In 1964, at the age of 11, Khan formed her first musical group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters — neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.
Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade. Distinguished by Khan's dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.
While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".
Make it Last
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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Hey can't we spend some time together
You look so good to me and I like your style
Come on let's make it last forever
I'm not an ordinary woman
I just want to love you with all my might
You better believe that I'm a good one
Come on and stay with me for a little while
Come on and spend some time together
Whatever it takes I'm gonna make you smile
Hey can't we make it last forever
I know that love's a gamble
Puttin' all my lovin' on the line
There ain't a man that I can't handle
Give me your love, and I'll give you mine
The lyrics of Chaka Khan's song "Make It Last" are all about the desire to spend time with someone you care about, and make the relationship last forever. The song starts with an invitation to spend a little time together, while appreciating how good the other person looks and their personal style. Chaka Khan then affirms her status as not being an ordinary woman, but one who will love with all her might and treat her partner right. She then asks that they spend more time together, promising to do whatever it takes to make her partner smile, because she wants to make the relationship last forever.
The song's chorus appears to acknowledge the risks involved with love and relationships, but Chaka Khan doesn't seem to mind. She acknowledges that love is a gamble, but she is willing to risk it all and put all her love on the line. She also states that there is no man that she can't handle, which could be interpreted as meaning either that she is confident in her ability to handle any kind of relationship or that she is simply very confident in her romantic abilities.
Overall, "Make It Last" is a song about appreciating the time we spend with each other and being willing to put in the effort to make those relationships last forever. The song's lyrics express a strong desire for a long and lasting relationship and are paired with a funky, upbeat sound that is typical of Chaka Khan's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and stay with me for a little while
Please stick around with me for a short time
Hey can't we spend some time together
I am proposing that we hang out together for some time, what do you think?
You look so good to me and I like your style
You are looking stunning to me, and I find your persona very attractive
Come on let's make it last forever
I want us to be together for eternity, do you feel the same way?
I'm not an ordinary woman
I am not just any other person, I am quite unique and special
I just want to love you with all my might
My love for you knows no bounds, and I am deeply committed to you
You better believe that I'm a good one
You can trust me since I am a trustworthy and reliable person
And I wanna guarantee I'll treat you right
I promise to treat you with the utmost respect and care
Whatever it takes I'm gonna make you smile
My goal is to keep you happy, and I'll do everything possible to achieve that
Hey can't we make it last forever
I still think we can make our relationship last forever. Do you agree?
I know that love's a gamble
I understand that love is unpredictable, and there are no guarantees
Puttin' all my lovin' on the line
But I am willing to take the risk and put all my love and trust in you
There ain't a man that I can't handle
I am confident in my abilities to handle any man, no matter how tough or complicated they may seem
Give me your love, and I'll give you mine
If you are willing to love me back, I promise to give you all the love you deserve
Lyrics © JASPER STONE MUSIC INC
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Ben - Moderator
on I'll Never B Another Fool
Corrected - thanks Saulius
Saulius
on I'll Never B Another Fool
https://princevault.com/index.php?title=Eye%E2%80%99ll_Never_B_Another_Fool
Saulius
on I'll Never B Another Fool
"Come 2 My House" album 1998