With one of her first singles turning into a national hit, 1962's "Let Me Down Easy", Detroit-raised LaVette would seem a natural soul star, but she was never able to cut an album deal. In 1972 her album A Child of the Seventies was shelved by Atlantic Records, then thought lost forever in a fire. She eked out a living on the European festival circuit, occasionally surfacing such as with the disco single "Doin' the Best that I Can", but remained obscure until French soul collector Gilles Petard tracked down the lost masters and persuaded Atlantic to let him release them on his vanity label as Souvenirs. A live album and 2005's cover album I've Got My Own Hell to Raise followed.
With the release of The Scene of the Crime, Bettye Lavette inches closer to the mainstream, or at least a much bigger cult following. Backed by The Drive-by Truckers and released on -Anti, The Scene of the Crime is recorded at the legendary FAME studios in Muscles Shoals, Alabama. The same place as her lost album. The connection doesn't end there - Patterson Hood of the Drive-by Truckers is the son of David Hood, who played on the 1972 album.
In 2009, she appeared at President Barack Obama's Inaugural Celebration, singing "A Change Is Gonna Come" with Jon Bon Jovi. It was televised globally.
I'm In Love
Bettye Lavette Lyrics
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for the first time I feel alone in life.
As I watched the moon kiss the starlit sky
I feel the need for your lips to press close to mine.
For so long I been afraid to love,
but right now I feel the need for love
and you, you have the love the love I need
to comfort me oo and I'm ready for love
sweet sweet love right now I'm ready for love.
I've tried to shield my heart from love's tender touch
'cause to lose in love would hurt so much;
but as I softly walk in my solitude
I searched my heart and found there's a need for you.
And for the first time I feel alone,
'cause I need a love to call my own;
and only you, you have the love the love I need
to comfort me oo and I'm ready for love
I'm truly ready for love you know I'm ready for love
your wonderful sweet sweet love
I'm ready right now I'm ready right now.
Something wonderful has come over me
and filled this heart of mine with ecstasy
I'm glad I finally opened up my eyes
and pushed the fear of love, the fear of love aside;
and for the first time I feel alive
I have the touch of love deep down inside.
And just as soon as I see your smiling face
I'll rush into your warm embrace.
Right now I'm ready for love,
I'm truly ready for love,
you wonderful sweet, sweet love
right now I'm ready for love
you know I'm ready for love,
I'm truly ready for love,
your wonderful sweet, sweet love
right now I'm ready for love
you know I'm ready for love,
I'm truly ready for love,
your wonderful sweet, sweet love
The song "I'm in Love" by Bettye Lavette tells a story of a person who has been afraid to love and feels alone, but is ready to open up and allow love into their life. The lyrics describe how the singer has been searching for the right person to love, and as they stand alone on a beautiful night, they realize that they need love in their life. They want someone whose lips will press close to theirs, someone to comfort them with sweet love.
The singer has previously tried to shield their heart from love, as they were afraid of losing it and being hurt. However, they have now realized that they need love in their life to feel alive. The song suggests that opening up to love can bring ecstasy and joy, and the singer is finally ready to embrace that feeling. They are excited to rush into the arms of the one they love and start a new chapter of their life filled with love and happiness.
Overall, "I'm in Love" is a powerful and emotional song about the importance of love and the transformation it can bring to someone's life. The lyrics are relatable and encourage listeners to open their hearts and give love a chance.
Line by Line Meaning
As I stand alone on this moonful night
I'm feeling lonely tonight.
for the first time I feel alone in life.
I've felt lonely before, but this feels like the first time.
As I watched the moon kiss the starlit sky
Watching the beautiful sky makes me think of you.
I feel the need for your lips to press close to mine.
I want to kiss you.
For so long I been afraid to love,
I've been scared to fall in love for a while.
but right now I feel the need for love
I want to love someone right now.
and you, you have the love the love I need
You are the one I want to love.
to comfort me oo and I'm ready for love
I'm ready to be comforted and loved by you.
truly ready for love your wonderful
I'm really ready to love you, and you're amazing.
sweet sweet love right now I'm ready for love.
I want your sweet love right now and I'm ready for it.
I've tried to shield my heart from love's tender touch
I've been avoiding love because I'm afraid to get hurt.
'cause to lose in love would hurt so much;
Losing someone I love would cause me pain.
but as I softly walk in my solitude
As I walk alone, I realize I need someone to love.
I searched my heart and found there's a need for you.
I've thought about it and decided I want to love you.
and for the first time I feel alone,
I'm feeling lonely because I want your love.
'cause I need a love to call my own;
I want to have someone to love and be with.
and only you, you have the love the love I need
You're the only one who can give me the love I want.
to comfort me oo and I'm ready for love
I'm prepared for your love and comfort.
I'm truly ready for love you know I'm ready for love
I'm so ready to love you.
your wonderful sweet sweet love right now I'm ready for love.
Your loving sweetness is what I'm ready for right now.
Something wonderful has come over me
I'm experiencing a wonderful feeling.
and filled this heart of mine with ecstasy
I feel overjoyed and ecstatic.
I'm glad I finally opened up my eyes
I'm happy that I've finally come to my senses.
and pushed the fear of love, the fear of love aside;
I've overcome my fear of love.
and for the first time I feel alive
Loving you makes me feel alive for the first time.
I have the touch of love deep down inside.
I feel love deep within me now.
And just as soon as I see your smiling face
When I see you, I'll be happy.
I'll rush into your warm embrace.
I can't wait to hug you when I see you.
Right now I'm ready for love,
I'm truly excited and prepared to love.
you wonderful sweet, sweet love
Your love is wonderful and sweet.
right now I'm ready for love
I'm ready to be loved and love right now.
you know I'm ready for love,
I'm sure I'm ready to love.
I'm truly ready for love,
I'm excited and fully prepared for love.
your wonderful sweet, sweet love
Because of your love, I feel wonderful and happy.
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