He performed with several bands, most notably Allies, before launching his solo career.
He is best known for his hit song "Butterfly Kisses", a favorite for father-daughter dances at weddings, which appeared on his third solo album. That album, originally titled Shades of Grace, was later re-released as Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) because of the success of the single. He co-wrote this song with former Allies partner Randy Thomas and for this they together won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Country Song. Butterfly Kisses has also won a Dove Award for Song of the Year.
Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas also wrote the 1989 Dolly Parton #1 hit song "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That?
Bob Carlisle also played the french horn as part of the Octavarium Orchestra with the progressive metal group Dream Theater.
My Desire
Bob Carlisle Lyrics
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All alone in a lonely apartment
I remember the moment my
Heart went crazy... crazy.
You were all that a young
Boy dreams of
When he's hopin' and prayin'
For true love, baby.
I never believed that dreams
Came true,
But I've become a believer,
Because of you.
Chorus:
I would do anything for you,
I would change the world
If you asked me to,
Just to hold the sun and
The moon for you,
That is my desire,
That is my desire.
Verse 2:
Standing at the road before us
Ain't nothing gonna come between us,
Baby.
All the years, even though
There were tears,
Through it all we have always
Stayed together, baby.
I'm certain that miracles come true.
Just as sure that there's an angel,
Watchin' over me and you
Chorus 2:
I would do anything for you,
I would change the world
If you asked me to,
(Oh if I could)
Just to hold the sun
And the moon for you,
That is my desire
(I'd walk through fire)
I'd walk through fire,
Through the pouring rain,
Just to fall deep inside
Your arms again
(To be your love)
To be your lover,
Just to be your friend,
That is my desire.
Bridge:
Some things are forever,
Like the glimmer of love
In your eyes.
I can't help but wonder how,
This love can be stronger
Than it feels to me right now.
Chorus:...
Bob Carlisle's song My Desire is a romantic ballad that poetically expresses the depth of his love for his partner. The song's first verse describes Carlisle's emotional state as he contemplates his love for his partner, who appears to be the woman of his dreams. He sings about how she makes his heart go crazy and how he would do anything for her if asked. The lyrics suggest a devotion that runs deep and unwavering, and he credits his belief in love and the possibility of achieving his dreams to her.
In the second verse, Carlisle affirms that nothing can come between the couple as they stand at a crossroads, looking forward to a future together. Their relationship may have had its share of tears and struggles, but they have always stayed together. He professes his faith in miracles and shows a deep sense of certainty that the angel watches over them. The song's bridge speaks to the power of love to transcend time and circumstance, and Carlisle wonders how love can be stronger than it currently feels to him.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone in a lonely apartment
Solitude has engulfed me in my isolated apartment.
I remember the moment my
That moment when everything changed.
Heart went crazy... crazy.
My heart went into a frenzy of emotions.
You were all that a young
You are everything that a young
Boy dreams of
lad dreams of
When he's hopin' and prayin'
When he's hoping and praying
For true love, baby.
For true love, my dear.
I never believed that dreams
I used to have no faith in dreams
Came true,
Thinking of them as an unachievable fantasy.
But I've become a believer,
But I've changed my perception, thanks to you.
Because of you.
You are the reason for my transformation.
Chorus:
The refrain
I would do anything for you,
I am willing to do anything for you
I would change the world
I'd take on the impossible
If you asked me to,
If you requested me to do so
Just to hold the sun and
Even if it means holding the unreachable sun
The moon for you,
Or even the unattainable moon.
That is my desire,
That is a burning passion in me.
That is my desire.
That is a fervent craving in me.
Verse 2:
The second verse
Standing at the road before us
In the face of the future as a couple
Ain't nothing gonna come between us,
There is nothing that can ever separate us.
Baby.
My dear.
All the years, even though
Despite all the years, even if there were tears shed,
There were tears,
We shared moments of pain,
Through it all, we have always
But through it all, we have always
Stayed together, baby.
Remained together, my dear.
I'm certain that miracles come true.
I am sure that miracles are still achievable.
Just as sure that there's an angel,
I'm as confident as there are angels
Watchin' over me and you
Watching over you and me.
Chorus 2:
The second chorus.
Oh if I could
If only could manage
I would do anything for you,
I am willing to do anything for you
I would change the world
I'd take on the impossible
If you asked me to,
If you requested me to do so
(Oh if I could)
Even if that meant
Just to hold the sun
Being able to hold the blazing-hot sun
And the moon for you,
Or obtain the iridescent moon for you.
That is my desire
That is a burning passion in me.
(I'd walk through fire)
I would risk it all,
I'd walk through fire,
Walk through an inferno,
Through the pouring rain,
Through heavy rainfall,
Just to fall deep inside
To be with you,
Your arms again
Wrapped in your arms once more.
(To be your love)
Just to be your lover
To be your lover,
To be the one you love,
Just to be your friend,
To be your friend too,
That is my desire.
That is a fervent craving in me.
Bridge:
The bridge
Some things are forever,
There are things that pass the test of time,
Like the glimmer of love
Like the shine of love,
In your eyes.
In your eyes when you look at me.
I can't help but wonder how,
I marvel at how
This love can be stronger
This love actually keeps growing stronger
Than it feels to me right now.
Than it seems to be at the moment.
Chorus:...
The refrain.
Writer(s): JOHN HOLT
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.