1.) Alfred Jesse Smith (born July 26, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana), better known by the stage name Brenton Wood, is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his two 1967 hits: Oogum Boogum Song and Gimme Little Sign.
When he was a child his family moved west to San Pedro in Los Angeles, California. In his high school years his family relocated to nearby Compton, where Brenton became a member of the Compton High School track team and received several awards for his athletic achievements.
Following his high school graduation, Wood enrolled in Compton College. Soon after he took the stage name Brenton Wood, possibly inspired by the wealthy Los Angeles enclave of Brentwood (some sources state that the name is in honor of his "home county"). During his period there his musical interests began to manifest themselves. He was inspired by Jesse Belvin and Sam Cooke, and he began cultivating his songwriting skills, also becoming an accomplished pianist.
After signing with Double Shot Records he had a hit with "The Oogum Boogum Song" in the spring of 1967. It reached number 19 on the R&B charts and number 34 on the pop listing. His biggest hit came in September the same year. "Gimme Little Sign" hit #9 on the pop chart and also #19 on the R&B charts. In the song gimme little sign is not sung, instead the chorus repeats "give me some kind of sign".
"Gimme Little Sign" was later covered by Danielle Brisebois who had a hit with it in 1994. "Gimme Little Sign" was also recorded by Ricky Nelson.
Some of his more unknown songs are also worth listening to, such as "Me and You," "Baby You Got It," and "18 With a Bullet."
A Little Bit of Love
Brenton Wood Lyrics
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I couldn't get out
Turn the lights down
The voices inside were so loud
Need a jump-start, catatonia
I couldn't feel,
I wish that I could disappear
But you stood by my side.
Night after night, night after night.
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
The wait is over
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
We're lovers again tonight
Back to life, back to life, back to life, back to life, yeah
You woke me up, one touch and I felt alive
You loved me back to life, back to life, thought I died.
The voices inside were so quiet
But you stood by my side
Night after night, night after night
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
The wait is over
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
We're lovers again tonight
Strong hand, thick skin and an open heart
You saw through the pain, saw through the mask
You never gave up on me, yeah
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
The wait is over.
You loved me back to life, life
From the coma,
We're lovers again tonight
Back to life, back to life, back to life, back to life
Back to life. back to life, back to life, back to life
Yeah...
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The lyrics to "Loved Me Back to Life" by Celine Dion is a powerful song about finding hope and love after feeling lost and stuck in a difficult place. The singer describes feeling like they are in a coma, unable to escape their own thoughts and feeling completely isolated. However, with the help of a loving partner or friend, they are able to find their way back to life and find new hope.
The song highlights the idea that sometimes we need others to help us through difficult times, and the power of love to heal and bring us back to life. The singer expresses deep gratitude for their loved one, who was able to see through their pain and help them find a way out.
The lyrics also have a strong sense of gratitude, with the singer expressing how much they appreciate their partner's help and love. The repeated phrase "you loved me back to life" shows how much the singer values their relationship, and how they have been able to find new life and hope through their love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Loved Me Back to Life" are a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, love and support in our lives, and how these things can help us through the hardest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking dead stuck inside my head
I was numb and lost in my own thoughts and emotions
I couldn't get out
I couldn't escape my own mind
Turn the lights down
I wanted to block everything out
The voices inside were so loud
The thoughts in my head were overwhelming and distressing
Need a jump-start, catatonia
I needed a shock to my system to break free from my mental state
I couldn't feel,
I was emotionally numb
I wish that I could disappear
I wanted to vanish and escape my own mind
The voices inside were so real
The thoughts in my head felt more tangible than reality itself
But you stood by my side.
Despite my struggles, you supported me
Night after night, night after night.
You were there for me constantly
You loved me back to life, life
Your love helped me come back to my emotional senses
From the coma,
From my emotional 'coma'
The wait is over
The struggle is finally over
We're lovers again tonight
Our relationship has been restored
Back to life, back to life, back to life, back to life, yeah
I have returned to my emotional self thanks to your love and support
You woke me up, one touch and I felt alive
Your love was a wake-up call that rejuvenated my spirit
Thought I died.
I was so lost in my own mind that I felt like I had died inside
The voices inside were so quiet
Thanks to your love, the disturbing thoughts in my head quieted down
Strong hand, thick skin and an open heart
You were my rock, tough yet understanding and empathetic
You saw through the pain, saw through the mask
You knew me to my deepest core, beyond my outward facade
You never gave up on me, yeah
You persisted in supporting and loving me when I needed it most
Back to life. back to life, back to life, back to life
Your love has brought me back to my true self
We're lovers again tonight
Our restored relationship is rekindled and flourishing
Back to life, back to life, back to life, back to life
I am fully alive again thanks to your love and support
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marla Toledez
A little bit of love
Goes a long long way
A little bit of love
Helps me start the day
When you wanna move on
A little bit of love
Will make you stay, hey
A little bit of love
Will make you feel so fine
A little bit of love helps you when you cry
When it's raining in your heart
Love can make old mister sun shine
And now what I say
A little bit of love
Is a groovy thing
A little bit of love
Can make you want to sing
You can live without
A lot of things
But gotta have
A little bit of love
And now what I say
A little bit of
A little bit of
A little bit of
A little bit of
A little bit of love
Is a groovy thing
Alright
That's outa sight
Johnny, get it!
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