been all my life?
My love, why did it take so long for us to meet?
Oh, don't you know that 'til we touched
Do you not remember that we did not touch?
I never knew the touch was worth revealing
I did not realize how significant our touch would be
Until we touched
Before we touched
I never knew my heart was really beating
I was not aware of my true feelings
But now I know
But now I am aware
I was waiting for you to come by
I had been anticipating your arrival
I was waiting
I was waiting for you, my love
Won't you please tell me why
Can you explain the reason?
This took so long to begin
Why it took so much time to start
Darling, where have you been all my life?
My love, why did it take so long for us to meet?
Oh, darling
Oh, my love
Where have you been
Where were you hiding?
Where you been
Where were you hiding?
Where you been
Where were you hiding?
When I was feeling blue
When I was sad and down
Where have you been
Where were you hiding?
Where you been
Where were you hiding?
Where you been
Where were you hiding?
When I was needing you
When I required your presence
Oh, where you been
Oh, where were you, my love?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
2 Tall Jones
Arthur has been my favorite singer for years...and will be for years to come, his voice has been my greatest mentor....Thank you Arthur...much 💕 and respect...
LJ3Music Julien
Mr. Arthur Prysock is a true crooner of baritone vocalist. What a very unrelated unsung vocalist. RIP Mr. Arthur Prysock.
Russell Thompson
Terribly underrated singer, the great Arthur Prysock. The 70's produced some classy songs and singers, the likes of which you will never see now.
simon smith
wonderful! has one of the coolest, smoothest tracks ever, when love is new.
thanks for sharing your masterpieces with us!
Critter
Arthur had the most beautiful baritone voice! "Let it be Lowebrau!"
LJ3Music Julien
Mr. Arthur Prysock is also the voice on the old 1970s beer commercial Lowen Brau.🎤
Christian Jacq
Un très bon album. Merci à Raul. Nicolas de ce bon choix partagé.
kimberly Anita
Thank you thank you thank you ive been looking for this the first cut on this album is childhood memories. I believe I was 12 when they introduced this to me one Brooklyn night. Thank you so much😘
Jimmie Smith
People wanna put down disco but the fact is disco bought back some artists some might have been in a slump or been away for awhile and a disco hit revived their career look Johnnie Taylor with disco lady and disco lady wasn't really a disco song it was just the title not that johnnie career was over but it help him get back on the charts again and with Arthur this got him back on the airwaves again radio was good back then nowadays a singer his age wouldn't get any airplay radio had variety back then young and old artists r&b funk jazz blues and disco were being played at the same time you don't have that anymore radio just plays one style nowadays you have to go internet radio or you tube' to hear some types of music now this was as great album i remember when it came out i miss those good old days
Quad8track
I love disco.