Duterde first gained prominence in his home country with the Soul Wash EP (2009), which featured six covers of songs by Gnarls Barkley, Spice Girls, Katy Perry and, most notably, The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army).
Ben's first full-length album, entitled simply Ben L'Oncle Soul was released in the summer of 2010 and was put out internationally on the Motown label.
Simply Beautiful
Ben l'Oncle Soul Lyrics
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I'd tell you what I'd do
I'd expect a whole lotta love outta you (oh yeah)
You gotta be good to me
I'm gonna be good to you
There's a whole lot of things you and I could do
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful.
Yeah yeah yeah
What about the way you love me
And the way you squeeze me ? (Oh yeah)
Something beautiful
Simply, oh simply, beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful.
In Ben l'Oncle Soul's song Simply Beautiful, the lyrics are about a potential love interest and the expectations in a relationship. The singer expresses their willingness to give their love, but also expects love and attention in return. The phrase "I'd expect a whole lotta love outta you" emphasizes the importance of mutual love and commitment in a relationship. The verses also highlight the need for both partners to treat each other well, stating "You gotta be good to me, I'm gonna be good to you." The chorus repeatedly uses the phrase "simply beautiful" to describe the love between the couple, emphasizing the simplistic and pure nature of their love.
The lines "What about the way you love me, and the way you squeeze me?" suggest that the singer desires physical affection in the relationship, which contributes to the greater emotional connection between them. The use of "oh yeah" throughout the song adds an element of enthusiasm and excitement to the lyrics, emphasizing the singer's passion for their partner. The repetition of the phrase "simply beautiful" in the chorus serves to reinforce the idea that their love is uncomplicated and pure.
Line by Line Meaning
If I gave you my love
If I express my affection towards you
I'd tell you what I'd do
I would make sure you know what I expect in exchange
I'd expect a whole lotta love outta you (oh yeah)
I anticipate receiving equal love from you in return
You gotta be good to me
You need to treat me well
I'm gonna be good to you
I will treat you with kindness and respect as well
There's a whole lot of things you and I could do
We have a lot of opportunities to enjoy each other's company
Simply beautiful
Indescribably stunning
Simply beautiful
Absolutely breathtaking
Simply beautiful.
Incredibly gorgeous.
Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of positivity and excitement
What about the way you love me
What do you feel towards me?
And the way you squeeze me ? (Oh yeah)
Your physical touch is absolutely amazing.
Something beautiful
A truly remarkable quality
Simply, oh simply, beautiful
Extraordinarily, incredibly beautiful
Simply beautiful
Incomparably stunning
Simply beautiful
Undoubtedly, stunningly beautiful.
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End of song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al L. Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Frederique99999
Après plus de 10 ans j'écoute encore. Woaw quoi! ♥♥♥
@RomainBriand
Ce live est incroyable, je l'écoute souvent depuis des années !
@darrenpalmer3109
These guys should be performing at the Super Bowl at half time! 🙃 It would be an improvement.
@terryallen9546
Damn!
I had no idea how fantastic this song was with morning coffee and danish!
Cheers from Wyoming, USA.
@julipatrice-khial1168
a song 4 the morning, the evening, ... a song for anytime 😉
@dereksatterwhite533
What Kind of Danish?
@terryallen9546
@@dereksatterwhite533 Danish of the Month. Seriously, it varies. Home made with local berries. Saskatoon, currents, huckleberry, raspberry. That's about all that grow wild around here. Western soul food.
@NNAATTYY1974
The band is incredible, the drummer is from another galaxy.
@StefanAndreiRosu
I might be wrong, but I think he's from the Milky Way galaxy :-))
@angelicagrajales2828
This was the first song I heard by Ben l'Oncle Soul, I 💜 it and I have a special affection for the remembrances of a very special love. The music, the lyrics, the duet with Keziah, everything is magic in this song, it lifts my spirit and makes me sing & dance.