Prophet released his solo debut Brother Aldo in 1990 on Fire records,(later reissued in the late 1990's on Walter Yetnikoff's Velvel imprint. His immediate career path took him through mostly European touring markets and his followup "Balinese Dancer" came out in 1993 & later the Steve Berlin produced "Feast of Hearts" came out in Europe only through the Fire imprint. After a decade long bout with substance abuse, Prophet resurfaced refreshed and renewed on the critical breakthroughs 1998's "Homemade Blood", 2000's "The Hurting Business" and 2002's live "Turn The Pigeons Loose" (all available via Cooking Vinyl in UK). By 2000 he'd recorded a side project with his wife Stefanie called Go Go Market and begun incorporating electronic influences into his traditional roots rock formula, resulting in some mainstream radio play and expanded exposure, culminating in the wider distribution of albums "No Other Love" from 2002 and 2004's "Age of Miracles" on New West Records. Chuck signed a new arrangement in the US with North Carolina based Yep Roc for 2007's "Soap and Water", an album that saw the musician invited to play twice on National Public Radio, as well as on televison talk shows like Late Night With David Letterman, and The Carson Daly Show.
Over the years he also began collaborating with other songwriters like Kelly Willis, Steve Yerkey and contributing as a guitarist/musician to studio efforts from folks like Jonathan Richman, Warren Zevon, Kim Carnes, Cake, Tom Heyman and Jewel. Alejandro Escovedo's upcoming 2008 release produced by Tony Visconti entitled Real Animal was co-written and recorded with Prophet. In addition to having his songs recorded by artists like Solomon Burke, Heart & Cyndi Thomson he has also recorded with men who started out as his influences like Jim Dickinson, Dan Penn and the late Warren Zevon.
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You and Me Baby
Chuck Prophet Lyrics
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And I'm starin' at the screen
They're draggin' Jesus from the town
It don't look good to me
Well, if I had a bucket
I'll bet He had a spoon
I'd go down to that river bed
Would you love me?
Would you really love me?
Would you love me?
Would you really love me?
Lovers rode the wheels
Right off the gravy train
They could've shot that mother down
But they didn't, just the same
Oh, and the women threw their panties
And the women threw their bras
Elvis hung his head and said
"They'll forget me when I'm gone, when I'm gone"
Would you love me?
Would you really love me?
Oh, would you love me?
Would you really love me?
I was afraid you wouldn't answer
Did I wake you up?
Listen, I still got this box of band aids here
I'm not bleedin' to patch things up
Oh, there's still some at the bottom
Yeah, I got the box right here
Man, if I could hold that moment to my chest
I swear I'd disappear
Oh, would you love me?
Would you really love me?
Would you love me?
Would you really love me?
Alright
The song "Would You Love Me" by Chuck Prophet is a poignant contemplation on love, faith, and loyalty. The first verse portrays the singer as a moviegoer who is watching Jesus being dragged out of town and feels disturbed by what he sees. He then uses a metaphorical image of the riverbed to describe his love for someone, implying that if he had the right tools, he would move mountains to bring this person what they need.
The second verse portrays the lives of lovers, who have lost everything in their pursuit of a dream, but still hold on to the hope that the world will not forget them, despite their mistakes. Elvis is used as a symbol of this kind of longing for immortality. The third verse is more personal, where the singer is reaching out to someone asking if they would love him, and if they had the patience to listen to his troubles. He uses a box of band-aids as a metaphor for their relationship, implying that it is a way for him to fix himself and to keep himself together.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, asking if the person he is addressing would love him. It evokes feelings of vulnerability and insecurity, as if he is searching for confirmation from someone else that he is worthy of being loved.
Overall, "Would You Love Me" is a moving and introspective song with a lot of depth and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in a movie
I am watching a movie
And I'm starin' at the screen
I am looking intently at the movie screen
They're draggin' Jesus from the town
The movie scene depicts Jesus being taken away from the town by force
It don't look good to me
I don't approve of what's happening in the movie
Well, if I had a bucket
If I had a container
I'll bet He had a spoon
I imagine Jesus had a utensil with him
I'd go down to that river bed
I would go to the riverbank
I'd bring that river home to you
I would bring the water from the river home to you
Would you love me?
Do you still love me?
Would you really love me?
Would you truly love me?
Lovers rode the wheels
People in love took advantage of the circumstances
Right off the gravy train
They enjoyed the benefits while they lasted
They could've shot that mother down
They had the power to end it all
But they didn't, just the same
But they chose not to do so anyway
Oh, and the women threw their panties
The women in the crowd were so excited that they threw their underwear
And the women threw their bras
The women in the crowd were so excited that they threw their bras
Elvis hung his head and said
Even Elvis, the king of rock and roll, was disappointed
"They'll forget me when I'm gone, when I'm gone"
He knew that people would forget him eventually
I was afraid you wouldn't answer
I was scared that you wouldn't respond
Did I wake you up?
Did I disturb your sleep?
Listen, I still got this box of band aids here
I still have this box of band aids with me
I'm not bleedin' to patch things up
I don't need to bleed in order to fix things
Oh, there's still some at the bottom
There are still some band aids left in the box
Yeah, I got the box right here
I have the box with me
Man, if I could hold that moment to my chest
If only I could cherish that moment forever
I swear I'd disappear
I would do anything to make that moment last forever
Would you love me?
Do you still love me?
Would you really love me?
Would you truly love me?
Oh, would you love me?
Oh, do you still love me?
Would you really love me?
Would you truly love me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES PROPHET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
70blackfeetboy
Wow, has anyone figured out how to play this tune? It's beautiful!!!
William NL
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Tomás Nuñez
why this is not in Spotify??
John Reilly
Absofuckinglybeautiful.
hannibal3blue
Bitter-sweet. Mostly sweet.
Ayron Borsari
Californication!!! Season 4 Episode 5 ;)
Slumber!
Yes! :D thanks for their nice music taste