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)
Practice What You Preach
Barry White Lyrics
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I'm ready baby, I'm waiting on you
Believe me, I am patiently waiting on you
Girls there's something wrong with me
Every time I'm alone with you
You keep talking about you loving me
Hey babe, your foreplay just blows my mind
Why don't we stop wasting time?
'Cause you keep telling me this and telling me that
You say once I'm with you, I'll never go back
You say there's a lesson that you want to teach
Well here I am baby, practice what you preach
Girl it's just you and me, so many things
I could do to you and so many ways I can please
Hey, hey, hey it's your move girl
Why don't you start turning down the lights
And show me what you can do?
'Cause you keep telling me this and telling me that
You say once I'm with you, I'll never go back
You say there's a lesson that you want to teach
Well here I am baby, practice what you preach
Ladies, baby, baby, baby
We're wasting time, precious time
All this talk about what you're gonna do
And how you're gonna do it to me
Come on, practice what you preach
'Cause you keep telling me this and telling me that
You say once I'm with you, I'll never go back
You say there's a lesson that you want to teach
Well here I am baby, practice what you preach
In "Practice What You Preach," Barry White is confronting his partner about their lack of action. He is ready and willing to be with her, but she keeps talking about loving him without actually showing him. He's frustrated with her foreplay that is only consisting of words and wants her to stop wasting time and start acting on her promises. He's asking her to turn off the lights and show him what she's capable of. He urges her to practice what she preaches instead of just talking about it.
The song is painting a picture of a partner who is all talk and no action. Barry White is calling her out on this behavior and asking her to show him what she's been talking about. He wants her to stop wasting their precious time and start doing what she's been promising. Clearly, Barry White wants to take their relationship to the next level, but his partner is holding them back with her lack of action.
Overall, "Practice What You Preach" is a message about the importance of living up to your words. It's reminding the listener that words are just words and actions speak louder. It's a plea for honesty and integrity in a relationship, a reminder that it's not enough to just talk about love, but you have to actively show it.
Line by Line Meaning
So what do you want to do, I'm here baby
Tell me what you want to do, I am here and ready for you
I'm ready baby, I'm waiting on you
I am fully prepared and waiting for you to make a move
Believe me, I am patiently waiting on you
I am waiting for you to make a decision, even if it takes time
Girls there's something wrong with me
I have a problem that only seems to happen when I am with women
Every time I'm alone with you
Whenever I am in your company and we are alone
You keep talking about you loving me
You consistently express your affection towards me
Hey babe, your foreplay just blows my mind
You have an incredible way of exciting and preparing me for intimacy
So why don't we stop all the talking girl
Let's stop discussing what we could do and actually do it
Why don't we stop wasting time?
Let's not delay any longer, and start engaging in intimate activities
'Cause you keep telling me this and telling me that
You repeatedly tell me about your skills and abilities
You say once I'm with you, I'll never go back
You claim that being intimate with you is an experience that cannot be surpassed
You say there's a lesson that you want to teach
You suggest that there is something for me to learn from being with you
Well here I am baby, practice what you preach
I am ready and eager to learn from you, so show me what you have been talking about
Girl it's just you and me, so many things
It is only the two of us, and there are many actions and possibilities we could explore
I could do to you and so many ways I can please
I have various strategies to satisfy and pleasure you
Hey, hey, hey it's your move girl
It is your turn to take action and show me what you are capable of
Why don't you start turning down the lights
You could set the mood by dimming the lighting
And show me what you can do?
So demonstrate your abilities to me
Ladies, baby, baby, baby
Addressing all the women out there
We're wasting time, precious time
We are not taking advantage of the time we have together
All this talk about what you're gonna do
Let's stop discussing and start acting on what we both desire
And how you're gonna do it to me
And elaborating on the specifics of how you will satisfy me
Come on, practice what you preach
So let's end the talking and fulfill the promises you have made to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONY NICHOLAS, BARRY WHITE, GERALD LEVERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who's still listening in 2024??🔥🔥
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Meeeee❤
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Me
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MOI❤
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Meee
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Heard this in Walmart today
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It is 2024 and we are still listening to the Maestro's timeless music!
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ABSOLUTELY
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Each time I have a chance! just cant get enough
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Yes indeed!!