Lee was a musical prodigy and by the time she was two she would hear songs on the radio once and be able to whistle the complete tune. She was five years old when she started to gain wider attention when she won a local singing contest sponsored by the elementary schools. At age 11, she was offered a recording contract with Decca Records and released the song “Dynamite,” leading to her lifelong nickname, “Little Miss Dynamite.”
Lee was popular in the UK very early in her career, and her 1961 rockabilly release “Let’s Jump the Broomstick” did not chart in the US, but went to #12 in the UK. Her biggest hits during this time include a rockabilly version of the country classic “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” “Sweet Nothin’s,” “I Want to Be Wanted,” “All Alone Am I,” and “Fool #1.”
In 1960, she recorded her signature song, “I’m Sorry,” which hit number one on the Billboard pop chart and was her first gold single. Her last top-10 single on the pop charts was 1963’s “Losing You,” while she continued to have other chart songs such as her 1966 song “Coming On Strong” and “Is It True?” in 1964.
During the early 1970s, Lee re-established herself as a country music artist, and earned a string of Top 10 hits on the country charts. Her biggest selling track of her career is, oddly enough, a Christmas song: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” It was released in 1958, but it sold only 5,000 copies. However, it eventually sold over five million copies and remains a perennial radio favorite each December. In December 2023, Lee became the oldest artist to ever top the Hot 100, when "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" topped the chart 65 years after its release.
Over the ensuing years, Lee has continued to record and perform all around the world, previously cutting records in four different languages. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. In 1992, she recorded a duet with Willy DeVille; Chuck Berry also wrote a song about her. Lee has been married to Ronnie Shacklett since 1963, and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. She is the second recipient of the Jo Meador-Walker Lifetime Achievement award.
Throughout her career, Brenda Lee has released 41 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, and over 100 singles. She has had numerous top twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Country, and AC charts in the US, UK, and Canada.
Hallelujah I Love Him So
Brenda Lee Lyrics
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He's my baby and he lives next door
Every morning when the sun comes up,
He brings me coffee in my favorite cup
That's why I know, yeah I know
Hallelujah, I just love him so
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends,
Everybody asks me how I know,
I smile at them and say he told me so
That's why I know, yes I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him so
When I call him on the telephone
And tell him that I'm all alone
By the time I count from 1 to 4,
I hear (knock, knock, knock) on my door
Every evening when the sun goes down
And there is nobody else around
He looks at me and he holds me tight,
And tells me baby, everything's alright
That's why I know, yeah I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him so
When I call him on the telephone,
And tell him that I'm all alone
By the time, I count from 1 to 4,
I hear him (knock, knock, knock) on my door
Every evening when the sun goes down,
And there ain't nobody else around
He looks at me and he holds me tight,
And he tells me everything is swinging
And I know, yeah I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Hallelujah, I just love him so,
I love him so!
I love him so!
The lyrics of Brenda Lee’s song “Hallelujah I Love Him So” is about the love of a woman for a man who lives next door. She describes how he brings her coffee every morning, shows up at her door when she needs him, and reassures her every evening. This love is unconditional and everlasting. Whenever she calls him on the phone or is in trouble, she knows that he will be with her until the end. She states that everyone asks her how she knows that he loves her and she replies with a smile on her face that he told her so. This love is what makes her say, "Hallelujah, I just love him so."
The song is on the theme of love that is pure and true. The lyrics are simple yet effectively express the depth of the woman’s feelings for the man. The use of the word “Hallelujah” gives the song a spiritual tone and indicates it as a song of gratitude to the divine for giving her the love of her life. The repetition of the phrase “I just love him so” reinforces the idea that her love for him is unequivocal and passionate.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you bout a guy I know,
I want to talk to you about this amazing guy I know.
He's my baby and he lives next door
He is my loving partner and we live as neighbors.
Every morning when the sun comes up,
He starts my day with a beautiful gesture.
He brings me coffee in my favorite cup
He brings me a cup of coffee in the morning and he knows my favorite cup.
That's why I know, yeah I know
These things he does for me every day show me how much he cares and I am certain.
Hallelujah, I just love him so
I am so grateful for him and the love that we have.
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends,
When I am struggling and have nobody to turn to,
I know he'll be with me until the end
I can be assured he will always be there for me through thick and thin.
Everybody asks me how I know,
People often wonder how I am so certain of his love.
I smile at them and say he told me so
I tell them he expresses his love to me vocally and through actions.
That's why I know, yes I know,
I am confident in our love because he goes above and beyond to show me.
When I call him on the telephone
If I ever need to talk and call him,
And tell him that I'm all alone
When I confide that I am feeling lonely,
By the time I count from 1 to 4,
He rushes to be with me as quickly as possible.
I hear (knock, knock, knock) on my door
He arrives at my doorstep and knowing he's there is such a comfort.
Every evening when the sun goes down
At the end of each day,
And there is nobody else around
When it's just the two of us,
He looks at me and he holds me tight,
He lovingly embraces me and lets me know how important I am to him.
And tells me baby, everything's alright
He reassures me that everything is truly okay.
I know, yeah I know,
The love and understanding we have makes my heart full.
Hallelujah, I just love him so
I cannot express enough how much I adore him.
And he tells me everything is swinging
He shares his enthusiasm and positivity with me regularly.
And I know, yeah I know,
I have faith in our present and future together.
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Words cannot describe how deep my love for him is.
Hallelujah, I just love him so,
I will always cherish him and the love that we share.
I love him so!
I truly do love him with all my heart.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Khoirul Ghzl
Omg thank you chef renatta i know this beautiful song bcs of u
chalienn
Woylahhhh samaaa :’)
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NGAKAK AGREE BGT
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Samaaaa
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Nadya Zafira
This song is amazing to dance to alone in your bedroom! (or wherever you want, quite frankly.)
Loo Maliboo
Hallelujah I just love him soooo
wonderglory
Marvelous, absolutely marvelous!
Sebastian Johnson
Love her raspy voice