According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
Song for You
Chicago Lyrics
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Say the words and I'll say it again
Want you to know, I'm a man you can depend upon
That's all, all I am
Wanted to show, I'm a man
Say the word and I'll tell you again
Wanted to show, I'm a man you can rely upon
I am a man that you can count on
Call out my name and I'll be there
I'm a man you can be sure of, baby
It's your love that takes me there, takes me there
Want you to know, I'm a man
Say the words to me, say it again
Want you to know, I'm a man you can depend upon
That's all, all I am
I am a man that you can count on
Call out my name and I'll be there
I'm a man you can be sure of, baby
It's your love that takes me there
I am a man that you can lean on
Call out my name and I'll be there
I'm a man you can be sure of, baby
It's your love that takes me there
I am a man that you can count on
Call out my name and I'll be there
I'm a man you can be sure of, baby
It's your love that takes me there, takes me there
The lyrics of Chicago's Song for You express the singer's strong desire to be dependable and reliable for their lover. The repetition of "I'm a man you can depend upon" and "I'm a man you can rely upon" emphasize the singer's commitment to being a trustworthy partner. The lyrics also express that the singer is willing to do anything for their lover, as they state "Call out my name and I'll be there" and "It's your love that takes me there." These lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and openness, as the singer is expressing their need for their lover's love and validation.
Overall, the message of the song is one of devotion and loyalty. The singer wants to reassure their lover that they can be counted on and that their love is the most important thing in their life. These lyrics are delivered in a heartfelt and earnest manner, with the instrumentation providing a soft and romantic backing to the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Want you to know, I'm a man
I want you to be aware that I am a man.
Say the words and I'll say it again
If you express your feelings in words, I will repeat it again.
Want you to know, I'm a man you can depend upon
I want you to recognize that I am a trustworthy man.
That's all, all I am
I don't have anything more than my commitment to you as a dependable man.
Wanted to show, I'm a man
I aimed to demonstrate my masculinity to you.
Say the word and I'll tell you again
If you ask me, I will repeat the same thing once more.
Wanted to show, I'm a man you can rely upon
I wanted to express my reliability to you as a man.
That's all I am
I am just a man who can offer you his trustworthiness.
I am a man that you can count on
I am a man whose dependability you can trust.
Call out my name and I'll be there
If you summon me, I'll be there at once.
I'm a man you can be sure of, baby
You can be assured of my trustworthiness, my dear.
It's your love that takes me there, takes me there
It's your affection that propels me towards you.
I am a man that you can lean on
You can rely on me fully.
It's your love that takes me there
Your love is what drives me to be there for you.
I am a man that you can count on
You can trust me to be reliable and dependable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS WALSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James
on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.