It is very much worth noting that Calloway's "one-hit" wonder status only came after they had been members and music producers of the very successful 1980's soul ensemble, Midnight Star. Their hits with Midnight Star are numerous including NO PARKING ON THE DANCE FLOOR and HEADLINES, to name only two. The group Midnight Star had several gold and platinum albums during the 80's.
After the duo's recording career dried up, they became successful record producers.
I Desire You
Calloway Lyrics
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As long as I have you
Though there be rain
And darkness too
I'll not complain
I'll see it through
Poverty
But what care I
Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.
But what care I
Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.
The lyrics of Calloway's song "I Desire You" depict the strength of loyalty and love. It portrays the idea that as long as you have someone special, you can go through any situation in life. The opening line, "I'll get by as long as I have you," indicates that the singer believes that with their lover by their side, they can conquer anything, even though difficulties and hardships may arise. The following lyrics emphasize this idea: "Though there be rain and darkness too, I'll not complain, I'll see it through." This shows that the singer is aware of the challenges that may come their way, but they will not falter because they have their partner to support them.
The next verse refers to the possibility of having financial struggles, except that the singer is not worried about it because they have the love of their significant other. It shows that the singer does not care about material things but values the relationship more. The final lines, "But what care I Say, I'll get by As long as I have you." further emphasizes this point, and the singer makes it clear that they only care about their loved one.
Overall, the song's message is that having someone you love can give you the strength to overcome life's difficulties. The lyrics show that love is a powerful force and can make somebody's life better, even if things are going wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll get by
I'll endure and survive
As long as I have you
As long as I have your love and support
Though there be rain
Even when times get tough
And darkness too
When the world seems bleak
I'll not complain
I won't fuss or worry
I'll see it through
I'll push through until it gets better
Poverty
Financial hardship
May come to me, it's true
It's possible that I'll experience it
But what care I
But it won't matter to me
Say, I'll get by
Because I have your love and support
As long as I have you.
It's all I need to succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Fred Ahlert, Roy Turk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geraldobarbosa461
Nice songs. Great voices, Great brother CALLOWAY....Thank You.....BigPeter1086 Real Music Channel...
@SimplyAWeeb2077
The real truth is which Calloway 😉 (my last name is Calloway)
@jy7869
Beautiful love...
@ericrobinson1789
These brothers were some helluva song writers. Wrote for their group Midnight Star and the Whispers to name a few. No surprise here that they were going to do well as solo artists. These are some very melodic tunes.
@geraldobarbosa461
Truly
@cynthiagomes2979
So true! Yes I knew. Love it!!
@claudiabaptista5848
Estou apaixonada!!!!
Essa música faz parte da história
@douglasbazar3540
Amo essa música..
Linda demais
@alexfrans1267
2019 still the best
@LoveMusic-ge7mo
The intro on this is on par with My My My by Johnny Gill, If You Need by Audrey Wheeler, On and On by Portrait and Holding on to Love by Robbie Mychals. They all give me chills lol