White recorded 20 studio albums during the course of his career, but multiple versions and compilations were released worldwide that were certified gold, 41 of which also attained platinum status. White had 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million records, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye.
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Studio albums
I've Got So Much to Give (1973)
Stone Gon' (1973)
Can't Get Enough (1974)
Just Another Way to Say I Love You (1975)
Let the Music Play (1976)
Is This Whatcha Wont? (1976)
Barry White Sings for Someone You Love (1977)
The Man (1978)
I Love to Sing the Songs I Sing (1979)
The Message Is Love (1979)
Sheet Music (1980)
Barry & Glodean (With Glodean White) (1981)
Beware! (1981)
Change (1982)
Dedicated (1983)
The Right Night & Barry White (1987)
The Man Is Back! (1989)
Put Me in Your Mix (1991)
The Icon Is Love (1994)
Staying Power (1999)
Dark & Lovely
Barry White Lyrics
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I love, baby I really love your eyes
Innovative lady
Believe me, you're one of a kind
You're mystifying
She's mesmerizing
Self relying
So satisfying
And you're so unique
I love the way you're sitting there
And the way you stare at me
Let's create some romance
The way making love should be
Dark and lovely, see you over there
High tech lady
Independent world
She's captivating
So stimulating
Sometimes intimidating
So illuminating
You're extra special
From your head down to your feet
The sexy way you're sitting there
The way you smile at me
Let's create some romance
That only we can make
Dark and lovely, you over there
Romantic lady, independent world
Like I just want you to know that
You created a thirst in me that
Only your arms can quench
A hunger deep inside me that
Only your love can sensuate
Heaven baby, feed me
Tiger, feed me
The lyrics to "Dark and Lovely" by Barry White and Isaac Hayes celebrate a woman's unique qualities that set her apart from others. The singer expresses his admiration for the woman's nature, particularly admiring her innovative tendencies and captivating presence. He praises her for being self-reliant and satisfying, describing her as mystifying and mesmerizing. Despite her sometimes intimidating nature, the woman is illuminated and stimulating, making her all the more attractive to the singer.
The song also explores the possibility of creating romance between the singer and the woman in question. He is drawn to her dark and lovely appearance, and the way she sits and stares at him. The song suggests that the woman is from an independent world, emphasizing her individuality and self-sufficiency. The singer recognizes that the woman is extra special from her head down to her feet, with a sexy way of sitting and smiling that he finds alluring. He invites her to create some romance together, suggesting that their love-making will be a unique and special experience.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dark and Lovely" celebrate the beauty and individuality of a woman, while expressing a desire for a deeper connection and romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I love your nature
I adore the essence of who you are
I love, baby I really love your eyes
I greatly appreciate the beauty in your gaze
Innovative lady
You possess a creative and unique nature
Believe me, you're one of a kind
You are an exceptional and individual soul
You're mystifying
You provoke a sense of wonder and awe in me
She's mesmerizing
You have the ability to captivate and enchant me
Self relying
You are independent and self-sufficient
So satisfying
You are deeply gratifying and fulfilling
You're really special
You are incredibly unique and significant
And you're so unique
Your individuality sets you apart from everyone else
I love the way you're sitting there
I appreciate the way you hold yourself
And the way you stare at me
I cherish the look you give me
Let's create some romance
Let's spark a passionate connection
The way making love should be
With utmost tenderness and intimacy
Dark and lovely, see you over there
You possess both alluring darkness and radiant beauty
High tech lady
You are knowledgeable and skilled with technology
Independent world
You are confident being self-sufficient
She's captivating
You have an irresistible presence
So stimulating
You provoke an intense reaction in me
Sometimes intimidating
At times, your assertiveness can be overwhelming
So illuminating
You have a bright and insightful aura
You're extra special
You are exceptionally unique and important to me
From your head down to your feet
Every inch of you is captivating
The sexy way you're sitting there
The seductive manner in which you hold yourself
The way you smile at me
The heartwarming grin you give me
That only we can make
A connection that is solely between us
Romantic lady, independent world
You embody both romance and independence
Like I just want you to know that
I desire for you to understand
You created a thirst in me that
You have sparked a longing in me that
Only your arms can quench
Only your embrace can alleviate
A hunger deep inside me that
An intense craving residing within me that
Only your love can sensuate
Only your affection can ignite and satisfy
Heaven baby, feed me
You bring me such bliss, please fulfill me
Tiger, feed me
You have a fierce passion, please fulfill me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, DELANCY WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheMANDINGOZULU
This is a true masterpiece that should be respected by all artist & music lovers alike, you can't ask for anything better. I remain proud of these brothers for not letting the divide and conquer enemy prevent them from developing this master piece. R.I.P ISSAC & BARRY Times have changed & beautiful music like this is no longer a part of the formula or recipe that strengthens & bonds relationships like in the days.
Tracy McNair
AMEN 🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💜😁😁🎊🎊🙌🏽🙌🏽
Michael E. Beard
What a crazy pairing of the two deepest soul voices together. Black power at its finest.
EcClair Mayo
All that's missing is teddy pendergrass
Mwangi Wanyoike
This is a truly top-notch love song and that string section elevates it
pepdogg513
An R&B Masterpiece, and true classic, laid down by two of the most powerful voices in all of R&B, thats right,The Black Maestro and Black Moses. This song should be inducted into the R&B music's hall of fame, because the Legends/Icons of R&B joined forces on this and, really turned it out. It just doesn't get any better than this. May God rest the souls of Brotha Barry (The Black Maestro) White and Brotha Isaac (Black Moses) Hayes
Lloyd Ice
Esta canción me eriza la piel al final, increíble música llego a existir, lastima que hoy todo es basura.
conrad ford
Don't understand why this was not a greater hit. Issac and Barry. What more do you need.
winston shadow
cause they were giving props to dark and lovely not pink and pale.
Vince Carthane
It would have been a much bigger hit in the 70's when it was socially acceptable for black men to dress classy and sing love songs. Now the record labels just wanna promote black on black hatred with artists looking as crazy as possible.