Red Clay
CTI All Stars Lyrics
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Let me hold you honey, I'd holler out loud
Never love another even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Now won't you love me baby just to kinda hang around
I'll always love you honey, I'll never let you down
Never love another even if I can
Well I'd climb the highest mountain if it reached the sky
To prove that I love you I'd jump off and fly
I'd even swim the ocean from shore to shore
To prove that I love you just a little bit more
Ah won't you love me baby just to kinda hang around
I'll always love you honey, I'll never let you down
Never love another even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Now won't you love me baby just to kinda hang around
I'll always love you honey, I'll never let you down
Never love another even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
The lyrics of CTI All Stars' song "Red Clay" convey a declaration of loyalty and devotion from a man to his lover. The first couplet, "If you told me that you loved me I would feel so proud/Let me hold you honey, I'd holler out loud", invites the woman to express her love to him and assures her that he will cherish it. He goes on to promise that he will never love another even if he can, asserting that he is a "one woman man". He repeats this phrase several times throughout the song, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to his partner.
The singer also expresses his willingness to go to great lengths to prove his love. He claims that he would climb the highest mountain, jump off it, and even swim the ocean from shore to shore to show how much he loves his partner. These gestures are exaggerated and hyperbolic, but they demonstrate the depth of his attachment to her. The song's refrain encourages the woman to reciprocate his love and stay by his side, assuring her that he will always be faithful to her.
Overall, "Red Clay" is a simple but effective love song that affirms the power of fidelity and the importance of expressing love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you told me that you loved me I would feel so proud
I would be incredibly happy if you were to confess your love for me.
Let me hold you honey, I'd holler out loud
If you allow me to embrace you, I'd shout for joy.
Never love another even if I can
I will stay loyal to you, even if I am attracted to someone else.
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
I am dedicated to you and only you, so please be with me.
Well I'd climb the highest mountain if it reached the sky
I will do anything to prove my love for you, even if it involves accomplishing impossible feats.
To prove that I love you I'd jump off and fly
I would fly off a high place to show you how much I care about you.
I'd even swim the ocean from shore to shore
I am willing to go to any length to demonstrate my deep affection for you.
To prove that I love you just a little bit more
I will keep trying to show you how much I love you, even if you don't believe me.
Ah won't you love me baby just to kinda hang around
Please be with me, even if it's just to spend time together.
I'll always love you honey, I'll never let you down
I promise to love you for eternity and never disappoint you.
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
I will only ever love you, so please be with me.
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
I am devoted solely to you, and I want you to be mine forever.
Lyrics © GOPAM ENTERPRISES INC
Written by: FREDDIE HUBBARD
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MagN8
Billy's drum chops in the introduction is astonishing! He is so quick and agile with his fingers and hands!
cooldebt
It's fun to compare the differences between Billy, Tony and Lenny playing this amazing tune. Each time something a little different but every time it just grooves so much!
toby puente
Thank you Creed Taylor, for SO MUCH great music! Love Freddie, and all these cats...Eye Ear Toe!
Chuck Dennis
Ah, back in the day...when George Benson was a serious kickass jazz guitarist! He and Freddie were great foils for one another.
Keith Soifer
The key word in yr post is the word, WAS, before Benson went commercial big time.
Alex Ruma
Found this album on vinyl at my local record store for $3. Both discs in good condition. Couldn't believe my luck. Great recording
Edward Sison
I first heard this album in the early 70's . It is great to hear again.
Its hard to fathom how accomplished and innovative these musicians are.
Steven Lee
one of the best jazz albums of its day!
TheDallasdeadeye
the greatest jazz song of all time
Din Djarin
This is the version that i think of when i think red clay, i love bensons addition to this and the bass sounds more full than the original recording. The whole damn thing is absolutely impeccable.