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)
I Owe It All to You
Barry White Lyrics
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But you can't tell 'cause it's upside down
I play the part of a carefree girl
Never fly for the only one
But take control to live
And I'm sure that you see
Heartache's, my darling
[Chorus]
And I owe it all to you
Your all across my loneliness
I owe it all to you
For the heartaches that I posses
Yeah, this lonely Mrs Keep Me in mind
Don't know how poor heartache's about
All things are hard to solve
Just sit back and watch your love gone wrong
My life will never be the same
And oh, my darling, you're to blame
[Chorus]
Yeah
Smile you see is just a frown
But you can't tell 'cause it's upside down
I play the part of a carefree girl
You're a part of a lonely world
But you take control
So now until you see
Heartache's, my darling
Written all over me
[Chorus]
Yeah
Oh, yeah
In Barry White's song, "I Owe It All to You," the lyrics seem to be expressing a sense of gratitude and resignation. The chorus affirms the singer's indebtedness to someone, presumably a lover or partner, for being a presence in her life during a difficult period. The opening lines of the song, "Smile you see is just a frown, but you can't tell 'cause it's upside down," suggest that the singer is putting on a facade of happiness even though she is really struggling inside.
The lines, "I play the part of a carefree girl, never fly for the only one," seem to suggest that the singer is trying to maintain a carefree image even though she is really alone and hurting. However, she ultimately acknowledges that the heartache she is feeling is "written all over me." The second verse continues with lyrics like, "This lonely Mrs. Keep me in mind, don't know how poor heartache's about, all things are hard to solve, just sit back and watch your love gone wrong." These words seem to express a sense of feeling trapped in a difficult situation, with no clear solution or way out.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Owe It All to You" seem to be expressing a complex mix of emotions - gratitude, loneliness, sadness, and a sense of resignation. The song paints a picture of a person who is struggling to maintain an upbeat facade even though they are dealing with deep pain and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile you see is just a frown
I may seem happy, but it's a façade and I'm actually quite unhappy
But you can't tell 'cause it's upside down
It's hard to tell that I'm frowning because I'm trying to hide my pain
I play the part of a carefree girl
I act like I don't have any worries, but it's just an act
Never fly for the only one
I've never been able to fully commit to anyone and let them in
But take control to live
I need to take control of my life and start making changes
And I'm sure that you see
I'm pretty sure you can see that I'm having a hard time
Heartache's, my darling
I'm struggling with a lot of pain and heartache, my dear
Written all over me
It's obvious to everyone around me that I'm hurting
And I owe it all to you
You're the reason I'm feeling this way
Your all across my loneliness
You're the only thing I have to fill the void of loneliness
For the heartaches that I posses
I have so much pain and suffering, and it's because of you
Yeah, this lonely Mrs Keep Me in mind
I'm a lonely woman who is always on your mind, even though I'm struggling
Don't know how poor heartache's about
You don't really understand how much I'm hurting
All things are hard to solve
My problems aren't easy to fix
Just sit back and watch your love gone wrong
You're watching our love fall apart and there's nothing you can do to fix it
My life will never be the same
Things have changed so much and I don't think they will ever be the same
And oh, my darling, you're to blame
I blame you for my pain and suffering
You're a part of a lonely world
You're a part of my world which is filled with loneliness
So now until you see
Until you acknowledge my pain
Oh, yeah
Expressing feelings of sadness and hurt
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, PAUL POLITI
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