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)
Staying Power
Barry White Lyrics
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I'm staying'baby I'm staying
You know why'
I've got staying power
Baby, I've made plans
In a fancy restaurant where we can dance
Put on my favorite dress
You know the one
Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby, my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
Slow down, don't heat so fast
Anticipation makes a good thing last
Tease me with your emotions
Soon we'll share nature's body lotion
Are you ready to free
Girl you know you got just what I need
Oh baby, my missions clear
It's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
No, no baby I'm not going anywhere
No no no I'm not going anywhere
I'll be here
Ill be here
For years and years
Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think its over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
In the Barry White song "Staying Power" the singer portrays an unbreakable bond between him and his lover. As he declares that he’s “not going nowhere” he assures her that he has a resilient force within him that keeps him from running away. This force, he claims, is his “staying power.” He has made plans for a grand evening with her, in a fancy restaurant where they can dance, and he's all dressed up for the occasion. He is ready to take charge and work her body with his tongue.
As the song continues, he suggests slowing down the pace and enjoying the moment, teasing each other with emotions and sharing in the pleasures of the moment. He assures her that he is not going anywhere, and that he will stay for years and years, even when things get tough. For him, there is more than love that keeps him with her. It is his strong desire, and he declares this with confidence: “just when you think it’s over, I’ll come right back again.”
The message of the song is clear, that the love he shares with his lover is not just an emotional bond, but there is also an intense physical relationship that is hard to break. The song is a celebration of the foundation of a strong relationship, in which trust, intimacy, and sexual exploration are essential.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not going nowhere
I am not leaving
I'm staying'baby I'm staying
I am here and I am committed to staying here
You know why'
You understand my reason
I've got staying power
I am dedicated and committed for the long haul
Baby, I've made plans
I have made arrangements for our future
In a fancy restaurant where we can dance
I have reserved a luxurious location where we can gently move our bodies
Put on my favorite dress
I am wearing my preferred outfit
You know the one
The one that you prefer
That oozes sexiness
It's attractive, irresistable and it appeals to your sexual desires
Tonight when we make love
This evening during our intimate moment
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
I will please you orally
Oh baby, my missions clear
My objective is known
there's more than love that keeps you here
Other than love there is an additional reason that you stay with me
Just when you think it's over
At times when you believe our love is at its limit
I'll come right back again
I will renew our relationship once more
Slow down, don't heat so fast
Pace yourself and do not rush with excitement
Anticipation makes a good thing last
Looking forward eagerly to enjoying something makes the experience more fulfilling
Tease me with your emotions
Have some fun playing with your feelings
Soon we'll share nature's body lotion
Later on we will get oily together
Are you ready to free
Do you want to let yourself go?
Girl you know you got just what I need
You have the things which I'm looking for in a partner
No, no baby I'm not going anywhere
Trust me, I'm not leaving you
I'll be here
I will be present
For years and years
For an endless amount of time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY L. PASCHAL, RORY DARVEL HOLMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Renee Brown
"Staying Power" was my favorite jam. Barry White made some great music back in the day. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P Mr. Barry White
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MrSkywalker153
Barry White was one of the greatest musical legends ever, sadly missed thank God we have video how could we live without the sound of his music
prentiss belton
I 2nd that emotion
FLOR ANITA BRAVO RODRIGUEZ
Mi himno! Adoro a Barry White y siempre será mi número 1.
Irv Noir
Yes! Jammin' to the "Maestro" in 2019! That bass line is 🔥🔥🔥