Though best known for their instrumental hit "Pick Up the Pieces," the band's strength lies in their consistently accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold-selling albums and multi-Grammy nominations for Atlantic Records. Despite their Scottish roots, the six-piece band developed their own "authentic" sound influenced by R&B heroes such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Donny Hathaway, which was eagerly adopted by black audiences in the US and elsewhere.
Many of the band's cuts, such as "Cut The Cake" and "Let's Go 'Round Again," attracted chart action as hit singles, while album tracks like "Schoolboy Crush" and "Person to Person" became much-sampled "rare" grooves. Other tunes like "Cloudy," "A Love Of Your Own," and "Nothing You Can Do" stand alongside some of the finest soul album tracks ever recorded.
The current lineup of the band, with noted US musicians alongside founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre, continues to delight audiences and critics alike in its wide-ranging touring. The musical energy and trademark sound are remarkably true to the original, and with constant revisitation and re-workings of AWB's, and others' classics in the mix, it is no surprise that the Average White Band is now a multi-generational attraction and a perennial fixture with many of the top music venues.
For You For Love
Average White Band Lyrics
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You fill my everyday with love, I think I'll stay around
Your sweet love, has brought new life to me
A pair of eyes to see, so I don't have to dream about
Loving you is changing everything
I've got this song to sing,
For You, For Love
Oh girl, thank you for the time, we're spending
For the love, for the love that you give
Oh girl, thank you for my life
I thank you every time I think of you and I
Now I live for love
When loneliness is gone, and happiness is found
With love I think I'll stay around
Your sweet love, has taught me something new
Has brought me home to you
So I don't have to dream about
Loving you, is changing everything
I've got this song to sing,
For You, For Love
Oh girl, thank your smile, for the time we're spending
For the love, for the love that you give
Oh girl, thank you for my life
I thank you everytime I think of you and I
Live for, live for, live for love
Loving you is changing everything
I've got this song to sing For You, For Love
Oh girl, thank you for the life
I thank you every time I think of you and I
And now live for love
Oh girl, thank your smile, thank you for the time, we're spending
For the love, for the love that you give
Oh girl, thank you for my life
I thank you every time I think of you and I
Now I live for love
The lyrics of "For You For Love" by Average White Band are a declaration of love and gratitude. The singer of the song, who previously had experienced loneliness, has found love thanks to the person addressed in the lyrics. The love of the second person has changed everything, and now the singer is happy and grateful for this change. The person addressed in the song is thanked for the time spent together, for the love they give, and for the positive impact on the singer's life.
The lyrics express a sense of relief and a newfound happiness. The singer found it difficult to dream about finding love, but now they have found it and are thankful for being able to share their life with someone special. The song's message is that love can change everything and that it is worth living for. The lyrics are simple, but the message is powerful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, has finally come my way
I have finally found love in my life
You fill my everyday with love, I think I'll stay around
Your love has made my life better and I want to be with you always
Your sweet love, has brought new life to me
Your love has had a positive impact on my life
A pair of eyes to see, so I don't have to dream about
Your love has given me a sense of clarity and purpose
Loving you is changing everything
My love for you is transformative and life-changing
I've got this song to sing,
I want to express my love for you through music
For You, For Love
This song is dedicated to you and our love
Oh girl, thank you for the time, we're spending
I am grateful for the time we spend together
For the love, for the love that you give
I appreciate the love that you give me
Oh girl, thank you for my life
I am thankful for the positive impact you have on my life
I thank you every time I think of you and I
You are always in my thoughts and I am grateful for you
Now I live for love
My love for you is the most important thing in my life
When loneliness is gone, and happiness is found
Your love has helped me overcome my loneliness and find happiness
Your sweet love, has taught me something new
Your love has helped me grow and learn in new ways
Has brought me home to you
Your love has made me feel like I belong with you
So I don't have to dream about
I no longer have to dream about finding true love because I have found it with you
Live for, live for, live for love
My life is now dedicated to loving you
Oh girl, thank your smile, for the time we're spending
Your smile brings joy into my life and I am grateful for the time we spend together
I thank you everytime I think of you and I
I always think of you and I am thankful for you
Loving you is changing everything
My love for you has impacted every aspect of my life
Now I live for love
My love for you is the most important thing in my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILL CHAMPLIN, ROGER BALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcelo Ayres Rosa
Por favor...
Não vá embora outra vez...
Pense em tudo que eu lhe falei...
Você sabe que eu fui sempre bom...
Não se vá amor...
Por favor fique aqui!
Podemos construir...
De novo o nosso carnaval...
Todo em luz...
Como Rainha e Rey...
Um reino milagres...
Farto...para amar...
Meu amor...
Sonhos tão reais...
Para sempre,imortais...
Floresce...todo amor...
Todo amor...pode ter...
Renovo amor...
Para sempre e muito mais...
Providencie excitar...
A vida!
Algo a mas...
Nada mas...
Que não for o amor...
"Versão do Refrão" / Canção"
Marcelo Ayres Rosa
Average White Band
For You For Love. 1980
09/01/2020 - 24/10/2020
00:56 am - 04:56 am
Dave Micklon
Just a GREAT sound. Both this and EWF's After the Love Has Gone are both in my all-time top 750.
Bassmanjack Bassmanjack
Spot on Dave
ce hayes
Fernando Leon You definitely hear the EW&F arrangements & influence no doubt !!!
Fernando Leon
Dave Micklon ......David Foster is the answer.....regards.
Marnie Maretic
What a happy uplifting piece of music/great harmonies/fabulous arrangement. Heard it in 1980 and have never forgotten it!
bromford ashbeck
my wife passed away last year after 33 yrs of living in a "sea of affection" , what a powerful song that defines why we must continue to love life each day , because life is all about change ..... thank you AWB .....
Sibanesethu Sibanda
I'm so sorry for your loss😔😔... your comment is beautiful. 💖
Andy Hinds
I'm so sorry for your loss. 😔😔😔
Chris Nova
alot of people dont get to experience that type of connection
Hydro.PL.27
David Foster did a ton of stuff for many groups but his best work by far came with Chicago. That killer Chicago 17 album was just great.