Bill Cosby began his career as a stand-up comic at the hungry i club in San Francisco during the 1960s. He then landed a starring role in the television show I Spy, followed by his own sitcom The Bill Cosby Show, which ran for two seasons from 1969 to 1971. In 1972, using the Fat Albert character developed during his stand-up routines, Cosby created, produced, and hosted the animated comedy television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids which ran until 1985, centering on a group of young friends growing up in an urban area. Throughout the 1970s, Cosby starred in about a half-dozen films, and occasionally returned to film later in his career. He attended Temple University in the 1960s and received his bachelor's degree in 1971. In 1973, he received a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and he earned his Doctor of Education degree in 1976, also from UMass. His dissertation discussed the use of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids as a teaching tool in elementary schools.
Beginning in the 1980s, Cosby produced and starred in the television sitcom The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992 and was rated as the number one show in America for 1984 through 1989. The sitcom highlighted the experiences and growth of an affluent African-American family. Cosby produced the spin-off sitcom A Different World, which aired from 1987 to 1993. He also starred in The Cosby Mysteries from 1994 to 1995, starred in the sitcom Cosby from 1996 to 2000, and hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things from 1998 to 2000.
Cosby's career and image were seriously damaged in the 2010s amid numerous highly publicized sexual assault accusations, the earliest of which date back decades. More than 60 women have accused him of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct, although the statute of limitations has expired in nearly all accusations. Cosby was found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault on April 26, 2018.
Reach Out
Bill Cosby Lyrics
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Because all of your hope is gone,
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll be there to always see you through.
When you feel lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you need a hand to hold:
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I can tell the way you hang your head,
You're without love and now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around,
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
I know what you're thinkin',
You're alone now, no love of your own,
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
Bill Cosby's song "Reach Out" conveys a message of hope and support to those who are feeling lost and alone. The lyrics are directed towards someone who is in a state of despair, feeling like they have nobody to turn to. The opening lines of the song set the tone of the lyrics, highlighting the feeling of hopelessness that the listener is experiencing. Cosby describes how the person’s “hope is gone" and they are surrounded by confusion, leading to the illusion of happiness. The lyrics then offer a solution by asking the person to reach out for help, and promising to be there for them.
Cosby reassures the listener that he will be there for them, offering them shelter and support. The phrase "reach out" is repeated throughout the lyrics as a call to action, prompting the listener to seek help and support. The song acts as a reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always someone available to help and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you feel that you can't go on
When life seems overwhelming and it's hard to keep moving forward
Because all of your hope is gone,
When you feel hopeless and cannot see a way out
And your life is filled with much confusion
When there's too much going on and it's tough to make sense of it all
Until happiness is just an illusion,
When it seems like happiness is out of reach or fake
And your world around is crumblin' down;
When everything seems to be falling apart
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Asking people to reach out for help and support when times are tough
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Encouraging people to seek help and not suffer alone
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
Assuring people that there's someone there who cares and wants to help
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
Promise to support people and help them come out of tough situations
I'll be there to always see you through.
Promise to always be there for people in need
When you feel lost and about to give up
Feeling hopeless and unable to go on
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
Even after giving it your best shot, things might not turn out the way you expect
And you feel the world has grown cold,
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around you
And you're drifting out all on your own,
Feeling like you're alone or have been abandoned
And you need a hand to hold:
Asking for help, support, or someone to guide you through tough times
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
Assuring people that someone is there to care for them and make them feel loved
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
Assuring people that someone values their presence and is committed to helping them
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
Commitment to being there for someone who is going through a tough time
I can tell the way you hang your head,
Noticing when someone is sad or feeling down even if they don't express it
You're without love and now you're afraid
Feeling lonely and disconnected from people around you
And through your tears you look around,
Crying and searching for comfort and support
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
Feeling anxious and worried with no relief in sight
I know what you're thinkin',
Empathy and understanding what someone might be going through
You're alone now, no love of your own,
Feeling like there's no one who cares for you or loves you
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Encouraging people to seek help and not suffer alone
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Asking people to reach out for help and support when times are tough
Just look over your shoulder
Assuring people that help and support is just around the corner
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
Assuring people of love, support, and care during tough times
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
Promise to provide support and be there for people during tough times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dreamcast 84
otis fodder played this on his friendly persuasion radio program, good times
Renard345
Hilarious! A new Cadillac limosine with 4 women in it? He's a player!
DoktorSick
LOL best line in the song
GodIsReal
I wonder, does he still sing inside the jail cell?
Renard345
No, he's released.
yokosucks
A1 like applesauce.