Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by hi… Read Full Bio ↴Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer and songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award winner known for his bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring soul, funk, and disco songs such as his two biggest hits: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything".

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)

Take A Good Look
Barry White Lyrics

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You, still awake my desire
And you make my love perspire
You, your passion makes me weak
I shiver down to my bare feet

I'm so glad we found each other
I'm so glad that we're together
We got something very special

I will always be so faithful

For you, you're so incomparable
Yeah, you're so sensual
You, so suave and debonair
Ain't no other guy in my eye
Who can compare

You, I'm never gonna leave you
You, I'll never deceive you
You, I never wanna lose you
You, I'll never misuse you

I'm so much in love with you
You're so in love with me
This is the way it will always be
Just you, just me

You make me scream your name
You light fire in my veins
You captivate my mind so
And when you're loving me I swear
I just lose control

I'm so much in love with you
You're so in love with me
This is the way it will always be
Just you, just me

You and me

You, help us, please
Who? You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barry White & the Love Unlimited Orchestra's song "Can't You See" are full of passion and desire towards a significant other. The lyrics talk about how the presence of the other person ignites a sense of passion within them and they feel weak in their knees. The singer is grateful for finding someone special, and they promise never to misuse or deceive them.

The lyrics then go on to describe the significant other, saying they are incomparable and sensual, with no other guy that can compare in their eyes. The love they have for each other is a special one, and they both promise never to leave one another. The other person can light a fire in their veins and captivate their mind, and the singer feels they lose control when they are loved by them.

Overall, the lyrics portray a deep and passionate love between two individuals who have found something very special in each other. The deep love and affection are evident, and they both promise to be faithful and loyal to one another.

Line by Line Meaning

You, still awake my desire
You continue to ignite my passion

And you make my love perspire
You make my love intense and passionate

You, your passion makes me weak
Your passion overwhelms me and makes me feel vulnerable

I shiver down to my bare feet
Your love makes me tremble with excitement

I'm so glad we found each other
I feel grateful to have met you

I'm so glad that we're together
I'm happy that we are in a relationship

We got something very special
Our love is unique and valuable

I will always be so faithful
I promise to remain loyal to you

For you, you're so incomparable
You are incomparable and unmatched

Yeah, you're so sensual
You exude sensuality and eroticism

You, so suave and debonair
You are charming and sophisticated