1. Funk and soul American band from Philadelphia, formed in 1971. The band consisted of Gene Robinson, James Gee Jones, Linc 'Love' Gilmore, Steve Green, Vince Garnell, Greg Scott, John 'Dutch' Braddock, and Kae Williams, Jr. The band released two albums: Breakwater in 1978, and Splashdown in 1980. The latter features the song Release the Beast, which was sampled in 2004 by Daft Punk for their song "Robot Rock".
2. Breakwater was an emo/hardcore band from Victoria, Canada. They combined that post-rock sound with soft-loud dynamics, the sound that bands like envy are getting famous for nowadays.
The original line-up featured Dave Truscott (who also played in letters to the lord himself and Honeysuckle Serontina), Jode Shortreed (Republic Of Freedom Fighters, letters to the lord himself, Honeysuckle Serontina), Steve Simard (Republic Of Freedom Fighters) and Dave Wenger (Daddy's Hands, Ache Hour Credo, M-Blanket. This line-up released a Five-Song cassette in 1994. Two of these songs, Five and Seven, were re-released as Self-Titled 7" on Static (#001) in 1995.
Dave was replaced by Carey Mercer (republic of freedom fighters, frog eyes, swan lake) in 1995. This line-up released a song, Eleven, on a split 7" with Closure on Mountain Records and another one, Twelve, on Compilation 12" entitled I Can't Live Without It. Both records were released on Mountain Records from NY in 1996, and their catalog numbers are MTN #007 and MTN #009 respectively. The band broke up shortly after.
Another song from the cassette, One, was posthumously released on a compilation CD entitled A Benefit Compilation Brought To You By Mayfly in 1997.
Love of My Life
Breakwater Lyrics
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I've been waiting for this all week
I have someone waiting for me
I can't wait to see her face
Now, I've been away from her too long
Had her on my mind all day
Just wanna tell her how I feel
And I want her to be
The love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
Ooh, you're the love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
I see her in the corner
As I make my way through the crowd
I'm wonderin' if she sees me
Ooh yeah, and she smiled
My confidence rose up to a peak
I hope that I can get her to see
See just how much I really love her
Ooh, and how I want her to be
The love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
Ooh, you're the love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, yes, you are (Girl)
(Oh baby)
(Girl)
Ooh baby, baby
(Oh baby)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, girl?
You're the love of my life, whoa whoa (Oh baby)
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
You're the love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
You're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
Ooh yeah
(Oh baby)
And girl, you mean so much to me
(Girl)
Whoa baby
Ooh whoo (Oh baby)
Whoa baby
(Girl)
Love you, love you much, loving me, baby
(Oh baby)
Ooh darling
The song Love of My Life by Breakwater is a romantic ballad about a man who is looking forward to reuniting with the love of his life after being apart for some time. He's ready to leave and meet her, and he's also been waiting all week long to see her face. The singer has had her on his mind all day, and he feels like he's been holding back too long from expressing his feelings to her. He plans on telling her how much he loves her and wants her to be the love of his life.
As the singer makes his way through the crowd searching for his lover, he's wondering if she can see him. He spots her in the corner, and she sees him too. Her smile gives him confidence, and he hopes to get her to see how much he truly loves her. The chorus repeats that she is the love of his life, and she's thrilling to him.
Overall, this song has a melancholic but romantic feel that complements the lyrics' theme. The singer is longing for his lover and wants to make things right with her. The melody is mellow, and the instruments blend well together to create a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just about the time to leave
The singer has been waiting for a while and believes it is the perfect time to go.
I've been waiting for this all week
The singer has been expecting this moment eagerly for one week.
I have someone waiting for me
The singer is going to meet someone who is eagerly waiting for him.
I can't wait to see her face
The artist is excited and curious to see the other person's face.
Now, I've been away from her too long
The artist has spent a lot of time away from the other person.
Had her on my mind all day
The other person has been on the singer's mind all day.
Just wanna tell her how I feel
The singer wants to express his feelings to the other person.
I've been holding back too long
The artist has been suppressing his feelings for a while.
And I want her to be
The artist wants the other person to be a part of his life.
The love of my life, well, baby (Oh baby)
The artist considers the other person as the love of his life and is eager to express that.
Ooh, you're so thrilling to me, oh girl (Girl)
The singer finds the other person exciting and thrilling.
I see her in the corner
The artist notices the other person standing in a nearby corner.
As I make my way through the crowd
The singer is trying to make his way towards the other person through a crowd.
I'm wonderin' if she sees me
The singer is a bit unsure and curious if the other person has noticed him yet.
And she smiled
The other person notices the singer and expresses her happiness with a smile.
My confidence rose up to a peak
The artist's confidence level rises significantly as the other person smiles at him.
I hope that I can get her to see
The artist wishes that the other person can understand and realize his love for her.
See just how much I really love her
The singer wants the other person to understand the depth of his love for her.
Ooh, and how I want her to be
The singer expresses how badly he wants the other person to be with him.
Don't you know, girl?
The artist asks the other person if she understands his feelings.
Ooh yeah
The artist expresses excitement or agreement.
And girl, you mean so much to me
The artist communicates how significant the other person is to him.
Whoa baby
An expression of a heavy emotional reaction or excitement.
Ooh whoo (Oh baby)
An expressing of excitement or delight.
Love you, love you much, loving me, baby
The singer is expressing his love for the other person.
Ooh darling
An expressing of fondness or endearment.
Writer(s): KAE JR. WILLIAMS
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.