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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_White
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)
Never Thought I'd Fall In Love With You
Barry White Lyrics
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I found out I was crying for a prize
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, no, not you
I never thought that you would love me too
When I speak of love to you
I know you wonder if it's true
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never thought that you would love me too
When I'm making love to you
It seems that's all I live to do
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, no, not you
I never thought that you would love me too
As the hands of time do change
My love for you, girl, will remain
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, no, not you
I never thought that you would love me too
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never thought that you would love me too
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, not you
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I, I, I, I, I never thought that you would love me too
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never thought that you would love me too
I, I, I, I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never thought that you would love me too
In the song "Never Thought I'd Fall in Love With You" by Barry White, the lyrics revolve around the disbelief of falling in love. When the singer first looked into the eyes of the person they are addressing, they realized they were crying for a prize. This prize could be interpreted as the love and affection that they now possess with this person. The singer then goes on to express their disbelief in falling in love with this person, and how they never thought this person would love them back. They acknowledge that their declaration of love may not be taken seriously by the person they are addressing, but their feelings are genuine.
The lyrics also express a sense of commitment and devotion to the person they are singing to. The singer tells them that making love to them is all they live to do, and assures them that their love will remain even as time passes. The repetition of "I never thought I'd fall in love with you, no, not you" throughout the song emphasizes the surprise and shock that the singer feels about this unexpected love.
Overall, the song conveys a powerful message about how unexpected love can be, and how it can surprise and transform us in remarkable ways. The lyrics demonstrate the vulnerability and tenderness of the human heart, and the deeply personal connection that can exist between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first looked in your eyes
From the moment I first saw you, I realized that I wanted you as my partner and I was willing to put in the effort required to do so.
I found out I was crying for a prize
The moment I looked at you, I realized that I had been searching for someone like you all my life, and finally I had found my ideal partner.
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, no, not you
I found it hard to believe that I could develop strong feelings for someone like you whom I would never have considered before.
I never thought that you would love me too
I was surprised to find that you had also started to have feelings for me, considering how different we appeared to be at the start.
When I speak of love to you
Whenever I try to express my feelings for you, I sense that you find it hard to understand the depth of emotions I am experiencing.
I know you wonder if it's true
Sometimes it appears to me that you doubt if the love I profess is genuine, and I am prepared to work hard to prove myself.
When I'm making love to you
Being intimate with you is the ultimate expression of my love towards you, and it fills me up more than anything else in life.
It seems that's all I live to do
My biggest desire is to make love to you and see you happy, and it seems I find peace in this above all else.
As the hands of time do change
Though we may experience various changes in our lives with the passage of time, my love for you will remain constant.
My love for you, girl, will remain
No matter how much we change through life experiences, I will always stand by you, and my love for you remains steadfast.
I never thought I'd fall in love with you, not you
I never thought that you could ever inspire love in me, and that ultimately led to a deeper connection as we discovered each other's surprising depths over time.
I, I, I, I, I never thought that you would love me too
I never imagined that my feelings for you would ever be reciprocated, and the fact that they are only makes everything more magical for both of us.
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