In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
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Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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And it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow
Well it takes two hearts a cookin' to make a fire grow
And baby you've got what it takes
You know it takes a lot of kissin' to make a romance bloom
Yeah yeah it takes a lot of lovin' to make my life complete
Yeah it takes a lot of woman to knock me off of my feet
And baby you've got what it takes
You know honey you've got just what it takes
It takes more than an effort to stay away from you
And it'd take more than a lifetime yeah to prove that I'll be true
Well it takes somebody special to make me say I do
And baby you've got what it takes
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You know honey you've got just what it takes
Because it takes more than an effort
And baby you've got what it takes
The lyrics to this song by Asleep At The Wheel speak to the idea that it takes certain things to create or make something happen. The singer mentions that it takes more than just a robin to make the winter go, implying that something bigger is needed to truly change a situation. He also talks about the need for two people to make a fire grow, which highlights the power of working together. The chorus of the song emphasizes that it takes a lot of kissing and loving to make a romance bloom and to make life complete, but that the person he's singing about has what it takes to make it all happen. Finally, he mentions that it takes more than an effort to stay away from this person and to prove that he'll be true to them.
Overall, this song speaks to the power of certain ingredients or qualities that are needed to create or sustain something. Whether it's a fire, a relationship, or a commitment to someone, there are certain things that are needed to make them work. The singer is essentially saying that this person has all of the necessary ingredients to make their relationship successful and to keep him committed to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it takes more than a robin to make the winter go
It takes more than a singular small thing to fix or solve a big problem
And it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow
To remedy something, you need an intense passion, effort, or force to get it done
Well it takes two hearts a cookin' to make a fire grow
It takes two people working together to create a strong and lasting bond
And baby you've got what it takes
The person being addressed possesses the qualities necessary to achieve something great or meaningful
You know it takes a lot of kissin' to make a romance bloom
It takes a lot of time, effort, and affection to build and maintain a romantic relationship
Yeah yeah it takes a lot of lovin' to make my life complete
Love is necessary to give life meaning and fulfillment
Yeah it takes a lot of woman to knock me off of my feet
An exceptional woman is required to impress or charm the person being addressed
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An expression of enjoyment or pleasure
You know honey you've got just what it takes
The person being addressed is capable of achieving great things due to their exceptional qualities
It takes more than an effort to stay away from you
The person being addressed is irresistible and it takes more than just willpower to resist them
And it'd take more than a lifetime yeah to prove that I'll be true
The singer is committed to proving their loyalty and devotion to the person being addressed for the rest of their life
Well it takes somebody special to make me say I do
Only a truly exceptional person can convince the artist to commit to them
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An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement
Because it takes more than an effort
The person being addressed requires something extraordinary to capture the singer's heart and attention
And baby you've got what it takes
The person being addressed has the exceptional qualities necessary to win the singer's heart and admiration
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK JOHNSON
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