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 â 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".
Téléphone
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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Waiting for a bell to ring
I don't want another call
I just want to hold you
I'm givin' my everything
Givin' all my time
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' call
I'll go anywhere you want
I'll be anything you say
All I want is to feel your arms around me
I'm givin' my everything
Givin' all my time
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' please
(Won't you)
CHORUS:
Stay with me baby
Stay here for a little while
Won't you say you'll stay here for the night
Stay right here with me sweet baby
Stay here for a little while
For a while
I'm sitting at my window
And I look
Where are you
I wonder if you even know
You belong to me
No matter where you roam
You've got to take me
I'm givin' my everything
Givin' all my time
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' please
(Won't you)
Even if I have to wait all night
I don't even care
I've waited all my life
Let me love you
I'm givin' my everything
Givin' all my time
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' please
(Won't you)
In the song "Telephone", Chaka Khan sings about waiting by the telephone for her lover to call her. She is desperate to hear his voice and to feel his arms around her. She offers to be anything and go anywhere for him. She pleads with him to stay with her for the night and to let her love him. She is willing to wait all night just to hear from him, as she has waited for him her entire life.
The lyrics of "Telephone" show the intense feelings of love and desire that Chaka Khan has for her lover. She is willing to do anything and give everything for him. The song conveys the sense of longing and the emotional depth of her love through its soulful melody and passionate vocals. The lyrics also suggest that her lover is distant and perhaps not as committed to the relationship as she is, as she wonders if he even knows that he belongs to her.
"Telephone" was released as the lead single from Chaka Khan's 1984 album "I Feel for You". The song was written by Prince, who also produced the album. The track features a funky synth bassline and catchy guitar riff, which complement Chaka Khan's powerful vocals. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of Chaka Khan's most popular hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting by the telephone
I am patiently waiting by the phone
Waiting for a bell to ring
Hoping to receive a call
I don't want another call
I am not interested in receiving calls from anyone else
I just want to hold you
I want to be with my loved one
I'm givin' my everything
I am putting in all my effort
Givin' all my time
I am spending all my time thinking about my loved one
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' call
Please call me, my sweet love
Won't you call me boy
I am asking my partner to call me
I'll go anywhere you want
I am willing to be with my partner wherever they want
I'll be anything you say
I am willing to do anything for my loved one
All I want is to feel your arms around me
I just want to be hugged by my partner
Stay with me baby
I am asking my partner to stay with me
Stay here for a little while
I want my partner to be with me for some time
Won't you say you'll stay here for the night
Please tell me you will stay with me for the night
Stay right here with me sweet baby
Please remain with me, my sweet love
I'm sitting at my window
I am by the window, at my home
And I look
I am looking out the window
Where are you
I want to know where my partner is
I wonder if you even know
I am curious if my partner knows how I feel
You belong to me
I consider you mine
No matter where you roam
Even if you are far away
You've got to take me
You need to take me with you
Even if I have to wait all night
I am willing to wait for you all night
I don't even care
I really do not mind waiting
I've waited all my life
I have been waiting for you all my life
Let me love you
Please allow me to love you
So darlin', darlin', darlin', darlin' please
Please be with me, my sweet love
(Won't you)
Please
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAKA KHAN, HANS-JUERGEN BUCHNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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